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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Condell's Max-Pro(tection)

Last post by Blue In BC - March 15, 2026, 02:26:36 PM

Having a new OC and some new offensive talent will change our game plan. I expect we'll see some new sophistication added at times. Talent aside, it's about execution. It's going to be an exciting season.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Condell's Max-Pro(tection)

Last post by Blueforlife - March 15, 2026, 12:12:11 PM

My memory isn't good enough to recall

I don't mind the jumbo but would prefer it sprinkled

[March 14, 2026: OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD]

#23

Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...

Last post by Hollywood - March 15, 2026, 05:31:50 AM

March 14, 2026: OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD

The OUA wrapped up, and the field, but not the schedule and brackets, for the University Cup is set. All three games across the country on Saturday night went to overtime.

OUT EAST


Link:
➤ OUA: Hockey Tech Playoff Schedule/Results/Links

 
U.Q.T.R. PATRIOTES 5  
WINDSOR LANCERS 4
(in overtime)
(UQTR wins Queen's Cup)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

UQTR had to play this game away due to the fact that the Queen's Cup is an OUA trophy and UQTR is a RSEQ team. Even though the three Quebec teams have dominated this trophy in recent years, that seemingly does not bother the administrators from Ontario. It's odd, I know. But this makes total sense to those people.

By rule, the OUA runner-up has to be seeded 4th in the nationals. Another odd rule that makes sense to those people. I would have UQTR seeded first, but I reckon they'll be seeded 3rd.


QUEEN'S GOLDEN GAELS 4
TORONTO METROPOLITAN BOLD 3
(in overtime)
(Queen's wins bronze medal)

Link:
➤ OUA Hockey Tech: Summary

It is not often that a bronze medal game is more consequential than a gold medal game. However, in the OUA, the bronze team gets a berth in the nationals. Other conferences get two berths each, and a final berth goes to the host team (Saint Mary's this year).

Next up:
Thu Mar 19 University Cup Starts (TBA)

OUT WEST


Link:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results


RED DEER KINGS 4
S.A.I.T. TROJANS 5
(in double overtime)
(SAIT leads series 2-0)

Link:
➤ ACAC: Boxscore not posted 

This is a best-of-five series which wraps next weekend. SAIT has two tight wins to their credit. Neither team is updating their website during playoffs, so no alternative source for a boxscore.

Next Up:
Fri Mar 20 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 7:00 MDT/8:00 CDT
Sat Mar 21 Red Deer Poly at S.A.I.T. 7:15 MDT/8:15 CDT *if necessary
Sun Mar 22 S.A.I.T. at Red Deer Poly 5:00 MDT/6:00 CDT *if necessary

#24

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

Last post by JockitchwithRich - March 15, 2026, 02:32:02 AM

Great rebound game in which HellB was aggressive and solid

[please PM me]

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Opening for a New Moderator Po...

Last post by ModAdmin - March 14, 2026, 10:27:09 PM

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#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blueforlife - March 14, 2026, 07:09:55 PM

OL please and heavy

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blue In BC - March 14, 2026, 05:18:28 PM

Very hard to get a DB up to speed in 1st year in our crazy complex system.  Even Ty Ford didn't play much in year 1.

I guess it depends on how much we value "win now" vs investment for the future.  Me, I'm into "win now", and a 1RDP OL/DL can often start 1st year.

If that DB is going to be a CB or DHB then yes. OTOH, at safety not as difficult. I don't know where Elad would be looked at to play but I would be surprised if we picked any DB with our 1st pick.  Based on his college career he might be a SAM in the CFL.

Most probably think we go OL 1st and DL 2nd, then see who are BPA maybe with our 3rd pick.

Reports suggest this is a strong draft class. Whether an OL could start in year 1 I'm not convinced. Add to that what seems like a path to 3 import OL, then we're looking at Wallace as a 6th OL. Where does that leave ELI in the current mix and what happens with a 1st round draft pick?

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 14, 2026, 05:03:18 PM

Sure but I'm looking at 2025 as the most critical info. He took a beating last year and the team takes a more cautious and necessary approach to pulling him after a hit. Obviously an improved OL and game plan would help.

All that said I think it's predictable that he's going to miss time. How much I don't know but we know that concussion issues are cumulative.  You are correct in your analysis.

Fingers are crossed we have a good # 2 in one of the rookies. Chances are he's going to see the field at some point.

It's been awhile since a rookie QB stepped in and led his team to multiple wins, maybe Cameron Dukes did it with the Argos, and Strev in his first season, but not many have been successful.  The team may glimpse the future in his play as they did with Dru Brown, but pretty unlikely a rookie QB is going to provide them with any wins if Zach goes down on the way to the Grey Cup which is likely to happen.

If Wilson steps in as #2, he'll be on the first page of his script so we have no idea whether he'll shine or fall, he is athletically gifted but may not have the mental tools to succeed like 95% of the other QB's that tried and failed.

Artoepous we'll never know what he brought although he looked like he had a good head on his shoulders in pre-season game #2 against the Riders, they never once thought to let him touch the ball again.  He wasn't cut so I guess they wanted him back, but possibly did next to nothing to convince him he had a future with the team in his year with the club.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Tecno - March 14, 2026, 04:46:00 PM

Very hard to get a DB up to speed in 1st year in our crazy complex system.  Even Ty Ford didn't play much in year 1.

I guess it depends on how much we value "win now" vs investment for the future.  Me, I'm into "win now", and a 1RDP OL/DL can often start 1st year.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 14, 2026, 04:37:28 PM

Perkins/Thorne are still 3-down virgins.  I'm sure Wilson also had some pedigree before he first signed here.  Doesn't really mean anything.

Zillions of promising USA U QBs pass through the CFL.  99% suck like Brohm.  You can't pin your hopes on any rookie IMP QB because there's literally no way to tell anything until they get live snaps.

And don't sleep on my point about SY.  Still need a guy who can 99% get us 3rd & 1.  Can you tell that in TC with a rookie?  Maybe?  It's not easy or guaranteed, but it should be easier to tell than "can they play 3-down CFL ball".

It's all clear as mud, and we may have to take a couple of risky gambles and hope for the best.  Wilson does make a nice security blanket though, especially if no Strev.  Be nice if we could find a way to keep him in the bullpen... PR or on the couch with his phone programmed to block all other teams.  MTL, for instance, would like a more reliable SY guy after that Patterson boondoogle.

Yes I think you can tell that in TC about a QB's ability for short yardage. Athletic ability, football IQ, toughness and following blocking are all part of SY skill set.

Speed, strength, elusiveness and ability to read defensive alignments are all part of assessments. IIRC Wilson picked up short yardage pretty quickly.