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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by theaardvark - April 20, 2026, 05:38:11 PMSo, DUI (drunk driving) where you could easily kill some is fine (as long as you didn't kill anyone).
But somehow, PUI (partying under the influence) and getting handsy is an unforgivable offence?
Both are terrible judgement calls, and signs these players have no responsible friends that could have stopped them making bad mistakes. You could say that Ajou was let down by the Riders who obviously saw him exceptionally impaired, and did not act. He should have been accompanied home if he was blackout on the float.
Not trying to justify his actions, they are reprehensible for sure. But I wonder about the responsibility of the parties, and the punishment. Did he get a chance to apologize and attend re-training? Is that part of his suspension, would it have been harsher had he not done these things?
Or does he not give a flying flip about the CFL and his career? Not like he was pulling down millons here.
But somehow, PUI (partying under the influence) and getting handsy is an unforgivable offence?
Both are terrible judgement calls, and signs these players have no responsible friends that could have stopped them making bad mistakes. You could say that Ajou was let down by the Riders who obviously saw him exceptionally impaired, and did not act. He should have been accompanied home if he was blackout on the float.
Not trying to justify his actions, they are reprehensible for sure. But I wonder about the responsibility of the parties, and the punishment. Did he get a chance to apologize and attend re-training? Is that part of his suspension, would it have been harsher had he not done these things?
Or does he not give a flying flip about the CFL and his career? Not like he was pulling down millons here.
#22
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by theaardvark - April 20, 2026, 05:18:06 PMThe Toews contract had too many "I'm here" incentives.
It needs to be Performance incentive laden, if he hits goals, assists, team wins when he plays, etc. Maybe a X%+ FO incentive, with x number of face offs. And they all need to be extraordinary numbers to reach.
With a $1mil base. He deserves $1mil just for being on the roster.
He will gladly take that deal.
It needs to be Performance incentive laden, if he hits goals, assists, team wins when he plays, etc. Maybe a X%+ FO incentive, with x number of face offs. And they all need to be extraordinary numbers to reach.
With a $1mil base. He deserves $1mil just for being on the roster.
He will gladly take that deal.
#23
Offside Forum / Re: Gas $1.64
Last post by Pigskin - April 20, 2026, 04:25:43 PMShell on McPhillips at $131.9. So is Domo, and 5 cents off if you have a Domo card.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Pete - April 20, 2026, 04:14:47 PMLawlers only victim was himself, the tolerance for women harrassment is like it or not much lower
#25
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 20, 2026, 03:41:35 PMQuote from: Jesse on April 20, 2026, 03:34:34 PMYou also have to realize that Chipman calls Chevy every day. That he is in the room during draft day and in as many meetings as his schedule allows. He has a role in all decisions. People who think Chevy's time is up don't realize that Chipman is a part of this and isn't going to fire Chevy for decisions they make together.
Toews also made 4.75 million this year and could have made up to 7 million if the team had fared better. It is an atrocious contract.
That's all incredibly problematic, then. Chipman isn't a hockey mind.
I completely agree on the Toews' contract.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Jesse - April 20, 2026, 03:37:20 PMQuote from: blue_gold_84 on April 20, 2026, 03:30:45 PMWhat's the purpose of comparing two different situations? What Lawler did was stupid. What Ajou did was also stupid. Stupid comes in a variety of flavours.
Maybe just pointing out the crazy inconsistencies that exist in pro sports. Lawler was charged with a criminal offence and didn't even get suspended by the league, iirc. We benched him for a game on our own accord.
#27
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by Jesse - April 20, 2026, 03:34:34 PMQuote from: blue_gold_84 on April 20, 2026, 03:08:06 PMChipman's fixation on Toews is pretty odd, especially when you consider Toews' professional struggles the last handful of years. I also don't understand why he'd get a say in personnel decisions; he's not management.
Toews was a reliable bottom six/powerplay centre who still kills in the dot, but he's not worth $2M AAV. The experiment to put him at 2C was a colossal failure and now the team really has to get that second line situation sorted out if they want to remain competitive in the Central.
At the right price, I could see him back for another season. But only if it doesn't hinder the roster.
You have to understand that the day we got the Jets back in 2010, Chipman was on the phone with Chevy asking him how hard would it be to get Toews in a Jets uniform. He wanted it from day 1.
You also have to realize that Chipman calls Chevy every day. That he is in the room during draft day and in as many meetings as his schedule allows. He has a role in all decisions. People who think Chevy's time is up don't realize that Chipman is a part of this and isn't going to fire Chevy for decisions they make together.
Toews also made 4.75 million this year and could have made up to 7 million if the team had fared better. It is an atrocious contract.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 20, 2026, 03:30:45 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on April 19, 2026, 05:16:28 PMAs difficult as Chad Kelly is to handle, they realize he is their franchise player.
And the Argos will take all the publicity they can get.
Quote from: VictorRomano on April 20, 2026, 03:06:30 PMBy way of comparison, consider the following: Was the offense Ajou Ajou has been accused of (accused of; not convicted. This is important) any worse than what Kenny Lawler was CONVICTED OF when he was here?
What's the purpose of comparing two different situations? What Lawler did was stupid. What Ajou did was also stupid. Stupid comes in a variety of flavours.
#29
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 20, 2026, 03:19:55 PM #30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Blue In BC - April 20, 2026, 03:16:31 PMI expected to see a few more players signed after the tryout camps. So far just 1 receiver signed. Focus will shift to the draft and then quickly to rookie camps and TC.
IMO we still need another 4 or so receivers to work against all the DB's in TC.
IMO we still need another 4 or so receivers to work against all the DB's in TC.