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How does O'Shea approach differ from Trestman's?

We lost because of penalties. Penalties took us out of scoring position and penalties allowed the Redriders to continue drives that should have been finished. I firmly believe that if we were more disciplined, we would have prevented many of their points and scored more. More than enough to win. We definitely need to execute better too.

Coaches get to the stadium around 6am. Hall is there at 4am. That make for one heck of a day.

I guess it depends when it became their property. If it's like one of the other pieces of trash that they've released, which gets made and no one wants it, only to be picked up by Netflix, then Wut-woh indeed! If they got involved early, like some of their shows, then it may have a chance. I want to watch it. I'll probably watch it before I even read a review. As long as it's historically accurate, without tooooooo many liberties, then it will be interesting, even if it's not "good". I just might drink before watching it.

O'Shea gave a very interesting coaching example. On one play, Okapalaugo comes off the end and is about 6-inches off (behind) Harris, just missing a sack that would have ended an Ottawa drive. On further review, O'Shea pointed out two areas where he could have improved. On his first step, he foot actually goes backwards, causing a bit of delay and an unnecessary additional half step. Also, and more interesting from a coaching perspective, he shows how far out he was coming around the guard. O'Shea linked it back to a drill they perform in practice, where they go around a hula hoop and reach down to pick up a towel. The drill lowers the centre of gravity and helps the player make tighter turns around the o-lineman. O'Shea raised it with 54 and made the connection between what they do in practice, why they do it, and the execution in the game. Next time, hopefully, he'll get closer to the QB and get the sack.

Last night, as part of being a Bomber For Life, I was invited to Chalk Talk with Coach O'Shea. Coach spent over an hour going through video from the previous game, showing penalties that were called (legit and not) and described the process for coached and players between the end of the game on Friday, until the first practice yesterday (Tuesday). It was very interesting, and, as you probably know, Coach O'Shea is very engaging. As someone who has never sat down and watched video, the way high level players and coaches do, I found it quite revealing. Among the most interesting things was a pass from Nichols to Adams, where it appeared, live, that Nichols overthrew Adams, but it was Adams that faded off the route. Very revealing. He showed some penalties, where it appeared live as though there was no infraction but that the refs were correct. (Sorry refs, I may have used some negative language in your direction) He also showed some where they blew the call and the process for sending them in to the league for review. All in all, it was a lot of fun. I took my son and he enjoyed it too. I look forward to it next year. If you're a Bomber For Life and didn't go, you should try next year. I also won a door prize. A gift card to the Canadian Brew House. Nice.

Don't forget Postmedia's (the National Post, the Sun, etc.) connection to the National Enquirer. http://www.canadalandshow.com/postmedia-david-pecker-donald-trump/

Just a recap on the witch-hunt (not my list): Flynn - plead guilty Papadopoulos - plead guilty Manafort - guilty on 8 counts Gates - plead guilty Cohen - plead guilty

The only way the GOP impeaches is if they fear for their own lives. They're self-serving DBs, who never put "country" before power. Manafort is still facing state charges for tax evasion. Given these convictions, he'll likely lose those too. Trump can't pardon those. But Cohen implicated POTUS. Incredible.

Question is timing. Do it now before the midterms or wait and hope to survive November?

Yup. Plead guilty to a bunch of campaign finance violations at the direction of his client. What a day.

In select theaters and on Netflix November 9th. Interesting strategy. I look forward to watching this.

Can he play DB?

I think Nichols is hurt, not healthy. I think that, along with the being injured through training camp and the first few games of the year explains some of his issues this year. That, and he threw to Lankford too much. Don't throw to Lankford... he's open for a reason.

Quoting to ensure you keep your promise! 😉

He was complaining about scouting earlier. Now, when a talent is scouted and brought it, "he doesn't have any experience". You realize that he will say absolutely anything to fit his narrative.

It's hard to moan and complain when the team was on a winning streak. And when the facts don't support your argument, you just lie.

No, it's totally his fault. If he can't be bothered to play in preseason and the first three games, then how is this team going to get into rhythm?! I mean, it's like missing all that time has caused the everything to be delayed. And, those three straight wins? Nothing. This team is terrible, just like you said.

Totally fair. Nichols had a rough preseason and didn't even show up for the first three games of the year. If he had, then maybe the offence would be clicking better. All Nichols fault.

I'm a bit later to the game but... Reebok does not do professional jerseys any longer, which is why Adidas took over. They also stopped making NHL jerseys. They simply focus on "performance" clothing.

Streveler.

The end of cable TV will have the largest impact on how we consume live sports. I don't think it's going to cause a crash, rather, the sports leagues will be successful (or not) based on how they market, package and deliver their product. They will need to deliver the product directly to the fans, removing the networks. It should be interesting.

Harris. 33.

Yes, he will. Not sure why you wouldn't think so.

If Hervey survives, of course.