do or die

Well, after the latest slow start or series of mental breakdowns.....Lapo always mentioned the need to talk to the players about this and that........but the basic problem was, nobody was listening or seemed to pay any attention. Whether you believe in Burke or not.....at least he is walking the walk..... after talking about getting rid of people who wouldn't get on with (the new) program. I suspect when he now tells people something.....he has a bit more attention. Sadly, Hefney had the perfect opportunity for a fresh slate, this season.... with new contract and bonus......but between refusing to shift position, yet again....and not giving management a heads up on the pot bust .....when he was already breathing thin air......simply deep-sixed himself. btw.....the bright side....both Sears and Washington can ball....more size and speed, out there.....

What is the point of blaming Buck? Any player with an ounce of gumption, wants to play and will do anything he needs to do, to stay on the field. Management has made the decision, the last number of years.....to put all of the eggs, in Buck's basket. We still do not have the heir apparent, as well.....which is turning into somewhat of a vicious cycle......

Strange.....somebody wrote "I don't care", on my whiteboard......

Hefney gave us some outstanding play, but last year, was pretty inconsistent. He already had a number of black marks against him, coming into this season: 1. The twitter nonsense (with Jovo) after claiming to be ready to step up into a leadership role (embarrassing Mack) 2. His public unwillingness, to replace Kent 3. His ridiculous comments after the 52-0 disgrace on LD, most notably "The effort was there" (embarrassing Burke) Then he neglects to inform the club about his grass bust.....Burke has to answer questions on Coach's Show, that night, having just found out about the situation...... Given that Mack and Burke are "ole school guys".....they probably had reached saturation point, with this stuff.... Also, recall that, just as the players were leaving at the end of the season, Burke stated he was unhappy with the current attitude and approach of the players. He also stated that if anybody wasn't willing to change their ways - and I am quoting him exactly: "We will get rid of them" Burke was giving the team something to mull over, during the off-season..... If he did not have everybody's attention before.....he has it now....

....or for that matter....the production.

Bomber OL was actually pretty good, the last 7-8 games......after opening up against the Lions with a total of 5 games experience (Greaves) along the entire line!! More worried about QB, yet again...

Yup, the coach can't do it all.... You need a core group of players....who will not accept or tolerate, that sort of stuff. Without it....your team is going nowhere

Hey, I ment "kill" in the football vernacular.....was not suggesting cheap shots...... But as far as the blitz thing - you can either block/pickup on it....or just blitz the hell out of their team. Either option is preferable.....to doing nothing about it....well, except to jerk Buck out like a sheet, and then whine about the Argos, afterwards.

The audacity of it.....

Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr, could of been standing there......but not much one can do....when about 30 guys lie down like a cheap rug.... in a supposed must game/rivalry game.....and lets an pretty average team (Riders)....simply walk all over them.

Or, as an alternative approach: You blitz our QB.....we kill yours.

A few things: As mentioned... Pierce has to use his legs consistently, he does not have the vision and release, of a topflight pocket passer. Obsession with keeping Buck upright ..... is making our whole approach, more tentative....from the coaches right on down.... Can we handle any more cases of "Buck fever" - the ole "will he or won't he", shuttling QB's back and forth, no continuity, etc, Buck isn't that old....but there are a lot of miles on that body.....and we keep delaying the entry of a legit replacement.... Find it rather ironic....that we went from "fragile" Kevin Glenn.....to Buck Pierce....

You mean my sins will come back to haunt me? Nowhere to run....nowhere to hide.

As I understand this..... We are forced to yank our vet starter, after 3 series....because the big bad Argos decided to engage that shocking defensive strategy, known as the "blitz".....and it is their fault for doing it..... because they "shouldn't do it" and/or.... we can't stop it! Nothing like handing the opposition an advantage on us, both physically and mentally...... The Argos read the paper, featuring Burke's comments...... before the game, and somehow deduce that running a blitz or two, just might be a real good idea. Hell, if I was them....I sure as hell, would, period. And then I hear all the whining on OB and other quarters, about it. If the team has become that paranoid, about Buck....then his usefulness may be coming to a quick end.... Pretty weak sauce.......that needs to be replaced with some jam.....

Traffic must of been wicked....plenty-of-stragglers drifting in ... ....followed by even more people... departing early.... But at least, the Bombers finally burst out of the gate, quickly...... ....and then I wake up.... Bomber QB's threw some truly ugly INT's..... Argo QB's marched the ball up and down the field.... Double blue must of had 450+ yds....to show for it..... Jake Thomas, Freddy Harris, Brown, and J.T. Gilmore had some moments.... ....but in the main....not enough pressure by front 7, or coverage in back..... Ryan Lucas looked pretty good..... The acoustics in this place....could make things pretty loud... ...not that we were going to find out tonight.....crowd wise.... ....notwithstanding the ear splitting volume on the PA system.... Argo receivers: open all over field....all night.... Bomber receivers: blowing patterns...not making plays..... Some good kick returns and very good kick coverage, by Blue ....but completely and totally sucked in... on Argo fake punt.... Markett demonstrated some nice man on man skills, at DB Renaud recovered own punt and kicked very well..... ....of course having punter as best player....sign of trouble.... At least...main concourse....kept some people occupied...... We still have the worst hurry up offence, in creation.... Buck Pierce didn't complete a pass, but managed to take some hits.... Goltz didn't get many touches..... Hall had extended time, showed some good reads and poise in pocket.... Clement: good legs, questionable accuracy...... Red zone late 1.....Argo QB drops ball in pocket, picks it up.... .... still has time to make coffee and add milk, before throwing TD pass... Red zone late 2....Clement/RB blow hand off, then Blue turn over ball on 3rd down.. Brett Cameron got off a poor punt....but made his first FG.... Bomber LB crew got worked over, but good......... Brett Carter and Jade Etienne led the way (2 grabs each) Blue did a good job of keeping offence "under wraps" ....in fact, not much on film for people to look at on D, as well..... Argos leave at least a dozen starters at home....... ....yet it looked like the other way round, tonight.... Player should be real happy, there is another x-hib game.... ...because if not....you could just cut about 25 guys....tomorrow.... Tried to cheer myself up, at the supposed new/improved concessions..... .....lousy chicken "tender", followed by a lame sausage.....just no dice... But, contrary to what people might think....night not a total loss... ....actually got back in time, for more gin and 3rd overtime of hockey.... ...uh, much more gin..... Note: Upon request - Odds and Sods will be running on this site, as a regular blog feature. All O+S's will be collected there. Just wanted to get this one up here, till folks got used to the idea.

If this stuff translates into less laying on their stomachs, or crumbling under adversity during the real games, then fine......

When the Crow has an effective O running consistently......then I'll call him a "guru". Frankly, midway through the season....that O, still looked like a LaPolice production - which probably irked Mack (after demanding radical change). We still slipped into some bad habits, near the end of the season - like not using Simpson in the redzone and falling back into that stupid "horizontal" passing attack, at times. But its a clean slate, this year.

Nothing like the in-depth and incisive coverage.... that our football team gets around here. Winnipeg simply has some real crown jewels, within the local football media......

Well, going forward.....just not sure... if I should be seen talking to that Jones-Milt fella. I do have my reputation to consider......

Glad I found this site......nice job. Looking at the posters in this thread.......looks like we can have some real football discussion, tempered by some wit and style. Still maintain good relations on OB, mostly due to my sensitive and caring nature......I have no axe to grind with anyone.....well, perhaps a razor or two.....