Okay, so the off season officially begins now that the Grey Cup is over. Lots of topics for discussion in the months to come with the Bombers & the League. A new CBA needs to be negotiated sooner rather than later.  Will there be an eventual agreement or a lockout? How much will the salary cap go up? Randy Ambrosie is on record that wants the cap to significantly go up so that is a positive.  Will Bo Levi Mitchell sign with an NFL or perhaps another CFL team? What about Mike Reilly & Trevor Harris who are also free agents? There's a new start up league called the  AAFL & there are legit concerns that it'll draw star CFL players away or hamper free agent signings with CFL teams. Coaching changes in BC & Toronto. The continuing evolving story of the expansion Halifax Schooners & possible exhibition games in Mexico. 

Edited November 27, 20187 yr by SpeedFlex27

https://3downnation.com/2019/04/05/cfl-to-assume-control-of-alouettes-report/

 

6 minutes ago, Rich said:

https://3downnation.com/2019/04/05/cfl-to-assume-control-of-alouettes-report/

 

They're going to fill the team with Europeans and Mexicans! Muy bueno! 

 

I kid. 

3 minutes ago, JCon said:

They're going to fill the team with Europeans and Mexicans! Muy bueno! 

 

I kid. 

I actually laughed really hard about that......"if Ambrosie had his way......"

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

I actually laughed really hard about that......"if Ambrosie had his way......"

Comparing 200+ pound professional athletes to children is a new low.

At least compare apples to oranges, not apples to F-18’s.

On 2019-04-04 at 9:01 AM, Noeller said:

So I'm legitimately curious because I had no idea ringette had this problem......why does ringette have so many concussions?

Coached ringette when my daughter went from 8 thru 18  and hockey when my son went from 4 thru 16 so have a couple theories...

Ringette is a non- collision sport, much like basketball.  There is a ton of contact, and getting more aggressive as coached by the more aggressive AA coaches ( remember this is a personal theory based on observation) who are coaching based on what is and isn't being called as penalties 

Ringette only has two on ice officials and most of the time they need to watch the ring , to see who has control,to watch the markings on the ice - those lines at the top of the circle and the crease lines are more important in the rules than in hockey,  - so their vision is almost always down - contact above the waist is rarely called unless truly aggressive,  and then often miss called based on the outcome that they see when they transfer their line of sight

If ever a sport needed a 3rd ref., ringette is it - it's essentially playing hockey with two linesmen and no ref 

Also from a young age the coaches are taught to teach the boys how to take a hit and how to skate safe - shoulders up, eyes up, protect the head

And never skate straight on into the boards to retrieve the puck, skate in at an angle- sadly I realized this too late to really help my daughter and those teams - but if you watch a ringette game you'll cringe how often a girl will skate full bore straight at the ring along the boards- 

Ever notice the lack of the Stop sign on the upper back of ringette jerseys ? 

So long way of me saying it's because of the lack of coaching safety from the youngest ages and the lack of the 3rd ref  based on the misbelief  it is a non contact sport 

 

31 minutes ago, Guestingreen said:

Coached ringette when my daughter went from 8 thru 18  and hockey when my son went from 4 thru 16 so have a couple theories...

Ringette is a non- collision sport, much like basketball.  There is a ton of contact, and getting more aggressive as coached by the more aggressive AA coaches ( remember this is a personal theory based on observation) who are coaching based on what is and isn't being called as penalties 

Ringette only has two on ice officials and most of the time they need to watch the ring , to see who has control,to watch the markings on the ice - those lines at the top of the circle and the crease lines are more important in the rules than in hockey,  - so their vision is almost always down - contact above the waist is rarely called unless truly aggressive,  and then often miss called based on the outcome that they see when they transfer their line of sight

If ever a sport needed a 3rd ref., ringette is it - it's essentially playing hockey with two linesmen and no ref 

Also from a young age the coaches are taught to teach the boys how to take a hit and how to skate safe - shoulders up, eyes up, protect the head

And never skate straight on into the boards to retrieve the puck, skate in at an angle- sadly I realized this too late to really help my daughter and those teams - but if you watch a ringette game you'll cringe how often a girl will skate full bore straight at the ring along the boards- 

Ever notice the lack of the Stop sign on the upper back of ringette jerseys ? 

So long way of me saying it's because of the lack of coaching safety from the youngest ages and the lack of the 3rd ref  based on the misbelief  it is a non contact sport 

 

When I first met my wife years ago, she was still playing ringette and that was my 1st real exposure to the game.  I was surprised at how much contact there was for a sport that didn't allow hitting. It definitely changed my perception of the game and I'm not at all shocked that there could be a fairly high concussion rate.

2 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

When I first met my wife years ago, she was still playing ringette and that was my 1st real exposure to the game.  I was surprised at how much contact there was for a sport that didn't allow hitting. It definitely changed my perception of the game and I'm not at all shocked that there could be a fairly high concussion rate.

Let's face it, put 12 women together in a room and a donnybrook is bound to break out.

 

 

surprised he'd even have to try out.......he'll automatically be their MOP this year if he signs...

Not going to lie, Jon Ryan was a beast for us. I'd gladly take him back as a punter even now.

Bartel going to be cut

18 hours ago, Noeller said:

surprised he'd even have to try out.......he'll automatically be their MOP this year if he signs...

Sadly he was our best player not named Milt Stegall back in 2005 

38 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

Sadly he was our best player not named Milt Stegall back in 2005 

Please put some respect on the names of Charles Roberts and Doug Brown.

22 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

Please put some respect on the names of Charles Roberts and Doug Brown.

I'm pretty sure Mr. Brown was injured most of that year.  Teams had their way with our interior DL as a result - the results were not to be remembered. 

I believe 05 was the year we basically had no DC, so the players were going out there and trying to make it up as they best they could...

48 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I believe 05 was the year we basically had no DC, so the players were going out there and trying to make it up as they best they could...

And Dougie was out - guys like Oost were getting owned in the middle. 

Sorta like when Jake Thomas plays every down - only worse. 

21 hours ago, Noeller said:

surprised he'd even have to try out.......he'll automatically be their MOP this year if he signs...

It could be a case where they are going to be paying him a lot of money for a punter and want to make sure he’s still in good shape and can be as much of an impact punter as possible.  It’s a good move for a team that is going to have to rely on good special teams, defense and ball control to compete in the west. 

22 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Bartel going to be cut

Is Australian. Played Aussie Rules Football. CFL fans don't know this. Thankfully,  Rod Black, has tried to correct this oversight. But will we listen?

10 hours ago, Blueandgold said:

Please put some respect on the names of Charles Roberts and Doug Brown.

2005 team was trash. But yeah you’re right. 

Edited April 7, 20196 yr by Arnold_Palmer

Going from Bartel to Ryan would be a pretty significant upgrade.   I'm thinking he would average approx 8 yards per punt more per kick and also be more accurate and better hangtime ect.   If he can improve their net punting by 7 yards per punt that would add 46 net yards each game on average.  Let's face it.. This is a team that's gonna be punting a lot here

56 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Going from Bartel to Ryan would be a pretty significant upgrade.   I'm thinking he would average approx 8 yards per punt more per kick and also be more accurate and better hangtime ect.   If he can improve their net punting by 7 yards per punt that would add 46 net yards each game on average.  Let's face it.. This is a team that's gonna be punting a lot here

I think he's trying out at QB though...

According to Ryan there are several interested CFL teams. I would love to see Winnipeg make a play for him even though we don't really need him.  There's some nostalgia from when he used to play here and the idea of signing him away from the Riders is appealing. 

https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/jon-ryan-works-out-for-saskatchewan-roughriders?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR33voaPfODqMJtUS2pbRr7Ic4ywOkcmmDPqzMeLqFCy4-TDtmJy41eO20w#Echobox=1554666392

I'd much rather we throw cash at a receiver being cut from the NFL.....

It's interesting for sure... Depending on the cost. Medlock could concentrate on just kicking...