Former Bombers in NFL (and spring leagues) news

[wbbfan]

30 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Truth be known, Billy Redden was a teenager at the time. He couldn't play the banjo. he certainly looks the part of a backwoods Georgian inbred child. Considering his background now he just might be. Although, it's always been denied. They found another teenager who was like a virtuoso banjo player. They strapped Redden to the banjo player with his arms behind his back. Then when it came to play the part, Redden just pretended to play using facial expressions to sell himself playing while the other kid strapped behind him actually did.

I doubt that "Deliverance" would never be made today. Even in 1972, it was a cringe worthy motion picture. I've never been able to get through it in one shot. Very uncomfortable to watch.

People always think that, but modern movies have some outrageous content, just not main stream movies. The ability for low budget movie makers to find a crowd now is way easier with all the streaming services. The free and niche services from tubi to shudder have some pretty out there stuff 

[Tracker]

22 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Meant that the winters in Edmonton & Winnipeg are virtually similar.

I would argue Edmonton's winters are longer and a bit colder.

[SpeedFlex27]

3 minutes ago, Tracker said:

I would argue Edmonton's winters are longer and a bit colder.

I agree but it's Winnipeg on players NTL. The only thing that saves Edmonton is the chance to play with McDavid & Draisaitl. 

[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

Kinda surprised but good for him

[rebusrankin]

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Kinda surprised but good for him

There goes the dream of the most expensive secondary in  CFL History.

[WinnipegGordo]

@SpeedFlex27 this one's for you.

 

 

[blueingreenland]

My earliest Bomber memories were of Mack Herron. This is the 1st time I've seen NFL footage of him. Thanks for posting this.

[wbbfan]

44 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

@SpeedFlex27 this one's for you.

 

 

That’s soo damn cool 

[Booch]

2 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

That’s soo damn cool 

Gotta love John Facenda...just need to hear 2 words from that voice and you think football

[SpeedFlex27]

On 2025-07-25 at 3:49 PM, WinnipegGordo said:

@SpeedFlex27 this one's for you.

 

 

Thanks. Mini Mack was an incredibly talented player who came from a tough background of poverty in Chicago whose lifestyle caught up with him. First as a pro with the Bombers when he was suspended & then after his retirement  as a pro football player. He was a life long gang banger who spent more time in jail than he did outside the institutions that held him. RIP Mack Herron. 

Edited July 27 by SpeedFlex27

[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[Goalie]

On 2025-03-12 at 1:54 PM, SpeedFlex27 said:

I agree but it's Winnipeg on players NTL. The only thing that saves Edmonton is the chance to play with McDavid & Draisaitl. 

Oilers on NTL also. 

6 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

I’ll be honest. I don’t think Kenny lawler and milt in his prime make a difference to this garbage O. Hogan needs to go. 

[rebusrankin]

18 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Oilers on NTL also. 

I’ll be honest. I don’t think Kenny lawler and milt in his prime make a difference to this garbage O. Hogan needs to go. 

In 1997, Milt had over 1600 receiving yards on a team with Chris Vargas and Kevin McDougal as the QBs with no other threat at receiver. He'd make a difference.

Hogan needs to go though, you are 100% correct.

[Goalie]

Just now, rebusrankin said:

In 1997, Milt had over 1600 receiving yards on a team with Chris Vargas and Kevin McDougal as the QBs with no other threat at receiver. He'd make a difference.

Hogan needs to go though, you are 100% correct.

True enough about the GOAT tho. 

[rebusrankin]

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

True enough about the GOAT tho. 

He was the only reason to go to games that year. I mean Reinbold on OB after the game and his overuse of the word, warrior, especially after a 20+point beatdown was funny but it was mainly 85.

[Goalie]

17 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

He was the only reason to go to games that year. I mean Reinbold on OB after the game and his overuse of the word, warrior, especially after a 20+point beatdown was funny but it was mainly 85.

I vaguely remember reinbold rolling in to his introductory pc on his Harley or something. I think me and my buds all liked the guy. He was cool to us for some reason at that time. I think honestly reinbold era was my first games I remember going to as a fan. I went to ones with parents when a bit younger but reinbold I remember. TJ Rubley is a QB I remember. Not sure if that’s reinbold or not. Possibly. 

Edited 7 hours ago by Goalie

[wbbfan]

Looks like the UFL is critically failing again.  4 teams, the former usfl division, are being relocated with no plans or destinations yet. Lots of other speculation's circulating as well. Likely the end of the UFL. 

[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[Goalie]

Dude looked good on the highlights. There’s potential there for him and if it don’t work out I’d think he’d be a quick learner here. Looked better than Streveler lol. Well thrown balls for sure. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Goalie

[Slimy Sculpin]

On 2025-07-26 at 10:16 PM, SpeedFlex27 said:

Thanks. Mini Mack was an incredibly talented player who came from a tough background of poverty in Chicago whose lifestyle caught up with him. First as a pro with the Bombers when he was suspended & then after his retirement  as a pro football player. He was a life long gang banger who spent more time in jail than he did outside the institutions that held him. RIP Mack Herron. 

No sympathy from me. The guy was very good but there's a reason his nickname was Smack Heroin.

[WinnipegGordo]

5 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Looks like the UFL is critically failing again.  4 teams, the former usfl division, are being relocated with no plans or destinations yet. Lots of other speculation's circulating as well. Likely the end of the UFL. 

There is a billionaire that has stepped in to be a partner in the league.

He is supposedly going to be involved with the league's direction.

That should add a couple of years to its existence.