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#51

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?

Last post by dd - Today at 03:05:18 AM

If true, then the same thing should apply to the every yard line, right?

Let's forget the EZ for a moment and switch to the 1 yard line.  When an O is close to scoring, if the ball is moved closer to the EZ than the 1YL (say the 1/2 YL), we all know the ball is moved to the 1YL for the next play.  I'm pretty sure the ball is placed so the tip of its nose is touching the closer-to-55 edge of the 1YL (or what BinBC named it, "field side", which seems a good term).  Right?

But what if there's a 3rd down gamble at the 1 that turns the ball over.  Now the (new) offense is "backed up" and the ball is placed at the 1YL.  QUESTION: is the ball placed at the closer-to-55 edge of the 1YL?  Or because the O is going the other way, is it placed on the closer-to-GL edge of the 1YL?

I'm going to go check, as I think our last game (or the OTT game?) had such an incident.

But if the edge used for ball placement depends on which way the ball is going... then wouldn't it also apply to the GL?  And if so, that would mean there possibly isn't "only one endzone".

(Hopefully I'll find that the edge for ball placement is the same regardless of direction...)

on any unsuccessful 3rd down gamble, the ball is placed where it goes dead and is then flipped/pivots so the nose of the football pivots from the dead ball spot but is now going the other way

#52

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?

Last post by dd - Today at 03:01:49 AM

It's the field side but that didn't sound like what you said.

that's what o mean you have to break the plane from the inside of the goal line or field side of the goal line

[There is only one endzone. It starts at the "field" side of the goal line]

#53

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Punt "Plane"?

Last post by TecnoGenius - Today at 02:36:10 AM

Question 1: There is only one endzone. It starts at the "field" side of the goal line and extends to inside of the back line and inside of the 2 boundary lines.

If true, then the same thing should apply to the every yard line, right?

Let's forget the EZ for a moment and switch to the 1 yard line.  When an O is close to scoring, if the ball is moved closer to the EZ than the 1YL (say the 1/2 YL), we all know the ball is moved to the 1YL for the next play.  I'm pretty sure the ball is placed so the tip of its nose is touching the closer-to-55 edge of the 1YL (or what BinBC named it, "field side", which seems a good term).  Right?

But what if there's a 3rd down gamble at the 1 that turns the ball over.  Now the (new) offense is "backed up" and the ball is placed at the 1YL.  QUESTION: is the ball placed at the closer-to-55 edge of the 1YL?  Or because the O is going the other way, is it placed on the closer-to-GL edge of the 1YL?

I'm going to go check, as I think our last game (or the OTT game?) had such an incident.

But if the edge used for ball placement depends on which way the ball is going... then wouldn't it also apply to the GL?  And if so, that would mean there possibly isn't "only one endzone".

(Hopefully I'll find that the edge for ball placement is the same regardless of direction...)

#54

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Blueforlife - August 26, 2025, 10:15:23 PM

One thing I really like about this team. The injured vet players are always coach the young guys. Demski and Kramdi doing a lot of coaching today. Strev is another guy that's always helping new players.   

There should be love button because you are bang on!

It's our pillar of success and big part of the team culture.  The room coaches itself.  While we are not the powerhouse we once were, the foundation is deep and it will sustain us even through the lean years.

I am so proud of what Kramdi has become.  I seen something special in him from the start and his development trajectory has been amazing.

#55

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Elgersma waived

Last post by Waffler - August 26, 2025, 09:33:29 PM

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/08/26/packers-releasing-rookie-qb-taylor-elgersma-practice-squad-next/85830916007/

Elgersma will now go through the waiver process. If unclaimed, Elgersma can sign with the Packers practice squad starting on Wednesday.

#56

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by markf - August 26, 2025, 09:07:07 PM

Vaval will be our rookie of the year nominee.

If the Bombers figure their way out of the things that are happening this season, some of their own doing, most not, .... Very impressive.

#57

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by blue_or_die - August 26, 2025, 08:52:59 PM

Makes sense, they'll have to decide what to do with Vaval once Parker returns.  Vaval is a keeper, see him returning punts and backing up the secondary allowing Peyton Logan to handle kickoffs and help out on offence.

Yep you answered your own question I think.

#58

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - August 26, 2025, 08:40:04 PM

Vaval getting some reps off with Logan is more than enough rest for him.

I thinks he's clearly better/more upside than Lawson.

Makes sense, they'll have to decide what to do with Vaval once Parker returns.  Vaval is a keeper, see him returning punts and backing up the secondary allowing Peyton Logan to handle kickoffs and help out on offence.

#59

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

Last post by gobombersgo - August 26, 2025, 08:38:07 PM

#60

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Pigskin - August 26, 2025, 08:31:27 PM

One thing I really like about this team. The injured vet players are always coach the young guys. Demski and Kramdi doing a lot of coaching today. Strev is another guy that's always helping new players.