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That just might be 3Down's best article ever. "The Winnipeg Blue Bombers showed no mercy embarrassing the Als 58-2 in front of a packed house at Winnipeg Stadium. Ferragamo was ineffective and managed just four first downs. Remarkably, the Alouettes qualified for the post-season after winning just three games in the weak East Division. They played at Ottawa in the East semi-final and almost pulled out an upset in the game’s final moments. Ferragamo watched his last CFL game from the press box. His stat line from the year was miserable: in 13 appearances he completed 175-of-342 passes for 2,175 yards, with seven touchdown passes and an incredible 25 interceptions. Colour analysts suggested that when he dropped back in the pocket he was “scared to death.” "

Anyway - having watched the last 3 Grey Cups over the last 2 days, it's clear that the Bombers need to go 2019 on Montreal. Impose their will and everything will be fine. No playing not to lose. Don't take the Als lightly, but do not respect them. For some reason, I remember Billy "White Shoes" Johnson more than Ferragamo, but not in any detail.

I think the Bombers just might win this one (the 2021 repeat broadcast). Again - I've been pre-gaming since last night. Ick. Was he any good? Such a tough slog. Know a few people in Nashville through a Music Camp that are toughing it out. Wow - what a life I've lead... This thread is so derailed...

Lawler's offensive pass interference to preserve the field goal chance was such a smart play.

Just came on, but he's a CFL fan and was pretty good. And Suitor wasn't in love with him, so he kept pretty quiet. Kind of wondering how badly a Green Day in the booth invite might turn out. And not in a bad way.

6:53 left in the 3rd quarter in 2021 for me.

Don't want to say too much, but I know enough to know that some personalities that come across as authentic have actually (perhaps organically) become character actors. Not questioning his knowledge or memory, but I think it's safe to say that's why we might get along.

Scott Oake is the first sports guy I remember not taking sports too seriously and it was so refreshing. I know people who have worked professionally with Maclean and my opinion of him has dropped accordingly.

The great interviewers actually listen to the answers and are willing to allow their interviews to go off course. Nothing worse than interviewers ignoring answers that have obvious follow up questions.

Do you remember an early long rush TD against us against Edmonton this year?

You’re not asking me, but there’s a world of difference between talk shows and interviews that really matter. Letterman in the Netflix format is far superior to the old days because he has all the time he needs now. As far as serious reportage, it’s hard to beat Maddow or Mehdi Hassan. They obviously put in the work.

He’s not wrong!

Scrums are rarely meaningful. Proper interviews take 15-30-60 minutes and there are very few orgs that even afford that opportunity anymore. One of the reasons I like Sirius/XM so much.

Research, research and then more research. A guest respects someone who has taken the time to learn something about them and their work.

Rod Hill, Less Browne too.

One of those obviously “too good for the CFL” guys.

Nah. I learned my lesson drinking tea coloured rye and cokes with the RM employees. Can’t say enough good things about Davey St. Like being in Manhattan at a fraction of the cost.

I think Jovon hung around long enough for the sheen to turn to rust.

8 defensive TD’s is pretty incredible.

He better get in before the BOAT load from these last 4 years are eligible.

As far as entertainment interviews, David Fricke is as good as it gets. John Fugelsang kicks Howard’s ass to the horizon. But Howard does do some good interviews when he’s not crawling up his guests’ butts.

Stern is a really good interviewer, but there are better interviewers on NPR who do it for less than 1/100th the cost.