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So does this indicate that the sides are close to a resolution if the players are getting ready to play? And if a player gets hurt during an unsanctioned practice with no CBA in place, would they lose any possible medical coverage (which seems to be a big issue from the PA standpoint)?

Wonder how this sits with the CFLPA? Either the players know that the labour dispute will be short-lived, or there really isn’t the appetite to strike like the vote would suggest. Either way, not much of a “hard-line stance” and only plays into the owners’ hands more from a negotiation standpoint.

So, with the players on strike, should I suspend the countdown? Let’s ask this number 25: OK then. We shall continue.

It’s called math.

I would argue Charles Roberts and Barry Sanders were better “little man” backs. 26 is surprisingly a weak number. Other than Herron, no real “big” names, and of all the players who exclusively wore this number, only one lasted more than three seasons with the club.

And in a shocking turn of events, the white offender was arrested alive.

I agree. I wonder if he misspoke. It actually reduces the number of Canadians league-wide by one per team since the American counts as a National on the roster. I wonder if the league tweaks this to allow for an American to be a starter under the “Nationalized American” rule, but keeps the roster numbers as 21 Nationals and the Nationalizes American DOES NOT count among that 21.

Guess we should put these here as well.

Here are some of the details of the league offer per 3Down. Italics are the deal parameters, underlined comments in brackets are mine: Here are the details: • $18.9 million in total guaranteed increases to the salary cap league-wide. (This equates to a one-time salary cap increase of $420,000 in year one and no other increase, or no increase until year 7 then a $2.1 million cap increase, or an $75,000 increase every year, or some other computation) • $5.94 million in guaranteed compensation paid for community outreach and promotional appearances league-wide. • An opportunity for twenty-five percent of all revenue growth over an agreed upon the threshold, to be added to the salary cap starting in 2023. • Clubs would be permitted to re-sign their veterans to partially guaranteed contracts, a first for the CFL. • A club would be allowed to choose one American player (non-quarterback), who has been in the league for at least four years or has played with the same team for at least three years, who would be considered a Nationalized American. • This one Nationalized American would count as a National on the roster. He would join 20 or 21 Canadians who also count as Nationals on the roster. • Each roster would have a minimum of seven National starters. This would include at least six Canadian players. The seventh starter could be either the Nationalized American or an additional Canadian. • The roster would also include three quarterbacks of any nationality, 19 Americans and up to two Global players. • A starting Canadian quarterback would count as a National (Canadian). • These roster changes would kick in as of 2023. • The minimum salary would increase to $70,000 in 2023 and $75,000 in 2027. • An updated Code of Conduct that applies to all members of the CFL Community, including fans, instead of just players. (Way to go, Speedflex. You pissed off the big dog and now Ambrosie is coming for us all!) 🤣 • A seat for your union on the Board of CFL Ventures, the commercial arm of the league, will allow us to work together on marketing our league and building our business.

CBA negotiations always have a PR component. Why do you think the CFLPA has been leaking things up to this point?

In fact he had 3 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons and fell just shy of a fourth with the Bombers. All-time, only Charles Roberts, Leo Lewis, and Willard Reaves have more career rushing yards as a Bomber than him (Andrew Harris is 6th on the list for those wondering).

Great choices Speed. 27 is a popular number, with notable running backs Johnny Augustine and Robert Mimbs, DB Kelly “Mr. Sharpie” Malveaux, and no less than 6 Blue Bomber Hall of Fame members. The 3 above plus 1930’s-era guard Bill Nairn, 1970’s-era RB Jim Washington, and today’s choice for me who stands above all of them. Revolutionized the game and had a stadium erected because of him. Pretty good legacy.

Loved the nickname “Dr. Death”. Also James “Quick” Parker, Brian “Howdy Doody” Kelly and Billy “White Shoes” Johnson were other 70’s stars.

Bravo, all correct. So “The Hammer” was the nickname of Trevor Kennerd. And “Lambo” is a bit of a chart, but when Sean Millington got brought in by Jeff Reinbold, he was a physical specimen and many commented on his chiseled physique. He commented that diet was a big deal, saying “you want to put premium fuel in the Lamborghini”. When it turned out the muscles were all for show and he was surprisingly weak on contact, especially as the weather got colder, some media wag mentioned that Reinbold brought in a Lamborghini when a Jeep would have been better - rugged, reliable, and able to withstand Manitoba weather, and also more more affordable. Millington actually had a nice resurrection in BC and helped them win the 2000 Grey Cup.

I’ll let people try and guess and post later today with any ones that can’t be figured out. “Fun and Games Friday” 😁 Hint: all those nicknames are from 1980 and beyond.

Just a few others from my time: The Birmingham Rifle The Sheriff of Linden Woods Bluto Wild SWAC Turtle Man Flight 87 The Hammer The Glass Quarterback The Mayor of Swaggerville Chuck Diesel Lambo (or Lamborghini) Money Matty Ice Mini Milt The Hit Man

Did he look wirey?

6 has since been re-activated. With Walby being the first person ever on the Ring of Honour, and Stegall quite possibly the most talented Bomber ever, those other two numbers may stay unworn for a long time.

Per Ed Tait when he did a deep dive into all the numbers worn by players: https://www.bluebombers.com/blue-by-the-numbers/ The Bombers haven’t formally retired numbers, but the following are officially no longer available to players: 11 – Worn by hall of famer Ken Ploen, the face of this franchise during his playing days from 1957-67 and later into his retirement. Ploen also wore 89, as did many players of that era who played both sides of the ball. 28 – Jeff Nicklin was a decorated Bomber from 1934-40 before becoming a decorated soldier in World War II, passing away on the battlefield in 1945. The winner of the Most Outstanding Player Award in the West Division is annually presented with the Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy. 75 – As a tribute to Tommy Lumsden, who played end, defensive end, tackle and guard for the Bombers from 1951-54 but passed away at the age of 25 in a Winnipeg hospital while suffering a gall bladder attack near Beausejour. The Tommy Lumsden Trophy is presented annually to the Bombers’ top Canadian player.

The reason no one will wear today’s number again. The second of three retired numbers in honour of this legend.