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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 04:41:37 AM

I may get my wish!

Forecast has turned... rain now possible (30%) in the day and night.  Possible lightning.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 03:51:35 AM

He's a loooong shot at best to make the cfl. I saw him play in the varied cup, and he didn't look that good at all in that game. I am actually shocked he got an nfl look at all.

But wasn't his reg season amazing?  And didn't he win some high-falutin' Canadian football trophy?

At the very least he's worth a normal dev-path look?  Kind of like Ford.

[pretty close to last on their depth chart, and they're felt to have a weak WR core]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: ontaria wilson released

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 03:49:51 AM

The Jets ended up signing 4 wide receivers to their practice roster, but not Wilson. That means he was pretty close to last on their depth chart, and they're felt to have a weak WR core. He has to see the writing on the wall at this point.

I don't know anything about the NFL, but I do know: aren't the Jets supposed to be really bad?  As in, if you don't make the Jets, you ain't making any of the "real" teams?

[big cost associated as it would include airfare]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tickets

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 03:48:23 AM

I've never heard how the kids from native bands up North are brought in for games because pretty sure they can't afford the expense.  Has to be a big cost associated as it would include airfare, food and lodging even if the tickets are free, so probably shared among a few govt. bodies and the Bombers.

Super big cost.  I think that airline donates a lot.  It's a good program, and we may be somewhat unique in all of Canada with it.

Almost certainly the WFC provides the tix for free, probably some dogs & pop too.  It used to be that 500-1000 free tix was a great way to fill up an otherwise unfilled stadium.  But now, they're probably stopping hundreds of walk-ups / last-minutes from obtaining a ticket at full cost.  So it's a tougher trade-off now... and you have to predict ahead of time what the ticket demand will be, because groups need advance notice of when they're getting the freebies!

Let's hand it to WFC -- they've found a good balance and continually produce great crowds.  Not an easy feat.

[end for a Natl. receiver, Tommy Nield, Duncan-Busby, Picton]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 03:43:21 AM

Ajou Ajou was just cut by the Colts and passed waivers, if he comes back to the Riders it could spell the end for a Natl. receiver, Tommy Nield, Duncan-Busby, Picton or D'Sean Mimbs one of which likely becomes available.

It would be hilarious if we picked up Picton and turned him into the next Demski or McInnis.  Greenies always hate it when their guys leave and instantly become superstars on other teams.

That said, I'm not excited about any of those guys.  Picton has been demoted to backup for a while now.  Busby hasn't shown anything more than Corcoran (ya he has more starts/stats), Nield I never liked in any team, but maybe has the most upside.

[Robustelli is an import]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 03:41:13 AM

Robustelli is an import. If Bane comes on, I think it will be for him.

Oh ya!  I always forget.  He's like Oullette... a player you'd SWEAR was NAT.  But isn't.

Robustelli as an IMP certainly isn't producing enough.  Bane time!

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tickets

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 03:23:51 AM

I agree Fire.  Has there ever been a sold out SEASON?  The late Oct games are always a tough sell, but who knows, maybe we'll have a mild Oct again and the city will still be buzzing... especially if we can get close to 1st place!

Of course WFC will paper over some of it, I'm not sure how the numbers break out... but if we can get within 2k of a sell out they can probably make it happen.

Must be a delicate balance deciding how much to paper over things (free tix) vs leaving open seats for actual $ in the bank real sales.

If a sold out season comes down to this last game they should advertise the 2 weeks before on the radio & stuff telling WPG to make history.

I've never heard how the kids from native bands up North are brought in for games because pretty sure they can't afford the expense.  Has to be a big cost associated as it would include airfare, food and lodging even if the tickets are free, so probably shared among a few govt. bodies and the Bombers.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: ontaria wilson released

Last post by bunker - Today at 03:21:59 AM

The Jets ended up signing 4 wide receivers to their practice roster, but not Wilson. That means he was pretty close to last on their depth chart, and they're felt to have a weak WR core. He has to see the writing on the wall at this point.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by dd - Today at 03:15:21 AM

How likely is it that Elgersma will step onto the CFL field for the first time and light up the league, like Rourke?  Is that a pipe dream?  Is he going the need the usual 1-3 year dev (like, say, Dru)?

He's a loooong shot at best to make the cfl. I saw him play in the varied cup, and he didn't look that good at all in that game. I am actually shocked he got an nfl look at all.

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Last post by dd - Today at 03:11:25 AM

One Word.

Brady!

They ll flood the box and force Zach to pass to god who knows in our receiving corpsw