Mark H.

Terrence Edwards and Clarence Denmark but not the rest of the team? Indeed, we were some of the first passengers to board, would've been pretty hard to miss the rest of the team. I wonder if they missed the team flight. And the reason I asked is some people will travel on the same flight as the but only mention a couple of players. Should have know you wouldn't be one of those but it seemed weird they travelled separately. It's more like they were on an earlier flight. Buck for one was still in the airport when our flight was boarding. Both of our flights to and from Toronto were completely full. I suspect the team have had to do some shuffling.

Terrence Edwards and Clarence Denmark but not the rest of the team? Indeed, we were some of the first passengers to board, would've been pretty hard to miss the rest of the team.

But that was also the logic behind Lapo hiring Reed, Walters, Barresi, etc... good working relationship - except somewhere at some point you need support staff with real CFL experience at their position - Lapo's crew had CFL exp but all of them got promotions at once... so all were learning together, it just doesn't work Burke did pretty much exactly the same thing... except with less CFL exp... just can't figure out how we didn't learn... Lapo was never hands off with the offense. And most of us on the message boards wanted to Lapo to be more hands off with the O. Now we want our current HC to be MORE INVOLVED with the D. Dunno, the assumption Bomber fans always make seems to be 'the guy doing it doesn't know what he's doing'

So...my buddy and I ran into Lapo 3 times in Toronto. Once on the street, twice at the airport. "Mr. Lapolice are you stalking us?" Also saw him talking to Buck right across from us at the departure gate. Decided to leave the poor guy alone...already...only to discover he was on our flight... Besides Lapolice, Bob Irving was on our flight, as were Paul Wiecek, Kirk Penton, Clarence Denmark and Terrence Edwards. They were NOT used to being recognized in Toronto. For what it's worth, Bob flew exec, Lapo flew economy. (TSN vs. CJOB? Hmmmm...) Cool CFL weekend.

The book on Burke was always his ability to coach DB's. 2011 he had the secondary playing lights out while Coach Harris was running a top notch DL and also mentoring other defensive players. The result was a kick ass D that carried the team to a miracle GC appearance.

A few things: Calgary secondary played a nice mix man and zone...had Collaros confused out there. Quite the change from Ray, who was literally slicing them up. On the play where Ray got hurt, he didn't see a receiver wide open on a quick slant...after that he was in trouble...could have been a big gain instead of a big injury Calgary OL does an excellent job run blocking...no matter who the starting RB is. Toronto front 4 got man-handled on most drives. Made some stops...but mostly Glenn had all day to throw and the running attack gained yards. When TO called a QB draw (2 or 3 times), Collaros didn't even look downfield...could've gotten killed out there... Argo fans sitting in the same section...actually think Barker will trade Ray and then protect Collaros in the expansion draft. I didn't laugh...but I sure wanted to.

that's how i figure it... hopping my train soon... Mark H, see you there... my mobile# is in your PM box Somebody save this post as evidence if we never hear from Mark again. I can already see the headlines ... "Bomber fan beaten by entire Argonauts fanbase; one man arrested" Pretty tame joint...was easy to get out alive. Bluto is good people.

that's how i figure it... hopping my train soon... Mark H, see you there... my mobile# is in your PM box Sent you a text man...see ya gate 11

I'm in Waterloo this week...the locals Ales are excellent...I'm even drinking less scotch

Aside from the fact that Saskatchewan has a fantastic offense and we had a pitiful offense and only won many of those games with superb performances from the D... The Montreal D exposed a few things yesterday...as did Calgary last week. Rider O is overrated...starting with Durant.

He did, but Goltz played against BC and Calgary. And Morley the pylon was still in @ right guard.

My preseason prediction of 3rd in the West, maybe second, might still happen.

Were you watching on French TV RDS, because things always seem to move better in a foreign language. I thought the short, quick passes saved his bacon because if he had to scramble or look downfield, he was in trouble. Balls were thrown all over the place. Even Sask. defenders couldn't get them. But when you don't play, it shows. (like we know anything about that) I don't see anything wrong with quick, short passes when a QB is thrown into his first game like that.

That's the kind of thing you could always appreciate about Dave Ritchie. First and foremost, he DID NOT give up any points.]

We just canned an OC, or OL is suspect, some of our receivers are ??? And we're trying to evaluate inexperienced Quarterbacks?

I thought Neiswander moved the ball pretty well...but we'll see how he does after teams have made adjustments for him.

Horrible game. Total snooze fest except for a few minutes in the fourth quarter. The Riders look very beatable

Gotta hand it to S.J. Green...guy is a big time football player...busting his ass for a young QB out there

Was that some actual run blocking I just saw? Don't see much of that in Bomberland anymore...

In my classroom...that's what we call a Captain Obvious question.

The 2011 Defense was built on the secondary being able to cover man to man effectively. What the cuss happened to that unit?

Have we become suckers for punishment?

I would trade him for Ray or Lulay even if he'd signed a 5 year contract. That's not even a question.

A good ale...usually Guiness. Bud is my 'everyday' beer

Hope he doesn't have an ingrown toenail...from stubbing it at night...