So for those that feel PR players are drastically underpaid; how much more would you be willing to spend on tickets to games? We're still a gate-driven league, no? You want higher salaries, fine, but someone's got to pay for it.
The minimum PR salary is $750 per week plus housing or a housing allowance according to the CBA.
The Bombers also provide 3 meals a day to players according to a Global story about the IGF chefs.
If his paper wants to put up a paywall, he should bust his ass writing compelling content instead of complaining on being scooped on sonething that can be reported with a tweet.
A big thumbs up to the new commissioner for taking the time to drive out of town and visit that Bomber fan fighting cancer. Very classy act by Randy Ambrosie.
It was super bizarre, the meter on the tv showed it to be 108 several times, Sara Orlevsky said her reading was 109.... yet they registered only a 104 on the tsn graphics.
What I like was when Gord Miller said it was a tie and Matty D said no it wasn't and that Winnipeg won.
Could not stand the TSN coverage tonight. Seemed like they just came up short of having an iso camera on Nik Lewis all night. Wish I woulda been setup to listen to CJOB instead of TSN. All bloody night Nik Lewis
Could not stand the TSN coverage tonight. Seemed like they just came up short of having an iso camera on Nik Lewis all night. Wish I woulda been setup to listen to CJOB instead of TSN. All bloody night Nik Lewis
They were embarrassing. Did they even talk about the game? All I heard about was Nik Lewis' receptions, Andrew Harris' chance to get 1K-1K, and the Montreal/Winnipeg game several weeks ago.
The Bombers got three hands to the face penalties and they didn't show a replay on any of them. They didn't have a good camera angle for the may-have-been-a-fumble TD.
I expect very little of TSN these days, and yet somehow remain disappointed.
Could not stand the TSN coverage tonight. Seemed like they just came up short of having an iso camera on Nik Lewis all night. Wish I woulda been setup to listen to CJOB instead of TSN. All bloody night Nik Lewis
How can TSN not have cameras on both sides of the end zone? The angles for the possible fumble on Montreal's overtime TD was horrible. I think it may have been a fumble.
I wrote Westwood an email about it once. He told me most people want to hear about the Jets, not anything else.
I replied back asking how people would ever know whether they want to hear more about the Bombers since they never have the chance in the first place.
I don't listen to 1290 anymore. I listen to podcasts to hear about the cfl. It's far superior.
I'm glad 1290 is putting more into the Bombers and the CFL in general. I get frustrated when they spend crazy time on hockey when the CFL season is in full swing and the hockey boys are still in the gym, and golfing.
WEEK 9
Bye - Saskatchewan
Tim Baines - #Redblacks officially announce release of DBs Imoan Claiborne and CJ Roberts? Mitchell White released by Eagles on weekend. Hmm. #CFL
Arash Madani - Not sure if there's another head coach in pro football who helps out with the bags post-game.
O'Shea is genuine. Cares. Smirk, and all...
??Giovanni Aprile – originally drafted 16th overall by Winnipeg in 2012 – had just recorded the first regular season reception of his professional career, in his fourth season, 1 catch 6 yards. Hey, 2 more catches for 18 yards on Friday!
Jeff Reinebold - KENT AUSTIN IS A GOOD MAN WHO HAS HANDLED AN INCREDIBLY TOUGH SITUATION WITH GRACE AND DIGNITY - TAKE THE BAGS OFF YOUR HEADS & OSKEEWEEWEE
"I know this is where I should be. I’m so happy to be a Blue Bomber.” - @BWalk28, the 21-year-old on the rise.
Eric M - One week after Bruce Johnson's release, rookie Brian Walker allows just 2 catches for 20 yards on 7 targets, with 2 PBUs & an INT. #Bombers
Only the Calgary Stampeders have allowed less QB pressures than the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. #CFL #Bombers
The #Argos have released INT WR Khalil Paden.
Rod Pedersen. - Riders John Murphy @draftjm13 tells the SportsCage the acquisition of Vernon Adams changes nothing for Brandon Bridge & Marquise Williams.
Ed Tait. - It's time to rethink the CFL's East-West format, writes @EdTaitWFC http://ow.ly/7yAM30eqqQ1
Jamie Nye - Only 7 challenges in the #CFL in the two weeks combined since the rule change. There were 28 challenges combined in the two weeks prior.
Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie is a big fan of the East-West dynamic but says he would entertain discussions about a change to the league’s playoff structure. http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/08/15/cfl-commissioner-ambrosie-open-to-talking-about-change-to-playoff-structure?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feedrinse%2FRWsG+(Blue+Bombers+Channel)
Justin Dunk - Stephen Adekolu has agreed to terms with the Montreal Alouettes, per sources. He was recently released by the B.C. Lions where he spent the first three-plus seasons of his pro career. Adekolu suited up for 42 games making three receptions for 42 yards while seeing time on special teams, but he has yet to play in 2017.
Herb Zurkowsky - Drew Willy now becomes #AlsMTL backup QB
Drew Edwards - • in former Ticat news, New Orleans Saints defensive back Delvin Breaux has been diagnosed with a broken fibula and will miss four-to-six weeks. The injury was reportedly mis-diagnosed as a bone bruise and the Saints have fired two members of their medical staff as a result.
Rod Pedersen- Chris Jones said he didn't wear a Diversity Is Strength shirt b/c supplies were limited and went to the players. Each team is different.
?? Why don't I believe this rather simple explanation.
"You're going to love it out there." -Darian Durant's advice to Vernon Adams on coming to Riderville.
CFL News. -
- "I'm lead to believe that Marc Trestman doesn't have any interest in bringing Johnny Manziel in." - @TSNDaveNaylor #CFL #Argos
"I know the #Riders coaching staff are big fans of @1MjWilliams2, their third string QB" - @FarhanLaljiTSN #CFL via @TSN_Sports
Maybe little disconnect developing between head coach & his QB (Austin & Collaros). Maybe a little iciness too - @TSNScianitti #CFL #Ticats
.@bigplay_va has 1 yr left on his contract. He may opt out that in terms of free agency. - Kavis Reed #CFL #AlsMTL via @TSN690 (Vernon Adams)
.@joeyalfieri: @Drew_Willy more competent, polished than @bigplay_va Jr. tsn.ca/radio/montreal… #CFL #AlsMTL #Riders
.@miltonatthespec: If #Ticats lose next two, you'll see key names dispensed tsn.ca/radio/hamilton… #CFL via @jimtatti
One rumour: #AlsMTL badly wanted to acquire WR Rob Bagg (for Adams) but #Riders refused to part w/ the coveted vet. - @rodpedersen #CFL
Americans are tuning #CFL games on ESPN in droves this year. - @rodpedersen
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club announced Thursday that the following three players have been released:
INT – DB – Terrence Frederick
INT – WR – Gerell Robinson
INT – DB – Khalid Wooten
.@RandyAmbrosie - "We were inclusive before inclusive was cool." #CFL via @jamienye via @CJMENews
Winnipeg Sun - Matt Coates, had a strong game, catching three passes for 32 yards. Coates had nine career catches in three seasons with Hamilton prior to signing in Winnipeg as a free agent last off-season …
??TJ Heath missed his chance for sole possession in the interception battle. He dropped two more on Thursday?
Ted Wyman - WPG Sun - Import running back Timothy Flanders, who is only in the lineup because of an injury to receiver Weston Dressler, continues to make a case for staying even after Dressler returns. He had 45 yards rushing Thursday and has 105 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries this season plus two catches for 26 yards.
??Watching these CFL games without all the challenges is sooo much better..
Glen Suitor - Loudest fans contest between Sask and Wpg update: Producers on board, and we are working on logistics, more details soon. #CFLonTSN
??What is it about the Jason Maas that makes him disregard CFL initiatives. The latest? ‘Diversity is Strength’ Jason Maas not sporting the T-Shirt. The only one
RESPECT. Maas doesn't seem to have any.
Dave Dawson - Kent Austin is calling plays tonight, and you can already see the impact. #Ticats
??And how long did that go well?
Quick Fix: @BoLeviMitchell has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 17 consecutive games and in 38 of the past 39 contests #CFLGameDay
Drew Edwards- #Ticats Brandon Banks refused to speak to media after his team's loss to #Redblacks. #CFL
So, in his honour, *** for tat, that segment was dropped…
Ed Tait - “Andrew is a beast, man. A beast,” began Chungh. “He comes to work every day and I’ll say he and Matt (Nichols) are the best leaders I’ve ever been around.”
CFL- Bombers draft pick Geoff Gray impresses in first preseason game…“Geoff Gray was the player that jumped off the tape the most,” wrote Andrew Herman, who performed the player grades.
Gray, a native of Winnipeg, issued a statement after the CFL draft saying he “would be extremely grateful to be a member of the Blue Bombers” should his football path bring him back to Winnipeg. http://3downnation.com/2017/08/19/bombers-draft-pick-geoff-gray-impresses-first-preseason-game-packers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+3downnation%2Fegst+(3+Down+Nation-John+Hodge)
??Hey, Calgary…kicked 5 FGs. I guess dey no goode.
Simoni Lawrence - I love my teammates my coaches and fans we gonna figure this **** out.
There's some confusion on Kyries Hebert’s fine from the League office. The Montreal gazette reports that Kyries Hebert and, for that matter Durant, the Als’ player representative, continue to have issues with the fine levied against the veteran linebacker for his high helmet-to-helmet hit against Toronto quarterback Cody Fajardo in last week’s game at Molson Stadium.
Hebert hasn’t denied the hit was illegal, and Durant realizes the fine won’t be quashed. Instead, both maintain Hebert’s being penalized more than half of his game cheque, the maximum amount for which any player can be punished.
Hebert claimed he’s being fined more than 50 per cent of his gross amount, suggesting he’ll play the next two games without compensation.
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"I can’t kick field goals if the offence doesn’t move the ball" - Kicker @RParedes30
??Are the Lions that reliant on Burnham?
Justin Dunk - The Monreal Alouettes will pay quarterback Drew Willy around $80,000 in “guaranteed money” plus available playtime bonuses this season.
The new contract also included $10,000 in up front money.
he also received a $70,000 signing bonus from the Argos on a reworked deal in January
Total 150,000K
??Another CFL week has gone by, and another week where the best entertainment in a football game involved the Bombers..
??MITCHELL, Bo Levi 15/31 48.4% 237 yards
??Calgary 15 penalties 150 yards
#Argos defence holds Darian Durant to a mere 93 yards in passing while Ricky Ray puts up 377. #CFL #AlsMTL
Darrin Bauming - Mike O'Shea says safety Derek Jones is a starter, but it would probably take an injury to get him into the starting lineup. #Bombers
CFL News - Durant has now been intercepted eight times. Only twice has he completed a game without being picked off. - @HerbZurkowsky1 #CFL #AlsMTL
-#AlsMTL were held to nine first downs and 138 yards’ net offence. They controlled the ball for less than 21 minutes. - @HerbZurkowsky1 #CFL
??Montreal played that football game exactly how a football game shouldn't be played ?
??The Toronto Ray Argos…
Ed Tait - On Andrew Harris :“I usually don’t talk about my goals, but I told Coach Bourgs (running backs coach Kevin Bourgoin) in the offseason that (1,000-1,000) was one of my goals this year,” said Harris Sunday following Bombers practice. “It’s one of those things that I’m on pace for it and so talking about it puts some pressure on myself to be able to achieve that.
Through the first eight games, Harris has had 90 rushed and 50 receptions – the most offensive touches in the CFL by a mile (Calgary’s Jerome Messam is second at 128; 112 carries, 16 receptions).
Weston Dressler, who has missed three games, has also been running more of late and could be back within the next couple of weeks. “He makes sure he runs around Al (Bombers Head Athletic Therapist Al Couture),” said O’Shea with a grin. “He does circles around him and runs in front of him to let him know he’s ready to go.”
??How meaningful is Ottawa’s win over Hamilton? Not very. Everybody beats them...
“(What’s) important is that the guys in the locker room believe their teammates are working as hard as they can.” - Mike O'Shea
??The Stampeders are giving their secondary a lot of credit for their game against BC. I'd be more inclined to fault BC QBacking...
??Most outstanding play for Hamilton this week was returning a blocked convert attempt for 2 points. They now lead the league in that category.
Your next chance to catch an Andrew Harris? At the Banjo Bowl.
Over 30,000 tickets are sold already, so hurry!
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WEEK 10
Winnipeg @ Montreal - Thursday
Saskatchewan @ Edmonton - Friday
BC @ Ottawa - Saturday
Toronto @ Calgary - Saturday
BYE - the uninvolved
From field level...or ball boy boo boo
In the BC game, in the 2nd quarter, at the 11:19 mark, Matt Nichols, on 2nd and ten, completed a short pass to Andrew Harris, who proceeded to get 14 yards on the play. However, he fumbled. No call was made on the field as to a fumble.
How many remember that series?
I remember the series, but it's what happens just after that play that a problem occurs. We didn't get to see any of it because of TSN's wonderful in-game interview policy. This time with Randy Ambrosie.
The Bombers wanted to hurry up and get the next play underway before BC could have a look at it. Trouble was the ball boy hadn't brought out a ball. He had seen the fumble and was waiting for a ruling. Trouble is, that's not his call. He's supposed to bring out a ball to the officials for the team on offence.
Since the Bombers got the ball late, they couldn't get the snap underway and that gave time for BC to see the fumble on replay and challenge the ruling.
They did, and a Bomber fumble was ruled. Since BC recovered, it was now BC ball.
That change of possession led to a BC fg.
Mike O'Shea and Matt Nichols were livid, but there was nothing they could do...
It just goes to show there is more to what happens on the field than we can see.
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