HardCoreBlue

Just for sh*ts and giggles? to raid their playbook Even if it's for only two games, I'd rather rely on game tape.

Like ISO - I'm getting sick of this. And it's deja vu - as I had the same attitude in March - I had pretty much 'officially' dropped the Oilers and decided I was going to go back to cheering for the Jets. However, the draft Lottery and subsequent house cleaning that happened in the Oiler front office has me back on their side (remember folks - the Jets LEFT and even then it took me to the '06 run before I could start investing emotionally in the Oilers and you just don't turn these things 'off'' - at least I don't). Eskimos are slowly growing on me - and the bombers are slowly dying in me. Another year or two of this (and especially if the Eskimos go to another Grey Cup) and I may become a complete sell out and the Eskimos may become my team. I get where you're coming from with this... especially when Edm seems to be very well run for the most part... if I lived in Edm or Cgy I could see myself jumping ship, or at least making them my 1A... but I'd never officially give up on the Bombers... just too emotionally invested my entire life I've lived in the Edm area for 11 years now and that will never happen. I don't know how it could.

Serious question, if Brohm does indeed start, realistically, what would he have to do, other than win, to continue on with this team?

Yes,it could result in other firings depending how the games go.

From what you've seen with Marve, with coaching and reps, does he have the talent to be a legitimate CFL QB?

Which was exactly what the panel were alluding to in how the Bombers react when down Coaching? Players? Both.

Like Mark F alluded to, your analysis emphasizes the importance of our run game which is basically non-existent from a consistent point of view. I still think a bigger back like a Messam type (one in shape though) would at least help (maybe?) alleviate some of the lack of skill at the QB/Line positions. And if Marve can't get out of the pocket based on the Defense, take what the defence gives us and dink and dunk down the field, we have the receivers for that, especially Moore.

You can't be serious... Geez man, it seems sometimes, not always, that anytime a person posts something that runs counter to what you believe, you respond with these type statements. The hypocrisy is dripping here. I think some of us take more of an eclectic approach to politics and sensitive issues by not branding our ideologies as left, center or right. We take it issue by issue using the best facts available to form our perspectives. We sometimes don't get it right but always try to take an evidence-informed approach, identifying any bias's we may have a long the way. We can't brand ourselves with only one political strip but we can always aspire to be a sound critical thinker hopefully adding value to the discussion. Ummm you might want to come up with your own stuff but if you can't please apply it correctly.

Good point, I just think this is a special situation that requires an exception to the normal protocol. I just think we could take advantage of this situation for one game against one of the best teams in the league where we let Simmons freelance on his former team. Historically we sometimes see players kick it into another gear when they play their former team in such a short turnaround where things are still festering fresh. Ultimately, big picture, what's the risk? He sucks, okay, we put him back on the PR after the game no harm, no foul.

I'm not getting this one. I would ask Coach O'Shea, what would be the significant impact to this team if Simmons started? Was it Richie Hall's influence that made this decision? The guy's playing his former team with very recent history festering, put him in!

If you were glad I asked, then why didn't you answer the question? Why are the other two guys better options? Instead of just cutting and pasting rhetoric prepared for you by union-sponsored NDP propaganda arms, why not give me positive reasons why the other guys are better? Starting off your entire post with more blarney about Harper being the worst prime minister ever just guarantees I am going to tune out whatever you have to say, as it is going to just be more biased left-wing crap. When Harper goes on a train trip across Canada with his family, and is greeted at every whistle stop with people throwing eggs and yelling **** YOU!! at the train, like people did in 1982 with Pierre Trudeau, then I'd agree, Harper is in the same area code as Trudeau was in terms of being the worst. Right now, he's not even in the same solar system as the suckage experienced by Canada under Trudeau. And anyone who says otherwise is just wearing partisan blinders. Geez man, it seems sometimes, not always, that anytime a person posts something that runs counter to what you believe, you respond with these type statements. The hypocrisy is dripping here. I think some of of us take more of an eclectic approach to politics and sensitive issues by not branding our ideologies as left, center or right. We take it issue by issue using the best facts available to form our perspectives. We sometimes don't get it right but always try to take an evidence-informed approach, identifying any bias's we may have a long the way. We can't brand ourselves with only one political strip but we can always aspire to be a sound critical thinker hopefully adding value to the discussion.

mmm I guess, it may mean something to the person receiving it. My point though was he must be doing something right that suggests he didn't all of a sudden become a bad coach moving his team from Elite to Crap.

Popp and Wettenhall must be living in a fantasy world to blame Higgins for not having Calvillo leading the team on the field. Higgins is not superhuman and has made a few mistakes, but if Popp thinks this is going to salvage the season and go 12 and 6 or such, he's off his meds. 6 and 12 is far more likely, considering the lack of talent and/or experience behind center. Wasn't Higgins in the running for coach of the year last season . . .

Maybe that's what the fans want and Poop, I mean Popp, is just delivering. It is Montreal. Obviously the decision to release Higgins was decided prior to the BC game. Poppy's issue is his ego, which can at times make him look like a genius or a complete fool. In this particular case, I hear most siding for the latter.

Well, sure, and I'd take a Lotto Max win.......... Buff would get us a very good return. Look at what dmen were going for at the deadline, & none of them were as good as Buff. Which tells me other teams also believe Buff is an elite utility player hard to find in this league. I don't think that's overrating him as some say.

This is the most moronic statement on this board since I tried to say Patrick Lavoie was a franchise player. Crucify Bucknor but give Hurl a pass... ridiculous. Woods, Elimimian/Bighill, Sherritt, Simpson, Reed/Lawrence Yeah, you only NEED an allstar MLB if you want to win... that's all. Moot point - Jasper Simmons replaces Hurl next week anyway. Well just as a comparison Hurl has more tackles than Sherritt does... so what's your criteria for LBs then? Passport? Hurl isn't a super star but he's not a liability either. BC has had a defence for a while that puts a lot of it on the middle linebacker, makes sense to do that when you have guys like Elemimian and Bighill back there, but that's only one way to play D. I'd agree with that somewhat. One flaw I've seen with Hurl is he lacks peripheral vision when pursuing. This has resulted in him being pancaked on more than one occasion. i.e., he seems easy to block on sweeps etc.

That's where I differ. My opinion is they are both equally important to this team for similar and unique reasons which will be challenging to replace based on current market availability.

I've never played offensive line nor coached it but I'm curious that when it comes to OL's poor play, there is usually no mention of the OL coach and his accountability. Is the problem with poor OL performance always/usually just talent?

I'm sure a big chunk of those fans are driving in from Calgary for the game. Considering it's only half Stampeder fans at McMahon for games against the Riders, not even a chance. Obviously some, but not many. That's total bullshit. That's why I hate & totally disrespect the Rider fanbase when they post total garbage like this. The Stamps have 24,000 season tickets in a 35.000 seat stadium. So how do nearly 20,000 Rider fans get in? Most of the fans there cheering for the Riders are drunken douchebags. Give me a frigging break. Ok sorry, that was an exaggeration, but they still fill it up a decent bit. Anyhow, there aren't going to be that many Stamps fans in Regina. There will obviously be a few as always, but not "a big chunk". Yeah but when you go to a game in Calgary vs. the Bombers there's a ton of Bomber fans in there too, when the Lions are in town there's a ton of Lions fans. That's just what happens when you are in a city with a large population that has moved there from out of province. The Riders aren't some unique fanbase, especially when it comes to Calgary. Exactly, in so many facets. Well maybe one. Unique in not knowing their not unique when it comes to positives.

Went to school with him and got to know him, and never knew him to be a sports fan. Which is why when he was holding the cup on center stage I had to think it was all about politics and not about actually being a fan. But who knows. I'd like to see him work to help out the Flames and Stamps with better infrastructure, since Edmonton is getting a new arena. Mcmahon is rapidly becoming the shittiest stadium in Canada, and will win the title as soon as Regina's stadium is done. You went to school? Wow, didn't see that coming. Couldn't resist, sorry, carry on :-)

Have you satisfied your curiousity? People have opinions. I wanted to read them. Opinion - the Argo receivers celebrating every single catch like they caught a TD in the superbowl is far more ridiculous than anything the Ticats are doing. And it's an opinion I had prior to the weekend's game. One of my biggest pet peeves regardless of team. The other? Defensive players showboating after making a tackle when the offensive player makes big yards. Ridiculous. Get up, line up and make sure he doesn't do it again.

Starts with H, ends in ajrullahu. He's extremely inconsistent, especially as a punter. He can hit a coffin corner kick and then 5 minutes later hit one right up the seam 25 yards away from where it needs to be. Stoudermire has stunk too, although better this week in that he didn't have any backbreaking gaffes. On the whole special teams has been pretty good otherwise. Took the words right out of my mouth.

Why did O'Shea put them in that position? With a 20-14 lead the Bombers are stopped on offense deep in their own end. O'Shea sends LH out to punt from his own end zone. Lirim out-kicks the coverage and the Argos bring the punt all the way to the house. Score: 21-20 Argos. The game is over at this point as the momentum shifts in Toronto's favour and the Bombers never score another point. Why doesn't O'Shea have LH take a safety giving up two points. The argos then can: a. Scrimmage at their own 35-yard line, b. kickoff from their own 35-yard line or, c. Accept a kickoff from the 25-yard line of the team who conceded the safety touch. Either way, we preserve the lead at 20-16 and probably gain tremendous field position? Isn't this another coaching blunder of epic proportions by O'Shea that proves he doesn't know what he is doing out there? Am I wrong about the safety? Yes you are wrong. The way the defense was playing there's no reason to give the safety. Hajrullahu was kicking with a strong wind, should have been able to net 45 on that kick easy. Hajrullahu hit a terrible punt in the middle of the field. The goal is to put it between the numbers and the sideline. Just a terrible kick, no coaching mistakes, unless you think we should get a better punter. Exactly. And to boot (wow, I did a pun) he made an extremely weak attempt at tackling. He's got to make that tackle, I don't care he's the kicker, I'm sure he's been taught. Brutal. Entertaining game to watch. For his first game as starter with us, Marve played well, really liked his involvement with the team, his energy, how he hung in the pocket knowing he's going to take a hit. Especially liked how he went over to LH after kicking a FG. Cam Marshall seems to be a keeper. As per JBR's point last week, our from four played really well. Milt made an excellent point at half time about some players forgetting the basics of football in form tackling and blocking and more on wanting that sport centre highlight. Milt's my man. As much as I loathe the Argo's, I got to say I'm a Kackert fan now. Loved how he told Sara O how he felt after the Bass hit and loved how he explained missing the team feeling when they score a TD. I'd take him on my team any day.

Or how much playing a team with no offence at all helps. How can you tell which it is? Other than extreme cases, it's usually a mesh of both that explains why things happened the way it did. E.g., 21 plays were a result of good defensive play. 19 plays were a result offensive poor execution.

On D, most of it's been said our knowledgeable posters, I'd add in some half back blitzes and spy for QB sneaks, draws. On O, take what they give me, so I now become an efficient pocket passer, establish the run, blend in screens, quick hits, with the occasional deep ball. Use a similar offensive gameplan we did with the Lions. Oh special teams need to really step up and support our young QB, i.e., field position, field goals etc. Result: Bombers 28 Argos 5 :-)