Pete Catan's Ghost

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”.

Welcome to the Board Kirk

All I know is, that he likes his money, and that he spends his days counting...in a garage by the motorway.

Waggoner and Loffler please

Thanks MOD-5

Someone started counting the "hanging chads".

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.

Did anyone else hear Coach Wylie yelling from the end zone at a player that was scrimmaging on the 30? It sounded like he was shouting "don't hurt yourself". I'm guessing the player was dogging it. Hahaha.

I agree with Jimmy P about #7 & #12. These guys are thoroughbreds. Some think it may be Jace Davis' position to lose at WR, but like others, I saw lots of promise from #0-Veltung, he also had some nice YAC today... but still early. #33 ...say no more. I paid more attention to Richards and Waggoner just because of their draft status. Richards was fairly unremarkable, but didn't do anything to distinguish himself negatively. He also didn't look impeded by any lingering injury...If he had off season hip surgery, it didn't show in his gait. Waggoner has a gliding running style that gets him down the field much quicker that you might suspect. He also looked crisp on the blocking sled where others didn't. He strikes me as an "attention to details guy" as he again, looked very sharp in drills compared to others. They must find a way to get #34-Anderson on the field. Other than rushing and receiving, he participated in some ST drills...what a motor. #77-Vitt keeps making plays (dropped only one pass that I saw). #16-Loffler's break-up of a previously mentioned pass looked to be a thing of beauty. That was not a non-import rookie play to me. #43-Corney will eat somebody's lunch this season. I see a strong resemblance between he and a young (read -fit) Tom Canada and another forgotten legend; the great Pete Catan.

I'm barely able to do sets of 10 channel-changes with my new Universal remote.

I seem to recall that the "lightning logo" was the winning entry of a fan competition. Personally, I think we should have gone full changeover and renamed the team the Winnipeg Blue McBoatfaces

Chris Walby?

Can't forget buiders; Cal Murphy, Paul Robson...Nasty Nate

Heikki Riihiranta; my all time indecipherable Finn.

He's no Chijioke Onyenegecha, but the name should still give Suitor fits....so I like him.

To me, it's about his audacity. This specific situation may or may not be acceptable in the legal sense, but...what acting mayor with any sense of propriety or concern about the image he should be upholding, would get involved in something that appears so unethical? I just hate the way he shrugs his shoulders and I says I did nothing illegal, while everything around the whole situation smells like sewage.

If you're looking for a gift for yourself or any beer drinking Manitoban, consider: 300 Years of Beer: An Illustrated History of Brewing in Manitoba It's a really lovely coffee table book full of vintage photos & info. pertaining to Manitoba's rich brewing history. One of the authors is a pal of mine and he really took on the development as a labour of love (we were both 2nd generation Mb.brewery workers). His only regret is the lack of due diligence by the publishers around proofing the text. If you can get past some of the glaring typos, it is a very nice read. I've shipped copies to a number of former 'Tobans as gifts. They unanimously (particularly the old timers) enjoy it. http://www.amazon.ca/300-Years-Beer-Illustrated-Manitoba/dp/192653171X

Weren't they in the running for Dressler?

Show Andrew Harris the money + loudly declare that going forward, this is how the WBB will treat their home grown talent. ...hope that Nic Demski and Anthony Coombs are watching.

John KeimESPN Staff Writer The Redskins signed three players to reserve/future contracts Monday: defensive lineman Jerrell Powe, linebacker Desmond Bishop and defensive lineman Christo Bilukidi. Powe was in training camp with the Redskins.

Sure, you would think that DW would be asked about his thoughts on compatibility with Cortez. I would also guess that R. Hall might have something to add. These are but a few of the elements which could make up part of a pre-screen on his hiring. The reality is, Cortez longevity in a small league will leave very little to the imagination...except how he was/is able to adapt over time.

There aren't many outcomes that will surprise me because there are so many variables at play. The one thing that should absolutely not happen, is for the Bombers to be outcoached. They will be facing a first time head coach in his first game on the most pressure packed stage of all. For that matter, it will be their DC calling his first solo game as well. Now's the time for the WBB coaches to make it happen against a very inexperienced opposing staff.

Even if a position was offered, why would he want to jump back into that meat grinder so quickly if he is still receiving a cheque from Sask.?

Cabbie is horrible.

Nice