Noeller Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 minute ago, JCon said: Didn't he try to leave last year? yep...was a contract issue....but he'd be a coaching "FA" this off-season, I believe. JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash00 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, Brandon said: Wow my brain is definitely not functioning.. (I have a 3 week old baby at home)..... Thorpe is the obvious choice duh!! I wonder if Thorpe bolts to Edmonton to replace Maas and Benevides? Benevides maybe, but I think Maas gets at least one more year in Edmonton before they axe him. Maas may have to can Benevides to appease the masses if they bow out early (or miss the playoffs altogether). Other than Montreal, who else would have an HC opening? I heard on the radio today that Milanovich's job may be up for grabs but that would be foolish for Toronto to do and I honestly don't see it happening especially given what they just gave up for Willy, a guy who Milanovich was vouching for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Noeller said: yep...was a contract issue....but he'd be a coaching "FA" this off-season, I believe. Was it a contract issue? Okay. I wasn't certain. I thought maybe he wanted a new challenge, out of MTL, or a clearer path to a HC job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 1 minute ago, JCon said: Was it a contract issue? Okay. I wasn't certain. I thought maybe he wanted a new challenge, out of MTL, or a clearer path to a HC job. Yes he did, but he had a contract issue with Montreal....in so much as he was still under contract to Montreal, and they would not let him go to another team.....so he had to stay. Seems to me it was quite acrimonious at the time, but this would be the final year of his contract, I believe, so he'll definitely be looking to get out after this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 15 minutes ago, Noeller said: was some talk on Twitter recently that Thorpe might be tired of the gong show and look to leave for greener pastures as soon as the season is (mercifully?) over... I would guess Mtl might offer the HC position to entice him to stay... but really, who else is likely to be looking for a new HC next year? Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, Noeller said: Yes he did, but he had a contract issue with Montreal....in so much as he was still under contract to Montreal, and they would not let him go to another team.....so he had to stay. Seems to me it was quite acrimonious at the time, but this would be the final year of his contract, I believe, so he'll definitely be looking to get out after this season. It was very acrimonious but he might be stuck there for another year. When this all went down in December, all the reports (and Popp himself) said Thorpe had 2 years left on his contract. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnzo Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Who would want to be the Als head coach after what happened to Tom Higgins? It's bad enough when a boss thinks they can do your job. It's even worse when the boss wants to do your job. Plus you've got local legend AC lurking in the wings. I suspect that the long-term plan (such as it is) is for AC to become the head coach and that Popp made himself the interim guy so that there'd be no awkward contracts or coaches hanging around when it comes time to elevate AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thorpe has to be pissed. Chappy is a poor choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 30 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: Thorpe has to be pissed. Chappy is a poor choice. Chapdelaine is pretty smart with good experience but he is probably just a placeholder. Paging Mr. Trestman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 4 hours ago, Mr Dee said: As if they need another speedy receiver. You know who needed that exact kind of receiver? The Bombers.. Hmmm, could one of them have been the Bombers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBird Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Almost sounds like a guy who wants to try the NFL once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 2 hours ago, rebusrankin said: Thorpe has to be pissed. Chappy is a poor choice. I don't know if Thorpe would be pissed... is taking over Montreal right now good for the career? I'm not so sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Brandon said: Wow my brain is definitely not functioning.. (I have a 3 week old baby at home)..... Thorpe is the obvious choice duh!! I wonder if Thorpe bolts to Edmonton to replace Maas and Benevides? Condolences. If you bought it at Costco you can take it back, even if you don't have a receipt. johnzo, Rod Black, Noeller and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 7 hours ago, Ripper said: He is bilingual, can't think of any other reason. only the Canadiens have to have a bilingual coach (with a French last name). The Alouettes don't have to (is there a reason that "Alouettes" on this site generated a spelling error notification?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 30 minutes ago, Atomic said: I don't know if Thorpe would be pissed... is taking over Montreal right now good for the career? I'm not so sure... right now being named president of Venezuela would be an easier gig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: right now being named president of Venezuela would be an easier gig... What do you mean? Naomi Klein has told me repeatedly that Venezuela is a paradise? kelownabomberfan and wpgchris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: What do you mean? Naomi Klein has told me repeatedly that Venezuela is a paradise? same with her grinning idiot husband. wpgchris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: same with her grinning idiot husband. Next you'll be telling me The Leap Manifesto is a lie too. kelownabomberfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbbfan Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I like chape i hope he develops into a great hc, Id love to see the cis become a stronger grass roots development for cfl coaches. StevetheClub and Tracker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 13 hours ago, JCon said: Was it a contract issue? Okay. I wasn't certain. I thought maybe he wanted a new challenge, out of MTL, or a clearer path to a HC job. Thorpe has a no movement clause in his contract. He resigned and it was reported that he was going to be the DC in Edmonton. Montreal complained, the League stepped in and Thorpe had to return to Montreal. Thorpe reportedly resigned because he was upset that Popp had named Kavis Reed assistant head coach to keep him from leaving (which Thorpe had been named the year before - they have 2). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Poor Drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Rich said: Poor Drew. That won't last MOBomberFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Atomic said: That won't last Neither will Chris Jones in Sask, but I digress ... Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Nice to see DW play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 RedBlacks are saying SirVincent Rogers is expected to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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