Big blow for the team. It would of been nice to have both him and Streveler at their disposal.

I'm sure to the Laurentian Elites on Ontario & Quebec everyone west of London, Ontario are savages. 

Hwy 2 headed south from Edmonton... about a half a bag of chips’ drive and you’ll see the billboard for the Canadian Chapter of the Flat Earth Society...

42 minutes ago, BigBlueFanatic said:

Hwy 2 headed south from Edmonton... about a half a bag of chips’ drive and you’ll see the billboard for the Canadian Chapter of the Flat Earth Society...

Yep, I have met some of them.  Do not waste your time and energy arguing with them.

Anyone who disagrees with them is insane, and furthermore, is going to hell. 

42 minutes ago, BigBlueFanatic said:

Hwy 2 headed south from Edmonton... about a half a bag of chips’ drive and you’ll see the billboard for the Canadian Chapter of the Flat Earth Society...

on the way back from Edmonton just yesterday the wife and I snickered at that billboard

19 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

on the way back from Edmonton just yesterday the wife and I snickered at that billboard

Man - on your drive I bet you noticed that the earth doesn't look round from anywhere...

When I was living in southern Alberta, I happened to meet a retired historian who had an insight into why Alberta and southern Alberta in particular is so like Alabama. Apparently after the American Civil war (and we know who lost that), a lot of disgruntled southerners went westward into what is now Montana along with slaves. When they found out that they could no longer keep slaves there, either, they had a collective hissy-fit and came up into the Milk River of Alberta area hoping that they could continue slavery there. When they could not, they decided to stay out of spite against their "oppressive" American government. Then the oil boom in the 20;s and 30;s came bringing scores of American oilmen from Texas and Oklahoma. And here we are.

36 minutes ago, Tracker said:

When I was living in southern Alberta, I happened to meet a retired historian who had an insight into why Alberta and southern Alberta in particular is so like Alabama.

does he have any insight into what's going on inside Richie Hall's head, or just how bad Nichols injury was?

unrelated, but somewhat on topic.... on the coach's show tonight, O'Shea responding to a caller who was disappointed how the football club has done nothing to bring in a marquee QB over the past couple decades basically just had an on air love fest over Nichols, stating how good he is, how good his record is and how he'll never back down from that opinion "well after I'm gone".   Wasn't sure what to make of that statement.  Tells me that there's no way Nichols won't be back next season if he's still around (which isn't his call), but the "after I'm gone" comment is interesting.   Conspiracy theorist can ponder, but maybe O'Shea is headed to Toronto, and Nichols won't be far behind!?  If in his mind, he's already checked out and headed back to Southern Ontario, that could explain the complacency lately!

Edited October 1, 20196 yr by trueBlue83

Nichols saved O'Shea from being canned.

10 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Man - on your drive I bet you noticed that the earth doesn't look round from anywhere...

we also started discussing the creationist museum in central Alberta and how I really would like to visit it some day. 

10 hours ago, Tracker said:

Then the oil boom in the 20;s and 30;s

Except the Leduc stuff happened like really late 40s and 50s which kick started the oil and gas in Alberta... I R confused. 

9 hours ago, Mark F said:

Nichols saved O'Shea from being canned.

O'Shea saved Nichols career.  So did Richie Hall.  Our W-L since 2016 is nowhere near what it is without a defense that turns the ball over at a record rate from 2016-18.

14 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

O'Shea saved Nichols career.  So did Richie Hall.  Our W-L since 2016 is nowhere near what it is without a defense that turns the ball over at a record rate from 2016-18.

I’m far from a Nichols fan, but if he doesn’t come in and play well for the 1-4 Bombers with the entire receiving core out O’Shea doesn’t make it through 2016. 

once again, the story is in the middle......Nichols fit in well with MOS and the co-ordinators. It was a really good "marriage" that we should all be incredibly thankful for. When you look back to where we were prior to this current run of success, I don't ever want to go back. Thank you to every player, coach and management person that has made it possible...

35 minutes ago, Blueandgold said:

I’m far from a Nichols fan, but if he doesn’t come in and play well for the 1-4 Bombers with the entire receiving core out O’Shea doesn’t make it through 2016. 

The bus ride to the stadium being uphill both ways was real tough too....

Whole receiving core out?  Seem to remember Dressler making some pretty big plays in that game in Edmonton.

 

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

 

So is it fair to put him on the trading block now ?

Matt Nichols, from same interview, fully believes he’s in the prime of his career and that this setback will not affect his future performance. Couple that with the fact O’Shea remains a staunch supporter of his means that off season negotiations, going forward, will definitely include Nichols. 

If you take into consideration the regard they have for McGuire, that might mean Streveler is the odd man out..depending on how Streveler feels about the situation.

If Nichols stays, that could mean our current offensive schemes remain the same..as frustrating as they are. Of course, that depends who is running the offence as OC.

I’d say buckle up, as we could be in for a rough ride next year, as I don’t expect too many returnees, whether we win it all or not this year.

On the other hand, if we do buckle up, that means Pierce is running the Offence, and I don’t think I’d mind that. 🙂

They're not bringing Nichols back. Streveler will be our number one QB going into next year. 

14 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Yep, I have met some of them.  Do not waste your time and energy arguing with them.

Anyone who disagrees with them is insane, and furthermore, is going to hell. 

Rather judgemental are we ,mate? :D

35 minutes ago, Piggy 1 said:

Rather judgemental are we ,mate?

Sometimes a spade is a spade. 

1 hour ago, JCon said:

They're not bringing Nichols back. Streveler will be our number one QB going into next year. 

I disagree....I'm not sure yet, and I don't think they are either. I think if they CAN bring Nichols back ($$$) they will...

Just now, Noeller said:

I disagree....I'm not sure yet, and I don't think they are either. I think if they CAN bring Nichols back ($$$) they will...

Brace on one leg, possibly a weaker throwing shoulder,  plus all the issues to begin with...... Nah I think it's time to say thanks and move on.

3 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

Brace on one leg, possibly a weaker throwing shoulder,  plus all the issues to begin with...... Nah I think it's time to say thanks and move on.

I'm sure you do, but I'm also sure you don't know what you're talking about. They'll give him a shot in camp, I'm pretty sure, and see how he looks...

Just now, Noeller said:

I'm sure you do, but I'm also sure you don't know what you're talking about. They'll give him a shot in camp, I'm pretty sure, and see how he looks...

And really there is no need to dwell on it right now.  We got a parade to plan,  imagine big Chris hoisting the cup 3 feet above everyone's head going down portage ...  it would make Xmas even better !

Just now, Noeller said:

I disagree....I'm not sure yet, and I don't think they are either. I think if they CAN bring Nichols back ($$$) they will...

I just don't see how Walters could look at the evidence and decide to pay more to Nichols than what he can get Streveler for. I think he rolls with Streveler and McGuire. 

All of this is predicated on the idea that Buck takes over and we don't go off the board with a run and gun style coordinator. Not sure that would change anything though.