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Yeah absolutely. I have no idea what's going to happen. That's the stuff that will get worked through in court. I'm just saying, they do appear to have a case. How strong it is... We'll find out.

You could literally replace Pan-Am Games with anything other than "Maple Leafs" and that statement would be just as true.

Yes but they don't have to prove any of the stuff you say they do. What do they have to prove? That the CFL actively worked to de-legitimize concussion concerns. Not providing independent doctors, not providing the best in helmet technology, and especially disseminating misinformation as suggested by the TSN article... that's what the case is going to come down to.

The NFL wanted to settle out of court for a very similar case. Do you think they would have done that if the case is as simple as you say it is? Unfortunately you are approaching this from the perspective of someone whose prime concern is that you don't want to lose the CFL. The guy who played football for 5 years, was refused advanced helmets that were available (too expensive!), was refused an evaluation by an independent doctor, and was told he was "fine, just fine" by CFL employed doctors..... that guy might have a different perspective.

I think it's worth noting that Kelly guided Widener to a 12-1 record last season.

I think you're mistaken. NFL kickers are still human. You are describing a top-10 guy in the NFL. Lirim doesn't have to be at that level to make it. I think the average from beyond 50 is about 65% in the NFL. 40-49 yards is where you make your money though, and you've gotta be at least 70% to last in the NFL.

Big time troll-job, and a poorly executed one at that.

The dollar figure is irrelevant. The CFL doesn't have $2 million, let alone $200 million. But the insurance company that guards against liability for the CFL... well they have $200 million, easily.

Yet Banks partner in all of this is some guy I've never heard of that had a cup of coffee in the CFL. Calls himself "the flea" or "the tick" or something like that. Banks is trying to make this a class action for players all the way back to the 60's. The 60's? They were only a couple years off from leather helmets for gods sake. I, also, find it pretty hard to fathom that Korey Banks...a player that only retired last year....suddenly found out that multiple concussion could have serious consequences. Either he was living under a rock, or missed the media blitz in Canada about concussions since Eric Lindros took his ball and went home. He would have to be the stupidest, or most ignorant guy on the planet to not know any of this stuff. Conspiracy to hide it from him? What....does he need it tattooed on his damn forehead? Since I was 4 years old, long before concussion protocol came around, I knew...and everyone I know knew that repeated blows to the head would eventually turn your brain to mush. Or he had a CFL-employed doctor telling him he "would be fine, ignore the reports, it's media sensationalism". Who would you believe, your doctor or "the media blitz"?

Yet Banks partner in all of this is some guy I've never heard of that had a cup of coffee in the CFL. Calls himself "the flea" or "the tick" or something like that. Banks is trying to make this a class action for players all the way back to the 60's. The 60's? They were only a couple years off from leather helmets for gods sake. Allen played for the Argos for 4 years which is more than a "cup of coffee." Whether you've heard of him or not doesn't really make a difference. The basis for the timeline comes from research that was available at the time. From the article:

Lirim has both the leg and the consistency. He would be a placekicker down south, likely would not come anywhere near punting. If he has another year like last year, he's gone.

I'm not sure how I feel. I understand your point of view but I also believe that the CFL and NFL have been less than responsible when it comes to brain injuries and they should have to answer for that. I see your point as well. But these guys know that concussions are an issue in this sport. And most guys don't have the patience to wait until their completely healed before they go back onto the field, because they just want to get back out there. At the same time, if the doctor is saying you're cleared to play, then that's wrong as well. But you can't put all the blame on them. But suing for $200 million? Even $100 million would ruin the CFL, and pretty much ruin the careers of all current and future football players, coaches, etc... The issues need to be addressed, but suing the league is not the way to fix the issue. It's a way to line your pockets. Banks isn't looking out for anyone else but himself. It's a class-action lawsuit, he is just leading it. In a way, he is actually sticking his neck out for the benefit of possibly hundreds of players.

Nerds!

I'm not sure how I feel. I understand your point of view but I also believe that the CFL and NFL have been less than responsible when it comes to brain injuries and they should have to answer for that.

Great report from dabizz, thanks for the re-post Jacquie. Make sure you thank him from all of us over here at the real forum.

Still in progress.

Everything that's been going on in BC screams out that they are going to have a terrible year. But it's still hard to write off a Buono team.

Lawless was interviewing someone from the Jets about this a few months ago when they first announced it, and he said capacity would go up by maybe 200... Maybe not even that.

Wow mbrg you really blew it. I'm not sure I've ever felt this level of disappointment before.

That's weird, my phone is always logged in to MBB mobile site and I've never been sent to the mobile version on my PC. You can click "Full Version" on the main mobile splash page to get back but I don't know if it will make you do that everytime? The URL appears to be the same either way.

I don't think it will be that simple. There will be some kind of rotation in the linebacking corps. I still think we will start two NI receivers. Add in 3 OL, Westerman, and Bucknor, and you don't NEED to start a Canadian at linebacker. My opinion is that it will be a big rotation either way. We will see Hurl, Newman, and likely 2 American linebackers (not including SAM spot) on the roster and they will all play. As for Dile, who knows if he is getting paid like a starter. He has big time injury history, I don't think they would have broken the bank to sign him.

"Residents of this Saskatchewan city are called Moose Javians." "What is Winnipeg?" COME ON. THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE SENSE.

I almost always go for the full version of websites, usually mobile versions are half-assed and useless. But like the others said, this site's mobile version is actually really good.

Ed Tait ✔ @WFPEdTait #Bombers coach Mike O'Shea also raved about Sam Hurl when @garylawless asked who was winning middle linebacker battle #bn

"I'm not going to get into it with you"