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Resurrecting this thread from the dead since the new Manitoba camping reservation system went live today. Very similar to the Ontario Reservation System (which is not surprising since the company hired has worked on the Ontario & Parks Canada systems in the past). Much easier to use but the big test will be on Monday when the first day of reservations goes down.

Wonder why it took so long to make that official? https://3downnation.com/2022/12/04/running-back-james-wilder-jr-says-hes-been-released-by-elks-after-suffering-broken-neck-in-2022/

I'm liking these articles that our new scout has been putting out recently. He's no Ed Tait (no slight there, most aren't) but it's nice bit of insight into some of these guys before they get up here for camp & what goes into finally getting them to sign after years of being on the teams radar. https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/03/29/tales-from-the-scouting-trail-jordan-brown/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Haven't seen this posted yet. Looking forward to seeing this guy in camp. https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/03/28/tales-from-the-scouting-trail-aaron-sterling/?utm_source=dlvr.it

Yep, got reported back in October that he was on track to return before playoffs but got hurt again. Was only reported as a "setback" so I don't think anyone (at least outside the team) knew how bad it was until now. https://3downnation.com/2022/10/13/defensive-tackle-steven-richardson-suffers-setback-to-achilles-injury-will-not-play-for-lions-this-season/

There's no accounting for taste! Yeah if the CFL got the kind of support the NHL gets (from everyone... fans, various levels of government, media) we wouldn't be having this conversation.

I'd hate to imagine how bad it would be in Calgary if they didn't have a perennial contender on the field. As a fan, I could put up with a sh***y stadium/ownership as long as we were winning... take that away and what incentive is there to keep going & supporting the team?

The CFL is already sharing that information freely, just not live with a live stream. If anyone wants that info, it's available to them.

Been waiting for someone to mention this. 😂

Might just have been poor wording, potential new placekicker would have been more accurate. But yeah, way too early for that kind of assumption... I'm also expecting that this isn't the only kicker they'll bring in so who knows how things will turn out. I mean Justin Palardy keeps tweeting about his kicking (some wearing his old Bomber gear) so he could be our next placekicker! 😂

I assume he was expecting that as well. I wonder if it's not specified in the contract either way and that's the route the team has chosen to go. If the contract does say that it will be paid by installment, then yeah that's on him. And even if it's not written that way, I guess it's still on him (or his agent) for not having that part clarified.

Could be but it's not like this is his first contract or team. Jones himself said the Elks execs have put in a new policy (he doesn't say what it is though). The 3D article makes it seem related to the signing bonus in the contract. "Kevin’s got his things going on and we’ve got a policy with our organization. Our president and CFO have come with a new policy and that’s their prerogative. They’re above my pay grade,” Jones said in an interview with 3DownNation." "That deal included a $25,000 signing bonus, but the linebacker has been vocally unsatisfied with how the financial compensation has been handled." https://3downnation.com/2023/03/25/elks-chris-jones-expects-lb-kevin-francis-to-be-with-team-in-2023-despite-request-for-trade-or-release/

Bombers signed this guy according to the CFL transactions page.

Nice little read about the Bombers approach to the combine. Of particular note as it relates to the upcoming draft and what we might do: "As well, the club has asked Cole Adamson – a defensive tackle from the Manitoba Bisons drafted in the fourth round a year ago – to switch to the other side of the ball." https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/03/24/first-10-combine-update/

Difference being Kaepernick is genuine in his belief... the Staals (Eric in particular) are not. He's a lying sack of s**t.

Demski got hurt in his 3rd season (broken foot) while KSB is going to start his 3rd season on the injured list so they aren't exactly worlds apart in terms of staying healthy. You could argue Demski actually has the edge since he made it through 40 games before hitting the IR where KSB has only played 30. The jury is still out on how durable KSB will be as he gets older.

Also keep in mind that according to many on the right of the political spectrum, mainstream media cannot be trusted so why should we believe them now? Can't have it both ways...

I'm saying they need to adapt and use newer ways of promoting their product. They are providing coverage just in more traditional ways like web articles. Let's flip your question around... why would those people read about the CIS combine? In a tik tok/instagram world, what's going to go farther, a written article on CFL.ca or video?

There might be, I'd for sure have it on in the background right now if there was a feed. The lack of streaming for the combine is just one example of their poor social media skills. The original tweet that Madani replied to also used the 14 year old kid & his youtube account is another. I get there were copyright issues involved but they could have turned it into a positive story by working with/mentoring the kid and using him to help build that next generation of fans.

But that's just it... you (and myself as well) aren't who they need to attract. The people they should be targeting want different coverage than just print media. Madani isn't alone in feeling this way either.

Both the rules and ratio have been adjusted over the years yet the issues remain. Having owners/partners who do the bare minimum to promote/grow the game is a much bigger problem (IMO).

You're advocating to remove/reduce the ratio to make it more popular when that's already been done over the years. As Booch pointed out, the quality of the game has improved every time the ratio has been reduced and yet attendance/popularity is still down in certain markets. The league certainly has it's issues but I don't think the ratio is the problem or solution.

This! He was getting bashed well before he started having his meltdowns so the two situations are quite different.

Size-wise, he's right there with a couple guys we have in the secondary (Jamal Parker is listed at 5'8, 177lbs & Demerio Houston is 5'10, 169lbs) so who knows. Looks pretty versatile though since he holds school records both ways on special teams.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2023/03/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-signs-former-columbia-db-will-allen-iii/