Brandon Blue&Gold

To be fair, you can say that about a number of fan bases. Including ours.

Louisiana has the "Stand your Ground" law. It sounds like that may be why the shooter was released. But if the witness's claims are accurate how can you claim self defense when the victim was unarmed and apologizing, then after shooting him down proceed to stand over him, talk @#$& and shoot twice more? That's an execution plain and simple. I really hope the investigation isn't over. This is so wrong.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/12/1/13812992/joe-mcknight-shooting-death-new-orleans?utm_campaign=sbnation.social&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sbnation&utm_source=twitter

Riders RB Joe McKnight shot dead in an apparent road rage incident. Terrible news. RIP.

Jason Maas and Chris Jones might have something to say about that...

Yep. RIP Steve Jobs, Bob Hope and Johnny Cash.

Yeah those 4 minutes really all the difference for me lol. After that first year IGF has been a breeze for parking and coming/going. Any of you Winnipeggers need some tips this out of towner (and his retired father) would be happy to offer advice ?. We got a damn fine stadium. The location is fine (good for the U of M Bison too). This complaining has been going on for over 3 years. Please stop.

Yes where all the votes are, and coincidentally most of the population of Canada. So it benefits (or used to depending on your pov) a lot of people. Globalization is reality these days. Like I pointed out it allows us cheaper cars and TVs. Does it cost us manufacturing jobs, yes it does no denying that. But many experts agree NAFTA has been a benefit to Canada. I can't argue your point on oil because you're right, we are being very shortsighted on how we're handling that part of our economy. In the end what would you prefer? Free trade and international trade agreements with cheaper goods and more choice, or tariffs and protectionism with higher costs but possibly more manufacturing jobs? Tough choice. Of course if we went the latter route we'd probably have a tough time exporting since other countries would throw tariffs right back at us. Globalization is the reality. I don't think we could escape it even if we tried. Be interesting to see if Trump can. I really doubt it. The reality it we're a huge country short on population and big on natural resources. Our manufacturing base is never going to be very impressive even at the best of times.

And learn how to better take care of the puck too, hopefully.

Which is good for our manufacturing and exports sectors.

The Russians are testing the boundaries of our Arctic territories. Have been for years. This will probably lead to a dispute in the near future. And I'm guessing we aren't going to get much backing from a Trump led U.S. It's not Ukraine or Syria level threats but I'd say Putin is someone we need to watch closely, for our own selfish reasons let alone how he affects the rest of the world.

One simplistic way to look at it... you like being able to afford a flat screen tv, a smartphone, a good car for under 25 grand, and doing all your shopping at Walmart on the cheap? If your answer is yes then yay international trade agreements.

Why would LaPo have to answer for the 13th man incident from Grey Cup 2009? He ran the offence for the Riders and had nothing to do with that screwup. Kavis Reed ran their special teams so it would be on him, and I think I recall him taking responsibility for it. The only reason to associate LaPo with that is the TSN cameras catching his reaction to the penalty. And frustration doesn't equal culpability.

Unlike previous years not too much needs to be done for next season. Improving on this year is certainly doable. Assuming Nichols comes back the offence should continue to improve with stability at QB, OL and OC for the first time in a while. On D we have a very good group of DBs, the LBs could maybe use an upgrade at MLB but otherwise are in good shape, but the D line needs to find a better DE opposite Westerman and a suitable replacement for Cummings if he goes to the NFL for a while. We gave up a lot of passing yards this season and more pressure from the front 4 is needed. At the draft we need 1. WR (replace Kohlert/Richards) 2. DL (eventually replace Shologan unless Butcher is good to go next season) 3. OL (because it's the CFL lol and I assume we move on from Neufeld) then BPAs. And of course keep on scouting new talent to push or even improve upon existing players. Re-sign O'Shea despite (my opinion anyways) his error in trying the FG last game. He's a solid HC and is getting better each season. Worth bringing back and I bet the players would love it. Replacing Hall would be nice if Thorpe or Steinauer would come here but if not another year of Hall wouldn't be the worst thing to happen (I hope). And re-sign Walters, this shouldn't even be in doubt.

Looks like a decent monster movie. Impressive cast. This will then lead into a Kong vs Godzilla movie in 2020 apparently.

Good points. And this might be a better topic next season when we're past the expansion draft and the expectations for the Jets are higher. Especially if our goaltending is still a question mark.

The way they're playing right now, I don't want Copp and Petan going anywhere. As for Stafford, I'd say he's become expendable. And since he's in his final contract year we may as well get something for him. Not sure if there's any realistic options out there but a goaltender upgrade might be a good move, whether to backup Helle or to continue easing Helle into the starting role. I'm not sure the Jets are quite there yet as a contender but until our goaltending stiffens up we're gonna be on the outside looking in no matter how good our forwards and D are. Hopefully someone from our current roster of goalies can finally nail down the job but if not are there options via trade out there? Are guys like Miller, Fleury, Bishop etc viable options? I know it's probably too much $$$ for what they actually bring and we'd get bent over in a trade for any of them but I'm just spitballing here. Better options? Or will any one of Helle/Hutch/Comrie step up consistently?

There was a play last night on MNF. Giants receiver running down the sidelines and the ball is thrown to him, it's a 20+ yd pass. The ball is overthrown, missing the receiver's hands. Two steamboats later the Bengals DB plows the Giants receiver from the side, never slowing down or veering away when he certainly could have. There is no flag from the refs and no reaction from the fans, coaches and commentators. I know this was the NFL and not the CFL but they have arguably tighter rules concerning hits to defenseless players. Loffler had maybe a second to lessen his contact and he did somewhat by turning his head and he never left his feet. I don't see how Loffler could have avoided the hit and penalty or not I'm glad he followed through. It was a good football play to me.

Shaun King's twitter feed is sharing a lot of horror stories happening in the States. Lots of incidents involving race. And just to be clear I am just as disgusted by the alleged Trump voter being attacked as I am by all the racist incidents being done by "Trump" supporters. This damn election has done its damage and it may only be starting.

It's probably their reaction to seeing the man that will be firing them in two months. I can't imagine Trump will retain much if any of Obama's White House staff. I'd be upset too in their position. Also going from Obama (who by many accounts is a good man in person) to Trump (who has yet to disprove his vile reputation) would be a tough pill to swallow I'd imagine.

Sarah Kendzior has been one of the best reporters during this entire election cycle. Much more informative than the cnn/fox/msnbc fools. Don't dismiss her fine work because of one slightly overwraught article.

Some nervous people here in Canada too...

Sounds like J Cole is upset via his IG. Judging by this practice report I'm guessing he's pr bound?

My Dad sits either in or beside your section. But he's pretty peaceful so probably not him that's ranting, I hope ?. Couple of loud ones here in 205 but they're more humorous than annoying.