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#21

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - November 17, 2025, 08:35:26 PM

I'm not interested in the impact of gambling on society. There are worse things (which I wouldn't outlaw either). Just give me a (hopefully) reasoned analysis on gambling's impact on the CFL specifically. (For the record I'm an agnostic on the issue.)

Second hand source, but I watched a documentary about the rise of sports gambling and one of the most susceptible groups to it's influence are the professional athletes playing the game. Johnson mentioned this in his State of the League address, acknowledging players gambling on games has been a problem in many other professional sports. Many players place their bets through friends or relatives making it difficult to track.

#22

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

Last post by Pigskin - November 17, 2025, 08:34:22 PM

McGhee at 6'2" 195 adds a little size to our DB group.

#23

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - November 17, 2025, 08:18:36 PM

F Barron, Koepke set to return to lineup

This should help.

Fun side note: Michael Hutchinson took Hellebuyck's spot at practice today.

#24

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - November 17, 2025, 07:59:37 PM

have seen several polls in regards to this subject, and all are overwhelmingly negative in regards to the changes to the game, especially the reduction of the end zones, and shrinking the field to make it the same length as an American field.

Can you point out any evidence that you claim you have done, that shows people are far more optimistic in regards to the rule changes?

Yes. All the initial research by Probe (with the oversample of Manitoba) essentially showed what I described and once again it was also touched on by the commissioner. Go watch the Q&A period if you don't believe me. It's there if you care to look. Obviously "Americanizing" is viewed negatively. Moving the goal posts or shortening the field was much more mixed and in some cases positive It's all in how you ask the question and if you take the emotion out of it it's a much more nuanced conversation.

#25

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - November 17, 2025, 07:57:04 PM

I'm not interested in the impact of gambling on society. There are worse things (which I wouldn't outlaw either). Just give me a (hopefully) reasoned analysis on gambling's impact on the CFL specifically. (For the record I'm an agnostic on the issue.)

I'm not interested in entertaining your ignorance, then. I'm even less interested in your stance on this topic.

Have a nice day.

#26

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

Last post by Foxhound - November 17, 2025, 07:55:56 PM

It has nothing to do with my reasoning. It's simply a fact that sports gambling (online or otherwise) does more harm than good in our society.

Gambling is a form of addiction. Addiction is harmful, particularly among youth.

I'm not interested in the impact of gambling on society. There are worse things (which I wouldn't outlaw either). Just give me a (hopefully) reasoned analysis on gambling's impact on the CFL specifically. (For the record I'm an agnostic on the issue.)

try watching the news and report back to us.

What news and why do you think I don't watch it? (Like any prudent individual, I take what I hear on the CBC with a grain of salt of course.)

#27

Offside Forum / Re: Postal Strike

Last post by Pigskin - November 17, 2025, 07:12:02 PM

Postal workers have been back to work what now, 5-6 weeks. 3 pieces of mail. 2 of which are Costco flyers.

#28

Offside Forum / Re: Fishing Manitoba 2025

Last post by Pigskin - November 17, 2025, 07:04:13 PM

With the great weather we were having late last week, thought I would check on our rental cabin at Brid River and do a little fishing. Got on the water close to noon and had our limit of 19/20" walleyes by 2. 5/16 oz jigs, with frozen minnows was the answer. Little chilly but really not to bad.

#29

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - November 17, 2025, 06:56:27 PM

Off and running building the TC for 2026.

Just one observation, we already had a couple of rookie OL from the season ending PR. Today we're potentially adding another 3. Not all of them will end up in TC but it's clear they are going to be addressing the OL.

I can't honestly say which of Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool will still be around by TC. They have the early advantage but they may face more competition this year.

It seems the O-line is a difficult position to jump the cue under the current regime, they have significant investment in Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool, just can't see them throwing that away unless a rookie blows their doors off. If they uncover a good one, he's likely to spend his first season at the back of the bus or on the PR learning the ropes from the established veterans.

The notion of replacing Kola at Centre will come about from a vet picked up in FA, or accomplished internally with shuffling of current personnel IMO.

#30

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

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - November 17, 2025, 06:46:07 PM

Huh? How/why? What's your thinking/reasoning?

try watching the news and report back to us.