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Oh, so you're the one. Please feel free to use the restroom next time.

Go out to the parking lot and slash his tires

Can't say I've ever noticed the noise levels so I'm going to go ahead and say no, it's not an issue. I agree with the idea of getting Nichols or Harris (I'd get them all to do it, but I have an imaginary budget of infinity hours and dollars) doing up a clip for the jumbotron telling fans to SHHHH on offense. Most of the kinks of the stadium were cleared up last year though ... either that, or I'm way less of an entitled dbag because I don't remember being annoyed at all last year by the poor spelling of the closed captioning or by the lack of full screen replays on the jumbotron. One suggestion I would make though ... the TVs in the concourse should be playing the live feed. If you want to inundate me with people taking selfies and hashtagging them on the jumbotron, that's fine. But I'm at a football game and if there's action going on, it'd be nice to know that if I'm in the concourse taking a leak or grabbing some food, I'm not going to have to see only every second or third TV showing game action.

@SpeedFlex27

While flipping his desk over or slashing his tires sound like fun if you really want to mess him up file a Harassment complaint with HR. How can sending that out be anything but an attack on your for being a Bomber fan? Can't possibly have anything to do with actual work can it?

What I've noticed around my section is that when people do go on cheering for too long, there are enough people "shushing" them, that it doesn't last all that long.

Common sense dictates that the only solution to gun violence is to flood the streets with guns.

Amazing to listen to Lawless, Wiebe, etc etc just keep saying that Maurice is a smart guy and will figure out a way to fix the power play... after its basically tanked since Maurice moved Laine off the first unit. Nothing to see here folks... carry on.

So they pulled the bill. Trump blames the democrats even though it was his own party that wouldn't vote for it. And now he claims he didn't even really like it. This guy is so insecure it's hilarious.

Apparently he now owns a shopping center- the Pall Mall.

Just stop at "fun" and enjoy life.

Go flip his desk over. HR will understand and, if they don't, that's not a good environment to work in.

So basically, had to go back six years to find a highly-ranked CIS DL who has had any noticeable impact... and the best we can come up with is Junior Turner. I think that supports my point more than disproves it.

Wonder how far Boateng drops when teams find out he's barely a shade over 6 feet tall as a rush end. I wouldn't draft him anywhere in the first two rounds myself and his height measurement just goes to further my opinion.

And mix into that formula the easy access to alcohol and drugs, rising addictions and untreated mental health issues.

Zack Snyder...he lifts up your hopes, only to then throw them down on the ground and crush them while laughing.

If only we had to just have more points than LA ...

Good article by Ted Wyman, Wpg. Sun The Blue Bombers talked all season long in 2016 about how closely knit they were as a team. Receiver Weston Dressler took it a step further, suggesting it was one of the tightest groups he’s ever been associated with in 15 years of college and pro football. “I’ve had that on teams before, but there’s plenty of teams where you don’t have that,” Dressler said. “It just makes it a little more special. “I feel like when you have that connection and you build those friendships, there’s something about really liking the guy you are playing with and the guy next to you and the guys across from you that makes it special. You want to win for them. “I get just as excited about watching Darvin (Adams) or (Ryan Smith) or (Clarence) Denmark making a touchdown catch as making one myself.” On Matt Nichols: Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols has been watching three or four hours of film before he goes to bed each night, meticulously studying his own game and those of his peers. “I looked at the three teams that were the best at second and long, which is a very difficult down in our league,” Nichols said. “I’ve been watching Bo Levi Mitchell, Mike Reilly, Henry Burris and Trevor Harris in Ottawa. Seeing what concepts those teams are running and also just how those quarterbacks play. We do a lot of similar things when I watch them but there’s a few things here and there where I feel I can get better and try and evolve my game a little. You’ve always got to try and do something better than you did before.” One thing Nichols wants to do more of in 2017 is use his legs to get first downs. “Running a little bit more has been part of my game in the past and I’ve kind of gotten away from that,” he said. “It’s something I think I can evolve into my game a little bit and get a couple of first downs with my feet.” Dressler says Nichols has always impressed his teammates with his work ethic. http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/03/22/willy-clear-no-2-blue-a-special-group-dressler?token=1d7d0e7ec2b9e6ef74f6b643aafc85ed

While not a season ticket holder, was at a couple games last year, and can honestly say I've never noticed audio level at the stadium. Can't imagine that possibly being an issue...

Clearly assassination.

http://3downnation.com/2017/03/16/ratio-round-riders-bombers-argos/ Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Bombers’ Canadian depth has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, stabilizing early last season with the emergence of Taylor Loffler at safety. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Running Back Andrew Harris Pascal Lochard Wide Receiver Rory Kohlert Julian Feoli-Gudino Centre Matthias Goossen Michael Couture Right Guard Sukh Chungh Patrick Neufeld Defensive Tackle Keith Shologan Jake Thomas Defensive End Jamaal Westerman Trent Corney Safety Taylor Loffler Teague Sherman Winnipeg will look to continue starting their seven nationals in the same positions in 2017, albeit with a slight change in personnel. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Andrew Harris Christophe Normand Wide Receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino Addison Richards, Matt Coates Centre Matthias Goossen Michael Couture Right Guard Sukh Chungh Patrick Neufeld, Zachary Intzandt Defensive Tackle Jake Thomas Brandon Tennant, Rupert Butcher Defensive End Jamaal Westerman Trent Corney Safety Taylor Loffler Derek Jones, Brendan Morgan, Garrett Waggoner, Justin Warden Winnipeg has the talent to start three national offensive linemen, but taking Stanley Bryant, Travis Bond or Jermarcus Hardrick off the field would be tough after the trio had such a strong 2016 campaign. The one thing that could trigger a change along the offensive line would be a long-term injury to Andrew Harris, who, heading into his second year with the Bombers, is without an established national back-up. If Harris misses time, expect veteran Patrick Neufeld to take over from Hardrick at right tackle to maintain the club’s ratio. The biggest weakness in the Bombers’ Canadian content remains at receiver. Rory Kohlert was allowed to depart in free agency, opening the door for Julian Feoli-Gudino to become a full-time starter in 2017. This season will also be a make-or-break year for 2015 second round pick Addison Richards who has recorded just one reception in seventeen career games. Matt Coates, signed away from Hamilton in February, will have a chance to compete for the starting spot as well. Winnipeg holds the first and sixth overall picks in May 7’s CFL draft, meaning their national depth will receive another boost prior to the regular season. Look for the Bombers to address the offensive line and defensive tackle positions with those picks, further enhancing their depth for the season ahead. Toronto Argonauts The Argos’ roster may have been a mess last season, but the club’s Canadian content is nothing to shake a stick at. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Slotback Anthony Coombs Andre Durie Left Guard Tyler Holmes Wayne Smith Centre Sean McEwen Wayne Smith Right Guard Corey Watman D.J. Sackey Right Tackle Chris Van Zeyl D.J. Sackey Weak-Side Linebacker Cory Greenwood Thomas Miles Safety Matt Black Jermaine Gabriel Holmes and Van Zeyl are excellent Canadian hogs, while McEwen is an all-star in the making. The depth behind them is solid as well, with 2016 second and third round picks D.J. Sackey and Jamal Campbell waiting in the wings. Black and Gabriel are a formidable duo at safety, while Coombs, Brian Jones, and Llevi Noel (more on this group in a second) is a solid trio of young Canadian pass catchers. The Argos will no longer be starting a Canadian in their linebacking corps following the departure of Cory Greenwood in free agency and the release of Thomas Miles. Instead, the club will likely turn to the receiving corps to meet the league’s minimum of seven Canadian starters in 2017. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Llevi Noel Malcolm Williams Slotback Brian Jones Anthony Coombs, Ryan Nieuwesteeg Left Guard Tyler Holmes D.J. Sackey, Chris Kolankowski Centre Sean McEwen Corey Watman, Wayne Smith Right Guard Peter Dyakowski J’Michael Deane Right Tackle Chris Van Zeyl Jamal Campbell Safety Jermaine Gabriel Matt Black, Matt Webster The concern with starting two national receivers is Toronto’s lack of depth. Expect defensive tackle Daryl Waud or defensive end Ricky Foley to start in the event that the Argos lose a Canadian pass catcher to injury. The Argonauts are without a first round draft pick this year, a major disadvantage for general manager Jim Popp as he works to rebuild his club’s roster. Toronto already has a large percentage of its cap dedicated to Canadian offensive linemen, but it’s not impossible to imagine Popp bringing in Jeff Perrett or Josh Bourke — both of whom are free agents who once played under Marc Trestman in Montreal — to start at left tackle. This would allow the Argos to start five Canadian offensive linemen, alleviating the pressure on its Canadian content elsewhere on the roster. Saskatchewan Roughriders The Riders featured a revolving door of national starters last year, a key factor in a disappointing 5-13 season. Five different Canadian players started at safety (Kevin Francis, Jeff Hecht, Matt Webster, Shane Herbert, and Andrew Lue), four started along the defensive line (Justin Capicciotti, Ese Mrabure-Ajufo, Gregory Alexandre, Makana Henry), and five started along the offensive line (Brendon LaBatte, Dan Clark, Josiah St. John, Andrew Jones, and Matt Vonk). 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Nic Demski Shamawd Chambers Slotback Rob Bagg Shamawd Chambers Left Guard Brendon LaBatte Josiah St. John Centre Dan Clark Andrew Jones Defensive Tackle Ese Mrabure-Ajufo Gregory Alexandre Defensive End Justin Capicciotti Ivan Brown Safety Kevin Francis Jeff Hecht Saskatchewan has since made a number of changes to its Canadian content and appears to be much better-prepared for the ratio in 2017. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Kienan LaFrance Greg Morris, Aaron Milton Slotback Rob Bagg Nic Demski, Joshua Stanford, Mitchell Baines Left Guard Brendon LaBatte Josiah St. John, Ryan White Centre Dan Clark Dillon Guy, Matt Vonk Defensive Tackle Eddie Steele Linden Gaydosh, Makana Henry Linebacker Henoc Muamba Dillon Grondin, Marvin Golding Safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette Graig Newman, Tevaughn Campbell, Kevin Francis, Kelvin Muamba, Jeff Hecht Free agent signees Kienan LaFrance and Aaron Milton have joined Greg Morris to turn the Riders’ running back position into a national one. This will allow Saskatchewan to start just one Canadian receiver this season, freeing up a starting spot for an excellent stable of American pass catchers that includes Naaman Roosevelt, Duron Carter, Caleb Holley, Bakari Grant, Ricky Collins Jr., and Chad Owens. Bringing Marc-Olivier Broulliette over from Montreal stabilizes the safety position, while the signing of Eddie Steele gives the green and white a legitimate starting Canadian nose tackle. Henoc Muamba, added late last season, should become the club’s third national starter on defence. This means that Saskatchewan will only have to start two Canadian offensive linemen in 2017, maximizing their protection for aging starting pivot Kevin Glenn (if, of course, Glenn turns out to be the starter). The Riders have some good prospects along the offensive line including Vonk, St. John, and Guy, but there’s no sense in throwing them into starting roles earlier than necessary. The flaw with Saskatchewan’s Canadian content is depth, a short-coming that will take years to remedy. LaFrance and Morris are unproven as starters, while Muamba and Broulliette — both of whom have a history of concussions — are without proven back-ups. A good draft (the Riders hold the second and eleventh selections this year) and some good luck with injuries will go a long way to determining the Riders’ success in 2017. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/15/ratio-round-west-division/ B.C. Lions The Lions were very consistent in their approach to the ratio last season, starting national players in the same seven positions in all eighteen regular season games. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Shawn Gore Stephen Adekolu Wide Receiver Marco Iannuzzi Stephen Adekolu Left Guard Hunter Steward Tim O’Neill Centre Cody Husband Tim O’Neill Right Guard Kirby Fabien Charles Vaillancourt Defensive Tackle Jabar Westerman David Menard Safety Mike Edem Eric Fraser B.C.’s ratio structure from a season ago was very similar to their approach in 2015, the lone change being the decision to start Canadians at both the wide receiver spots. This change was propagated by the departure of starting national running back Andrew Harris in free agency. The Lions appear set to make one ratio change for the second consecutive year following the departure of Canadian defensive tackle Jabar Westerman in free agency. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Shawn Gore Stephen Adekolu, David Richards Wide Receiver Marco Iannuzzi Brett Blaszko, Shaq Johnson Left Guard Hunter Steward Jaskaran Dhillon Centre Cody Husband Quinn Horton, Alec Pennell Right Guard Kirby Fabien Charles Vaillancourt Cornerback Keynan Parker Matt Bucknor, Anthony Thompson Safety Mike Edem Eric Fraser, Brennan Van Nistelrooy With Westerman now in Montreal, B.C. appears primed to start two Canadians in the secondary. Mike Edem and Eric Fraser are both capable safeties, while Keynan Parker (fresh off a two-year contract extension) showed flashes during spot duty at strong-side cornerback last season. Anthony Thompson, B.C.’s second round pick from a season ago, possesses the athleticism to play cornerback at the CFL level, while Matt Bucknor, signed in February, started 36 games at strong-side cornerback for the Bombers from 2014-2015. This quintet should provide the Leos with enough talent and depth to start two Canadians in the secondary, completing their ratio. The future of Shawn Gore’s career may further impact the Lions’ ratio structure in 2017. Gore, who will turn 30 next month, is coming off the best season of his career that saw him post 59 receptions for 835 yards and three touchdowns in sixteen games. Concussions have limited Gore in the past and he may choose to avoid allowing them to impact his future. If Gore retires, the Lions may elect to start just one national wide receiver this upcoming season. If this is the case, expect fourth-year man David Menard to start at defensive tackle with his back-up coming from a strong 2017 defensive line draft class. Calgary Stampeders The Stamps have utilized the same ratio structure for many seasons and 2016 was no exception. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Running Back Jerome Messam Rob Cote Wide Receiver Anthony Parker Simon Charbonneau-Campeau Left Guard Shane Bergman Roman Grozman Centre Pierre Lavertu Cameron Thorn Right Guard Spencer Wilson Brad Erdos Right Tackle Dan Federkeil Spencer Wilson Defensive Tackle Junior Turner Quinn Smith Calgary has the deepest pool of Canadian offensive linemen in the CFL, allowing them to consistently start four national hogs despite significant injuries to Pierre Lavertu, Dan Federkeil, and Karl Lavoie in recent years. This group will serve as the core of the Stamps’ ratio structure next season and beyond. If Calgary’s ratio had one weakness a season ago it was the lack of a Canadian back-up for running back Jerome Messam. The Stamps would be forced to make an adjustment elsewhere on the roster in the event of an in-game injury to the CFL’s reigning Most Outstanding Canadian, a significant inconvenience for a team that thrives on consistency. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Running Back Jerome Messam Anthony Woodson, Charlie Power, Rob Cote Wide Receiver Anthony Parker Lemar Durant, Juwan Brescacin, Rory Kohlert Left Guard Shane Bergman Roman Grozman Centre Pierre Lavertu Cameron Thorn Right Guard Spencer Wilson Brad Erdos Right Tackle Dan Federkeil Karl Levoie Defensive Tackle Junior Turner Quinn Smith, Derek Wiggan Middle Linebacker Alex Singleton Beau Landry, Max Caron This issue has been taken care of for 2017. Not only did the Stamps add a veteran Canadian running back in Anthony Woodson, but they also promoted 2016 first rounder Alex Singleton to the starting middle linebacker spot late last season. Starting eight Canadians — one more than the minimum of seven — means that Calgary will not have to make any adjustments to its ratio in case of an injury to one of its national starters. Edmonton Eskimos The Esks were the only CFL team to consistently start three Canadian receivers in 2016, a trend that is expected to continue this upcoming season. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Nate Coehoorn Devon Bailey Slotback Cory Watson Natey Adjei Slotback Chris Getzlaf Natey Adjei Left Guard Simeon Rottier Chris Greaves Centre Justin Sorensen David Beard Right Guard Matt O’Donnell Danny Groulx Safety Neil King Cauchy Muamba Chris Getzlaf wasn’t re-signed following a disappointing 41-reception season, but Shamawd Chambers — now in his second stint with the club — should replace him in the starting line-up. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Nate Coehoorn Andrew Johnson Slotback Cory Watson Natey Adjei Slotback Shamawd Chambers Anthony Barrett Left Guard Simeon Rottier Chris Greaves Centre Justin Sorensen David Beard Right Guard Matt O’Donnell Danny Groulx Safety Neil King Andrew Lue, Mike Dubuisson, Josh Woodman The potential flaw with Edmonton’s approach to the ratio is the club’s lack of Canadian depth in the receiving corps. The Eskimos dealt with this short-coming a season ago by starting national Eddie Steele at defensive tackle when Cory Watson missed a stretch of games due to injury, allowing for international Greg Zylstra to replace the Canadian slotback. Edmonton no longer has the option of starting a national defensive tackle following the release of Steele last month and the departure of Don Oramasionwu in free agency. A change along the offensive line appears likely should the Esks lose a starting Canadian receiver to injury in 2017. 2015 draftees Danny Groulx and David Beard should be ready to start, but incumbents Rottier, Sorensen, and O’Donnell have the three interior spots locked down. Is it possible that Groulx, a dominant tackle at Laval, becomes the Esks’ new starting right tackle? Or does O’Donnell, once considered a tackle prospect with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, shift outside to allow Groulx to take over at guard? Time will tell. Stay tuned for parts two (Riders, Bombers, Argos) and three (Ticats, Redblacks, Als) of the Ratio Round-Up in the coming days. http://3downnation.com/2017/03/17/ratio-round-ticats-redblacks-als/ Hamilton Tiger-Cats The Ticats approached the ratio with uniformity a season ago, starting national players in the same seven spots barring injury. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Spencer Watt Mike Jones Slotback Andy Fantuz Giovanni Aprile Left Guard Peter Dyakowski Brandon Revenberg Centre Mike Filer Mattieu Girard Right Guard Ryan Bomben Brandon Revenberg Defensive Tackle Ted Laurent Michael Atkinson Safety Courtney Stephen Mike Daly Hamilton will look to make one ratio change in 2017 following the departure of Andy Fantuz. Fantuz, who may yet rejoin the Ticats after becoming a free agent last month, will be rehabbing a torn ACL well into the regular season. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Spencer Watt Mike Jones, Giovanni Aprile, Matt Uren Left Guard Brandon Revenberg Landon Rice Centre Mike Filer Mattieu Girard Right Guard Ryan Bomben Everton Williams Defensive Tackle Ted Laurent Michael Atkinson, Evan Gill Cornerback Courtney Stephen Elroy Douglas Safety Craig Butler Mike Daly, Jay Langa, Tyler Storie Hamilton’s best option to maintain seven starting nationals is by playing two in the secondary, something the club did frequently prior to the knee injury that forced Craig Butler to miss the entire 2016 campaign. Courtney Stephen is a serviceable strong-side cornerback and starting alongside Emanuel Davis or Abdul Kanneh should aid in his adjustment from safety to corner. The Ticats’ greatest strength with the ratio is the club’s flexibility. Hamilton started four players along the offensive line at times last season when rookie Brandon Revenberg kicked out to right tackle, while Ted Laurent and Michael Atkinson teamed up to create an all-Canadian interior defensive line for a stretch as well. Justin Capicciotti, acquired from the Riders late last season, is also a legitimate starting pass rusher should the club be forced to sit John Chick or Adrian Tracy. Look for the Ticats to target an offensive lineman or defensive back in May’s CFL draft. Ottawa Redblacks The Redblacks were the CFL’s only club to consistently start eight Canadians all last season. Starting eight nationals — one more than the required seven — is a major advantage for CFL clubs as it allows them to replace a Canadian starter with an American should an injury occur in-game. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Slotback Brad Sinopoli Scott MacDonell Left Guard J’Michael Deane Matt Albright Centre Jon Gott Alex Mateas Right Guard Nolan MacMillan Alex Mateas Right Tackle Jason Lauzon-Seguin Matt Albright Defensive End Connor Williams Arnaud Gascon-Nadon Defensive Tackle Zack Evans Ettore Lattanzio Safety Antoine Pruneau Dan West J’Michael Deane departed for Toronto via free agency, opening the door for 2015 first overall selection Alex Mateas to enter the starting line-up at left guard. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Slotback Brad Sinopoli Scott MacDonell, Jake Harty, Riley Wilson, Jamal Kett Left Guard Alex Mateas Kadeem Adams Centre Jon Gott Matt Albright Right Guard Nolan MacMillan Kyle Fraser-Audit Right Tackle Jason Lauzon-Seguin Randy Beardy Defensive End Connor Williams Arnaud Gascon-Nadon, Andrew Marshall Defensive Tackle Zack Evans Ettore Lattanzio Safety Antoine Pruneau Dan West, Adam Berger, Jean-Philippe Bolduc, Mikael Charland Featuring solid starters across the board, Ottawa’s national talent is arguably the CFL’s best. Brad Sinopoli is probably the CFL’s best Canadian receiver, while Connor Williams’ ability to play any of the four positions along the defensive line is a huge asset. Jason Lauzon-Seguin also provides nice versatility in his ability to play both guard and tackle. The Redblacks lack depth along the offensive line, but being able to replace a Canadian starter with an American lessens the immediate need for hog help. The addition of Adam Berger in free agency was a sneaky-good move, giving the club an experienced back-up national safety. Montreal Alouettes The Alouettes were one of two CFL teams to feature an all-Canadian offensive line a season ago, a long-standing tradition of Montreal football. 2016 Ratio Structure Position Starter Primary Back-Up Wide Receiver Samuel Giguere Alex Charette Left Tackle Jacob Ruby Ryan White Left Guard Philip Blake Jake Piotrowski Centre Kristian Matte Luc Brodeur-Jordain Right Guard Philippe Gagnon Jake Piotrowski Right Tackle Jeff Perrett Ryan White Safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette Dominique Termansen Montreal’s new general manager, long-time CFL assistant/head coach Kavis Reed, quickly did away with the Alouettes’ all-Canadian offensive line. Reed has quickly put his stamp on Montreal’s roster, revamping his Canadian content to a greater extent than any other CFL club this off-season. 2017 Ratio Projection Position Starter Prospective Back-Up(s) Wide Receiver Samuel Giguere Alex Charette, Kyle Graves, Seydou Junior Haidara Left Guard Philip Blake Jacob Ruby Centre Kristian Matte Luc Brodeur-Jordain Right Guard Philippe Gagnon Jake Piotrowski Nose Tackle Keith Shologan Don Oramasionwu, Ray Drew Defensive End Jabar Westerman Michael Klassen, Jesse Joseph Interior Linebacker Nicolas Boulay Frederic Plesius, Christopher Johnson Montreal is expected to compensate for the decision to start just three Canadian offensive linemen by playing two nationals along the defensive line. Jabar Westerman, Keith Shologan, and Don Oramasionwu were added in free agency, two of whom should start. Expect Shologan to start at nose tackle with Westerman at defensive end. Westerman had the least-productive season with the Lions at defensive end in 2015, but playing in Noel Thorpe’s 3-4 defensive scheme should suit his 6’2, 280 pound frame. Starting Westerman and Shologan along the defensive line would mean a change of scenery for John Bowman or Gabriel Knapton. Some NFL pass rushers — including Dwight Freeney, John Abraham, and Robert Mathis — have extended their careers by becoming outside linebackers in 3-4 schemes. Could Bowman, now 34, do the same? The Als also lost veteran safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette to Saskatchewan in free agency, replacing him with international Ryan Phillips. Expect Montreal to make up the difference by starting a Canadian in their linebacking corps, replacing international Winston Venable who signed with Toronto. Special teams dynamo Nicolas Boulay and Frederic Plesius — acquired via trade with Hamilton — should duel for the starting job in training camp. John Hodge John Hodge is a lifelong follower of the CFL who has been writing about the league since 2014. He is a two-time finalist of the Jon Gott lookalike contest.

2 weeks ago: "I could wait for Obamacare to collapse, but that would be the irresponsible thing to do." Today: Trump indicated that he will "wait for Obamacare to explode" and predicts that 2017 will be a "bad year for health care in America" At least Ryan was somewhat candid about the situation. Can't say the same for the Closer. He can spin away, but with control of both executive branches and the Presidency - the Repubs could not put together the signature repeal and replace plan, that Republicans have been trumpeting about from the rooftops for 7 years, along with Trump maintaining that this was his job 1. What happened? Well Ryan and Trump did a last minute cave-in to the Freedom Caucus - chopping the 10 "Essential Health Benefits", under Obamacare. But this had the boomerang effect of having the moderate reps in the House run for the hills, in droves. Instead of 25 no's.....it became closer to 45. Ryan did the head count, and had to trudge over the the Closer, and recommend that the bill be pulled. As more time passes, and the AHCA is studied a bit closer, more people will realize what a total piece of crap that it was.... ....and to add insult to injury, Donald had to miss his tee time at Mar- a- Lago

Yeah, he's falling back on the old Republican standby: "It's Obama's Hillary's Democrats' fault. They had seven years to plan for this. They passed fifty Obamacare repeal bills. And then they got unified control of the American government -- an opportunity that comes along about once a decade. Slam dunk, right? No, they shat down their pantlegs. Imagine a football team entirely composed of Johnny Manziel clones. That's the federal Republican party.

Now I feel really bad for Ameet Pall.

Check back in a few years to see if Stanley was a wasted pick. By the way, had the Jets not taken him, someone else was going to waste their pick on him shortly thereafter as he went right around where he was predicted to go. Trouba would be the most sought after D man if he was UFA or the Jets offered him in a trade so not sure how Trouba being really really good is an example of poor D. Myers is a bonafide top 4 D (top 2 on many teams) who was the most sought after player at the deadline when the Jets got him. Would be much sought after should the Jets decide to trade him. Myers being injured and needing surgery is a difficult thing to hang on Chevy and the Jets unless Chevy took a crowbar to Myers' groin in the parking lot. Im as frustrated as you. But not to the extent I'd make wildly inaccurate claims.

You might be onto something. if we can arm enough of the American class that is less educated and suffering despair, perhaps we can eventually hit a critical mass where they simply kill each other off.

CIS defensive linemen tend not to be very good high picks in general. I can't recall ever seeing a CIS defensive lineman get drafted in the first couple rounds and have any kind of impact.

Why stop there. I'm working on a theory that Maurice and Noel are the same person.

when linemen are out jumping you, its not a good sign. shade over 30" from zver is pretty impressive. Reminds me of a few years back we had an imp ol that would run past skill position guys in the sprints. Didnt stick long tho iirc. A few DL jumping really well. senior, auclair, ankou, woods, and ekakitie i could all see in full tc. so id say 4 is probably around right. Some one gets hurt, decides they dont want to be soo far from home, nfl draft/fa falls a certain way it could easily be + or - 2. 5, even 4 kinda sucks when you have the first pick. Im trying to keep my expectations down for this draft class. One of a wr that can produce a bit more then weve seen out of the ni spot the last couple years, or a LB that can rotate / play good teams this year out of the top 2 would be nice.

Exactly. I'd be shocked if more than 4 make it to a real NFL training camp this year. And 4 players is nothing to make a big deal about.

mini camp isnt the same as a camp invite. And not projected to get much interest. so far at the combine behar has gone from a listed 6'2, to a shade over 5'11 and put up a meager 31" vert and 9'4 broad jump. A bad 40 time (which those would project) could push him down pretty low. Dont think any chance he gets taken over vandervoort even if vandervoort signs. Carter is crushing right now. 6'6, 40" vert 10'5.25 broad jump A good 40 time could get him nfl interest on measurables alone.

Ahhh zed feex zee damn powher play...!!!

because they dont have enough guns, obviously.

After Man of Steel and BvS, my optimism is near zero. DC's decision to catch up to Marvel by jumping right into JLA is goofy. However, I am optimistic for Wonder Woman.

I disagree fully with your first statement.... but agree completely with your second statement... I think Hellebuyck has shown he has the skill but struggles with consistency... the more I think about it, the more I really, really, really would like a new coaching staff new year... If we can bring in a goalie to play 50-55 games and have Hellebuyck play the rest, hopefully with a new goalie coach, I think we may still have a future starter on our hands...

I think the white flag was just waved.

Dunk's article about prospects... http://3downnation.com/2017/03/20/2017-cfl-draft-prospect-rankings/ If you exclude Senior, Auclair and Ankou who are likely NFL bound, you still have... 4-6 OL, 2-3 LBs, 3 REC, 4-5 DL, 2-3 DB... that's a decent number of prospects even if you don't include off the board pick

So, no vote today and Trump has given the House an ultimatum, as he is "finished with negotiations" about the health care package. 7 years, 62 repeal motions in the House, while running their mouths non-stop, about repealing Obamacare and replacing it with something "better" After all that.....scrambling around with this half baked plan is the best they could do? With a majority in the House, Senate and holding the Presidency? As I predicted, folks in the WH already making statements about the poor job Ryan is doing - even before the vote. Designated scapegoat. Unless it goes through, then the Bigly Orange will of course, take the credit.

I will ask her.

Laine didn't tail off until Maurice split him and Scheif... before that he was on pace for a point a game. He looks lost on the RHD on the powerplay... no chance of a one timer - but that's Maurice's strategy... so I guess its working. ha

finally we have an American singer that doesn't Butcher out anthem. I don't know this kid from LBS, I smell another Bleeding Gums Murphy drag out, oh wait the announcer said he had some kind of medical condition

I'm wondering if any other playoff contending team wanted Jerome Iginla's services? My guilty pleasure is enjoying this.

god I hope this game is good, one false move and I am going to bed

I knew Kelvin Anderson was a good back, but I didn't realize he had eight straight 1000-yard seasons. Holy cow, that's amazing. Backs don't last as long these days... I remember a game during O'Shea's rookie year where he had like 20 tackles for the Ti-Cats, he was all over the field, like he was seeing the play a minute before it happened. Soon as I could, I changed my football number to 59. Been a huge fan ever since and was over the moon when the Bombers hired him.

Not at all about the sound level .... but ... I really like the idea of the drum line but they play the same beat between plays every single time. Some variety would be nice.

From Scott Cullen... Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele - The Jets forwards both put up a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win against Philadelphia. Wheeler has 15 points (5 G, 10 A) in the past 11 games and Scheifele has 21 points (4 G, 17 A) in the past 15 games. Sure seems like Scheif is the key to production... really think its a shame Maurice split him and Laine up, they were on fire. Probably cost Laine a shot at the Calder.

If I can hear myself think, it's not loud enough.

You don't know that, why not give it a try?