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Love how he finishes his blocks, right through the whistle. Punishing style. Love it.
Thats what she said.....

We got a class full of blood n guts fifo football players, but with lots of upside and talent. Going to be a fun group to watch. 

he plays mean....exactly what makes an oline dominant...I actually shocked we got him where we did...I think some other teams scouting departments were asleep at the wheel...Even right out of college he would be the perfect replacement for Eli in the jumbo package..blasting bodies out of the way as he develops...If Dobson can come in and show he can be a legit left gaurd....an interior of Neuuf...Eli and Dobson ..would give us a nasty streak mean interior...and with Wallace coming in for Jumbo packages in Eli's old spot....would be a pile pushing juggernaut

(Q): Please explain profit margins, record profits when it comes to the necessities of life (food, gas, electricity, water etc)?
(A): Thanks for the question average Canadian who probably supports communism cuz they dare to question anything about capitalism, it's all much too complicated for your brain to comprehend, let us brilliant trust fund entrepreneurs take care of the adult stuff.

" If TSN wants 18-40 year olds watching"
the best marketing program that I remember is going after junior high and high  school students

Players visiting schools combined with ticket giveaways might win over some
this can be family-oriented with parents or peer oriented with friends… Often teens like to travel in packs as a nonthreatening easy way to socialize
the key is to make it easy in terms of both money and transportation
has anybody seen any studies showing the effectiveness of such student programs?

There certainly is a lot of empty seats in the CFL that could be grouped into a fun zone

We need to win hearts at a young age as a cool form of entertainment

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/05/01/kyle-walters-may-1-2024/
 

Weston owes almost $400M in back taxes and continues to fight it. They are mobsters. 

I love how some capitalists instantly pass the buck and never chat profit margins (no matter what gotta keep em and increase em for our shareholders with creative book keeping) but are very vocal about increased prices that aren't their fault look over there while rambling on about supply and demand. And gawd forbid demand goes down then the default becomes we're too big to fail better help us or all these people will lose their jobs and we may have to pull out of your communities. Bullet proof strategy cemented with 'its the best system we have' while offering gobbly **** responses to how profit margins work.
Loblaw leaders push back on 'misguided criticism' of grocer as boycott begins (citynews.ca)
 

Just win here....or be contending yearly....that and the culture here is a strong pull to retain guys.....if they are used that is....we need to utilize our young talent and actually give them snaps...we have lagged a lot in that capacity over recent yrs...

The level of athleticism should be increased.
Clercius is an exciting guy to me.  When you watch his videos he competes really hard and is a hell of an athlete with that size.  There's a lot of downfield shots in there, he's great at tracking the ball and finishing the play.  Skill set is a bit of a mix of Demski and Wolitarsky.  The willingness to go hard in blocking and special teams as a receiver is huge too....not often a guy who has those ball skills is that willing.
Only concern there is long-term if he does turn into something he might have the pull to head home.

I don't really want to take clicks away from the Freep, but I will for this article. 
 
Bomber legend’s greatest impact was off the field
Three-time Grey Cup Champ co-founded Never Alone Cancer Foundation
By: Taylor Allen
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/05/01/bomber-legends-greatest-impact-was-off-the-field
Lyle Bauer was a hall of fame athlete, a respected football executive, and a charitable force that improved the lives of thousands.
“He was a difference maker, and he lived his life that way,” said former Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman David Black, who played six seasons beside Bauer.
“I’m proud of everything he did and accomplished through a lot of adversity.”
MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS files
Lyle Bauer left a lasting impression on people whether it was on the gridiron or working with cancer patients.
Known as one of the toughest blockers in CFL history, Bauer helped the Blue and Gold hoist the Grey Cup on three occasions (1984, 1988, and 1990).
He earned that same respect in the front office as an assistant general manager (1992-94) and later president and CEO (2000-09) when he brought some much needed stability on and off the field to the Winnipeg Football Club.
His biggest impact came away from the gridiron when he co-founded the Never Alone Cancer Foundation (NACF) in 2004 shortly after being diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer. For two decades, the organization has helped individuals affected by cancer with emotional, financial and informational support.
Bauer, who lived in B.C. near Slocan Lake, died earlier this week at 65 with his family by his side.
“He made use of his time here,” said Bauer’s daughter Danni, who lives in Calgary. Bauer and his wife Heidi also have two sons, Wesley and Brodie.
“He’s done so much. The stuff he did with the Bombers was amazing, but I think just connecting with people and how he was such a positive force (is what I’m most proud of).”
Free Press Files
Bauer had a 10-year career with the Bombers from 1982-1991.
Born in Saskatoon, Bauer played at Weber State University in Utah before enjoying a 10-year career with the Bombers (1982-1991). In addition to being a team captain, he was named Winnipeg’s most outstanding offensive lineman in 1988 and a division all-star in 1990.
Bauer was inducted into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 1998.
Chris Walby was Bauer’s roommate and has no shortage of stories to share.
“We just traded for (defensive lineman) Leon Hatziioannou, a good guy, too, and it was the day before the game and we were just doing a walk-through. We don’t go 100 miles an hour, but Hatzi kept going 100 miles an hour and he was going against Lyle and Lyle said ‘You better slow down, brother.’ But Hatzi kept coming, so, he chopped Hatzi at the knees,” said Walby.
“He was not one to be taken lightly. A really good football player technique wise, but he had that mean streak which was great about him. He’d get in the huddle and he wouldn’t say much, but he’d give you the eyes. You didn’t mess with Lyle. He was fiery and took no prisoners.”
Marc Gallant/ Free Press Files
Bauer rides in on a motorcycle during the halftime presentation of his induction into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 1998.
“I loved Lyle, he just made my laugh. I’m gonna miss the **** out of him and that’s all I can say.”
Bauer had an uphill climb in front of him when he became president and CEO as the Bombers were in debt. He managed to get them into the black and appear in two Grey Cups (2001 and 2007).
He held the same role with the Calgary Stampeders from 2010 to 2013.
“When he got the job, I was a free agent at the time and it was the last time I ever was a free agent. We’re talking on the phone and I tell him, ‘This is what I want and this is what I expect to get,’” said hall of fame receiver Milt Stegall.
“And the first words he ever said to me was, ‘I don’t think you’re worth that.’ And I was like what the heck? Who is this guy? What does he think he’s doing? But after that, everything worked out and our relationship was spectacular. Our relationship went way beyond him being the president of the team and me being a player.”
Stegall added: “People were held accountable. People knew there was a new sheriff in town and you had to be on your job. It wasn’t about just being good, you had to be great, you had to be at your best if you want to remain in the organization… He brought in a different mentality. It was unfortunate we weren’t able to get that Grey Cup when he was there but he did some great things on and especially off the field.”
Free Press Files
Bauer, No. 59, was named Winnipeg’s most outstanding offensive lineman in 1988 and a division all-star in 1990.
When Bauer got sick, he didn’t give up. He kept working, kept fighting, and was determined to help others who were going through a similar battle even when the disease was taking his voice away from him.
The foundation started by helping around 50 or 60 people a year, but that number has grown to 500-plus. NACF executive director Michael Schiefer said Bauer never imagined his vision would turn into what it has.
Before the pandemic, Bauer would host an annual fishing getaway with cancer patients to help them get their mind off of things. He was also always quick to reach out and offer a lending hand to anyone who contacted the NACF
“At one of our luncheons, I’ll never forget this one time where he was making his rounds around the tables and he met a man, who now volunteers for us, with a very similar diagnosis. In mere seconds, Lyle could show compassion and this hulking figure would wrap his arms around you which he did to this man and he said ‘(You’re my) brother, anything you need, I’m here,’” Schiefer said.
“For that brotherhood to be extended to just somebody in attendance is something I’ll never forget. It was a really powerful moment to witness.”

 

Thanks for that motivational speech.

Very sad news about Lyle Bauer.

I think this heading is in contention for the worst sports headline of 2024.
As I got sucked into the clickbait scheme, his contract extension is nearing the finish line with the Hurricanes.
People responsible for titling articles should be be put into a headlock and be given a noogy.

I think this heading is in contention for the worst sports headline of 2024.
As I got sucked into the clickbait scheme, his contract extension is nearing the finish line with the Hurricanes.
People responsible for titling articles should be be put into a headlock and be given a noogy.

Bombers tragic off season continues as Lyle Bauer has passed away  
 
 
never alone cancer foundation Lyle started confirms it. 
 
RIP. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I didn't know where to put this so I put it here.
Loblaw reports $13.58B in Q1 revenue, as Reddit group's boycott kicks off (msn.com)
Capitalism at it's finest. 
It's the best system we have I'm told but those same voices go quiet when I counter, is there room for improvement when it comes to a small group of people making gobs and gobs and gobs of money off the backs of lower middle class people's necessities of life?
I'm all for profit but I'm always met with a shrug of the shoulders and it's the best system we have when questioning profit margins trump everything else.   

They are like 7 and 13 in the whiteout or something. They got the full losing experience. That’s what matters. 

Go Bombers. 

This thread is dead to me. 
Go Bombers. 🙂

Go Bombers. 

Whelp, results aside (the problems this team has have been and will be beaten to death), my boys had a blast at the game yesterday. The crowd was into it so they got the full whiteout experience, and my older son especially couldn't wipe the grin off his face for most of the first period just looking at the spectacle of it all. From that aspect, last night was a success.

So for those that didn't follow the draft, who did we take and why did it make booch unhappy 🤭