captaincanuck12

Well it's official.. the geniuses at CFL determined the hit on Rempel was not dirty and therefore no further discipline is warranted. Also forum favourite and soon to be pulitzer prize winner Paul Friesen says O'Shea was off base for yelling at Dickenson. I'd use this as bulletin board material and smack the living crap out of the Riders this saturday. I have never ever wanted to win a game so badly like I do on Saturday now.

EXACTLY. You simply don't have the time to brace for impact when you are expected to : 1) Snap the ball with your head down 2) Lift your head 3) Get your feet set 4) And brace for impact. In a professional football game, CFL or NFL, this has to happen in 1-2 seconds. In the NFL it might even be faster. There's also a reason the long snapper is a designated position since it requires a unique skill set. There's a reason the CFL put this rule in place to protect the long snappers. Delusional Rider Fans will never see the logic in this unless it happened to one of their players. While we complain about the TSN panel, and their commentary... they are all filled with former CFL stars, who played the game and know the rules and understand the pace the game is played at. If they agree the hit was dirty, Bob Irving agrees the hit was dirty , MOS (another former player and well respected person) thinks the hit was dirty... guess what it's likely a dirty play. I understand that they are sometimes way off base, but that doesn't happen very often. They know what they are talking about... they are the subject matter experts. My .02

Just catching up on all the discussion here... Wow sounds like the Bombers were royally screwed on this game. I hope we absolutely demolish them on Saturday. When Bob Irving complains about officiating you know something is up.

Nevermind the defence having the riders pinned at the 5 yd line and fold like a cheap tent. Now I have to endure another nauseating dose of how Cody Fajardo is the greatest qb

Representing the Blue and Gold in Grand Forks North Dakota. #forthew

Why are you guys bringing back these painful memories... I had buried them deep inside . I have to go back to therapy. Someone start a gofundme for my upcoming sessions.

Speedy B aka Brandon Banks. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/brandon-banks-suspension-tiger-cats-1.3811833

I don't like this at all. The bombers passing game even with Nichols has been friggen pathetic. We had two awesome receivers in Adams and Matthews. Maybe design an offence that targets both of these receivers effectively and hey maybe the passing numbers might get better. I remember in training camp Nichols was raving about Matthews and Adams. I agree with Doug Brown, this will come back to bite us.

A very good article indeed. I'm of the opinion this wasn't intentional, as Harris does seem very contrite and apologetic. The fact that the head coach and several of his teammates backed him up seems to reinforce this wasn't intentional. Yes I understand solidarity and such, but if he was a cheat, you think others would be willing to go on a limb to sacrifice their reputation. That being said, when you live in the limelight, every action you undertake is scrutinized, and every black mark you encounter enlarged and dissected under a microscope. That's the pro athlete life. One bad thing can wipe away 10 good things. It's unfortunate that this happened to him and everything he has and will do gets marked with an asterisk.

I don't think MOS or the Bomber brass will let him appeal it. He's pretty integral to the Bomber image on and off the field.

https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/26/harris-releases-statement-suspension-violating-drug-policy/ Here's the link for those interested. The drug test came back positive for Metandienone ... which is an anabolic steroid.

Just heard this on CJOB. He's giving a statement at 11 AM. This friggen sucks.

Lol. Love these threads. Monster game by Jefferson. Fajardo gonna be turf camo next Sunday.

Damn. Although I think Augustine will be fine in his place. Not sure how this affects the ratio.

I wouldn't touch Drew Willy with a 10ft pole. Bridge on the other hand could be interesting. Neither of them are better than Streveler, but we do need a 3rd qb in case something happens to Strev and McGuire gets the "Deer in headlights" syndrome. Anyways the media will continue to speculate until we have confirmation from the Blue Bombers what the injury actually is. My guess is that it's a separated shoulder and that's at least 4-6 weeks. Hope Strev is ready.

Well all you armchairs wanted streveler. Wish granted.

I think they are selling bibs with the Walby burger. You can buy one for your problem...

Exactly. Although I believe many of us are frustrated and want to see our Grey Cup drought end asap.

After that pitiful performance against the Argos and the TiCats, I'm expecting a fire to be lit under their collective @$$! The defence needs to start playing defence. Cover the flats, actually make a STOP on a 2nd and long for a change. In other words, BE MENTALLY STRONG AND PREPARED. The offence and LaPo needs to establish the run game early and don't stray from it. Start throwing deep balls to our highest paid receiver, and mix it up with play action. I could care less if Nichols throws for 200 yds or 400 yds. Don't turn the ball over and stop playing scared. #ForTheW

Yep like I said earlier, that fumble was the turning point in the game IMO. We likely score 6 at that point. Props to Harris for shouldering the blame though.

Fair enough...my point (and the radios) was that it was very suspicious how quickly things were handled. Kim Murphy seemed like he was ready to signal first down before the chains were fully set. Again something doesn't add up. There's no way that was a first down. But it's CFL officiating at its finest.

They were talking about this on TSN radio this morning. Everything about that sequence was rushed. It clearly looked short on TV. Nevis was shocked they called it a first down. The radio guys were saying that MOS should have challenged... Even if he lost it it could have stemmed the momentum the Argos were gaining. Tsn radio was speculating the call was rushed was because of the double header. The CFL wanted this game over quickly so the focus shifts to the ticats - riders game. Let the conspiracy theories begin!

Jefferson *Harris Can't think of a 3rd. Secondary was atrocious. *Harris fumble was costly.

I hate to rag on Harris cuz he had a monster game....but that first half fumble really turned the tide. We had a chance to step on their throats and it kept them in the game. So infuriating the defence was. Bighill looked lost.

MOS keeps out Matthews for some unknown reason. Give Nichols as many friggen weapons on the field . Adams, Matthews will cause headaches for every defence and will open up others.