Seems like as good an "Off Season Topic" as any.....

 

Getting one of the girlfriend's jerseys (she has a couple blank ones...) stitched up for Christmas this year. 17to85 and I have been debating who to get stitched, though. She's partial to both Cory Watson and Glenn January (...something about fat bearded guys...cough...) but both of those guys have to be considered bubble players for 2015. So I thought "Well, Drew Willy has to be a safe bet..." but is he really? What if he never recovers from the mental beating he took this year, and it's Marve's team next summer??

 

Maybe Denmark? Seems like one of the only safe bets....

 

 

Anyhow, thought I'd come here for a few thoughts on the matter....

 

You guys should ask 17to85 about his Renaud jersey

AHAHAHAHA Renaud?!?!!?  WTF!?!  LOLCOPTERCAKES!

 

In fairness, I've owned both a Dinwiddie and Brady Browne jersey at various points......

You guys should ask 17to85 about his Renaud jersey

AHAHAHAHA Renaud?!?!!?  WTF!?!  LOLCOPTERCAKES!

In fairness, I've owned both a Dinwiddie and Brady Browne jersey at various points......

Don't worry I own a Tim Carter jersey.

 

 

You guys should ask 17to85 about his Renaud jersey

AHAHAHAHA Renaud?!?!!?  WTF!?!  LOLCOPTERCAKES!

 

In fairness, I've owned both a Dinwiddie and Brady Browne jersey at various points......

 

Oh the sadness...

 

 

 

You guys should ask 17to85 about his Renaud jersey

AHAHAHAHA Renaud?!?!!?  WTF!?!  LOLCOPTERCAKES!

 

In fairness, I've owned both a Dinwiddie and Brady Browne jersey at various points......

 

Oh the sadness...

 

In Calgary, I have seen both Ladaris Vann and Sedeeq Shabazz jerseys at McMahon......

Yet, more fun could be had with some really obscure guy or dufus imprinted on the back. Obscure Tee Martin/Dorzon, dufus Kerwin Bell.

Last year I saw a guy rocking a vintage royal blue Jim Zorn jersey. Blew my friends' minds here in Seattle when I showed them the picture.

Denmark is a safe bet, Turner is a safe bet. Leggett is a good one probably. Cotton. Willy. 

No way is Cotton a safe bet.

RBs are the fruit flies of the CFL.

He just signed a new contract, i say he's a safer bet than guys who haven't  

He just signed a new contract, i say he's a safer bet than guys who haven't

Just like Will Ford was safe after he signed a contract last offseason?

difference between ford and cotton is cotton signed well b4 free agency, ford signed well after. 

It's not just contracts. Chris Garrett was as good a back as we've had here since Roberts. One Achilles injury later, he's now just the answer to a Bomber trivia question.

(that question being "who scored the final touchdown in Canad Inns stadium during the first last game ever played there?")

Saw a Muamba jersey at the last Bomber game of the season.  A Cauchy Muamba jersey, #3.  I laughed at the time but considering he's still playing meaningful football and not stuck on the bench or on a couch at home I guess I should have kept my mouth shut.

 

I've also seen a Shabazz jersey, but in Winnipeg itself.   

It's not just contracts. Chris Garrett was as good a back as we've had here since Roberts. One Achilles injury later, he's now just the answer to a Bomber trivia question.

(that question being "who scored the final touchdown in Canad Inns stadium during the first last game ever played there?")

That was final game 1.0 Justin Goltz has the last touchdown in final game 2.0 (adjusts tie)

Jason Boltus would be a super funny jersey.

Saw Jason Nugent and Bryan Randell "game worn" jerseys up for grabs on Ebay yesterday, both around 300 or 400 bucks. Dave and I chuckled...

No way is Cotton a safe bet.

RBs are the fruit flies of the CFL.

I'd wear a Roberts shirt if I had one.  No reason Cotton can't be as productive on the team as he was for a good 4-5 years.  I'd wear a Cotton jersey.

I've had a Shabazz jersey and a TJ Harris jersey that I turned into an Elliott jersey.

goosen aint going anywhere anytime soon.. Greaves either..

Dont like the o-line? Turner, Vega or Anderson perhaps? Wild would be a good option too..

Randle, Sears Jr., Leggett would round out my last few choice..

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #54 Phil Minnick, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #54 Greg Battle, #10 Rod Hill, #35 Bob "Hoss" Houmard, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #10 Rod Hill, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

goosen aint going anywhere anytime soon.. Greaves either..

Dont like the o-line? Turner, Vega or Anderson perhaps? Wild would be a good option too..

Randle, Sears Jr., Leggett would round out my last few choice..

Wild, Sears and Anderson are all free agents. I'd wait too see if they re-sign first.

 

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #10 Rod Hill, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

 

I always loved Brian Herosian's nickname.  The Armenian Assassin.  I met him a few times after he was done playing football.

 

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #10 Rod Hill, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

 

 

Don't forget #24 Chijioke Onyenegecha

 

 

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #10 Rod Hill, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

 

I always loved Brian Herosian's nickname.  The Armenian Assassin.  I met him a few times after he was done playing football.

 

What comes to my mind about Brian Herosian was the horrible accident that took the lives of his wife and child.

 

 

 

I feel like i used to see lots of Westwood and Cameron jerseys at games back in the day. Maybe it's my imagination.

 

I think I would only ever get a retired players jersey, or someone who has been with the team long enough that if he quit the next day I'd still be able to wear it with pride.  I got a Stegall jersey in his last year or two. A Doug Brown jersey would have been a safe pick for his last few seasons, Charles Roberts, etc.

 

I can't really think of anyone on the team now that has that sort of potential other than Willy. And that name will always be timeless even if he did flame out next year.

Retired players... Wear with pride. Well, #11 Ken Ploen, #27 Dave Raimey, #77 Ernie Pitts, #64 Bill Frank, #55 Joe Critchlow, #7 Don Jonas, #52 Harry Walters, #30 Brian Herosian, #27 Jay Washington, #38 Willard Reaves, #35 Tyrone Jones, #10 Rod Hill, #2 Tom Clements, #70 Jeff Boyd.... Those guys come to mind. 

 

I always loved Brian Herosian's nickname.  The Armenian Assassin.  I met him a few times after he was done playing football.

 

What comes to my mind about Brian Herosian was the horrible accident that took the lives of his wife and child.

 

Actually he only lost his wife and he got injured in the accident himself.  His son Ben (who he had with that first wife) is still alive.  He then remarried and has 2 other daughters now as well.  But yeah, losing his wife must have been brutally hard on him, especially since he had to take care of his young son who was born with no legs and only one arm (as well as some other issues he had that I can't remember).  So he had to work his way back to playing football for the Bombers and take care of his disabled son after losing his wife and not having anyone up here to support him as he was from Baltimore.  Not sure if his parents came to help him or what, but he is a friggen strong guy for being able to pick himself up and come back like that.