LeBird

One thing you are forgetting here is the intangible. O'Shea keeps saying how much faith he has in his team but when the crunch comes he throws his faith in away. We can't say they would have scored because it never happened but they would not have had the time they got to do it. I don't think your comment was appropriate. This is a forum. 

As a fifth stringer?

As a fifth stringer?

As a fifth stringer?

AH! you missed LaPo's coaches' Corner.  It's amazing how much that guy learnt since being here.

Not sure how Willy getting more accurate and receivers catching the ball counts as "opening it up".  You complain about the playcalling like "catch it and then fumble" was a play we called.  Yeah, we should take the "catch it and then fumble" play out of our playbook.  I agree on that.

I think it's a good thing. It might not make much sense if you relate it to the TV series but you have to consider what province it comes from.  I appreciate all the work that went into this poster. First they sent the whole executive out to find a model in their province and after they all came back each with a Fiona they had to fly one in from somewhere out of province. The logo was a result of going to all the high schools and having a contest for their third graders. These kids had a bit of a problem grasping the concept but being 18 helped some. 

Tears running like a torrent. Don't want to have to open the Hoop & Howler road again.

Tears running like a torrent. Don't want to have to open the Hoop & Howler road again.

Very well, Rod. 

I have a little problem buying into that argument.  Even the back ups have known the rules for many years. 

I just can't figure this out. Here we have a guy that is leading the league and a 4.7 yd average but many are still not satisfied. I must be missing something obviously. Of course our Oline has nothing to do with this.  Why is it that Willy is also ineffective at the same time? Might it be the line is not protecting Willy just like it is not opening holes. 

Smart for which side?  Didn't think the Als were lacking at O-Line and I'd be surprised if they were stupid enough to throw in a first round draft pick plus Green for Picard.  Als should be be trying to find a QB first of all.

I was fooling around on Photoshop and thought it might be interesting to see what our current uniform would like like with a colour change. What do you think?
 

Including Taman's

Cheering for Toronto is like cheering for your ex-wife in a divorce court. 

Tough crowd. Despite all of our shortcomings we were in this game most of the night. I was hoping very much we would pull it off but then I remember last year and see how far we have come. Lets not forget we were playing the Grey Cup champions so having a very young team with all of its injuries hold them to no offensive touchdowns and just over 100 yards passing has to be encouraging.  A loss to any other team would be so much easier to take.
 
I am sure the club learnt a lot from this game so let's just go and take it to Toronto.

Turnovers,  Messam

Turnovers,  Messam

When comparing this team with last year's and saying we are so much better it is also likely we were better than an 3-15 team then? The team improved a lot with the additions but those here were not motivated by a coach who seemed to be in outer space except for when he was throwing someone under the bus.
 
My reason for saying his is when you look back at the predictions before the season many felt 7 or 8 wins were quite possible. To be fair no one would have thought that after 6 games Willy would be nipping at Ray's heel for first place in the QB ratings.

Just ask yourself this: "How many other CFL cities would still be getting close to 30,000 fans after the last years we have endured?" A lot of them would be run by the league by now.
 
Sorry but that comment is just plain not true. The fans have put up with a hell of a lot with all the organization forced down their gizzard starting with Kelly. Those guys took a great institution that most have forgotten about and turned it into a land fill. The fans couldn't read the paper because of all the depressing articles.
 
 
Regina is in great shape right now but it's not all that long ago it was selling bingo tickets and accepting grain as donation.
 
I think Winnipeg has the best fans in the country by far.

Just ask yourself this: "How many other CFL cities would still be getting close to 30,000 fans after the last years we have endured?" A lot of them would be run by the league by now.
 
Sorry but that comment is just plain not true. The fans have put up with a hell of a lot with all the organization forced down their gizzard starting with Kelly. Those guys took a great institution that most have forgotten about and turned it into a land fill. The fans couldn't read the paper because of all the depressing articles.
 
 
Regina is in great shape right now but it's not all that long ago it was selling bingo tickets and accepting grain as donation.
 
I think Winnipeg has the best fans in the country by far.

If things remain as it is there should be a change in the attitude of free agents in the future. Who doesn't like to act like a pro because it's the right thing instead of being forced to do it by rules. And things can only get better. The press that carries a big stick will fall in line as the readers will no longer appreciate articles that only focus on the negatives.  The management in the last few years were a magnet for bad press. I have always been of the opinion you get the press on your side and you will get some slack in hard times.  
 
It is truly refreshing to see our team walking tall in the sunshine. 

I think a statement like that deserves and explanation. Care to do so?

Sorry but I can't agree with you. Would you explain how it is that with such a pool we have been unable to get a decent QB in years?  I agree there are a lot of players out there that could make it here but if they don't feel they are properly renumerated they will stay home. Thankfully, I beleive the owners do not share your viewpoint.  The good players are good because they are committed to the game year run so their income represents hard work not for just six months. Taking a hard line is never the best solution.