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#21

Offside Forum / Re: NHL 2026 Playoffs

Last post by Pigskin - May 09, 2026, 08:40:30 PM

Montreal with a big road win. Vegas put the boots to the Ducks. MM93 was on fire last night. Needed that in the Olympics.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - May 09, 2026, 08:18:49 PM

He obviously has a job that doesn't allow him to sit through practices every day.

You need reporters who are working on a salary to commit the time. But so many just come for the interview clips at the end and write stories based on those.

Pretty sure Hodge is full time at 3DN now, between the 3 main guys they put out a ton of content.

Speaking of which in the same video Dunk and Hodge talk extensively about the Bomber QB room starting at 28:55. 

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by Jesse - May 09, 2026, 08:04:09 PM

John Hodge is based in Wpg. and probably attends every Bomber practice, but he may have too much on his plate as a main contributor to 3DN, everything he does is channeled through that outlet.

He obviously has a job that doesn't allow him to sit through practices every day.

You need reporters who are working on a salary to commit the time. But so many just come for the interview clips at the end and write stories based on those.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Jesse - May 09, 2026, 08:02:31 PM

A real issue is the CFL under Johnston moves ahead with these decisions without fully consulting all effected parties, thus unintended consequences. Apparently Walters beaked off about these 2 issues although I don't know on which medium he did so, he has to be careful or he'll end up being fined for insubordination.

I heard him say the draft would be much more challenging. It obviously will be.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by gobombersgo - May 09, 2026, 08:02:20 PM

John Hodge is based in Wpg. and probably attends every Bomber practice, but he may have too much on his plate as a main contributor to 3DN, everything he does is channeled through that outlet.

I dont think he attends all the practices.

@DTonOB who else besides yourself attends the practices regularly.

I believe alot of the media show up at the end of practices to interview players and attend O'Shea's press conferences.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - May 09, 2026, 07:56:07 PM

He throws a few tweets up. And it's exactly what I want to see, I just wish there was more of it.

John Hodge is based in Wpg. and probably attends every Bomber practice, but he may have too much on his plate as a main contributor to 3DN, everything he does is channeled through that outlet.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - May 09, 2026, 07:52:16 PM

These are the little things that are going to pop up as you make changes. The league and teams and players are going to have to troubleshoot as things come up. It's why you don't make so many changes at once because you're not going to be able to put out one fire before the next one starts.

A real issue is the CFL under Johnston moves ahead with these decisions without fully consulting all effected parties, thus unintended consequences. Apparently Walters beaked off about these 2 issues although I don't know on which medium he did so, he has to be careful or he'll end up being fined for insubordination.

[plus dorm rooms will not be available as cheap accommodation, which is a budget item all CFL teams rely on]

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Jesse - May 09, 2026, 07:37:47 PM

3DN raised a few interesting points in the podcast below, by moving the season up 2 weeks the CFL will now hold their draft before the NFL draft, which likely will result in more wasted picks on Canadian players that get drafted by the NFL.

Moving the season up 2 weeks also interferes with the university cycle which typically ends in early May, meaning some students will still be writing exams and may not be able to report to TC on time, plus dorm rooms will not be available as cheap accommodation, which is a budget item all CFL teams rely on.

These are the little things that are going to pop up as you make changes. The league and teams and players are going to have to troubleshoot as things come up. It's why you don't make so many changes at once because you're not going to be able to put out one fire before the next one starts.

[Derek Taylor]

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp

Last post by Jesse - May 09, 2026, 07:35:43 PM

Not even seeing much reporting from Derek Taylor, he's more than capable of sharing his opinion. What does Doug Brown do when when he's not doing colour for CJOB?  Surely that's not his only job...

He throws a few tweets up. And it's exactly what I want to see, I just wish there was more of it.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - May 09, 2026, 07:04:32 PM

3DN raised a few interesting points in the podcast below, by moving the season up 2 weeks the CFL will now hold their draft before the NFL draft, which likely will result in more wasted picks on Canadian players that get drafted by the NFL.

Moving the season up 2 weeks also interferes with the university cycle which typically ends in early May, meaning some students will still be writing exams and may not be able to report to TC on time, plus dorm rooms will not be available as cheap accommodation, which is a budget item all CFL teams rely on.