...Lawless says Riders looking at Ottawa Asst GM and John Murphy as potential new GM. Have asked for permission to speak to both. Fwiw.

Any word out there about Marcus Brady?  He seems to be the only guy that isn't mentioned in all these coaching rumours.  Would definitely like him to be considered for the Bombers OC position.  I'm not sold on LaPo returning.

I'd like to add a FU to Wally for denying us permission to talk to Khari too.

From what Lawless said on Twitter, Wally won't give permission until he's decided what he wants to do about his staff.

 

Still think the Bombers are a "destination of choice" for CFL assistants looking to move up?

teams aren't even giving the Bombers permission to talk to them, that tells me at least 2 teams are worried about guys leaving for Winnipeg. Try again with the doom and gloom, this try failed. 

 

!4 dead in San Bernardino mass shootings, Russia claims that Turkey selling oil to ISIS, Two Albertans from Edmonton missing in Mexico feared dead. I could go on but is that dark enough for you? Did I pass?

Even I don't think it's the Bombers fault if other teams won't give permission for us to talk to their coaches.

Even I don't think it's the Bombers fault if other teams won't give permission for us to talk to their coaches.

 

If Khari is the QB Coach in BC, how can Wally not allow him to interview for an OC position?

If Khari is the QB Coach in BC, how can Wally not allow him to interview for an OC position?

 

That's what I was thinking as well .. though I have to admit .. I'm woefully ignorant when it comes to the rules governing assistants in the CFL.

If Khari is the QB Coach in BC, how can Wally not allow him to interview for an OC position?

Wasn't he even just the receivers coach not the qb coach? Seems like Wally is pretty surly in his old age. 

 

If Khari is the QB Coach in BC, how can Wally not allow him to interview for an OC position?

Wasn't he even just the receivers coach not the qb coach? Seems like Wally is pretty surly in his old age. 

 

Yes, he was only the receivers coach.

My guess would be that old balls Wally is strongly considering KJ as his new OC

If Khari is the QB Coach in BC, how can Wally not allow him to interview for an OC position?

 

I don't think you technically HAVE to allow anyone out of their contract for anything but a promotion to HC. Doubt Khari has a deal beyond December 31st, so maybe he just wants this month in order to try and sort his own **** out.

It would be pretty funny if Corky went back to Tennessee to enjoy Christmas and delayed his decision until after Dec. 31.  The Greenies would have a melt down of burning keystrokes that could keep the fields bare of snow all the way to Estevan. The "Riders search for a GM" thread is currently 237 pages and counting.

 

I am sure that the Rider fans are equally amused by the hunt for an OC in Wpg. You hold to the axiom that misery loves company ?

I am sure that the Rider fans are equally amused by the hunt for an OC in Wpg.

I seriously doubt it. They're pretty self-centred.

Too funny

The #Stampeders have finalized their coaching staff. Pete Costanza remains as WR coach. Corey Mace retires to be DL boss.

— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk)

December 10, 2015

 

#CalStampeders finalize coaching staff; Claybrooks DC, add Corey Mace & Ryan Dinwiddie https://t.co/okDiiNfRYn #CFL via @calstampeders

— CFL News (@CFL_News)

December 10, 2015

So does that mean Dickenson will remain as the OC?

Mace retired? Wow. Didnt think he was done.

So does that mean Dickenson will remain as the OC?

 

I think he is. But Dinwiddie will be his pair of eyes from upstairs.

 

Mace retired? Wow. Didnt think he was done.

 

Too many injuries suffered in previous years. I dont think he completed a year without being injured.

Constanza remain in Cgy. So Edm and BC doing a rock-paper-scissors for K.Jones?

Here's how it started:

Farhan Lalji – ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN

The #TiCats have denied the #Eskimos permission to speak with DC Orlondo Steinauer about their head coach job. O has 1 more year on contract

4:55 PM - 8 Dec 2015

THEN:

Gerry Moddejonge – ‏@SunModdejonge

Hervey said he has received permission to speak to Steinauer. "Don't believe everything that you read. Especially those sources." #Esks #CFL

2:38 PM - 10 Dec 2015

NEXT:

esksfans.com – ‏@esksfans

It was @garylawless who said Stenauer staying in Ham and then @FarhanLaljiTSN who said Esks were denied permission. Just to be clear.

2:53 PM - 10 Dec 2015

FINALLY:

Farhan Lalji – Verified account ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN

@esksfans What @garylawless & I reported 2 days ago Was accurate. #TiCats changed their minds today & granted permission

3:36 PM - 10 Dec 2015

NEW:

Matthew Scianitti

Matthew Scianitti – ‏@TSNScianitti

OTHER #Ticats news #CFL sources say DB Courtney Stephens &Terrell Sinkfield have #Vikings workouts Sinkfield has other TBD #NFL workouts too

3:48 PM - 10 Dec 2015

Ottawa:

"Construction of Lansdowne’s stadium, arena and parking garage appear to have generated an unusually large number of legal actions — from electricians and providers of steel and heating and air-conditioning systems — that amount to tens of millions of dollars."

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/lifting-lansdownes-veil-lawsuits-tell-story-of-cost-overruns-business-failure-and-layoffs

Ottawa:

"Construction of Lansdowne’s stadium, arena and parking garage appear to have generated an unusually large number of legal actions — from electricians and providers of steel and heating and air-conditioning systems — that amount to tens of millions of dollars."

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/lifting-lansdownes-veil-lawsuits-tell-story-of-cost-overruns-business-failure-and-layoffs

Companies ruined.  Lawsuits still to be resolved.  Value-engineering to important features like the veil.  Unanticipated costs like the new roof for the arena.

 

This all sounds familiar.  First Winnipeg, then Hamilton, now Ottawa.  I wonder if Regina will escape unscathed once the new stadium is complete?

 

Ottawa:

"Construction of Lansdowne’s stadium, arena and parking garage appear to have generated an unusually large number of legal actions — from electricians and providers of steel and heating and air-conditioning systems — that amount to tens of millions of dollars."

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/lifting-lansdownes-veil-lawsuits-tell-story-of-cost-overruns-business-failure-and-layoffs

Companies ruined.  Lawsuits still to be resolved.  Value-engineering to important features like the veil.  Unanticipated costs like the new roof for the arena.

 

This all sounds familiar.  First Winnipeg, then Hamilton, now Ottawa.  I wonder if Regina will escape unscathed once the new stadium is complete?

 

 

Probably not .. we just won't hear about it .. The Riders can do no wrong don't you know.

Arash Madani – ‏@ArashMadani

The Baltimore Ravens activate WR Chris Matthews, the former #CFL top rookie, off the p-squad. Matthews had the huge game in Super Bowl XLIX.

8:51 AM - 12 Dec