Mr Dee Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 2 hours ago, yogi said: No I'm not. I'm pointing out that trumpeting Lankford's statistics after 4 games is misleading for numerous reasons. But, as I keep pointing out, he's doing better than most of the board, myself included, give him credit for. I purposely posted those stats in my post in game notes because it should be pointed out. I've not seen too many flattering mentions on Lankford's kickoff returns, therefore I figured it had to be pointed out to show the other side. It is a snapshot of a point in a season, just like all stats are at any point of the season. The bolded part is exactly why it should be pointed out. He's not last in that category, he's first. Let's just celebrate the good..there's too little of it. rebusrankin and Sard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Atomic said: Home opener this season would have been a sellout at Canad Inns so it's a tough comparison. The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Edit: My computer went haywire and this reply was obviously so important it needed to be said five times.. Can you not delete posts here lol? Edited July 27, 2017 by Blueandgold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Atomic said: Home opener this season would have been a sellout at Canad Inns so it's a tough comparison. The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Atomic said: Home opener this season would have been a sellout at Canad Inns so it's a tough comparison. The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Atomic said: Home opener this season would have been a sellout at Canad Inns so it's a tough comparison. The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Atomic said: Home opener this season would have been a sellout at Canad Inns so it's a tough comparison. The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyOnTheSpot Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, 17to85 said: I'm talking about hesitation and being unsure which robs him of his greatest asset which is speed. Pinball was from another era and one of a kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Go Blue, please Mark F and Judd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSource Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 3 hours ago, do or die said: Lankford is getting some results, while looking awkward doing it. No hair is left un-split.... Yes, Lankford has had a few nice returns, and he has some true break away speed, which is something the Bombers do not seem to have on many of their rosters over the years. The down side is the following: 1) He always tends to move laterally to try and gain space and seldom goes north to south unless he has already gained the edge. It makes him easy to scheme against. 2) He has fumbled more than a few times, and when you watch most of his carries he does not exhibit good ball security habits. 3) He makes some questionable calls with things like coming out of the end zone instead of giving up a single, and reversing his field and losing yardage too many times when he is trying to make something out of nothing. I perceive him as the type of player that will give you one good play and then cost you (sometimes dearly) on the following three or four. He has some great speed which is an ability you can't coach, but he makes too many errors casually for me to want him on a team that "should be" challenging for a cup. Perhaps he can be coached up somewhat, but that one stat mentioned earlier in this thread is not enough and we should look for something more consistent IMHO. Gawdy stats aside, I like McDuffie's game much better last year. Wish he would become available. Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Nice to have Bob back on the radio broadcast. Is it just me that gets this message "you are not allowed to give reputation to this poster" wierd. Edited July 27, 2017 by Mark F SPuDS and HardCoreBlue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 58 minutes ago, TheSource said: Yes, Lankford has had a few nice returns, and he has some true break away speed, which is something the Bombers do not seem to have on many of their rosters over the years. The down side is the following: 1) He always tends to move laterally to try and gain space and seldom goes north to south unless he has already gained the edge. It makes him easy to scheme against. 2) He has fumbled more than a few times, and when you watch most of his carries he does not exhibit good ball security habits. 3) He makes some questionable calls with things like coming out of the end zone instead of giving up a single, and reversing his field and losing yardage too many times when he is trying to make something out of nothing. I perceive him as the type of player that will give you one good play and then cost you (sometimes dearly) on the following three or four. He has some great speed which is an ability you can't coach, but he makes too many errors casually for me to want him on a team that "should be" challenging for a cup. Perhaps he can be coached up somewhat, but that one stat mentioned earlier in this thread is not enough and we should look for something more consistent IMHO. Gaudy stats aside, I like McDuffie's game much better last year. Wish he would become available. Lankford has had a hard time finding steady work for good reasons. He has very good straight line speed- among the best in the league, but as stated above, he is careless with the ball and he has trouble reading his blocking, which makes him indecisive. We need better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J5V Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 hours ago, Mark F said: Nice to have Bob back on the radio broadcast. Is it just me that gets this message "you are not allowed to give reputation to this poster" wierd. No I get it too. I think if you click "like" and then click it again by mistake you'll get that message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold_Palmer Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think we'll have to be honest with each other and admit our defense isn't very good this year. The bend and break isn't working. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconNBigBlue Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Wow we are just not that good of a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) From what I've seen so far this team is proving out to be a joke....Improvement over last year doesn't seem to be the case and I really feel sorry for the hard core supporters of this club... After witnessing that crap and IF it doesn't improve in the second half...A Cup appearance could be a very long time off...Spinners can put a bull$hit cover on it but seeing is believing and I'm not liking what I'm seeing...There better be a huge improvement in the second half or a few guys arses better be on the line...Cripes some of these guys don't seem to be able to tackle Edited July 28, 2017 by Stickem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAChip Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I wish I could have any confidence that MOS would pull a badly struggling QB for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold_Palmer Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, AKAChip said: I wish I could have any confidence that MOS would pull a badly struggling QB for a game. What about a badly struggling defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKAChip Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, Arnold_Palmer said: What about a badly struggling defense? If you give me a way to pull the defence, I'm all for it. Bad pass defence is no excuse for abysmal quarterback play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do or die Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Blueandgold said: The newer stadiums are definitely being overbuilt. It's nice to create some urgency to go out there and get a ticket. Edit: My computer went haywire and this reply was obviously so important it needed to be said five times.. Can you not delete posts here lol? only the mods have the power to delete posts, I wish we all could have that power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Score... then watch the opposition run it down for a score.....At this rate we have to have a 4 td. lead to feel comfortable with this team..or should we ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) That roughing the passer was complete bullshit on Jeffcoat...How the hell can you call that...we might as well be playing tiddly winks....Why didn't O'Shea challenge it....or is Mike on the sideline. Edited July 28, 2017 by Stickem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold_Palmer Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 The command centre continues to consistently get it wrong. I mean it's a hand to the face mask that by definition should be roughing the passer. Sigh the command centre has been awful this season. BaconNBigBlue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconNBigBlue Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 It has been far too long since I've had any confidence in this team to ever win a game. I just pray and pray and pray they'll get better but they never do. I fondly remember the feeling back in the day when I went into the game knowing it was going to be a win. Now I hope we're not blown out too badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconNBigBlue Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hahahahahahahahahaha. What a bunch of clowns. This team is a joke and there's nothing anyone can smear on this to make it smell better than what it is. A mediocre team coached by a mediocre coach and coordinators. I keep coming back for this punishment game after game after game hoping they'll improve. It's been YEARS like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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