some interesting stuff here about an American TV deal incoming.......

 

 

18 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

Nik Lewis as a coach: run a curl, turn around, catch the ball. 

Terse, but pithy advice.

Lions cut Purifoy.

Argos sign ex Bomber J.T. Hassell.   He was only up here for a few days before making the active roster, which doesn't usually happen, so I was a bit surprised we cut him after only a couple games.   His making the roster quickly might have been more about our injuries at the time than his skill though.

https://www.argonauts.ca/2023/01/04/double-blue-sign-three-americans-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

JT Hassell had the hand with a few fingers missing?

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

JT Hassell had the hand with a few fingers missing?

Yep, same guy.

IIRC, Hassel benefitted from a seriously depleted secondary.

https://3downnation.com/2023/01/05/former-riders-assistant-coach-stephen-sorrells-defends-offensive-line-following-departure/
 

 Stand up guy. Feel bad for him he never stole a chance with the talent they gave him and the toxic atmosphere. Gotta respect a guy who isn’t even employed by the team any more but still stands up for his guys and takes the blame. 
 Not saying he’s a great coach or that he isnt. Idk. But he gets props from me for being a good person and sounds like a good leader. Hope he gets work else where. 

26 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

https://3downnation.com/2023/01/05/former-riders-assistant-coach-stephen-sorrells-defends-offensive-line-following-departure/
 

 Stand up guy. Feel bad for him he never stole a chance with the talent they gave him and the toxic atmosphere. Gotta respect a guy who isn’t even employed by the team any more but still stands up for his guys and takes the blame. 
 Not saying he’s a great coach or that he isnt. Idk. But he gets props from me for being a good person and sounds like a good leader. Hope he gets work else where. 

He was hired by the Elks about a month ago.

https://3downnation.com/2022/12/08/edmonton-elks-hire-former-riders-offensive-line-coach-stephen-sorrells/

On 2023-01-04 at 2:48 PM, Jpan85 said:

JT Hassell had the hand with a few fingers missing?

That could affect his ability to signal while driving.

I chuckled at the idea one could mention Kian Shaffer Baker in the same breath as Nathan Rourke, but, then again, Glen Suitor.......

 

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I chuckled at the idea one could mention Kian Shaffer Baker in the same breath as Nathan Rourke, but, then again, Glen Suitor.......

 

Suitor is off his meds again...

this Suitor interview is just incredible....

 

14 minutes ago, Noeller said:

this Suitor interview is just incredible....

 

He truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

super random in the middle of the off season.......

 

We're just going to walk all over the West again.

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Suitor is off his meds again...

Clearly. Rourke and KSB as pro bowlers? Yikes. Could both men contribute to an NFL team? Probably if given a chance...but pro bowlers? WTF.

20 hours ago, wbbfan said:

https://3downnation.com/2023/01/05/former-riders-assistant-coach-stephen-sorrells-defends-offensive-line-following-departure/
 

 Stand up guy. Feel bad for him he never stole a chance with the talent they gave him and the toxic atmosphere. Gotta respect a guy who isn’t even employed by the team any more but still stands up for his guys and takes the blame. 
 Not saying he’s a great coach or that he isnt. Idk. But he gets props from me for being a good person and sounds like a good leader. Hope he gets work else where. 

I get a kick out of Rider fans. They claim Sorrells was to blame for all their OL problems, while conveniently forgetting that he has been there since Chris Jones and got exceptional mileage out of little talent for 3 years over there. Only when the OL personnel became an absolute dumpster fire of Canadian Jr. football talent did the OL struggle, but somehow it's not Ferland, Bandy, or Johnson all playing incredibly poorly that were the problem, It was Sorrells not being able to coach up Jr. level talent.

24 minutes ago, Jesse said:

He truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

Like an anal sphincter- all that comes out is ****.

55 minutes ago, Noeller said:

this Suitor interview is just incredible....

 

I would have put Dickenson #2 in the fifth or sixth group.

22 minutes ago, Tracker said:

I would have put Dickenson #2 in the fifth or sixth group.

He's right up there with the HC for the Atlantic Schooners, in my books.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

this Suitor interview is just incredible....

 

Let’s hope rider management feels like Craig Dickenson is in the upper echelon or coaching as well. A three year extension is in order!

13 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

Let’s hope rider management feels like Craig Dickenson is in the upper echelon or coaching as well. A three year extension is in order!

Can't do that unless you lock up your Top-10 GM too.

3 minutes ago, JCon said:

Can't do that unless you lock up your Top-10 GM too.

Meh, i'd put O'Day just outside the top 10.....

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Meh, i'd put O'Day just outside the top 10.....

I have Buzz and Boomer ahead of him but not Gainer. 

IJODWT

5 hours ago, Noeller said:

this Suitor interview is just incredible....

 

More evidence that Suitor is an idiot.