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

Not sure where to put this,  but Chris Cuthbert tweeted this morning that TSN's tentative preseason schedule has four games, including both Bomber games.   

What happens when Bagg, Capicotti and Labatte get hurt...?

4 minutes ago, Floyd said:

What happens when Bagg, Capicotti and Labatte get hurt...?

I don't know about the other two but Bagg will cry about it.

Hey, let's not knock a guy for shedding a few tears when an entire year of rehab goes up in smoke, twice.

5 minutes ago, johnzo said:

Hey, let's not knock a guy for shedding a few tears when an entire year of rehab goes up in smoke, twice.

Too late, I've knocked him too many times to stop now. The rider fans at labour day last year can attest to that. (to be fair, I could feel for him if he wasn't a rider. But being what it is...he can go to hell) 

2 hours ago, sweep the leg said:

Not sure where to put this,  but Chris Cuthbert tweeted this morning that TSN's tentative preseason schedule has four games, including both Bomber games.   

Honestly, I prefer CJOB's broadcast of pre-season because at least Irving knows the players and has been following camp. That first game, especially, you won't see many vets, and TSN won't  know any of the players....yeah, you get a visual for yourself, but who gives a ****. I think I'll listen to Irving over TSN anyhow...

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Honestly, I prefer CJOB's broadcast of pre-season because at least Irving knows the players and has been following camp. That first game, especially, you won't see many vets, and TSN won't  know any of the players....yeah, you get a visual for yourself, but who gives a ****. I think I'll listen to Irving over TSN anyhow...

Plus then you can keep your eyes on the clouds so you don't miss the chance to yell at them as they go by.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Honestly, I prefer CJOB's broadcast of pre-season because at least Irving knows the players and has been following camp. That first game, especially, you won't see many vets, and TSN won't  know any of the players....yeah, you get a visual for yourself, but who gives a ****. I think I'll listen to Irving over TSN anyhow...

I usually mute the tv and listen to the radio. Then I have the best of both worlds. TSN doesn't know the friggin players half the season, LOL

2 minutes ago, Ripper said:

I usually mute the tv and listen to the radio. Then I have the best of both worlds. TSN doesn't know the friggin players half the season, LOL

If Rod Black does play by play you can learn about all the dads of the TCF

Preseason is a great time to take the kids to a game, they are our future fans.  Last year sucked so bad, can't wait for the season to start. I'm pretty sure we can win 4 games this year.

6 minutes ago, Mike said:

Plus then you can keep your eyes on the clouds so you don't miss the chance to yell at them as they go by.

You never said I'm wrong.......and if listening to the radio vs watching TV is the determiner of "old man"................

36 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Honestly, I prefer CJOB's broadcast of pre-season because at least Irving knows the players and has been following camp. That first game, especially, you won't see many vets, and TSN won't  know any of the players....yeah, you get a visual for yourself, but who gives a ****. I think I'll listen to Irving over TSN anyhow...

The ideal situation for me is listen to the game on CJOB live because Bob is a ******* legend and way better than the hacks that TSN will have and then watch a PVR of the game afterwards to see what actually happened. Maybe I got too much time on my hands but **** it, it's Bomber football, you can never get enough. 

25 minutes ago, Noeller said:

You never said I'm wrong.......and if listening to the radio vs watching TV is the determiner of "old man"................

Well I oughtta....back in the day we didn't need TVs....we would all huddle around the fire and turn on the floor model transistor radio and listen to Foster and Perc call the Canadians vs. Leafs game when the broadcast started midway through the 2nd period.....the back of our eyelids was our TV screen. Yessir...you whippersnappers and your newfangled screens...use your imagination like we did back in the day. That was our entertainment I tell ya.

21 minutes ago, gcn11 said:

Well I oughtta....back in the day we didn't need TVs....we would all huddle around the fire and turn on the floor model transistor radio and listen to Foster and Perc call the Canadians vs. Leafs game when the broadcast started midway through the 2nd period.....the back of our eyelids was our TV screen. Yessir...you whippersnappers and your newfangled screens...use your imagination like we did back in the day. That was our entertainment I tell ya.

CanadiEns........they're French, not Canadian.  

3 hours ago, johnzo said:

Is it time to retire this thread and start an "Around the League Training Camp Discussion" thread?

Because it ain't the offseason anymore! woot!

Just have a Regular Season Thread...

1 hour ago, johnzo said:

Hey, let's not knock a guy for shedding a few tears when an entire year of rehab goes up in smoke, twice.

Yeah, I remember that. I don't think we should mock Bagg for that.

4 hours ago, Mike said:

I think the guy that could make the biggest impact this year is Loffler, to be honest.

Loffler could easily tempt the Bombers to go a National at that position (safety). I was told to watch Loffler by a minor league official here in Kelowna because of the plays he was making. Neither he, nor I, expected the Bombers to get him. He'll get in games, on defence, sooner than later.

Edited May 27, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

Riders players aren't the ones who deserve our hate.....it's the moron "fans"....

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

CanadiEns........they're French, not Canadian.  

You just wouldn't catch sometin like that from watching the game on the radio.

Everything is better on the radio...

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Riders players aren't the ones who deserve our hate.....it's the moron "fans"....

I hate everything associated with them...you don't have to agree with me....but you'll never convince me to change my mind.

29 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Everything is better on the radio...

haha your medium is dying!

27 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Everything is better on the radio...

Soon AM radio will reign king once more

Super run down of the off season by Jeff Hamilton in the Free Press in a chrological format. For instance, 

Nov 10 - Jamaal Westerman and Johnny Adams named West Division All-Stars. Also, Marcel Bellefeuille's contract as OC is not renewed.

Dec 30 - Bombers release Dominic Picard 

Jan. 5 - Matt Nichols signs a 1 year extension.....Jan 6 - Bye bye Brian Brohm                   

Jan. 15 - Alex Suber signs a one day contract to retire as a Blue Bomber.      

Here's the link - http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/Blue-and-Gold-Tracks-381130841.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

On ‎2016‎-‎05‎-‎27 at 8:03 AM, Mike said:

*If* Jones actually did offer the league minimum to JSJ, he's an absolute idiot. I don't think he did, for what it's worth.

Rider_Stronson is going on and on over at Riderfans about how this is a market correction to make up for the deals Walters and Desjardins gave out last year to Chungh and Mateas, but what a joke. He wants to blame this on some valiant effort to right the wrongs of past GMs, but really it strikes me as Jones (again, *if* true) trying to combat stubbornness with stubbornness. The #1 overall pick hasn't made league minimum for years. Heenan didn't, Muamba didn't, even Shomari the Marshmallow didn't make league minimum.

I don't know what is going on with these negotiations, but if there was a league minimum offer tabled then Jones is going to find out in a hurry that JSJ isn't in any hurry to sign for that amount.

I personally love the fact that Jones is willing to butt heads with Hardaway. Go get 'em Jonesy!! Do the league a favor and put him in place. Sure it will probably cost you the loyalty of your first overall pick, and cost you huge in trying to sign any Hardaway client in the future, but you're the man Jones...common sense and bridge building need not concern you. I really am seeing some striking similarities in the management styles of Mike Kelly and Chris Jones....and I like it.

Edited May 28, 20169 yr by gcn11