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

Wowy....so Thorpe's gotta try and mend fences with Popp and Co......

Thorpe knows how to go on the defensive..

 

gary lawless ‏@garylawless  5m5 minutes ago

confirmed: @cfl commish completed his investigation into Noel Thorpe issue and @EdmontonEsks have been cleared of any tampering allegations

 

 

Oh good, well that's a relief LOL

 

 

 

He better hope his resignation letter had a jk lol at the end of it. That fixes everything

Meanwhile Madani losing his mind on Twitter. That guy better relax a little...with all the weight he's packed on, he's likely to have a coronary over something like this...

Best start of offseason EVER! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

This is right move by the league. Esks never asked for permission, plain and simple. Hervey is lucky to get off the hook without a fine. Truth is the league probably just decided to back off because they didn't know how to handle it.

Wowy....so Thorpe's gotta try and mend fences with Popp and Co......

 

John Bowman has been pretty vocal about this so it'll be interesting to see how they play for him this year.  Bowman pretty much called Thorpe over-rated, saying that he inherited an already good defense.

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Wowy....so Thorpe's gotta try and mend fences with Popp and Co......

 

John Bowman has been pretty vocal about this so it'll be interesting to see how they play for him this year.  Bowman pretty much called Thorpe over-rated, saying that he inherited an already good defense.

 

Bowman crying to Popp last year got Higgins fired so he is going to try again?

According to Madani, Popp always says they won't keep a player or coach who isn't happy there so Bowman might not have to do anything.  Popp has to decide if he wants to bring someone back who already quit on the team.  

No reason why Thrope could not spend two years at a NCAA school or CIS school just can't work in CFL.

How about if he wants to quit he can quit. But he can't work

For another cfl team during the length of his contract.

Wowy....so Thorpe's gotta try and mend fences with Popp and Co......

 

I'm not so sure. I'm guessing Thorpe isn't too happy with being passed over for the HC job a few times now. I know I wouldn't want a disgruntled D coordinator on my staff. Especially with the offence the ALs have right now. Wouldn't be surprised to Hear Thorpe is getting fired in the next few days 

No reason why Thrope could not spend two years at a NCAA school or CIS school just can't work in CFL.

 

If Trestman calls, Thorpe ain't coming back to the CFL.

Good for Orridge not allowing Thorpe to just transfer laterally to another position, but I really don't know how the rest of this will play out. I can't see Thorpe actually remaining in Montreal now. 

Be perfect if this situation ended up screwing both the Esks AND the Als ... (Insert maniacal laughter) Bwahahahahahaha

Be perfect if this situation ended up screwing both the Esks AND the Als ... (Insert maniacal laughter) Bwahahahahahaha

Pretty much how I feel about all things. I don't buy into this "Anything that's good for the league..." stuff. I've suffered enough without a championship in 25 years.....**** EVERYONE that's not us....

I don't believe for a second edmonton didn't tamper. So Thorpe resigned from a job with two hears left because he hoped edmonton might have some interest? Come on.... He knew edmonton was interested and if he did there was some level of tampering

 

Be perfect if this situation ended up screwing both the Esks AND the Als ... (Insert maniacal laughter) Bwahahahahahaha

Pretty much how I feel about all things. I don't buy into this "Anything that's good for the league..." stuff. I've suffered enough without a championship in 25 years.....**** EVERYONE that's not us....

 

Going on the tombstone

CFL News

CFL News – ‏@CFL_News

Interesting development. #CFL #AlsMTL

Jim Popp talked to Noel Thorpe last night. Popp said he still wants Thorpe back on the Alouettes' coaching staff. #CFL

— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS)

December 18, 2015

…

———— further update–——— from Thorpe:)

"Last night, I had a conversation and opened dialogue with Montreal Alouettes President, Mark Weightman, about my situation with the team and future standing.

After our conversation, it was confirmed in my mind that, in the best interest of both parties, our professional relationship could not continue forward. I confirmed this in writing to Mr. Weightman late in the evening.

My employment ended yesterday prior to the CFL moratorium imposed on coaching movement."

Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN)

2015-12-17, 6:25 PM

Jim Popp on Thorpe: "We fully expect Noel to fulfill the final 2 years of his contract and are hopeful that he is ready to get back to work”

Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN)

2015-12-17, 6:27 PM

2/2... Popp adds "there are no hard feelings." But he still hasn't spoken to Thorpe since commissioner's ruling today. #Alouettes #CFL

Is there any CFL rule against accepting compensation for tearing up a coaching contract?

Could Edmonton trade to get Thorpe? Popp could play this like Desjardins played the Kevin Glenn thing: stay cool and maximize return. I guess the only trouble with that analogy is that Popp doesn't have anyone obvious waiting in the wings to take over as DC.

Question. Can you trade for a coach or coordinator? Cannot this be resolved by a player or players and coach trade?

 

 

In nine days on the job, Jones has been many things; ruthless, quick, smart, and dare I say flawless. - @jamienye #CFL #Riders

 

*barf*  Really .. how much can someone **** up in 9 days on the job?  

Dear Santa,

 

I would like 1 Saskatchewan RoughRiders season completely in the tank in 2016.....

 

Sincerely,

 

Noeller

 

Sorry Noeller,  even though for the most part you have been a pretty good boy this year, I will not be able to grant your wish this year. But as a gift that can still be enjoyed you are getting a Edmonton Eskimo season instead.  

 Santa.

 

Chris Jones can't fix the Riders Canadian content in one season.  Nor can he fix Darian Durant.  If he is not 100% or if the injuries negate his mobility - a big part of his game - the Riders will not be able to touch the Esks' 2015 record.