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  1. Bob Irving & CFN

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    For those of you who think that Bob Irving's only media gig has been with CJOB, you might be interested to know about a brief experiment in the late 80's where he did television play by play.

    The Canadian Football Network was a league run syndication that was developed partly due to CTV dropping their CFL rights.

    I believe the broadcast pairings rotated, but one memory I do have is the pairing of Irving and Nick Bastaja. These two provided some of the most articulate commentary (Don Criqui and Bob Trumpy are still my favorites) I've heard since.

    Dave Hodge, Dan Kepley, and Neil Lumsden were also involved.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Football_Network

  3. Post Game Show

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    1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

    I think people are sleeping on Montreal. They have great receivers and a good veteran qb and good defence... they're  not the riders here. There are good pieces on that team.

    Agreed.

    I also saw a Calvillo-lite offense (no threat of a scrambling QB) that could raise eyebrows.

  8. Prediction time

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    Posted · Edited by Pete Catan's Ghost

    20 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

    ouch.  I know a guy who looks like Wilfred Brimley and sounds like Peter Griffin who might disagree with you.

    Brimley really reminded me of Wylie in that scene in The Thing where he destroys the radio station with the axe...******* Reporters!

  11. Is Henoc Muamba pi**ing away his football career?

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    25 minutes ago, Dee Urban Hermit said:

    So, getting back to Muamba, Justin Dunk at 3DN has a nice article about where Henoc may land should he decide to to look at a CFL return.

                                http://3downnation.com/2016/06/10/whats-canadian-lb-henoc-muamba/

     

    Dunk figures that the most likely spots would be Edmonton, so he would be with his brother, Cauchy. Or Sask., they need all the national depth that they can get. I would agree with this.

     

    If HM is still being represented by J. Hardaway, I would remove Sask from the short list.

    It seems, the two parties still have some business to attend to with another player.

  13. Game Day - Wpg vs Montreal

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    Posted · Edited by Pete Catan's Ghost
    incomplete entry

    22 minutes ago, J5V said:

    Injuries. Keeping down already and we all know about Neufeld.

    Although; 

    " Couture will likely play an important role on the Bombers’ O-line from the outset; if not as a starter then as a much-needed national in the rotation. Couture has played every position on the offensive line and while the Bombers will be patient with his development, he’ll be ready to contribute if needed." 

    “He’s going to get a chance to get lots of reps,” said Walters. “He’ll push all the guys that are here, he’ll come in and learn and he’ll develop.

  14. Cuts and Keepers

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    6 hours ago, JCon said:

    I'm going to love see Corney coming in behind Westerman. They're going to wear out the hogs on the other side. Just keep going at them and going at them. By the fourth quarter, we should be getting to the QB regularly.

    (That's how I see it in my head, at least.)

     

    Listening to Walters' interview with Lawless yesterday and he sees Corney doing plenty of platooning this season. 

  17. Coach's Show

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    10 minutes ago, Floyd said:

    so Harris is a lock... ugh.

    What vets are Chungh and Goossen pushing? 

    Sorry. Two topics.

    The scouts brought in some very good OL recruits to push the vets, all in all the OL is not our biggest concern (according to Coach).

    OSH was also gushing pretty good about Chung and Goose.

     

  18. Coach's Show

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    Here's the paraphrased version of the one hour OSH/Irving interview. You may find a few nuggets... if you squint.

     

    The Offense

    This team’s offense is coming together as fast as any he’s worked with. OSH credits the mini-camp for some of this early progress.

     

    Playing time for QBs

    Looking to play Willy enough to see what’s what. “If he looks sharp, then we will move down the line…It’s a matter of balance”.

    OSH says he listens to all players as to the amount that they feel they need to play during the pre-season (?!?). He discusses his perspective vs. theirs when determining playing time. Keeping players healthy & fresh during training camp is paramount.

     

    Injury update: Kyle Knox

    Kyle Knox saw the Doctor and will need further tests. “I hope that he will bounce back quickly. He’s a great guy and athlete”.

     

    Macho Harris

    Macho very quickly has shown what he’s got; “he is a super likeable leader with tons of experience and is very versatile”. We see no problem in playing him where we need him. He’s a good compliment to Mo Leggett…possibly a good bet for Safety.

     

    Randle & Bucknor

    Randle needs to shake off the rust and “will get back to where he was”.

    “Bucknor has had a very nice camp and worked his tail off during the off season”.

     

    ACL Injuries & Anderson

    Carlos Anderson was brought back. OSH did not divulge who made the first call, player or team, but in discussion with staff, OSH says they needed to work him out because he was so close to making the team last year. “Once he made some cuts in camp I wondered if he was wearing a brace and he wasn’t. He is a dynamic, dynamic player”.

     

    Kick Returning

    Carlos A, Veltung, and McDuffie are candidates along with Fred Williams (interesting!).

    Feoli G. - “looks in great shape and is as sure handed as anyone in camp”. “I’d rather not have Dressler return kicks but I’ll put him in for spot duty”. Dressler has also been holding for Medlock.

     

    Pascal Lochard

    “He’s missed the last few days, but he makes his cut at a nice late point in pressing the run. He impressed us in interviews and is good on STs”.

     

    Addison R

    “His efforts are there and he’s improving steadily. I see very steady improvement. We weren’t sure he would be ready for camp. He says that this is the best he’s felt in years.”

     

    The Hogs in General;

    Chung & Goossen Specifically

    “Very talented players and competition have been brought in to push the vets. Any woes that people talk about don’t rest on their shoulders”.

    “Better now than they were their first day in camp this year. They’re both a pleasure to watch. Matthias is becoming a true centre that embraces the role.

    “Sukh rolled out on a play today and was hauling it down the field… looking for someone to lay into. It was a pleasure to watch on film”..

    “The OLine will be a big reason we will win games this year and are not our Achilles Heal”.

     

    Import Receiver: Thomas Mayo

    “He’s an explosive player that has become the most consistent in camp. It’s up to the games for them all to show what they can do, but they all have their moments”.

     

    11 Days between Pre-Season and Regular Season

    “I love it. It will allow the guys to come out flying for that first game”.

     

    First Pro Game Jitters

    “I remember taping my wrists so tight that my hands were purple. I know I must have been nervous until my first whack…It’s a great game”.

  21. Main Camp

    in Blue Bomber Discussion

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    37 minutes ago, MinisterOfD5 said:

    Going to try and get out tomorrow as well, anyone want me to watch something specific? I will do my best to evaluate... but am happy o give you guys what you want if anything.

    Waggoner and Loffler please

  24. Main Camp

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    4 hours ago, IC Khari said:

    Speaking of McDonalds ... Butcher went there after practice for lunch, and they had to call in Wendy's for support ;)

    Mock the kid if you will, but he showed some serious giddyup on the 1:1s that I watched him in. 

    He's very green, but I'm hopeful for the potential.

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