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[Woodbey and Allen]

#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers off-season news

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:40:03 AM

I was afraid this might happen. Even if he doesn't stick, he may be lost for 1/2 of the season. Also worried that Woodbey and Allen might get an NFL look.

Woodbey only got any film late in the season, and only for a few games.  Allen really petered off to end the season -- started looking lackluster.  Then again, so did Dequoy!!  I see no risk whatsoever.  SSK, MTL are the ones who have to worry about poaching (CFL and NFL) now.

[limits placed on practice time]

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add to roster

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:36:43 AM

Coaches and players talk about the limits placed on practice time (especially padded practices) as having huge impacts on performance and development.

Ya, whenever I see the practice schedules/times I'm always doing a double-take... like these guys get paid hundreds of thousands and only practice for 1h 17mins or whatever a day?  And here I thought these guys would be putting in 7 hours of practice a day -- especially when they are sucking and really need it (see: WPG O in '25).

How does can a DP ELC NAT ever get better?  It seems so stupid.

[No show will ever touch Green Day. That's through my millennial bias, though.]

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Grey Cup halftime show - ...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:34:03 AM

No show will ever touch Green Day. That's through my millennial bias, though.

We're talking production, though, not the actual act.  I was there for Green Day and it was also better than expected, but not nearly as pyro/fireworks/lights as MGK.

[acknowledge that the defence led the league in defensive points allowed]

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters extension pre...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:32:54 AM

After a difficult year, I hope everything is in the table to be discussed, but despite the lack of success, we have to acknowledge that the defence led the league in defensive points allowed. I know it didn't happen the way everyone liked, with lots of sacks and pressure, but it was effective.

Imagine if they can keep the D as-is, but find money for 2 top-10 DTs!  All of a sudden every time we bring 4 (which is a lot more often than people think) we might get more disruption/sacks!

It's entirely doable.  Would just need to find an extra $100-$150 a DT?  Heck, what if we just got one... a league top-3 IMP DT to go beside Lawson?

[This was already covered almost two months ago in the original thread.]

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:29:41 AM

This was already covered almost two months ago in the original thread.

Paid shills have to shill the pre-provided FAQ talking points...?

[guys they really, really showed him]

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:28:30 AM

I didn't stay for the trophy presentation but if it was even audibly louder than those other guys they really, really showed him. High fives all around.

We did show him.  It can't be a good feeling to have been at many GCs (I hope he has, he said he was a "fan"), watched the other commish's muted receptions, and then get the worst/loudest boos ever seen at a GC.

Watch him on TV at that moment.  He's visibly shaken and moved.  I think the CFL, commish, BoG, massively underestimated the blowback this would cause.

We all sent a message.  I think the message was received.  I think the polls are all lies/massaged, or they are not properly measuring STHs and other real ticket buyers.  "Follow CFL a lot" doesn't really mean anything: that would apply to my buddy who watches on TV and never goes to games.  Do a separate poll of just STHs: that will give you better information.

And also ask non-CFL fans / prospective new customers the question: "Will having a 100Y field instead of a 110Y field affect your decision to buy tickets to a CFL game?  more likely to buy, no change, less likely to buy".

[100 meter field is close to 110 yds (109.361) which is what they're trying to get rid of]

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:20:13 AM

10 meters for a first down is close to 11 yds, not much of a change but could cause a few hiccups. Plus 100 meter field is close to 110 yds (109.361) which is what they're trying to get rid of.

Then make it 90M, roughly 100Y.  Voila.  If it's really about "fit all stadiums" and "generate more O" and NO OTHER REASONS then they can do 90M.  But they won't, because it's all lies.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Grey Cup halftime show - ...

Last post by Balticfox - Today at 02:15:35 AM

Rolling Stones still sell out shows in their 80's and they haven't had a hit in 40 years!  Living off the legacy.

That's nonsense! Here are the Stones' hits from the last forty years:

Harlem Shuffle - Feb. 1986
One Hit (To the Body) - May 1986
Mixed Emotions - Aug. 1989
Almost Hear You Sigh - Jan. 1990
Love Is Strong - July 1994
Out of Tears - Nov. 1994
Like a Rolling Stone (live) - Oct. 1995
Doom and Gloom - Oct. 2012
Living in a Ghost Town - April 2020
Angry - Sep. 2023

These would be my favourites in rough order:

Mixed Emotions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loNey3n6uuE

One Hit (To the Body)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx2WRQLSIew

Harlem Shuffle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAkMTu6q2pY

Living in a Ghost Town

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNNPNweSbp8

Like a Rolling Stone (live)
Love Is Strong
Angry

Yes I know, I know. They've slowed right down and they're not the hitmakers they were in the 1960's. But nonetheless no other band has put out as many tracks I really like  in the last forty years as have the Stones.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers off-season news

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 02:14:13 AM

What is the connection, Bombers to New York Jets?

Streveller, Wilson, now Vaval.

I was afraid this might happen. Even if he doesn't stick, he may be lost for 1/2 of the season. Also worried that Woodbey and Allen might get an NFL look.

[inclined to build a stadium that suits both sports]

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:14:03 AM

There will never be a CFL specific stadium built in those three cities if this trend continues. Calgary, Edmonton and maybe even Halifax will be more inclined to build a stadium that suits both sports. Perhaps the Alouettes can forgo the costs of modernizing Mcgill and move into Saputo.

That's a decent point, but one big problem: it hasn't been put forward as one of the rationales.  If "soccerization" is a big thing, and it will help the CFL get into more Canadian cities and save on stadium costs, then why not have Johnston just come out and say that.

So it goes back to "no one trusts what they are saying".  The FAQ points are easily debunked or nebulous.  Just tell people the real reason: whether "Americanization" or "soccerization" or whatever.  Just don't lie to us, though.