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#61

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Argo QB, Chad Kelly sited ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 17, 2024, 03:35:00 PM

Do we have any sense on whether there will be some movement on the issue before the season starts?  I think closure would go better than keeping it up in the air all season long... even though the latter would be better for the Argos' W/L record.

That said, lawsuits of this size can easily go 1-2 years (plus), and that's perfectly normal.  We do have to remember that no crime is alleged; it's all civil and $$.  If it was criminal, it probably would have moved a bit more quickly.

It could be nothing happens until after the 2025 season.  The problem with that is it creates bad optics for Ambrosie.  Don't want to be in his shoes... he's in a pickle here.

At the very least, I hope people around and senior to Kelly are smacking him upside the head telling him to wise up.  Ambrosie should tell him to shape up or he gets the Marino treatment.

Can't blame the CFL or Ambrosie, the finger is pointed directly at MLSE management for not clearing this issue up and taking care of business in a timely manner, leaving it to linger and get blown way out of proportion.  Now we have Nathan Rourke, "Canada's favourite son" commenting on it! 

#62

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Way Too Early Power Rankin...

Last post by theaardvark - April 17, 2024, 02:29:18 PM

The player rankings are dumb because a) they didn't aggregate it (who cares what each player thinks on their own?!), and b) they were allowed to pick their own team for #2 (mega lame).

They should have forbidden players from ranking their own team at all, and aggregated the results.

Very valid points, if this was more than a puff piece.  This was not to attain a true ranking system, but rather a glimpse into the players thoughts.  And I am surprised that every player did not take their team first.  That would be the minimum I would expect.

#63

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 17, 2024, 01:47:32 PM

Some uncharacteristic play in the middle frame but they tightened up in the third and Toffoli sealed the deal.

Home ice guaranteed for the opening round but tomorrow's tilt vs. the Canucks still has playoff implications. Whoever wins tomorrow locks up second in the conference, which could affect home ice past the first round.

Tomorrow should be a gooder to cap off the regular season.

[lack of urgency]

#64

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Argo QB, Chad Kelly sited ...

Last post by TecnoGenius - April 17, 2024, 05:03:12 AM

"Nathan Rourke@nathan_rourke

I'm disappointed with the lack of urgency expressed by both the @CFL and the @TorontoArgos

Do we have any sense on whether there will be some movement on the issue before the season starts?  I think closure would go better than keeping it up in the air all season long... even though the latter would be better for the Argos' W/L record.

That said, lawsuits of this size can easily go 1-2 years (plus), and that's perfectly normal.  We do have to remember that no crime is alleged; it's all civil and $$.  If it was criminal, it probably would have moved a bit more quickly.

It could be nothing happens until after the 2025 season.  The problem with that is it creates bad optics for Ambrosie.  Don't want to be in his shoes... he's in a pickle here.

At the very least, I hope people around and senior to Kelly are smacking him upside the head telling him to wise up.  Ambrosie should tell him to shape up or he gets the Marino treatment.

#65

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Way Too Early Power Rankin...

Last post by TecnoGenius - April 17, 2024, 04:51:37 AM

The player rankings are dumb because a) they didn't aggregate it (who cares what each player thinks on their own?!), and b) they were allowed to pick their own team for #2 (mega lame).

They should have forbidden players from ranking their own team at all, and aggregated the results.

#66

Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2024

Last post by Pigskin - April 17, 2024, 03:30:17 AM

The Jays with another win, and Kikuchi with another gem. Like how our young players are playing right now.

#67

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

Last post by Pigskin - April 17, 2024, 03:27:37 AM

Some sloppy D zone play. But, at the end of the day we got the W. PP still a ? Could have put them away with that 4 minute penalty. Happy we are starting the playoffs at home.

#68

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - April 16, 2024, 10:51:41 PM

Exactly.  You have to be some talent to succeed with that size...  Are you suggesting he has Jeffcoat or Lemon skills?

On the outside, you want more height and wingspan.  Does he have freakishly long arms?  Talent can overcome that, but its better to have the basic frane.

In the middle you need some mass to push hoggies around.  Again, technique and speed can offset that, does he have that inside rush technique and speed?

I'm all for him being the next Jeffcoat or Lemon, just the norm for those spots puts him as a "tweener" from what I can see.

What are you talking about?

#69

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Argo QB, Chad Kelly sited ...

Last post by blue_or_die - April 16, 2024, 09:19:12 PM

The OJ references in this thread aged well

#70

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024 Free Agency Signings/...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 16, 2024, 08:12:56 PM

Another great Streveler interview, he exudes such a positive attitude it's contagious.