Training camp is over .... adjustments have been made  and its time for the opening kickoff

Anybody change their minds on how preseason changed their expectations for this year .... Montreal thrashing Ottawa changed mine .... cutting Willy raise my hopes for the Argos .... Edmonton looks stronger than I first thought and Regina even worse

For the first time in years I am forecasting Winnipeg finishes first in the league  .. just an optimistic hunch .... I forecast these final standings:

Winnipeg

Calgary

Vancouver

Edmonton

Ottawa

Montreal

Toronto

Hamilton

Regina

 

 

 

 

Maybe he'll be successful....

And the ensuing outrage: http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/cfl-community-reacts-outrage-ticats-hiring-art-briles/

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The CFL community reacted angrily to news that former Baylor head coach Art Briles, who was fired over his handling of alleged sexual assaults at the school, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

A sampling:

If you knew and didn’t say anything then you are just as much part of rape as the people who committed rape. Shame on #CFL

— Theo Fleury (@TheoFleury14) August 28, 2017

I’m really hoping you guys let the women attending this clinic question Coach Briles about his history at Baylor. Not sure if y’all did. https://t.co/afIR4mDDb1

— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) August 28, 2017

This hire kind of undoes all the “Diversity is Strength” work the #CFL has been doing. Interesting view on women you’ve got there, @CFL https://t.co/C2v2phpVOV

— Laurie K (@mcsmartypants) August 28, 2017

A sad day for the Tiger-Cats and the #CFL to bring this human into the league. Indefensible and needless — https://t.co/zDd3rb9jMz

— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) August 28, 2017

Former #CFL commissioner on league’s violence against women policy:

“Doing nothing will never be an option”https://t.co/oW86zA8J24 https://t.co/Ny4z8Maftb

— Teri Pecoskie (@TeriatTheSpec) August 28, 2017

I am the father of a daughter and I will not be supporting this hire. As a result I will not be attending anymore games.

— oskee-eddie (@oskeeeddie) August 28, 2017

. I’ll wait. @CFL @Ticats pic.twitter.com/MSbKZOvhmq

— Jason Vega (@VegaJason) August 28, 2017

I’m absolutely ashamed to be a fan of this team.

— Bart Fargo (@AgentBartFargo) August 28, 2017

Win at all costs Ticats? Disgraceful…

— Thomas (@CottonStateTom) August 28, 2017

This is a disgrace for Hamilton, and for the CFL. https://t.co/aNEVfRXLZo

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) August 28, 2017

I won’t be going to ANY Ticat games until this piece of **** is fired. Take that to the bank, Bob Young.

— Tom Beshoff (@TomBeshoff) August 28, 2017

Guess none of the decisions makers have daughters

— emory david davis (@emorydave) August 28, 2017

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Stay classy, Ticats.

— Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic) August 28, 2017

Fire him, and then whoever hired him. Time to sell my jerseys. So embarrassed

— Mark Cheeseman (@MrCHEESEMANn) August 28, 2017

ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME?! I’d say I hope we lose every game from now on,but that won’t be a problem,so… #ArtBriles #Ticats #SHAMEONYOU https://t.co/foGf83Vz1z

— Jennifer Oog (@JenniferOog) August 28, 2017

I love US college football. I love the @CFL. I love my two daughters. This @Ticats hire is appalling. cc @scratchingpost https://t.co/cOPtiWXH6B

— Greg Layson (@GLaysonANC) August 28, 2017

I’ll honestly be surprised if Art Briles is on the staff come Labour Day. And I’m surprised @CaretakerBob signed off https://t.co/kFUBD1Huom

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) August 28, 2017

Praying 4 every survivor out there who feels betrayed & let down by a society who values wins over human life. You matter more than football

— Brenda Tracy (@brendatracy24) August 28, 2017

EE board governs a community-owned club. The spit storm that would happen here if Briles had been hired would be beyond belief.

— Terry Jones (@byterryjones) August 28, 2017

@CaretakerBob @Ticats I am truly embarrassed to be a Ticat fan today.

— BCTicatFan (@VipersTicatsFan) August 28, 2017

Shame on the #ticats for hiring a man that covered up sexual assault in football. Players and fans deserve better.

— Emma Fisher-Cobb (@emmagerdd_) August 28, 2017

The whitewashed clean PR release is laughable in context. You can’t google the guys name and not see he’s radioactive.

— Jon (@jonathanwhudson) August 28, 2017

On the heels of an INCREDIBLE #DiversityIsStrength campaign launch that couldn’t be more needed in the world, the #TiCats hire Art Briles.

— Luc Mullinder (@lucmull95) August 28, 2017

What an appalling hire @cfl. Your “Diversity is Strength” initiative demonstrated serious integrity – that you’ve now blown. No thanks https://t.co/jHfJzhOJfG

— Laurie K (@mcsmartypants) August 28, 2017

Do I bring my daughter to games and support the salary of this man?? Don’t think I can do that. #Ticats

— Pete Vanderveen (@Eat_Em_Raw) August 28, 2017

That #TiCats vs #BCLions game is going to be a bit awkward on Sept 22nd, what with Lions support of “Dont Be A Bystander” program #CFL

— Spitzka (@Spitzka) August 28, 2017

.@Ticats Admittedly, not as catchy as “Diversity Is Strength,” but why don’t you guys wear these shirts for Art Briles’ first #CFL game? pic.twitter.com/aEjkw3CzN7

— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) August 28, 2017

My heart goes out to the Hamilton Ti-Cats fans & players. I’ll leave the rest up to others to say – there’s too much! Feel sad #CFL #Ticats https://t.co/u0l9wP6vjg

— Corinna Brennan (@BrennanCorinna) August 28, 2017

Wow @Ticats managed to make winless season least of their problems this season https://t.co/1D0lvvKpGd

— SOBs of the CFL (@SOBsCFL) August 28, 2017

Horrible decision by Ticats to hire Briles. Pathetic actually. #CFL

— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) August 28, 2017

I encourage all those outraged by the #Ticats hiring Briles to make a donation to @SACHAhamont as they #SupportSurvivors in #HamOnt

— Emma Fisher-Cobb (@emmagerdd_) August 28, 2017

None of my business https://t.co/Ic1DFY0Tq2

— Rod Pedersen (@rodpedersen) August 28, 2017

Jesus Ticats, I’m emberesed to be a fan right now, **** the record, what are you thinking?

— Mike (@Mike_Ticats) August 28, 2017

#Ticats fans: FIRE AUSTIN! WE NEED A NEW COACH!
*team fires Austin & hires coaches*#Ticats fans: OMG NOT THAT COACH!!

— Chris Ive (@ChrisIve) August 28, 2017

I’m somewhat confident Ambrosie will do the right. He seems like the type who won’t tolerate what the #Ticats are doing #CFL

— Troy Gillard (@Troy_Gillard) August 28, 2017

This is a terrible decision by my hometown team. Bob Young MUST step in and tell his organization this hire must be undone. Immediately. https://t.co/k7fGsGftKr

— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) August 28, 2017

If Bob Young won't reverse Briles hiring, new commish must step in. Or did he already approve this?

— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) August 28, 2017

In 30+ years as a #TIcats fan I've seen some terrible seasons, but this is a new low. #HamOnt #ArtBriles

— Mike Pearson (@MikePearson8) August 28, 2017

What a horrible, tone deaf first hire for June Jones. If this guy's on staff, can't support this team. And I've been doing so for 46 years.

— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) August 28, 2017

A complete embarrassment. Never would have expected that from @CaretakerBob #classlessmove @Ticats @ticatmitchell

— Rob (@Rob90695418) August 28, 2017

Ooooh, boy...

WTF is with Rod Pedersen's response?

Wonder if this is a shady attempt to get RGIII to hamilton.

5 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

WTF is with Rod Pedersen's response?

Someone asked him on Twitter what his thoughts were and that was his response. No idea why that was included in the 3DN article, though.

 

58 minutes ago, JCon said:

What's Bob doing?

This is exactly what I am wondering... Bob Young is a class act and I would be shocked to hear he signed off on this signing...

4 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

 

This forum officially needs a "yeesh" reaction.

17 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

WTF is with Rod Pedersen's response?

you have to open the link to a different tweet.

Thanks BnG for the summary- a lot of work. What on Earth were Austin and Tillman smoking when they came up with this?

Rod Pedersen is a spineless piece of garbage and I hope his tweet is not overlooked in the outrage over all of this. 

18 minutes ago, AKAChip said:

Rod Pedersen is a spineless piece of garbage and I hope his tweet is not overlooked in the outrage over all of this. 

Agreed. Chickenshit response.

 

EDIT: AND WOW! Follow the thread. He keeps on going...

Edited August 28, 20178 yr by ediger

TiCats CEO Scott Mitchell defends their hiring......

http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/ticats-ceo-scott-mitchell-defends-hiring-art-briles/

@scratchingpost  1m1 minute ago
Drew Edwards Retweeted 3DownNation
Some quick notes from this story:
1. #CFL knew about this hiring ahead of time.
2. So did Bob Young. 
3. #Ticats aren't reversing course.

Edited August 28, 20178 yr by Noeller

 

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

TiCats CEO Scott Mitchell defends their hiring......

http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/ticats-ceo-scott-mitchell-defends-hiring-art-briles/

Maybe he should read this https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/09/sports/baylor-football-sexual-assault.html

If this wasn't so sad you'd think it was a joke. So, the CFL is okay with rape & sexual assault. Burn those  DIS T Shirts as they don't practice what they preach. Glad I didn't buy one. 

 

Someone needs to tell Mitchell to lay off the glue. Pretty sickening to see him defend this decision so easily.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

TiCats CEO Scott Mitchell defends their hiring......

http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/ticats-ceo-scott-mitchell-defends-hiring-art-briles/

This is exactly what you would expect to hear if you were to expect hearing anything in response. The Ticats are taking a chance on hiring this guy and putting forth their good reputation on the integrity of a man who doesn't seem to possess any. 

Having just recaptured the fan base in Hamilton, this losing season already grates on the nerves of many. Now, there will be many more.. 

I'm all for second chances but going all in before testing the mood seems kinda backward.

 

Week 16... if this hunk of crap is still floating, week 16 would be a good time for "free D cell battery giveaway day"

12 minutes ago, Noeller said:

TiCats CEO Scott Mitchell defends their hiring......

http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/ticats-ceo-scott-mitchell-defends-hiring-art-briles/

 

To brush it off as "Art Briles a is a good man that was caught in a very bad situation. " is pretty disgusting... I can't really think of a better word for... I'm not typically one to get outraged over things, and I wouldn't say I'm particularly "outraged" about this signing... but I would be embarrassed and disgusted if the Bombers hired a guy like this...

What needs to happen, is corporate sponsors need to make a statement. Both the TiCats own sponsors, and maybe more worthwhile, league sponsors like Nissan, etc...

So... He knew about stuff but didnt report it? Or he participated in it? Cuz if its the first one... Thats a tough situation... Im sure we have all seen illegal things and never reported them...  Thats a tough one. If he participated in it... **** off and die. 

I dunno tho. Not sure he should be allowed here either way. But to anyone saying there's no difference between not reporting it and doing it himself... Umm yeah there is. 

Rock and a hard place at times... Perhaps this was one of those times.

 

Edited August 28, 20178 yr by Goalie

54 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

you have to open the link to a different tweet.

Yeah, I get that, but saying "none of my business" is super weak, especially given the collective response of his peers in the media.

6 minutes ago, Goalie said:

So... He knew about stuff but didnt report it? Or he participated in it? Cuz if its the first one... Thats a tough situation... Im sure we have all seen illegal things and never reported them...  Thats a tough one. If he participated in it... **** off and die. 

I dunno tho. Not sure he should be allowed here either way. But to anyone saying there's no difference between not repirting it and doing it himself... Umm yeah there is. 

You need to read up on what actually happened. This isn't like  noticing someone swipe an Eat More from a Husky station. He was alleged to be complicit in a cover up of what was a pretty serious sexual assault problem among the athletes that he was responsible for.

23 minutes ago, Noeller said:

TiCats CEO Scott Mitchell defends their hiring......

http://3downnation.com/2017/08/28/ticats-ceo-scott-mitchell-defends-hiring-art-briles/

@scratchingpost  1m1 minute ago
Drew Edwards Retweeted 3DownNation
Some quick notes from this story:
1. #CFL knew about this hiring ahead of time.
2. So did Bob Young. 
3. #Ticats aren't reversing course.

Nothing like compounding original idiocy.....