https://www.cfl.ca/2023/11/01/oliveira-kelly-headline-cfl-award-nominees/

 

2023 CFL AWARD NOMINEES

 

Player Brady Oliveira (WPG) v Chad Kelly (TOR)

Defensive Player Mathieu Betts (BC) v Adarius Pickett (TOR)

Canadian Brady Oliveira (WPG) v Marc-Antoine Dequoy (MTL)

Offensive Lineman Jermarcus Hardrick (WPG) v Dejon Allen (TOR)

Special Teams Player Sean Whyte (BC) v Javon Leake (TOR)

Rookie Kai Gray (EDM) v Qwan’tez Stiggers (TOR)

Coach of the Year Mike O’Shea (WPG) v Ryan Dinwiddie (TOR)

9 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

He also voted Betts over Oliveira for MOC. That is just an abomination that our PxP guy would do that.,

That’s just an abomination for anyone - forget it being our PxP guy. 

12 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

That’s just an abomination for anyone - forget it being our PxP guy. 

Yeah, I take his role out of it completely. It’s nonsensical because of the players’ seasons and how much they impact the game versus their peers.

Brady affects so much of what we do, in the running and passing game. Betts made 18 plays during the entire season. Whoopdie do basil.

They also rotate in a billion DEs and Betts is dog **** against the run. 
 

Brady is out there every down and is an impact player in every facet. 

58 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

He suffers from smartest guy in the room syndrome for sure. Pretty good on the call but takes his own opinions entirely too seriously.

Great point. I like his work on the broadcasts but disagree with his voting and his explanations for his choices.

I also find it funny that he's a big proponent of CFL Fantasy but is not particularly good at it.

24 minutes ago, Jesse said:

Yeah, I take his role out of it completely. It’s nonsensical because of the players’ seasons and how much they impact the game versus their peers.

Brady affects so much of what we do, in the running and passing game. Betts made 18 plays during the entire season. Whoopdie do basil.

And turned out to be a huge liability vs the run.

6 hours ago, JCon said:

Betts was good at one thing and one thing only. And, he wasn't even good at that in the second half. In fact, the entire BC defense was horrible. 

If the Jeffcoat or Jefferson could be as irresponsible as Betts, they would get 20 sacks a season each. But, they're trying to win games, not personal trophies. 

Here are the stat lines of two defensive players from the west final:

Player 1: 0 tackles, 0 sacks, 0 knock downs, 0 forced fumbles
Player 2: 2 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 knock downs, 1 forced fumble

One player is the league's most outstanding defensive player... the other wasn't nominated  😋

There's a lot of anger on this thread... but last night's award ceremony actually made me very happy... I love it when everyone disrespects the Bombers... the Bombers only care about the one trophy that matters... let the other babies have their bottles. 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

it's been said a whole bunch, but it bears repeating: Because this fan base supports the team no matter what... through losing and winning and whatever.... we never need to be propped up like BC/Tor/etc. Never need to be fellated like the Gappers do. So nobody outside of this little 204 bubble gives a **** about us, and honestly would prefer that we weren't talked about at a league level. People HATE that the Bombers are now consistently good (in the midst of a true dynasty) and can't wait for this to end so they can go back to ignoring us. 

I was thinking that its not often the majority of fans at a Grey Cup are supporting the Bombers.  The Bombers either seem to be playing against the host team or playing in a city where they are dispised.

Even this year most people will be cheering for the Als as they are the Cinderella story being the team that didnt have a owner at the beginning of the year.

Would sure be awesome if the Bombers are in the 2025 game.

 

18 hours ago, Goalie said:

I just don't logically understand how an avg 3rd best qb in the league wins mop over a Canadian rb with 2000 combined yards 

The C = Canadian right? 

BFL for sure Bush Football league

Dude, Chad Kelly winning MOP does not even crack the top 100 list of sketchy things that have happened in the CFL.

There is only one trophy that matters and this year Chad Kelly ain't getting his name on it.

5 minutes ago, johnzo said:

Dude, Chad Kelly winning MOP does not even crack the top 100 list of sketchy things that have happened in the CFL.

There is only one trophy that matters and this year Chad Kelly ain't getting his name on it.

Its not even the sketchiest thing involving Toronto. Think about the Ricky Ray deal.

5 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Its not even the sketchiest thing involving Toronto. Think about the Ricky Ray deal.

Or how Toronto didnt have to pay for going over the cap, or being one of the teams that was given an extra Draft pick for no good reason.

The equalization draft of the 1980s would have made heads explode around here.

The equalization draft was basically an expansion draft but for the poor sisters of the league.  I remember Ottawa received equalization players -- they had been very very bad for several years at that point.  Maybe Regina did too.

Those are good. Letting Masoli play in the Cup unvaccinated just because the Cup was in Hamilton was about as egregious as it gets. 

7 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Or how Toronto didnt have to pay for going over the cap, or being one of the teams that was given an extra Draft pick for no good reason.

Or how they were owned by the BC Lions owner for several years.

I know people **** on him here but David Braley is on my good guy list.  Imagine loving the CFL enough that you would own not one, but two teams.  Still, super sketchy and a very weird look for the league.

Edited November 17, 20232 yr by johnzo

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Or how Toronto didnt have to pay for going over the cap, or being one of the teams that was given an extra Draft pick for no good reason.

Have Toronto or BC ever actually had a salary cap? 

Edited November 17, 20232 yr by JohnnyAbonny
I can’t speak m.fing english

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Great point. I like his work on the broadcasts but disagree with his voting and his explanations for his choices.

I also find it funny that he's a big proponent of CFL Fantasy but is not particularly good at it.

Would love it for #97 to call him out on it during Sunday's pre-game. 

32 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

Have Toronto or BC ever actually he a salary cap? 

Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 

33 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 

Caught me slipping. Bad thumbs, reason I have to edit almost every post lol 

Serious question because I’m lazy and don’t care to look myself

Has the league MOP ever not played the champions in the season he won the award?

11 minutes ago, Mike said:

Serious question because I’m lazy and don’t care to look myself

Has the league MOP ever not played the champions in the season he won the award?

A few Bomber examples;

Brock (80,81), Clements (87), Stegall (2002).

4 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

A few Bomber examples;

Brock (80,81), Clements (87), Stegall (2002).

I think he means has the MOP never played AGAINST the league champions. Obviously if the MOP is on the eventual Grey Cup champs they would not play against themselves, but I will look into it to see if the MOP has ever not played a game for OR against that year’s champs. 

Edited November 18, 20232 yr by TrueBlue4ever

The official 2023 CFLPA All-Star are as follows:
 
Offence
 
QB — Chad Kelly (TOR)
RB — Brady Oliveira (WPG)
FB — David Mackie (BC) 
 
SB — Dalton Schoen (WPG)
SB — Tim White (HAM)
WR — Austin Mack (MTL)
WR — Alexander Hollins (BC)
 
C — David Beard (HAM)
G — Brandon Revenberg (HAM)

G — Peter Nicastro (TOR)
OT — Jermarcus Hardrick (WPG)
OT — Stanley Bryant (WPG)
 
Defence
 
DT — Jake Ceresna (EDM)
DT — Mike Rose (CGY)
DE — Folarin Orimolade (TOR)
DE — Mathieu Betts (BC)
 
WLB — Wynton McManis (TOR)
MLB — Adam Bighill (WPG)
SLB — Adarius Pickett (TOR)
 
CB — Demerio Houston (WPG)
CB — Garry Peters (BC)
HB — T.J. Lee (BC)

HB — Marcus Sayles (BC)
S — Marc-Antoine Dequoy (MTL)
 
Special Teams
 
K — Sean Whyte (BC)
P — Richie Leone (OTT)
LS — Jorgen Hus (SSK)
Special – Javon Leake (TOR)
 
Coach – Ryan Dinwiddie (TOR)

https://cflpa.com/2023-cflpa-all-star-team

2 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

A few Bomber examples;

Brock (80,81), Clements (87), Stegall (2002).

3 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

The official 2023 CFLPA All-Star are as follows:
 
Offence
 
QB — Chad Kelly (TOR)
RB — Brady Oliveira (WPG)
FB — David Mackie (BC) 
 
SB — Dalton Schoen (WPG)
SB — Tim White (HAM)
WR — Austin Mack (MTL)
WR — Alexander Hollins (BC)
 
C — David Beard (HAM)
G — Brandon Revenberg (HAM)

G — Peter Nicastro (TOR)
OT — Jermarcus Hardrick (WPG)
OT — Stanley Bryant (WPG)
 
Defence
 
DT — Jake Ceresna (EDM)
DT — Mike Rose (CGY)
DE — Folarin Orimolade (TOR)
DE — Mathieu Betts (BC)
 
WLB — Wynton McManis (TOR)
MLB — Adam Bighill (WPG)
SLB — Adarius Pickett (TOR)
 
CB — Demerio Houston (WPG)
CB — Garry Peters (BC)
HB — T.J. Lee (BC)

HB — Marcus Sayles (BC)
S — Marc-Antoine Dequoy (MTL)
 
Special Teams
 
K — Sean Whyte (BC)
P — Richie Leone (OTT)
LS — Jorgen Hus (SSK)
Special – Javon Leake (TOR)
 
Coach – Ryan Dinwiddie (TOR)

https://cflpa.com/2023-cflpa-all-star-team

15 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

I think he means has the MOP never played AGAINST the league champions. Obviously if the MOP is on the eventual Grey Cup champs they would not play against themselves, but I will look into it to see if the MOP has ever not played a game for OR against that year’s champs. 

Yes, I mis-read the question. I was thinking of those that didnt play in the championship.

I would hazard to gues that Mike's example never occured before as teams have played each other at least twice in the past and most MOPs would have dressed for a majority of their games.

Edited November 18, 20232 yr by WinnipegGordo

4 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Yes, I mis-read the question. I was thinking of those that didnt play in the championship.

I would hazard to gues that Mike's example never occured before as teams have played each other at least twice in the past and most MOPs would have dressed for a majority of their games.

Yeah I’m curious if this is the first time that’s ever happened when the Bombers win on Sunday 

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

The official 2023 CFLPA All-Star are as follows:
 
Offence
 
QB — Chad Kelly (TOR)
RB — Brady Oliveira (WPG)
FB — David Mackie (BC) 
 
SB — Dalton Schoen (WPG)
SB — Tim White (HAM)
WR — Austin Mack (MTL)
WR — Alexander Hollins (BC)
 
C — David Beard (HAM)
G — Brandon Revenberg (HAM)

G — Peter Nicastro (TOR)
OT — Jermarcus Hardrick (WPG)
OT — Stanley Bryant (WPG)
 
Defence
 
DT — Jake Ceresna (EDM)
DT — Mike Rose (CGY)
DE — Folarin Orimolade (TOR)
DE — Mathieu Betts (BC)
 
WLB — Wynton McManis (TOR)
MLB — Adam Bighill (WPG)
SLB — Adarius Pickett (TOR)
 
CB — Demerio Houston (WPG)
CB — Garry Peters (BC)
HB — T.J. Lee (BC)

HB — Marcus Sayles (BC)
S — Marc-Antoine Dequoy (MTL)
 
Special Teams
 
K — Sean Whyte (BC)
P — Richie Leone (OTT)
LS — Jorgen Hus (SSK)
Special – Javon Leake (TOR)
 
Coach – Ryan Dinwiddie (TOR)

https://cflpa.com/2023-cflpa-all-star-team

Except for a token appointment, Riders are shut out, as they should be.