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But Dunigan isn't a doctor so his opinion to some here is moo.. He's not a doctor, but has been extremely outspoken concerning concussions and the way they are treated. I highly doubt that Dunigan would ever speak this positively about Willy's injury if he had even the slightest doubt about it. True, he isn't a doctor, but he certainly has a lot of knowledge and experience with the subject. I think that it's pretty safe to say that Willy is just fine. The fact that he wasn't diagnosed with a concussion is great news.

Of course, a player can be brought back too soon from injury. Doctor's don't always get it right 100% of the time. Doesn't make it a conspiracy, or that they rushed. A doctor goes with the information they have and make the best possible determination with that information. In Buck's case it may have been too early. In the vast majority they got it right.

Good to know, MacDonald is probably on contract and not an actual employee of the club. Whether on contract or an employee of the club is completely irrelevant. He has a little thing called a medical license and practice that he must protect in any eventuality. One would have to be wearing a tin-foil hat to think that a doctor of this stature would jeopardize his entire career for the sake of the pittance the Bombers are paying him to attend games.

I think it's a combination of rust, and opposing OLinemen not being worn out yet. DLs as whole across the league seem to be struggling to get to the QB right now. I think that many teams are using a very vanilla defensive scheme while they figure out the impact of the rule changes. Makes it easier on the OL. I suspect that will change. BTW, I need a magnifying glass to read your post.

For sure. Also, there is a nerve along the side of the neck that if impacted will cause temporary paralysis. Not saying that was the case, but it is a possibility. So much we don't know....most of it because none of us were, you know, actually involved in any way in the injury, diagnosis, or follow up care.

Having not read the article, I already know this single sentence isn't just an opinion but a fact, should be turned into a sticky and added to the front page of MBB, applies to 70% of all content from this writer, and the expense associated with adding this sentence to the covers all encyclopedias published since 1982 should be studied as the cost to society of reading this dullard's work is likely far greater, just in case someone ever looks at an encyclopedia again. 70%? Only 70%? That kind of optimism in his journalistic ability qualifies you for president of his fan club.

I find it monumentally difficult to believe that Willy would jeopardize his career, by hiding symptoms or misleading doctors, to start game 3 of the season. I find it even more difficult to believe that any of the parties involved would have him start Friday if even the tiniest symptoms of concussion existed and without all due diligence.

Lets hope that continues ( pace to 27 vs 71 ) however from a D perspective we are on pace for 9 sacks and I would think that would be worst in CFL history ... Sacks numbers are down league wide. I think the rule changes have allowed QBs to get rid of the ball a little quicker eliminating a lot of the coverage sacks. QBs are still getting hit though.

Good stuff. Every scout has areas where they are better at recruiting/assessing than others. It's part of the reason you have multiple scouts. Can't blame McManus for all the teams shortcomings in recruitment, he is only one of many. On top of that assessing talent is only half the battle. Getting them to come to Canada and sign a contract can be just as daunting a task as finding them. Who is to say that McManus hasn't turned up some gems at DE, or R only to have them walk away from the 45k a year we offered them.

You know.. Cuz he tested willy and did all the tests on him.. Smh. Guys getting his name out there by rocking the boat. Sure, you could argue the bombers and willy are pushing the limit but again, if he passed ALL baseline tests after hit and then days again later.. What's the issue here? Easy to say but you have to admit that both O'Shea and Willy have been less than forthright in this matter, describing the injury only as "upper body" and avoiding using the word "concussion" at all. Both Willy and O'Shea have said that he never lost consciousness and yet he lay motionless for at least 2 mins. and the photo clearly shows his eyes are closed. Willy was standing in the tunnel still in full gear within 20 minutes of being laid out so if they did go through the proper concussion protocol the results were already somewhat predetermined. In Willy's own words he was ready to return to the game for the 2nd half but the medical staff held him out. As the article explains the real danger for Willy is in the next game, were even a minor tackle could lead to more serious damage. It wasn't that many years ago that Buck Pierce returned to play in games in which he had been obviously concussed. So yes the CFL is taking steps in the right direction but those steps are still guarded by self-interest and the traditions of professional sports and not based on the best scientific evidence. Fans may cheer but it is Willy who has to ultimately pay the price. The photo proves nothing. He could have been mid-blink when it was taken for all we know. Everyone is concerned about the health and well-being of players. The divide is people who think the doctors who have actually examined a player know what they are doing and the other side are people who think they know more than those doctors. QFT

Wouldn't stand downwind of him after a burrito.

Our defence is playing a raw rookie. I know he had a great week last week, but I have to wonder if Calgary didn't underestimate him by a lot. If we can't handle the Montreal offence, we are in trouble this year. I predict we will.

But will she share those sweet potato fries? If so....she's a keeper.

For sure. If we are going to start him this week, the OL needs to step up and keep him extra clean all game.

Also, last game I think it was Dunigan who stated that Anderson may be the most powerful guy in the league and that he squats over 900 lbs.

Me neither, because Anderson is actually bigger than both Turner and Collins. He is 6'3 - 305 pounds and is the 4th largest DT in the league?!

A second supplemental, and this may not be the last one, in one season is an anomaly. For this year only, because of changes to the rules as to who qualifies as a non-import, the league determined that as newly eligible players become available they would allow subsequent supplemental drafts for each prospect as their paperwork was approved. Beginning next year, it will be back down to one supplemental per year.

Cleared to play, means that they have evaluated the risk of re-injury. Part of the 6 step protocol in place or are you suggesting a neurologist may have forgotten to do that?.

Sometimes a guy just needs a moment to lay down with his eyes closed and have an internal debate about whether he is getting paid enough to do this. Kinda the same approach I use when evaluating why I got married.... with the notable exception that I'm usually in the fetal position lightly singing to myself. lol

So what were you arguing for?

Nah....I'll trust the experts we already have in place. Both the independent neurologist and the Bombers medical staff, who actually you know examined him and who have more knowledge on the subject in their little finger than you and I will ever possess. I know that makes it tough to be a pessimist, an alarmist, or advance conspiracy theories...but I'll take my chances.

It amazes me how people will hang on and use every word of a neurologist that is completely unfamiliar with the patient and circumstance, but will so easily dismiss the findings of the neurologist that actually examined him and cleared him to play. Hyprocritism at it's finest. That is some weak sauce.

So did I...they said he wasn't.

What makes you think he saw anything at all. He very likely has never seen the play, never met Drew Willy, nor has a clue whether or not he was knocked out. What would his motive be? How about taking an opportunity to advance his agenda for the elimination of contact sport in Canada? No motive indeed.

By definition a concussion is an interruption, be it brief or instantaneous in brain function is a concussion. Really? If that is the definition of a concussion then the word has lost all context. There wouldn't be a player in the league who doesn't suffer a concussion each and every game. I get the David Suzuki of neurology, Mr. Tator's want for a concussion to be defined that way....however, in reality that is just one alarmist's point of view.