M.O.A.B.

from this shot, he's manning the RG spot. #51
 

 

I completely disagree.   The CJFL has a very strong working relationship with the CFL, especially in the PFC.  (Prairie Football Conference)    This agreement allows CFL teams to have junior players in their camps without counting against the numbers.  It also allows for players to practice with the CFL club while continuing to play for their junior club.   CFL teams are allowed 4 players in this window.    It is part of their commitment to help develop football players in Canada.    The CFL teams (especially in the West) financially support the junior clubs.   Their reward is that they can protect the players that they have invested in, but only if that player doesn't play CIS.   Once that player plays in the CFL or CIS, he becomes just like any other player, and the special status is removed.
 
Without the agreements, it would likely be the death of Junior football in Canada, as most teams would not survive financially without the support of the CFL.  Running a team on the Prairies is about a quarter million dollar per year program.  It is true that there are more teams in BC, but historically, they haven't been as talented.  The PFC teams have won 4 of the last 5 championships, and 15 of the last 20.   The Riders have been the most successful in having players move from Junior directly to the CFL.   The majority of former Junior players who go onto the CFL, spend their first couple of years in Junior and then progress to the CIS and are exposed to the draft.   The CJFL is actually the best choice for most players coming out of high school, as they can play at a high level for 2 years without burning any CIS eligibility.  Top players in the league get the best college scholarship offers, usually much better than players coming fresh from high school.    The CJFL is an "age group" league, so unlike the CIS there is no incentives to "red shirt" a player.   The other role that the CJFL has taken on, is it provides a high level of football for players who may not be well suited to university, or who's school of choice doesn't have a football program.   Many Rifles are students at RRCC or UofW, in addition to those who are at UofM or have jobs.
 
As for Goodrich, he is an outstanding young talent, who puts more time in the gym and training than most pro players do.      2 years ago, when Goodrich and Carter were both on the Rifles, they were both outstanding.   Carter was more the Joe Poplawski type of receiver, great hands, good routes, very reliable.   Goodrich was more of a big play guy (the Milt of the CJFL).  Faster than anyone else in the CJFL, and once he got into open field it was a touchdown.   That has continued even though he normally gets double coverage and teams try to bracket him.  I certainly hope the Bombers sign him and bring him to camp.

The flashlight of knowledge helps illuminate the darkness of ignorance.  This post is awesome times a thousand.  Thanks Jaxon.

They count as territorial exemption, only the Bombers can first sign them.
 
If they sign with the Bombers and then cut eventually, they will count as free agents.

I still like Wild on the WIL then find a legit and heavier MLB.

Chris Greaves 2.0

according to Walters..
 
we have our Round 1-6 picks intact
 
our extra Round 4 pick (from Alex Hall trade) will go to HAM for Brohm trade
our Round 7 pick will go to TOR for the Portish pick

my guess for the West Outstanding Players will be:
 
 
Outstanding Player: Bowman - over Elimimian, Cornish, Chick and Willy
 
Defensive Player: Elimimian - over  Willis, Chick, Lemon and Leggett
 
Special Teams: Hajrullaju - over Lacey, Jackson, Maver,and McCallum
 
Canadian: Cornish - over Lumbala, Steele, Foley and Hajrullaju
 
Offensive Lineman: Jones - over Olafioye, Rottier, Picard and January
 
Rookie: McCoil - over Johnson, Cunningham, LeGree and Hajrullaju

Lirim should also be the MOP nominee as far as I am concern

Answered draft pick question. Brohm was for a fourth round pick and Portis was a 7th round pick. Has a pick in rounds 1-6.

Don't count out Goodrich either.

Probably won't happen, but the alliterative side of me would sure love have Unamba, Muamba and Mulamba all playing in the backfield at the same time.
 
Rod Black's nipples would explode.

I certainly agree that calling out other posters, calling them names, and labels, etc is one of the things I hate the most.  Why?  Because there is a large contingent of people / lurkers who see and feel that if they post their opinion and are going to get personally attacked for it, they won’t do it. 
And when that happens we get the same people posting the same things and things start to become stale.  New people, points of view, opinions, and personalities are very much welcomed and wanted.
 
Now having said that, to respond to your post, it is human nature to “group up” with the people who think the same way as you, and “not like” people who post opposing opinions.  Why?  Because we all like to feel validated in the way that we feel and think, and we get that validation when people post or agree and the opposite when they don’t.
 
You are correct, that we should have a greater appreciation for opposing viewpoints, and keep the discussion on topic, not insults on each other.
Personally, I would probably label myself as falling more into the homer category, though  try to keep an open and objective point of view.   Why am I like that?  Because I am an eternal optimistic fan.  If I didn’t feel that way, if I felt the way some of the “negatron” and “gloomers” appear to feel, I would cease investing my time and money in this board and following the team.
 
Not saying everyone has to be that way to be a fan of the team, just the reason I am the way I am.  Heck, I actually “liked” one of TBURGESS’ posts today, maybe I’m going to the other side…

I predict this will be Romby's last game of professional football.

They better pre-print the Harlan jerseys to meet demand.  

Jamie Nye ‏@jamienye 1h1 hour ago
#Riders also place Darian Durant back on the 6-game injured list.
 
 
any parting word Migs?

Jamie Nye ‏@jamienye 1h1 hour ago
#Riders also place Darian Durant back on the 6-game injured list.
 
 
any parting word Migs?

Jamie Nye ‏@jamienye 1h1 hour ago
#Riders also place Darian Durant back on the 6-game injured list.
 
 
any parting word Migs?

Jamie Nye ‏@jamienye 1h1 hour ago
#Riders also place Darian Durant back on the 6-game injured list.
 
 
any parting word Migs?

Na na na na
Na na na na
Hey hey Good bye.
 
(Everybody now)
 
Na na na na
Na na na na
Hey hey Good bye.

There is a god! Lol. Ah buhbye migs.. We hardly knew ye..
And didnt really want to anyway!

Na na na na
Na na na na
Hey hey Good bye.
 
(Everybody now)
 
Na na na na
Na na na na
Hey hey Good bye.

Jamie Nye ‏@jamienye 1h1 hour ago
#Riders also place Darian Durant back on the 6-game injured list.
 
 
any parting word Migs?

6.04
281 lbs

6.04
281 lbs