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#21

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

Last post by Jesse - January 03, 2026, 07:23:42 PM

When you are the Presidents trophy team, giving up a late second rounder is nothing big.

No one expected it to end up as a late first rounder instead.

But yeah, terrible outcome.

It was still a terrible trade. There was never any reason to get Schenn. It was simply making a move for the sake of making a move when they couldn't get anyone who actually moved the needle.

It just actively made our team worse and ended up sacrificing the future as well.

#22

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

Last post by theaardvark - January 03, 2026, 07:10:02 PM

Just an absolutely terrible trade. That lost 2nd rounder is going to be huge and Schenn has been nothing but a detriment to the team.

When you are the Presidents trophy team, giving up a late second rounder is nothing big.

No one expected it to end up as a late first rounder instead.

But yeah, terrible outcome.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by theaardvark - January 03, 2026, 07:07:02 PM

RPG here. Started in Y2K. Still working as RPG programmer.

Ahhh... Y2K.

So many systems used that 2 digit year code, especially when using fixed length ASCII data flies.  I did get asked by a few companies to help, thanks to my knowledge of almost extinct languages, to help out with updating the files.

The company I worked for at the time (as a salesman, but who could program circles around the technical staff, they were efficient but had no imagination or concept of how the users actually used the systems) used a 256 byte fixed length ASCII file setup for complete patient data (Name, address, etc) and thought they were smart in using a 6 digit dates for last visit, etc, to conserve data (using 8" floppies in CPM).  They used 8 digit DOB off the start, too many 1890's clients (anyone over 80 back then), so we were fine on that one, but there were a few other dates, with calls from many different subprograms.

Since we now had 20MB hard drives and tape backups, we could splurge for the extra few digits in the data file.

I think I added more new features to the system as a salesman than the development team ever did.  I'd ask for a customizable label routine and they'd say it couldn't be easily done and would mean every site would have to have thier own executables.  I wrote a label printing routine that gave the client 10 different labels formats and printer selections through unique to site external data files in one evening, left them the code and file format printouts on their conference desk like a shoemakers elf.

They should have given me a big raise and put me in charge of the tech group.  Instead, I got recruited away for double the pay a few weeks later, and they got swallowed up by another company.


     

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add five to r...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - January 03, 2026, 06:58:04 PM

Wallace needs to be way better next year if he's taking over anything. Can't wait forever on hopes and dreams. How long can you last on giant and Canadian? His play was really spikey last year which isn't atypical of young Canadians on the line but man just being around isn't going to get it done and expectations need to be much higher from week one in 2026 for him.

#25

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

Last post by Jesse - January 03, 2026, 06:47:46 PM

We should have a top 3 pick in the first round. To bad we don't have a 2nd or 4th round pick.

Just an absolutely terrible trade. That lost 2nd rounder is going to be huge and Schenn has been nothing but a detriment to the team.

#26

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

Last post by Pigskin - January 03, 2026, 06:32:39 PM

This team doesn't need to win anymore. Just embrace the tank and get that high draft pick.

We should have a top 3 pick in the first round. To bad we don't have a 2nd or 4th round pick.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 03, 2026, 05:32:15 PM

Things have slowed down a bit regarding re-signings but that should pick up again next week. We have a lot of work to do.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers sign QB Payton Tho...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 03, 2026, 05:29:12 PM

I'm sorry, my understanding is limited (ask most here), but isn't the 3-4 concept one that increases DB's and reduces DL in an attempt to cover receivers better to allow the DL time to get to the QB, correct?

Weakness is if the DB's cannot cover all rec's and a QB gets the ball out quick.

The twist is bringing extra LB/DB on a blitz.

I guess if the package is well coached and manned by talented players, it is most effective?

Like any set, it needs execution and talent to succed?

The 4 stands for 4 LB's instead of 3 and 3 DL instead of 4. That said the 4th LB could be someone that could be a good coverage player as well as someone strong at the LOS etc.

Think of the days when we had T. Jones, J. West, G. Battle and P. Randolph. Offences never knew which LB ( or more ) might be added to rushing the QB. Deception is problem for an offence.

In theory a 34 is more vulnerable to the run and better against the pass. It does take very talented players to do that well.

As players in general have become more talented and athletic, it's not that uncommon to see that used more in the CFL.

Woodbey for example seemed to be a very good addition to that type of mix. He's defined as a LB but title don't mean what they used to mean.

Our problem was that our DL were not exceptional and the strategy used not that effective. That put the pass coverage out to dry too often.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by M.O.A.B. - January 03, 2026, 01:30:14 PM

Fortran? Of course, I know Fortran and Pascal, C, C++, Basic, and even RPG in a pinch.

The TRS80 was known as my Trash 80.

My first job was on an IBM 360.

Yes sir... I am older than dirt.

RPG here. Started in Y2K. Still working as RPG programmer.

#30

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - January 03, 2026, 01:01:21 PM

This team doesn't need to win anymore. Just embrace the tank and get that high draft pick.