blueandgoldguy

Throws three TDs after the INT and fails to perform in the clutch. Interesting.... The defense failed to perform in the clutch.

Don't forget Broom. That's just sad. And I also have no idea why it would be an insult. Broom is terrible. Other than being close in spelling, I don't see the thought process behind it. Bombers might be better off with a broom at QB than Brohm next week. Less chance of turnovers.

Until the Barker/Milanovich regime, we hadn't developed a QB in well over 30 years. Bombers are getting there. Been 25 years since they developed a good QB. Hamilton hasn't developed anyone decent in 30 years.

Did he actually say that it was the offense's fault? Over 500 yards in offense, 470 courtesy of the passing game. A late TD to take the lead and the defense can't stop a last minute drive down the field for a TD to tie the game nor can the Sask defense stop the Argos from scoring a TD in both drives of overtime and it's the offense's fault?!

Do players put in less hours of practice per week than they did 10 or 20 years ago as part of the new CFLPA agreement with the league? Could this lead to the increase in penalties like illegal procedure, 13 men in the huddle that we have seen the past few years?

My point is you cannot expect that on a regular basis especially with all the penalties being called on passing plays (not necessarily pass interference by the way) which artificially decreases the number of real passing plays in a game. Also, as I stated in my previous quote, you will only see a 50-50 split if the opposing defense and coordinator are incapable or incompetent in stopping the run. This was the case with Saskatchewan last week. So when the Bombers have a 60-40 or 65-35 split in favor of the passing game for the majority of their games this season, don't start crying about them not running enough. A team normally cannot run on first down every time as it's entirely to predictable nor can they run on second and long as it's a low percentage play for a first down. This necessitates a stronger emphasis on the passing game. Add in the fact that we have a QB who is one of the weakest scramblers in the league and you should probably not expect to see more than 20 - 22 runs in a game.

Is that a pro Danny Mac comment or a negative because up to this point Collaros is the better QB.

Expecting a 50-50 split between the run and pass game in the CFL is asinine. It's the CFL - a three-down league. If you run it on first down and only gain a few yards then you pretty much are guaranteed to pass on second. You also can't consistently run on first down drive after drive. Most players and D-coordinators will quickly recognize this and adjust accordingly unless either is completely incapable or incompetent. A realistic scenario over the course of the season would be 33-35 passes and 20 - 22 rushes and those rushes would include a few QB sneaks. Only rarely will you see a 50-50 split in a CFL game. That happens when the O-Line is dominating the line of scrimmage allowing the running back to gain 5+yards every play...and it usually happens when the team running ball has a substantial lead. It's simply not a viable option if the running back is gaining less than 5 yards on first down or failing to capitilize on second and short (say 3 yards or less) stalling a drive. I'm afraid if you want to see a 50-50 split between running and passing on a semi-consistent basis then you will need to watch the NFL. 4 downs allows much more flexibility with the run-pass split especially on second down.

Nice to see the nasty streak end. Great job by Willy, Cotton and the O-line. Rider fans cry and commiserate by making out with cousins Skeeter and Bessie.

In a team by team analysis, Duane Ford grades the Bombers' Canadian content as a C+. The only team with a worse grade is Ottawa. http://www.tsn.ca/winnipeg-blue-bombers-season-preview-1.297990?dgjdfsetsdhgdfjdfg Since becoming the Blue Bombers general manager during the 2013 season, Kyle Walters has made it a priority to upgrade the Canadian talent base of a team that hadn’t drafted well for the better part of a generation. Acting aggressively in free agency over the last two off-seasons, Winnipeg has added potential starters in cornerback Matt Bucknor, linebacker Sam Hurl, receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino, and centre Dominic Picard; along with solid depth/special teams players Graig Newman and Ivan Brown. Meanwhile, the last two drafts have yielded highly regarded O-Line prospects Matthias Goossen and Sukh Chungh, who should push veterans Picard, Chris Greaves, and Pat Neufeld for playing time as the season progresses; as well as receiver Addison Richards. Using a “by any means necessary” approach, Walters has also added kicker Lirim Hajrullahu (undrafted free agent), former NFL defensive end Jamaal Westerman (free agent after gaining National status), and linebacker Garrett Waggoner (supplemental draft). The Bombers hope that one or both of the latter two defenders can emerge as the kind of ratio breaker the team has lacked since Henoc Muamba’s departure prior to last season. Maybe he feels the additions of Waggoner and Westerman don't do much to improve the Canadian content of the team as they have yet to prove themselves in the CFL? No proven ratio breakers on the Bombers so that probably accounts for the low score. Agree or disagree with his grade? Why or why not? Grades for the other teams: RedBlacks C Argos B Als A Ticats A Lions B- Riders B+ Eskimos B Stamps A+

Canada didn't play Korea. They played China.

-10 and with the wind chill it ranged from -17 to -19

With TSN no longer owning NHL rights, you'd think they wouldn't mind competing with the Stanley Cup Finals. Starting the regular season two weeks in advance won't interfere with the Stanley Cup Playoffs, maybe one or two NHL games at most. Just have to try the first week of CFL games to coincide with off days for the Stanley Cup finals...and since the finals always seem to have a game each Saturday, schedule the first CFl games on a Fri and Sunday. I think this is a great idea. Moving the schedule up two weeks would allow the Grey Cup to be played around November 10 -14th. This won't entirely eliminate the chance of the Grey Cup being played in minus 10 or worse temperatures, but it will reduce the likelihood by several percentage points.

Ask for an outrageous amount - $200 million - and settle for $20 million, assuming they have a legitimate case. Ask for a not-so-outrageous amount - $20 million - and settle for $5 - $10 million assuming they have a legitimate case.

I'm not sure how I feel. I understand your point of view but I also believe that the CFL and NFL have been less than responsible when it comes to brain injuries and they should have to answer for that. If the CFL misled the players as the NFL did to their players with the info packages they gave several seasons ago (ie. it's perfectly safe to play shortly after sustaining a severe blow to the head or concussion and playing shortly after sustaining a concussion will not increase the likelihood of receiving another concussion) then the league probably deserved to be sued.

Whenever I want to know what a player makes I just check out Nasty Nate old posts here and elsewhere. Good enough for me, good enough for the rest of you.

I'm pleased with the extension. Bombers can't afford to lose Willy with no proven backup regardless of how many people claim Marve looked good in very limited reps last year. If it takes $400,000 after this year then so be it. If he continues to struggle this year and the following year behind an improved offensive line, then the team can always look at restructuring his contract or releasing him if another option presents itself.

Since you left are you saying you can suck yourself? How do you know I left? Location: West Kelowna would be the tip off that you left the province.

Since you left are you saying you can suck yourself?

You would need 4 square blocks to build a stadium downtown - 'bout 900 - 1000 feet long by 700 feet wide. So you would have to raze another 3 blocks beside the convention centre in an attempt to fit the stadium. All to create a giant dead zone in downtown for 10 football games and 3 or 4 concerts. Silly idea.

Apparently it's now 2 cups in 10 years...or so the reports say. Also, apparently MLSE are reported to not be one of the interested parties in purchasing the Argos. Group with Cynamon and Pinball are said to be interested and might be willing to invest $10 million into BMO as part of the $20 - $30 million needed for conversion into a football field. http://www.torontosun.com/2015/04/24/live-leiweke-updates-bmo-field-argos-talks On Friday — 10 days before the Argos need to decide whether they want to strike a deal with MLSE to play at BMO Field next year, outgoing MLSE president and CEO Tim Leiweke told the Exhibition Place board there is a “potential new ownership group” willing to foot half of the $20 million required to expand the field for the Canadian Football League. “I’m optimistic we will get this done, but we have 10 days or we’re going to miss that window,” Leiweke said. “I believe there is a potential new ownership group that is not only prepared to step up and put in that additional $10 million, but handle the operation of the team long-term once they would move into BMO Field.” Part of the potential deal involving the unnamed interested new owner would also involve a minimum of two Grey Cups to be hosted at BMO Field. Leiweke said design drawings have been completed to modify end zones for increased field size for the Argos in order to prepare for a last-minute deal and to get the plans in on time for Phase Two of renovations, slated for completion in May 2016. Shovels need to be in the ground for October to accommodate the CFL.

Good news! Next year obviously won't be a problem with the Grey Cup in town. Should see significant contributions to the reserve fund. Following year might be challenging as the team will not receive $875, 000( my estimate) from the league for the Ottawa expansion team. Then again, if corporate sponsorships from the league continue to increase that may not be an issue. Also, the amount of money from the tv deal increases slightly each year if I'm not mistaken so that would close the gap. If we see a similar increase in the tv deal within 4 years, the annual debt payments should be easily paid off...assuming player salaries are kept under control. I wonder what the Bombers stand to make revenue-wise from the Women's World Cup? Just rent for the stadium? Does anyone know what gameday revenues entails? In the report the pie chart shows a portion for gameday revenues. It can't be concessions because there is a separate portion of the pie chart for that.

Isn't it too hot in the summer? Average of plus 32 in June, July and August doesn't sound ideal. Think of hot July days in Manitoba...without the humidity...or the wind...or the mosquitos. It's really quite ideal. The really hot days in Winnipeg don't occur all that often. To put things in persective, we only average 9-10 days per year over 30. Mosquitoes have not been an issue the last few years, nor should we expect it to be this year given what little precipitation we had over the fall and winter. I don't mind the wind - it's better than still air. Not like we get gusts here on a day-by-day basis like St. John's

Even when Hunter loses he still has to win. I could see him laying out Sting with the Pedigree then drape his arm over Sting for at least 5 - 10 seconds while the ref is knocked out before Sting eventually wins with the Scorpion deathdrop or scorpion deathlock. Would be the typical **** move I'd expect from Paul. He can say he put over Sting clean when in reality he will have lessened the impact of said win. This has happened far too often in wrestling over the past 15 - 20 years. Overbooked bs.

Couldn't someone debate while having sex?