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I loved the headline, "Bombers Ready To Move on.." What would their alternative have been? Curl into "feeble positions" and weep profusely?

I believe I do remember the play you referenced. The Bombers made so many other mistakes that this particular play was almost irrelevant. Even if they got the proper spot, they were so inept that there was no guarantee they would have cashed it in.

Of all the problems the Bombers had in that game, that would count as # 54 in impact.

I am not ready to give up on Nichols yet. A lot of CFL quarterbacks have won the Cup without a rifle arm, although that does help. I do think that the Bomber offence has to be tuned up and the roles of Dressler and Bowman have to be examined.

And keep doubling it with each additional infraction. That'll do it.

I would venture to say that the Bombers will drop in the ratings like a stone in a well.

O'Shea's record speaks for itself, but the telling stat is how many playoffs the team has won under his leadership- ZERO. Leadership is about making the hard decisions and I thought it was telling when O'Shea drove over to Willy's residence to tell him about the trade that moved Willy out of here much too late. I maintain that you cannot be a buddy to players and lead them at the same time.

That was the worst half of football I have seen Nichols play since he got here. He looked solid if not spectacular in the first half but he looked like he was drugged in the second half. I don't know what Bowman is getting paid, but its way too much. Either he cannot get open or he is not trying. I was pleasantly surprised at the tight, aggressive play of the defence in the first half, but in the second half it was the same old, same old. To me it is looking more and more like O'Shea is still reluctant to force the changes needed to challenge for the Cup- bench whoever is not producing and fire Hall if that is required. The team needs to be sent a message.

I expect the Lions to throw everything they have at Nichols right from the whistle on. It will be interesting to see how/if LaPolice compensates.

Has he put on that much weight?

Or if he mugs a nun on Provencher Avenue while wearing a MAGA shirt.

A couple of thoughts about last night's game: Franklin is the real thing- another Damon Allen in the making, and we ought to go easy on Suitor- he is paid to hype the game and as as many commentators, will focus on a theme for the game to avoid looking wishy-washy. And Wynn ought to be suspended for at least one game and fined. There cannot be any excuse for that sort of thuggery on a vulnerable player.

Lulay's biggest asset is not his scrambling nor his ability to read defences. Its Richie Hall's inability to adapt his defences.

Probably going to play nose tackle and return punts as well.

The Stamps have the best-balanced, best-staffed team they have had in years, and do look to be the team to measure others against. However in one game, anything can happen- and sometimes does. That's what makes the playoff so riveting.

A painful game to watch. Has Ottawa's defence been taking lessons from Richie Hall?

And all stayed way past their expiry dates.

I think the honeymoon is over between Jones and the (sane) Rider fans. He was to be the one to lead them to the cup while making them envy of the league, but so far its been all sizzle and no steak. As has been posted here repeatedly, a head coach and/or GM can get away with a lot if they deliver wins, but that ain't been happening in Regina.

That's what you get when you don't have indoor plumbing. Especially hard on the female population there.

Agreed, and there seems to be something off about the Esks this year. Not quite the juggernaut of the past couple of years.

Durant's personal ethics aside, he is probably good enough to be the instant starter in Regina and get them into the playoffs. Jones is likely losing sleep trying to figure out how to get Durant's rights without kissing an O-ring.

Sad, but likely true. 😪

Three predictions about the game: 1) The Bombers will win handily 2) All of the Lions fans will arrive in the same taxi 3) Wally will take a giant step towards retirement

From 3downnation: (And I wonder about his sex life) Argos work out former Pro Bowl returner Dexter McCluster Posted on July 10, 2018 by Justin Dunk // 8 Comments The Toronto Argonauts worked out American running back and returner Dexter McCluster on Tuesday. All signs point to the Argos signing the pint-sized playmaker. McCluster was a second-round pick, 36th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old ran a 4.53 40-yard time, 4.06 short shuttle, 6.73 three-cone, 37.5-inch vertical and 20 reps on the bench press at the 2010 NFL Combine. He played seven seasons in the NFL for the Chiefs, Titans and Chargers rushing 250 times for 1,042 yards and two touchdowns, recording 236 receptions for 1,933 yards and seven touchdowns, returned 74 kickoffs for 1,554 yards, 133 punts for 1,388 yards and three touchdowns. 2013 was McCluster’s best year in the NFL when he earned a trip to the Pro Bowl as a returner after producing 686 punt return yards and two touchdowns. McCluster played collegiately at the University of Mississippi, he rushed for 1,169 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 44 balls for 520 yards and three touchdowns, totalling 1,689 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior for the Rebels, earning first-team All-SEC (Southeastern conference) honours. McCluster has been out of pro football since 2016 when he suffered a broken forearm while looking for his cellphone.

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