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I think that the problem with doing that is if they bring in an extra security guy to help out the one that's on duty, and all the Argo fans show up to protest, they'll end up with a security to fan ratio of 1:1

I thought the same thing... He sure didn't move much after the hit though.... Well, when you suspect possibly a neck injury, you are told not to move either. So it's hard to say what happened, I dunno. None of us really do. It's all just huge guesses cuz they don't or haven't told us yet... if they even do, a stinger maybe? I dunno, all i really know is if it was indeed a concussion, i don't think he'd be out there today practicing. I'm not an expert, but if it was a concussion, my understanding is that there would be no way that he'd be out there participating this soon after.

The phrase "A day late and a dollar short comes to mind." O'Shea, from where I sit, seems to be someone who places a whole lot of stock in loyalty. He wants his players and coaches to be loyal to him, so he's loyal to his players. Which would be fine, but where I sit, it really seems that he let's that get in the way of making the tough decisions that bosses have to make. Loyalty is great, but wins are better. For some reason, he really seems to have trouble figuring that out.

Well here's the deal as I see it guys. The Bombers have not, as far as I know, appealed to the League for further sanctions. Yes maybe Walters was upset during the game, but it would appear that after cooling down, they seem to have decided against doing that. Maybe because after carefully reviewing it, they've come to the decision that it wasn't a "dirty hit"? Why would they not complain, and do so quickly, if they believed that this was a "cheap shot"? I can't think of any reason except what I've already mentioned. So if that is the case, maybe the outrage being expressed here is a little misplaced. Again, it really sucks to lose Willy, but it is football and people get hurt. Hopefully, he's back in a game or two. There is still lots of football left.

Walters was screaming at the refs throughout the game, after the hit, so I'd think they believe it was dirty. Or... he believed that a penalty was warranted, which is not quite the same as calling it a dirty hit, which, if you watch the replay objectively is hard, in my opinion to make a case for. And if he really did feel that strongly why, as of now, have they not appealed to the League for further sanctions?

Here's a thought, maybe the Bombers don't think it was a cheap shot or an "illegal" hit. Maybe, they see it as a hard tackle and nothing more. Might explain their lack of outrage.

And I would agree with you completely.

If you're leading with your head it isn't a form tackle. If he wrapped up around his head, I'd hate to see it called, but he led with his helmet and that needs to be penalized (both to discourage idiots from leading with their helmets for their own protection and for the players they are hitting with their helmets) and probably answered on the Bombers end. Just a quick question, and I ask this because when I look at an A&P book the head is normally at the top of the body: If you are aiming to hit your opponent in the midsection/hips area and you are running at full speed, how can you not lead with your head? Your body isn't static heading into a tackle. Google form tackling. A tackle is a stick and a wrap, not launching your helmet into somebody. Upper body should make first contact and the rest follows through with the arms wrapping. Head should be back and turned. Obviously there will be contact with helmets but it shouldn't be the first and/or only point of contact. It's probably more dangerous for the tackler who launches head first, see Shea Emry and the scrambled eggs he has in his cranium. Interesting. Thanks for that info. On a related note, I just watched the replay in stop action and it appears to me that the Hamilton player does not leave his feet until contact. So I think that saying "he launched himself" is a bit inaccurate. It really does appear that this was simply a matter of two players moving in just the right directions and at just the right moment that their heads collided. I get that people are ticked, but I really can't fault the TigerCat. Just plain old bad luck. Lord knows, we should be good at dealing with that.

If you're leading with your head it isn't a form tackle. If he wrapped up around his head, I'd hate to see it called, but he led with his helmet and that needs to be penalized (both to discourage idiots from leading with their helmets for their own protection and for the players they are hitting with their helmets) and probably answered on the Bombers end. Just a quick question, and I ask this because when I look at an A&P book the head is normally at the top of the body: If you are aiming to hit your opponent in the midsection/hips area and you are running at full speed, how can you not lead with your head?

What you are proposing might sound good in theory, but at game speed helmet to helmet is going to happen. If you suspend every player every time, you might as well just say "no hitting the qb" because what defender in his right mind is going to aggressively go after a qb knowing that if there is helmet to helmet, he is automatically gone. The "throwing a punch" analogy is just silly because the last time I checked, people don't tend to accidentally throw punches, so clearly, yea, throw a punch and you can be gone. Apples to Oak Tree comparison there. It sucks to see this happen but it is part of the game and a hazard that every player recognizes. I could see a penalty for H2H infractions, similar to contacting the kicker, intent doesn't matter, just the result. But a suspension/ejection should only happen if there is clear evidence that it could have been avoided or was done with an intent to injure.

And yet Westerman still leads the team in sacks (not that that's saying much at this point) .. The more I watch this defense .. the more apparent it is that certain players are simply being misused .. a case in point is that Randle has gone from being an all-star calibre cornerback .. a guy QBs stayed away from .. to being a liability at LB .. Yes it's Richie Hall doing that. It's 100% his fault for moving Randle away from corner, 100% his fault for backing our linebackers off the line of scrimmage, and being stupid for not faking blitzes, loading the box, or doing anything to try and confuse Hamilton. What a stupid defensive coordinator who should be shitcanned immediately and an instant upgraded actual real DC brought in to fix this. Just stupid that he got hired to come in here. Funny, I seem to remember a lot of people on this board, myself included, who were really happy that firstly, Etch was gone, and secondly that Richie Hall was hired. I too am not happy with the D as they currently stand, but I do know enough about Mike O'Shea to know that there is just about 0% chance that Hall is fired before the season is out. So that being the case, let's hope that MOS has a talk with Hall about schemes and with Walters about finding some replacements because as I see it, both schemes and personnel changes are going to be needed.

The hit was helmet to helmet certainly, but when I watch the replay it seems pretty clear that he was coming in to finish the tackle and due to WIlly being pulled down just happened to end up helmet on helmet. Nasty hit, but no intent to injure.

You know what would have been a really interesting match-up to watch? Cauchy vs Brock Ralph. Sort of the opposite of the "Irresistible force meeting the immovable object"

Actually, because of the ads, they sorta do.

Not sure that it has anything to do with safety at the stadium. For the average fan, it likely has more to do with the weather forecast and our record last year. Keep winning and those "fair-weather" folks will start coming back.

I understand that McCallum's signing happen something like this: It was early morning. Paul sat in his living room, staring dejectedly out the window. He'd been doing that a lot lately. "Why?" Paul quietly muttered to himself. "I can still play. I know I can." Damned Brillohead. "Retire or else" he says. Suddenly the room was filled with a dazzling light. Paul squinted, blinking furiously. Slowly a form took shape. A human form. A woman. Paul sat wide eyed, looking at this vision: a beautiful woman in a shimmering gown. Looking closer, Paul could see a pattern in the gown. No, not a pattern, they were logos. CFL team logos to be exact. "Hello Paul, I'm the CFL fairy Godmother. I would have been here sooner but I've been over at Chris Bauman's house for a while. Some miracles are a lot harder that others." "Look Paul, you're a decent guy, so I'm going to grant you one wish. But just one, so choose carefully. What is you heart's desire" Paul didn't hesitate. "I want to play again in the worst way. Please, fairy godmother, make it happen!" "Your wish is granted. You shall play again. In the worst way." Suddenly as quickly as she had come, she was gone. "In the worst way? What could she mean by that?" Then, as the walls slowly turned green, and the smell of manure filled the air, his screams echoed through the house.

Which we will own after tonight's game Technically, we're in first place right now (in virtue of a better points spread than Calgary): http://www.cfl.ca/standings/2015/reg Now this is the only "power listing" worth worrying about. Us on top, Riders on the bottom. Balance is slowly returning to the force!

I could be wrong, but 4900 paying customers at an Argo home game breaks the old mark by about 4898. I assume though that Bluto and the other fan both pay for their tickets

Confirmed. Tino is back in the show! And the dynasty begins anew...

Why are Rider fans annoying? Let me help you out. Watch this clip. Instead of talking about his job, imagine him talking about the Riders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7stpw4UfAs

Marshall

Can't see that ever happening...

Anyone know the time of possession stats? I'd thing the Bimbers won that by a large margin. Winnipeg- 30:47 Riders- 29:13

Ya, ok, I'm a bit "special" My dog likes me though.

I was considering going to the season opener in Regina, but then I remembered that it's in Regina, so... no.