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I'm curious what exactly you'd have them do to change? And it's not like they aren't trying to bring in new PBP guys. There's a chance Dustin Nielsen from Edmonton turns into a good one with more experience. The problem with your idea about changing stuff is that people generally prefer familiarity. They want what they already know. Change is scary and people are easily spooked. I know you hate Rod Black for whatever reason, but he's stuck around this long for a reason. Hopefully they eventually audition another younger broadcaster, as they've done with Dustin. Honestly, there's a chance Derek Taylor comes back to TSN eventually if he shows well on CKRM...

I don't buy any of this stuff about the TSN panel. You need former players who are young enough to not seem super old, but old enough to have played the game at a high level and therefore have expertise. And on top of that, they need to be good speakers... Good communicators. Exactly how long a list do you think it is that checks off those boxes?? Trust me, it's a short list.

Desjarlais was outstanding and, as a pure rookie, looked much better than players with more experience and US training...

Honestly, how ******* exciting is it going to be just to have SOME kinda CFL stuff on TV??? I'll take it...

hey, I hit 41 last week, so I'm right there with ya......everything hurts and I'm tired all the time........and Goddamnit, I can't wait for a CSI reboot. Absolutely stoked for it...

here's what I was told about all this, from someone in the know: Young kids don't watch TV anymore. "Older" folks (older than Millennials/Gen Z) do still watch TV, and they want things they're familiar with...hence the reboots on TV.

that's kinda where I was coming from in saying that the jury is still very much out on Gray.... we've had others that showed more, faster. Now, having said that, I certainly understand that OL usually take longer and you don't wanna rush a guy. We've always said that Gray LOOKED the part of a "Young Walby", and we all know that Walby took a long time to develop, as well, but ended up playing a very long time. So, if we're patient, hopefully DG can develop into a long time stud as CW did...

no argument here....ha ha

It's all very interesting. I know that Kinew has a somewhat sordid history (aren't there charges of domestic violence or something of the like?) and didn't think he'd be able to drum up enough support as leader. But good on him if he does. Pallister seems like a complete mess. Truthfully, I follow #MBPoli closer than AB, so it's been very interesting...

Yellowstone is not an Emmy worthy show......but Goddamnit, I like it.... every guy wants to be Rip....

in theory, that's Geoff Gray.....but the jury is still very much out on that guy.

it's Wednesday Night, so in order to make the Double Header work for S'Net, the first game has to be early enough..... not a big conspiracy theory...

I'm not surprised to see the anger toward Pallister/PCs, and I'm not really surprised about approval for an NDP party in MB, but I AM surprised about Kinew's general popularity. Didn't think a party with him as a leader would be able to garner enough support to win in the province.....curiouser and curiouser.....

I would imagine all summer events will be cancelled because there's just no way to know what will be allowed this summer, and you can't plan things on a week or even a month's notice. Next summer will be full normal, no question....

Lots of good info in the MB Gov presser this morning, regarding the wait times at the convention centre, etc..... basically, "we're working on it...". They had some "casual" staff working who really didn't know what was going on, and that caused a lot of problems. They've now hired contract term staff who are there for realz and things should move a lot smoother now. I think it goes without saying, this is new for everyone...there's gonna be bugs to work out...but they'll get it figured.

the days of NI OTs are over.... but I absolutely agree Walters will take an OL with his first pick. It's just what we do (and it's also smart drafting...can never have enough NI OL)

I honestly think the one-on-one interviews are going to weigh HEAVILY.... getting a sense of a kid's personality/attitude will mean a lot.

Our Man Tait with another really great piece about what should be the CFL Combine right now.... worth your click! https://www.bluebombers.com/2021/03/30/2021-cfl-virtual-combine-poses-challenges/

a drive-thru vaccination system, which is being used in many jurisdictions, would be extremely helpful......

fire hose of vaccines incoming. Millions of Pfizer/Moderna per month, AZ shots from USA arrive today (and as soon as they're allowed again - hopefully soon - will be put to use), and now Pfizer says they're going to be upping their June shipment from 4.5 million doses to nearly 10 million. This summer, we's gettin' silly *******.... let's all stay safe till then.

Really curious to see how the Jets look against Toronto on Wednesday. That's a playoff preview...

That fLames goal was just a dogshit line change by Jets. Ended up as a 4 on 2 that never shoulda been.

the next two months are going to be REALLY scary in some jurisdictions if the Powers That Be don't do something about it....