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November 21, 201510 yr

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

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June 8, 20169 yr

I might start buying merch again this year. It has nothing to do with management. It's the first year in a few that I might be able to wear some of it. The bombers don't really sell fat guy sizing. Do
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June 18, 20169 yr

The last game played at Taylor Field will be the most important game in the history of the stadium. The end of a era. The memories of days gone by will be missed. Children growing up and going to game
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January 15, 201610 yr

Really like this. All the best, Alex (Suber) !

February 26, 20169 yr

28 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Stamps just released Matt Walter...

a little surprising considering they re-signed Messam... wonder if they're looking at Mercer Timmis in the draft...

February 26, 20169 yr

They said they have roster flexibility now that allows them not to need a Canadian RB to back Messam up now.

February 26, 20169 yr

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

Stamps just released Matt Walter...

Always liked that guy, does he play on ST?

February 26, 20169 yr

11 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Apparently he does.

http://www.stampeders.com/2016/02/26/walter-released/

Calgary Stampeders general manager John Hufnagel announces that the team has released national running back Matt Walter.

“I thank Matt for all of his contributions to the club over the past four seasons and wish him the best of luck,” said Hufnagel. “Although we did recently re-sign Jerome Messam, we have increased roster flexibility heading into the 2016 season and it’s no longer necessary for us to start a national at running back and to have a national backup.”

Walter was a fifth-round draft pick of the Stamps in 2011 and he joined the team in 2012. He played 59 career regular-season games — including 14 starts — for Calgary and accumulated 1,264 rushing yards and four touchdowns as well as 28 receptions for 217 yards. He was also a contributor on special teams with 11 tackles and eight kickoff returns for 160 yards.

The University of Calgary product appeared in eight post-season contests and was a member of the Stamps’ 2014 Grey Cup-winning team.

February 26, 20169 yr

Andrew Harris, Matt Walter and Paschal Lochard gives you a very good depth in the Nat RB position.

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February 26, 20169 yr

Walter is worth a look.... still relatively young,solid back-up to Harris and a good ST 'er....We look like the best destination for him IF the price is right...c'mon down..

February 26, 20169 yr

Sounds like Calgary wants to start an import with Messam as the number two.

February 26, 20169 yr

2 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Andrew Harris, Matt Walter and Paschal Lochard gives you a very good depth in the Nat RB position.

Yeah thatd be pretty awesome. Really hope we can land him.

February 27, 20169 yr

Wouldn't he want to sign with a team that he actually has a chance to see the field?

February 27, 20169 yr

19 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Wouldn't he want to sign with a team that he actually has a chance to see the field?

Walter isn't a starter but he fills an important role. He allows the ratio to stay the same if Harris was injured. Plus he can actually play the position. He's not flashy but he works hard every time he carries the football. I'd love to see him here.

February 27, 20169 yr

3 hours ago, Brandon said:

Wouldn't he want to sign with a team that he actually has a chance to see the field?

And what team would that be?

February 27, 20169 yr

12 minutes ago, Mike said:

And what team would that be?

I'll go with Toronto

February 27, 20169 yr

11 hours ago, Brandon said:

I'll go with Toronto

....I think with his business interest being in Cal., we'd be a more practical destination...AND who gives a crap about who the argos sign..

February 27, 20169 yr

Would like to see Matt Walter here... but I got a feeling he will land with Esks, possible replacement to McCarthy.

February 27, 20169 yr

13 hours ago, Brandon said:

I'll go with Toronto

He'd have almost no chance of seeing the field on offence for the Argos. They are fulfilling the ratio almost entirely on defence and OL, with Coombs and Durie too.

February 27, 20169 yr

Walter and Winnipeg look like a match made in heaven. I'd love to have him here.

February 27, 20169 yr

Oh man I'd love to have Matt Walter as a Bomber. I was always surprised at how little dropoff I saw in the Calgary running game whenever he spelled Cornish.

Having him would give us great roster stability in a position that sees a lot of injuries. We wouldn't have to destabilize another position on the team if Harris went down.

February 27, 20169 yr

2 hours ago, johnzo said:

Oh man I'd love to have Matt Walter as a Bomber. I was always surprised at how little dropoff I saw in the Calgary running game whenever he spelled Cornish.

Having him would give us great roster stability in a position that sees a lot of injuries. We wouldn't have to destabilize another position on the team if Harris went down.

I really don't see what makes him so special just because he can spell Cornish. It's not a hard name to spell. C-O-R-N-I-S-H. Heck, even I can spell it and my spelling at times is atrocious.