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I read today that TSN can't even stream Friday's game because IGF doesn't have the infrastructure to support it.

I read today that TSN can't even stream Friday's game because IGF doesn't have the infrastructure to support it.

I'm going and I got my parents tickets too with the buddy vouchers!

Not expecting a big year from Dom Picard?

BucknorWe traded for Bucknor.

Me too, I'll be there but the GF is questionable. Something about not wanting to make 2 road trips to Regina in one year...

I wonder how Lawless would look playing OL for the Bombers? He's certainly got the size.

Gord Hinse did more than I expected he'd do last year. I expected him to be really terrible. He was just bad. That qualifies as exceeding expectations, right?

Obby? Obby was taken in the Ottawa dispersal draft when they folded.

I went to 3 recent practices and I saw Yantz get a total of one rep during scrimmage.What was he doing the rest of the time? Adjusting his jock?They only scrimmage for maybe 20% of practice.

You know, in Hinse-sight, it still was a very good decision.What was?His release.Oh yes, of course it was. My point is that it's enjoyable seeing our rejects taking on important roles with the Riders.

Cauchy just played so soft. My 100lb girlfriend could probably tackle better than Cauchy.

I went to 3 recent practices and I saw Yantz get a total of one rep during scrimmage.

You know, in Hinse-sight, it still was a very good decision.What was?

I just love the fact that a Bomber castoff, Gord Hinse, will likely be starting on the Riders OL at some point this season.

@CFL: BREAKING: The @TorontoArgos have placed QB Ricky Ray on the 6-game injured list. #CFL #CFLTC

Where's the Brother Love videos???

Brother Love!

BLOG: Training Camp By Darren Cameron We are now in day 16 of camp, and some may consider it the 'dog days' of the three-week, on-field sessions in preparation for the season. While that may be accurate, it sure is an exciting time. This time of year is always filled with optimism, but this year just seems different. Am I declaring a first place finish? Absolutely not. But the level of competition, not only in the eyes of the coaches, but perspective of the players themselves, is significant. One player told me yesterday, "This already feels like a team." Coach O'Shea is a big believer in that team atmosphere, more so than any other Head Coach I have been around. INJURIES There has been much talk about how many injuries we have already had throughout camp. It's interesting to read the reports and listen to the chatter about it, because the truth is we have had less injuries this year than last. And as of now (knock on wood) we only have one player who would be deemed longer term. The battles these players go through during a training camp is strenuous and repetitive, and unfortunately, injuries are part of the equation. Let's hope we can make it through these last few days unscathed. CUT DOWN This morning was one of those mornings management very much dislike; the day where they have to inform a certain number of players that their goal of being a Blue Bomber is over. Coach O'Shea, Kyle Walters and Director of Football Operations, David Siddall, set up in a meeting room in the University dorm area where the players stay during camp. Each guy is brought in individually, is told of the decision by Coach O'Shea, has a brief conversation with Kyle, and then moves on to David to discuss travel logistics for that day. Although it takes hours to pour through film and make these decisions, relaying the information takes no longer than five minutes per player. "No other way to put it, it's one of the only bad things about this job," Coach O'Shea told me shortly after the process was completed this morning. "It’s not easy telling a guy he isn't good enough, or doesn't fit in. But you give it to him straight, that's all a man can ask for, is the truth." QB GAME REPS NFL preseasons drag on for weeks, and there has been an ongoing discussion about shortening the four game preseason schedule. The upside to playing double the amount of preseason games that we do in the CFL is the ability to more deeply evaluate your roster. In this case, we sure could use a couple more games to take a closer look at our three returning backup quarterbacks. All three showed solid aspects to their game last Tuesday in Toronto, and with only one of two games left, starter Drew Willy will have to see some action as well (probably about a half, and a series into the third). As offensive coordinator Marcel Bellefeuille told me, each guy needs a certain amount of plays and time, depending on the player. The evaluation of Marve and Portis (who have both had good camps) are key this Friday, while first-year Manitoba product Jordan Yantz continues to develop. EXCITEMENT FOR SEASON One of the most intriguing aspects of the roster I have noticed through two-and-a-half weeks is the amount of care our players have not only for the team’s success, but for the success of the city as a whole as well. Make no mistake; we frequently talk about how passionate this fan base is. Coach O'Shea and I both talked with the team about it the first day of camp. But the difference is, many of these guys know that already. Even the new ones; Stanley Bryant, Sam Hurl, Dominic Picard, they know what football means to this province, and the passion to make the city proud truly resonates. While having dinner with a few players on the road in Toronto Tuesday night, the subject of being the team that ends the Grey Cup drought arose. Is it a long way off? In terms of days and games yet to be played, yes. But we have never been shy about expressing that is the ultimate goal. I truly believe that when that day happens, it will be one of the most historic times in the city's sports history. Winnipeg has been waiting a long time, but the task is that of the team, the players, and they feel the weight of it. They want to win just as much if not more than the most passionate of fans, and that came through very clearly as we talked about what winning a Grey Cup would do for the city. Emotions rose to the surface as we talked, and a veteran player sitting across from me looked up, moved. "Damn, that just gave me chills," he said. These guys care deeply about each other and about the common goal. If anything, that driving passion should make this an exciting season.

The Bombers should use the Ultimate Warrior's theme music as their team entrance song at IGF this season.

I read Andre the Giant once drank over 100 beers in one sitting.

Anyone ever to to a live WFWA Wrestling event at Saints Roller Rink? Those were awesome.

that 65 does not include the non-counters.How many non counter are there, like 3 or 4? We have at least 8 - Chungh, Richards, Morgan, Normand, Lattanzio, Warden, Yantz and Waggoner.I'm not sure if Griffiths and Reaves count as non-counters. Wow I didn't realize it was that high. So we could still see 10+ cuts. Can't see them keeping/hiding any more than 8-10 on the IR.

Of course we can. Bushwhacker Luke licked me on the head at a Winnipeg Arena house show when I was a kid. True story. I hope you haven't showered since then.

that 65 does not include the non-counters. How many non counter are there, like 3 or 4?