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Gonna have to say no considering where the game is this week.

We all know Zach likes to tip them back, no way this could work out good for the team

Should have had a choice: "ok if he uses Swift's jet and doesn't miss a minute of practice time or is late/hungover into HAM".  That's my choice.  I'm not totally heartless, and if he can do it without impacting the team too much, he's an adult, he can make his own choices.

That said, a guy who was totally focused on getting his bad team better would not want to be distracted by the ultimate distraction... especially when a decent chunk of the problem is himself.

Quote from: Tecno on July 03, 2026, 12:58:52 AMShould have had a choice: "ok if he uses Swift's jet and doesn't miss a minute of practice time or is late/hungover into HAM".  That's my choice.  I'm not totally heartless, and if he can do it without impacting the team too much, he's an adult, he can make his own choices.

That said, a guy who was totally focused on getting his bad team better would not want to be distracted by the ultimate distraction... especially when a decent chunk of the problem is himself.

I think either way O'Shea will put a cone of silence up and we'll have a hard time figuring out if he went or not without major sleuthing.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 03, 2026, 01:08:51 AMI think either way O'Shea will put a cone of silence up and we'll have a hard time figuring out if he went or not without major sleuthing.

Pretty sure many involved will make it pretty darn obvious he is there.  Like social media posts/pics.  What would be the point of going and not hitting up social with your pics with Taytay?

Let's also keep in mind Zach probably wants a post-football career... maybe on TSN or other media.  Pics with Taytay can go a long way with advancing that!!

Quote from: Tecno on July 03, 2026, 01:14:30 AMPretty sure many involved will make it pretty darn obvious he is there.  Like social media posts/pics.  What would be the point of going and not hitting up social with your pics with Taytay?

Let's also keep in mind Zach probably wants a post-football career... maybe on TSN or other media.  Pics with Taytay can go a long way with advancing that!!

Attendees aren't allowed to use their cell phones or cameras.

But, obviously we will find out tomorrow afternoon if Zach went or not.

Friday's practice is closed so a reporter may ask if Zach practiced or not. O'Shea might say they would need to check out the injury report when it comes out later.

Quote from: gobombersgo on July 03, 2026, 01:24:07 AMAttendees aren't allowed to use their cell phones or cameras.

Then that means there will be plenty of official videographers.  They'll probably compile a customized set of pics/clips for every VIP attendee, as well as release general vids to the public (probably for pay).

Funny, I have no idea how all the "influencers" whose only raison d'etre is to have selfies 100% of the time will live with this.  What's the point of going if you aren't selling your influence on socials?  I wonder if they will have metal detectors and strip searches for phones.

We're not beating Hamilton this week so he might as well go.

Quote from: BlueInCgy on July 03, 2026, 03:45:36 AMWe're not beating Hamilton this week so he might as well go.

Tall order, not impossible order

He should go. This is once in a lifetime. Three drink limit.

forum split on the issue, good comments, keep the votes coming, we need to know! ;)

Quote from: Waffler on July 03, 2026, 01:49:15 PMHe should go. This is once in a lifetime. Three drink limit.

Why, because it's famous people getting married?  A multi million dollar wedding is the same as any other wedding. It's not the splendour of the event that should come into play IMO. Supposedly over 1,000 people to attend.

I'd have the same opinion if they were getting married at City Hall.

why not? Has nothing to do with the fact they are famous, he would want to go if they were poor and / or not famous.  Maybe even more so to support them.

A player's close friends are having the celebration of a lifetime, that is an event not to be missed.  Give our leader some rope and I bet he throws a few on a rope.  Time to sling nasty after a nice break.  I believe this team is based on the core values of trust, respect and accountability.  Letting him go is based on those organization values.

I bet this would give the CFL a little media exposure just like when he was in the box previously.  Think positive, glass can be half full.  Don't spill it out b/c you are grumpy about a party.

2 drink limit but must have 3x food LOL.- protein and veg only LOL.

Hell no!

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 03, 2026, 04:56:49 PMwhy not? Has nothing to do with the fact they are famous, he would want to go if they were poor and / or not famous.  Maybe even more so to support them.

A player's close friends are having the celebration of a lifetime, that is an event not to be missed.  Give our leader some rope and I bet he throws a few on a rope.  Time to sling nasty after a nice break.  I believe this team is based on the core values of trust, respect and accountability.  Letting him go is based on those organization values.

I bet this would give the CFL a little media exposure just like when he was in the box previously.  Think positive, glass can be half full.  Don't spill it out b/c you are grumpy about a party.

2 drink limit but must have 3x food LOL.- protein and veg only LOL.

It's FOMO. Rich people in the limelight.

Quote from: Blue In BC on July 03, 2026, 06:27:59 PMIt's FOMO. Rich people in the limelight.

Nah that a huge factor imo, that's your opinion.  Zach is more down to earth than that.  Friendship > stardom.  These are real people.  Real people he has known for years.  Yes rich and stars.  Doesn't make it any less important for him to join.

more like grumpmo lol

Collaros and Kelce are lifelong friends and former college roommates. Irrespective of the other details surrounding what's sure to be an opulent, highly publicized, and star-studded wedding, I don't fault Collaros for supporting his friend on such a big day by attending. I'd do the same.

Does anyone know if Kelce attended Collaros' wedding back in 2019?

I am considering how his connection has provided positive press for the CFL and likely would again. A snub would not be cool. I am considering Colloras has a wife that likely wants to go too.

How many times has MOS said that vets don't need to practice? No games would be missed. Neufeld missed a game last week and it hurt. I am wondering if people are thinking of that and don't want anything else along the same lines happening. Nobody died and no one will be born but after that this would be about as big a life event as you can have. He should go and come back happy and ready to shine.

I have no issue with a guy missing a game for the birth of his kids.
Missing because of a wedding, not a good excuse imo.

Who are we to say what a guy does with his life?? If ZC wants to go, go, if he doesn't don't go, simple as that.

Quote from: dd on July 03, 2026, 10:34:18 PMWho are we to say what a guy does with his life?? If ZC wants to go, go, if he doesn't don't go, simple as that.

As long as he doesn't get paid for missing a game.  Then fine.

Quote from: dd on July 03, 2026, 10:34:18 PMWho are we to say what a guy does with his life?? If ZC wants to go, go, if he doesn't don't go, simple as that.

His employer.  One way or another fans pay for the salary and existence of the CFL. So did he go? I don't know going would really impact his performance on Sunday. It might send the wrong message to his teammates. though. Hard to say how they would feel though.

I also doubt winning or losing will fall entirely on him, but if he throws up a particular stinker and did to, then that's not good.

Quote from: Blueforlife on July 03, 2026, 04:56:49 PMwhy not? Has nothing to do with the fact they are famous, he would want to go if they were poor and / or not famous.  Maybe even more so to support them.

It has everything to do with being famous. If his friend was a nobody he wouldn't even ask to miss practice to go. He just wouldn't go.

If the poor friend wanted Zach there then the poor friend would be the one picking a better wedding date.

You go to MOS saying you want to attend Taylor swift's wedding, that's one thing. You say you want to attend the wedding of Doug the guy that works at the local beer store, you get the stink eye.

Quote from: Waffler on July 03, 2026, 08:43:26 PMI am considering how his connection has provided positive press for the CFL and likely would again. A snub would not be cool. I am considering Colloras has a wife that likely wants to go too.

Yes, arguably this is good for the league. However, it's in no way good for our team. It's a distraction, and has been for a few years.

Does it cost us a game? Who knows. but it certainly won't help. If the league gets 100 new teenage female fans out of it, that's great, but they aren't going to compensate us in any manner for it!

So what's the verdict... Did he go? Any leaks from practice today about Zach?

Quote from: Tecno on July 04, 2026, 12:26:23 AMSo what's the verdict... Did he go? Any leaks from practice today about Zach?

First clue, Bomber practice was closed today with the added note "QB's not available".

Quote from: Tecno on July 04, 2026, 12:26:23 AMSo what's the verdict... Did he go? Any leaks from practice today about Zach?

If he missed practice he should have been listed on the injury report.

He wasn't listed so either he was at practice or the Bombers failed to mention it.

Quote from: gobombersgo on July 04, 2026, 01:39:35 AMIf he missed practice he should have been listed on the injury report.

He wasn't listed so either he was at practice or the Bombers failed to mention it.

Maybe Zachy went to work instead of partying all night in New York with his friends since we've paid him pretty generously for what he used to do these last few seasons. Seems about fair for the leader of a 1-2 team who just lost two straight at home.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 04, 2026, 01:18:07 AMFirst clue, Bomber practice was closed today with the added note "QB's not available".

That's means he went

Quote from: gobombersgo on July 04, 2026, 01:39:35 AMIf he missed practice he should have been listed on the injury report.

He wasn't listed so either he was at practice or the Bombers failed to mention it.

Wink wink nudge nudge

For the value to the league Zach knowing the famous couple provides he should get $100k MMM, AND the league pays for it, not WFC.

Wow the poll split right down the middle

A divisive topic and a fun one

Congrats to the new couple. I hope life as a couple goes well for them.Their careers mean a lot of time a part which can cause issues but they seem to have their heads screwed on tight.

I think someone mentioned their combined net value is something approaching $2.5 Billion. Seems strange to say that Travis is the " poor " one of the couple and he earns $35M-$40M a year.

More than likely they will have multiple homes in the US and elsewhere.

So, any reports of whether he actually went?

Quote from: Blue In BC on July 04, 2026, 03:01:07 PMCongrats to the new couple. I hope life as a couple goes well for them.Their careers mean a lot of time a part which can cause issues but they seem to have their heads screwed on tight.

I think someone mentioned their combined net value is something approaching $2.5 Billion. Seems strange to say that Travis is the " poor " one of the couple and he earns $35M-$40M a year.

More than likely they will have multiple homes in the US and elsewhere.

If Travis is around the same age as Zach he must be nearing the end of his football career, he might have to find a new job to make ends meet.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 04, 2026, 06:01:49 PMIf Travis is around the same age as Zach he must be nearing the end of his football career, he might have to find a new job to make ends meet.

Broadcaster perhaps.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 04, 2026, 06:01:49 PMIf Travis is around the same age as Zach he must be nearing the end of his football career, he might have to find a new job to make ends meet.

Security... travel with his bride...

He confirmed he didnt go.

He said its part of deal of being a football player. You are going to miss stuff like that.

Quote from: Blue In BC on July 04, 2026, 03:01:07 PMCongrats to the new couple. I hope life as a couple goes well for them.Their careers mean a lot of time a part which can cause issues but they seem to have their heads screwed on tight.

I do too, I really do.  But they are millionaires/billionaires, and not ones who got married before they were rich... they are 95% doomed.

If I'm betting on it, I think they have a kid or 2 then split.  Sad, really.

Quote from: gobombersgo on July 04, 2026, 09:29:34 PMHe confirmed he didnt go.

Wow.  Truly shocked.  Big props to Zach.  I bet MOS would have let him go.  Many QBs would have gone had this been them in this situation.

Quote from: Tecno on July 04, 2026, 11:52:21 PMWow.  Truly shocked.  Big props to Zach.  I bet MOS would have let him go.  Many QBs would have gone had this been them in this situation.

I mean, sure? Good for Zach? Do you have a lot of examples of the highest paid athletes on pro teams taking off mid season to go party at a friend's wedding?

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 05, 2026, 12:27:16 AMI mean, sure? Good for Zach? Do you have a lot of examples of the highest paid athletes on pro teams taking off mid season to go party at a friend's wedding?

No, because this is a unique situation.  Most CFL players are not friends with billionaires and ladies who have the biggest face/name recognition worldwide.

Plus, the TSN segment where Zach didn't say he wasn't going... leading on all of Canada that he was going to go!  Remember, while Taytay doesn't mean anything to many of us uberfans, it sure as heck does to many others, especially the younger and/or female crowd.

I'm thinking the entire league missed a chance to get a ton of eyeballs and chatter for the CFL -- even if it would come at WFC's expense.

Could have been incentive ladden i guess ;D

"Go 3-0 with no pics and you can go to the ball Zach"

It is good on Zach, this is FIFO, he could have been a big baby about it.

Im sure his billionaire friends will make it up to Zachs wife

Zach will be mad about the quote in the interview not having context that he was jesting with the interviewer.

Also the Bomber schedule is whacky this year.  10 days off between these Thursday Sunday games,  hope it helps with the game plan today

Quote from: Tecno on July 05, 2026, 01:01:28 AMNo, because this is a unique situation.  Most CFL players are not friends with billionaires and ladies who have the biggest face/name recognition worldwide.

Plus, the TSN segment where Zach didn't say he wasn't going... leading on all of Canada that he was going to go!  Remember, while Taytay doesn't mean anything to many of us uberfans, it sure as heck does to many others, especially the younger and/or female crowd.

I'm thinking the entire league missed a chance to get a ton of eyeballs and chatter for the CFL -- even if it would come at WFC's expense.

Where do you see these demographics intersecting?  Do you think any Taylor Swift fans watched that interview with Zach or even know who he is? Why would anyone care?  These dots do not connect.

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 05, 2026, 03:53:14 PMWhere do you see these demographics intersecting?  Do you think any Taylor Swift fans watched that interview with Zach or even know who he is? Why would anyone care?  These dots do not connect.

That's the whole point. Cross pollination. It's the same reason we often have stupid gc halftime show selections. Get more eyeballs on the product than would normally see the product. If even one or two start watching the CFL, that's a win.

And besides, while it's not a huge overlap, we all know there's plenty of swifties on this forum...

Who cares. Zach ain't so poop hot. However, in saying that attending a wedding, sleeping in km Sat, flying an hour to Hamilton. Getting off the
PLane, amd meeting the boys for a late pm walk through. ( of which none of the guys need at this point of the season) for professionals isn't even needed.  Funny topic, though.