Noeller Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jpan85 said: Wonder how hard it is to find someone when you want to keep the current HC This....seems like they might be leaving some potentially good candidates by the wayside because they're so desperate to keep Chappy. As Dave says, "if they want him so bad, why not make him GM, too?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Arash Madani ✔ @ArashMadani Per sources: The #CFL fines over 20 players for improperly wearing socks during the Grey Cup. Unprecedented # of dress code fines for a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Improper socks are a huge issue. Glad Orridge got right on that for the good of the league. The Classic, Tracker, JCon and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Just think of the impression those improper socks would make on innocent children. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 17 hours ago, Jpan85 said: Wonder how hard it is to find someone when you want to keep the current HC Is there a connection between Maciocia and Chapdelaine? Did they work together in Edmonton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Blue Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, bearpants said: Is there a connection between Maciocia and Chapdelaine? Did they work together in Edmonton? I believe Maciocia fired Chapdelaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) It's hard to believe that Montreal is actually considering Macciocia. He won a Grey Cup but that was Tom Higgin's team. The longer he coached & managed the Eskimos the worse they got. He hasn't a great track as GM or Head coach other than winning the Grey Cup. If this move is designed to find a billingual GM then it's a big mistake. Edited December 8, 2016 by SpeedFlex27 DR. CFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said: It's hard to believe that Montreal is actually considering Macciocia. He won a Grey Cup but that was Tom Higgin's team. The longer he coached & managed the Eskimos the worse they got. He hasn't a great track as GM or Head coach other than winning the Grey Cup. If this move is designed to find a billingual GM then it's a big mistake. as of yesterday, he is no longer considered in the running for the job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 And not Sunderland either? I've no idea what Wettenhall is doing. Macciocia would have been a disaster. Sunderland has connections in the US & CIS. After winning a Grey Cup he should be Next Man Up for GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: And not Sunderland either? I've no idea what Wettenhall is doing. Macciocia would have been a disaster. Sunderland has connections in the US & CIS. After winning a Grey Cup he should be Next Man Up for GM. Judging by tweets from Zurkowski and Lawless, they're likely going internal for some reason (likely the only way they could find a guy who would keep Chappy as HC) TBURGESS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Montreal is going to be a hot mess again & of course that'll mean attendance issues. Their problem started with GM & head coach. It'll end at the qb position as they don't have anything with the qbs they have now. This is obviously all centered on ownership. If Wettenhall likes Jacques Chapdelaine so much then he should make Chapdelaine GM & Head coach. Edited December 9, 2016 by SpeedFlex27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Dee Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Clean up Friday.... ??The Rider saga continues... Farman Lallji on Durant and the Riders LALJI: I think you're going to hear something in the next week to 10 days. I think both sides want some clarity in the situation sooner rather than later. When we went through the situation last week, it certainly sounded like both sides were wrapping their heads around moving on. There are some bad feelings there. -On Monday there was a report that Eskimos GM Ed Hervey is attempting to sign Franklin to a contract extension. Gary Lawless Jim Barker will represent @TorontoArgos at this week's @cfl #cfl meetings in Winnipeg. ??Did you know? Most kickoffs in the NFL are touchbacks -- 63% so far this season. Ed Tait - on the Bombers Now, one of the real strengths of this team this year, from all accounts, was its camaraderie. That’s a common statement when a team has success, but if you saw how many guys hang around the locker room just to be around each other, or the large packs that head out to dine together on the road, it’s clear that played a role in the 2016 turnaround. ??Ya... CFL History It takes an average of 3.5 weeks after Grey Cup for #CFL fans to stop yelling "NO YARDS" when switching to watch #NFL games for their fix CFL News -When all was said and done there was still an average of one more challenge per game this season. - @PentonKirk #CFL -Offences averaged 49 points per game this season, which was an increase of 4.5 from 2015 and 12.3 from 2014. - @PentonKirk #CFL -Ruminate on that for a moment.......within 2 years, #CFL games have increased in scoring by 12.3 points a game! -So yes, reviews DEFINITELY need tweaking, as well as competency in the booth, but the #CFL is most certainly onto something w/ changes. ??As to the sock cover up.... Marshall Ferguson What is the CFL supposed to do when well over a dozen players wear Nike or Under Armour gear when Adidas is paying good money to be the exclusive outfitter of the CFL? Sit idly by and apologize to Adidas but gladly continue to take their money? CFL News Because context and facts matter. Grey Cup games with minor dress-code violations: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011... #40socks #CFL ??In 2019 when the CFLPA and CFL meet in 2019, the union should show up in brightly coloured mismatched socks..just for fun. ??As to one-year contracts: "Before 2010, CFL contracts contained mandatory option-year clauses. Anyone signing one-year-plus-an-option was bound to his team for a second year, at the club’s option, with the option year containing a specified salary bump of five, 10, 20 per cent…" Darrell Davis "Upon seeing the huge, ridiculous and official list of potential free agents — 223 players! — it’s obvious the Canadian Football League needs to re-implement the mandatory option-year clauses in its players’ contracts." A revamped collective bargaining between the CFL and the CFL Players’ Association tossed out the option-year contract for all veteran players; rookies were still required to have an option year on their first contracts. CFL teams believed it might slow the exodus of players to the NFL, while CFL players believed free agency would increase their salaries. ??Look who's available in next year's draft... 8. Christophe Mulumba LB Maine Laval, Que. 6-1 245 6 Maybe we should stay away from that name ??Next year - Winnipeg vs Hamilton in the Grey Cup. It only makes sense. They're the only two teams, out of nine, who haven't won the Cup in the last 7 years. ??Please don't use Nichols and 'back' too closely together when mentioning our QB. There might be some confusion... Justin Dunk The Redblacks have released Canadian defensive tackle Cleyon Laing, per CFL sources. Laing was signed on Nov. 2 as the team prepared to make its stretch run, playing in one regular season game, the East Final and the Grey Cup game Ottawa defeated the Calgary Stampeders 39-33 in overtime. The deal included a $25,000 signing bonus and an agreement he’d be released after CFL season to explore NFL options. ??In the 'it figures' dept. - News1130 Vancouver Talks so far have been positive between the #BCLions and Elimimian, both sides want to get it done. Fatty Liver, Mark F and Tracker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 2 hours ago, bigg jay said: This doesn't seem like a legit "release"... I would guess either he's not actually released and if he gets a contract offer then he gets "officially" released... or if he does not get a contract by the agreed date they already have a hand-shake agreement that he'll sign back on for 2 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: ??As to the sock cover up.... Marshall Ferguson What is the CFL supposed to do when well over a dozen players wear Nike or Under Armour gear when Adidas is paying good money to be the exclusive outfitter of the CFL? Sit idly by and apologize to Adidas but gladly continue to take their money? CFL News Because context and facts matter. Grey Cup games with minor dress-code violations: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011... #40socks #CFL I didn't realize that's what the fine was for... I actually have no problem with it then... if Adidas is paying big bucks to sponsor the league... all players should be wearing Adidas, no questions asked... Tracker and The Classic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBURGESS Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 56 minutes ago, bearpants said: This doesn't seem like a legit "release"... I would guess either he's not actually released and if he gets a contract offer then he gets "officially" released... or if he does not get a contract by the agreed date they already have a hand-shake agreement that he'll sign back on for 2 years... It's apparently in his contract that he can try out for NFL teams between now and Jan 27. If he makes it, he's released. If not, his contract continues with BC. http://theprovince.com/sports/football/cfl/bc-lions/adam-bighill-chasing-nfl-work-but-has-to-sign-by-jan-27-or-returns-to-b-c-lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Kavis Reed rumoured to be 'darkhorse' candidate for Montreal GM... Looks like Reed and Willy could finally help the bombers... by locking down the west crossover for years to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/gm-plan-murky-as-alouettes-consider-kavis-reed-and-danny-maciocia "... Maciocia still remains in the picture of what has become a murky Als’ scenario. The organization wants to give him a lofty title and position — president of football operations. That would make him the boss of Reed and Chapdelaine, who’s expected to return. But whether this three-headed monster could coexist and work is questionable. Maciocia and Reed have never worked together. Maciocia and Chapdelaine spent one season together at Edmonton, as head coach and offensive coordinator, respectively, but things ended badly. Chapdelaine, on the other hand, might have been somewhat responsible for promoting the idea of Reed to ownership, since those two have a good relationship. But Chapdelaine denied that occurred..." Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 2h2 hours ago Danny Maciocia has decided to remain head coach at Université de Montreal. Spurns #Als in the process. Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 38m38 minutes ago Carabins' head coach Danny Maciocia turns down offer to be Alouettes' president of football operations Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 35m35 minutes ago The #Als will deny this in the days ahead, but the decision of @dmaccoach leaves them with egg on their face - again. Herb Zurkowsky @HerbZurkowsky1 32m32 minutes ago Until the #Als can get their act together, I'm afraid more and more executives won't want to work for them. Players, too. Arash Madani @ArashMadani 29m29 minutes ago Kavis Reed has never been a #CFL general manager. Jacques Chapdelaine is a slam dunk head coach b/c of a 4-2 record? Good luck, Alouettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I understand why the Als would want Chapedelaine. He's got years of experience & has had success at the Offensive Coordinator position. He's Francophone which would appeal to fans in Quebec. But Reed as GM? I think that's a quite a stretch & a huge mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 its very possible that Als may end up w/ Tillman - Reed - Chapedelaine as their President - GM - HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Tillman isnt leaving Hamilton Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Zontar said: Tillman isnt leaving Hamilton I don't even know where this idea keeps coming from. He's never once been mentioned in connection to the Als head job... Edited December 12, 2016 by Noeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 49 minutes ago, Noeller said: Indian even know where this idea keeps coming from. He's never once been mentioned in connection to the Als head job... Typical lazy sports media move. There's a GM spot opening up then reporter goes through list of recently fired GMs or speculates on current GMs that might want to leave no matter how weak the case.. More tweets, more clicks, more talk, forces teams' brass to respond. Keeps story alive. Mission accomplished. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 7 hours ago, Noeller said: Indian even know where this idea keeps coming from. He's never once been mentioned in connection to the Als head job... Is this a slur against our aboriginal brothers and sisters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 hours ago, tracker said: Is this a slur against our aboriginal brothers and sisters? Fixed... ******* autocorrect and my fat fingers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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