BlueBall Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Any chance the announcement has anything to do with the city being awarded the Grey Cup? Normally a coaching hire announcement is just made in the Bombers media room at the stadium. Something seems strange about having a big press conference at the Fairmont unless it was big news involving the city... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Any chance the announcement has anything to do with the city being awarded the Grey Cup? Normally a coaching hire announcement is just made in the Bombers media room at the stadium. Something seems strange about having a big press conference at the Fairmont unless it was big news involving the city... Been pretty much confirmed that O'Shea is being announced today. Heard multiple reports saying that is the ONLY thing they're announcing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Any chance the announcement has anything to do with the city being awarded the Grey Cup? Normally a coaching hire announcement is just made in the Bombers media room at the stadium. Something seems strange about having a big press conference at the Fairmont unless it was big news involving the city... I think they thought they could keep it a secret till the announcement that if they had to move him from the hotel to the stadium that it would get out. Also probably easier to allow fans to come watch at a hotel than the stadium media room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Very pleased with the rumoured announcement. He's been my #1 choice all along. Way to go Kyle!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 In the big picture of this being a new era for the Bombers, having a fancy pants announcement at a fancy pants hotel is pretty cool. Excited fans can hang out in the hotel lounge and "celebrate" the rest of the afternoon. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred C Dobbs Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I haven't liked Lawless this much since ... ever: gary lawless@garylawless40swatch dominoes fall if collaros signs with gil scott. o'shea- scott have long association and collaros will be comfortable with oshea #cfl Noeller and bigg jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgallday1960 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 In the big picture of this being a new era for the Bombers, having a fancy pants announcement at a fancy pants hotel is pretty cool. Excited fans can hang out in the hotel lounge and "celebrate" the rest of the afternoon. Thank you - you've just given me inspiration for my sig. Oh and I love the choice of O'Shea, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. James and Noeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. Now that you've changed your avatar, does this mean the circus has officially left Winniepg? Fred C Dobbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I like hiring O'Shea a lot better than Cortez or Bellefool. No more coordinators playing at HC, let's have an actual honest to god leader here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. Now that you've changed your avatar, does this mean the circus has officially left Winniepg? I think the past two days have been very important for Winnipeg's football future. I'm very happy. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. Now that you've changed your avatar, does this mean the circus has officially left Winniepg? I think the past two days have been very important for Winnipeg's football future. I'm very happy. I for one haven't been this excited Bombers-wise in ages. In the span of a few days we've brought in 3 quality people with extensive football (and CFL) backgrounds. And O'Shea as HC, well I think DB summed it up nicely. Really has all the qualities you want as a HC....now just surround him with exp coordinators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Any chance the announcement has anything to do with the city being awarded the Grey Cup? Normally a coaching hire announcement is just made in the Bombers media room at the stadium. Something seems strange about having a big press conference at the Fairmont unless it was big news involving the city... maybe because Fairmont is in close proximity with the MTS centre where most of the media are covering the ROTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. Now that you've changed your avatar, does this mean the circus has officially left Winniepg? I think the past two days have been very important for Winnipeg's football future. I'm very happy. Dont throw away the red nose, you might need it someday, eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweep the leg Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I for one haven't been this excited Bombers-wise in ages. In the span of a few days we've brought in 3 quality people with extensive football (and CFL) backgrounds. And O'Shea as HC, well I think DB summed it up nicely. Really has all the qualities you want as a HC....now just surround him with exp coordinators. Yeah, the last few days of good moves and positive reviews have been nice. Bring in a couple of good coordinators and our reboot gets a solid A from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braddman19 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Either way, Collaros is going to be a Bomber. But if Collaros goes Scott over Danny V then it happens quicker. Now that you've changed your avatar, does this mean the circus has officially left Winniepg? I think the past two days have been very important for Winnipeg's football future. I'm very happy. I've really been impressed with what I have seen the past couple of days. This IMHO is how a football team should be run. Quality football guys. Trying to get important signings announced before every corner of the internet is reporting it. This is how a team rebuilds its reputation. Quality people. Put all the drama behind us and lets build a great team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hey Mike, Any idea who are the guys that Oshea will bring in as coordinators / positional coaches ? Who are the guys he supposed to assemble when he was interviewed for Sask HC position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I like the general positivity surrounding all of this. No more laughing stock...actually being applauded for moves. Not that outside opinions mean everything, but it's just nice to not be embarrassed about what we're doing. I feel really good about the direction we're headed. Attaboy, Wade...let's keep 'er rolling and hope for good things on the field! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I like the general positivity surrounding all of this. No more laughing stock...actually being applauded for moves. Not that outside opinions mean everything, but it's just nice to not be embarrassed about what we're doing. I feel really good about the direction we're headed. Attaboy, Wade...let's keep 'er rolling and hope for good things on the field! agree. it's a good thing and that will repair the reputation of the WFC across the league and should be one of the factors to attract free agents here. . Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I like the general positivity surrounding all of this. No more laughing stock...actually being applauded for moves. Not that outside opinions mean everything, but it's just nice to not be embarrassed about what we're doing. I feel really good about the direction we're headed. Attaboy, Wade...let's keep 'er rolling and hope for good things on the field! The part I like best is that O'Shea is held in such high regard that we passed on the experienced candidate (Cortez) and the media is STILL saying it's a great move. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Paul Friesen @friesensunmedia 14m Biggest downside/question mark to O'Shea: #Bombers desperately need an offensive mind. Cortez has won, what, 5 Grey Cups? Friesen the Ripper is awake now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hey Mike, Any idea who are the guys that Oshea will bring in as coordinators / positional coaches ? Who are the guys he supposed to assemble when he was interviewed for Sask HC position? When he interviewed in Saskatchewan, he was interested in Orlondo Steinauer, Marcus Brady and Jason Maas. Right now? Today? No idea. I'm going to pick a dark horse for our staff though ... I won't be surprised if Jordan Younger retires and we hire him as a DB coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 From the sounds of it, everyone is on board with the forthcoming announcement. I’m relieved it’s O’Shea and not Cortez, quite frankly. The personnel under him will be critical though. I will feel more content and at ease once we know who those gents will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hey Mike, Any idea who are the guys that Oshea will bring in as coordinators / positional coaches ? Who are the guys he supposed to assemble when he was interviewed for Sask HC position? When he interviewed in Saskatchewan, he was interested in Orlondo Steinauer, Marcus Brady and Jason Maas. Right now? Today? No idea. I'm going to pick a dark horse for our staff though ... I won't be surprised if Jordan Younger retires and we hire him as a DB coach. could be, he's 35 and he's not getting any younger. I actually send a tweet to Eiben if he has interest in coaching. i got a feeling that Oshea will bring in a former teammate as one of his position coach. Eiben as LB coach? But I hope it's not Belli for DL coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 One thing Penton said to Mike on Twitter today (sorry to creep...ha ha!) was that it sounds like the co-ordinators are going to be chosen by the entire team working together. Wade, Kyle, AGMs, and O'Shea....as with everything so far, they're going to be working like a joint task force to get stuff done, and that'll be no different with the assistants. So it'll be interesting to see what the consensus picks are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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