Fatty Liver

I anxiously await O'Shea's reasoning for what the **** he's doing.

It makes you wonder how a little guy like Ronnie Lancaster with an average Joe build could have played 18 years in the league without serious injury, but then this is a different game now. Back then you would never see a Safety blitz or a MLB in the backfield pursuing the QB. Unless they implement restrictions on how many players the D can actually rush I can't see how they're going to overcome this problem without changing the fundamental premise of the game. I would estimate in an average game the QB ends up on the turf about 8-10 times, whether he's sacked or knocked down shortly after releasing the ball. They can't exactly request the D rushers hold up before they get to the QB but they've got to come up with some sort of solution for the betterment of the game, that's obvious.

I was wondering the same thing last week, this guy is virtually invisible. I wonder if he actually spends anytime in Canada.

You're mistaking the Prime Ministers powers and importance with that of an American President, they are totally different. In the Westminster model of government the Prime Minister is not supposed to be indispensable, as in times of war they can be frequently dispensed and need to be quickly replaced. The PM is the head representative of his party, basically the top MP. He is not granted any special powers over his fellow MP's and is there simply to represent his party. If the Prime Minister gets knocked off or dies while in office the party pushes the next man up, no election, no muss, no fuss. The bastardization of this system that has been progressing over the last 40 years which gives the PM carte blanche over party decisions may make it appear similar to the American model but it isn't supposed to work that way. Michael Chong's Reform Act is designed to pull the balance of power back towards the elected MP's so that they have more control over party decisions and the direction the leader is taking them. Hopefully more political reform is on it's way to ensure the political process is preserved as intended.

For those seeking an experienced GM, the available stock is low so don't be surprised if names like Tillman, Taman and Higgins are bandied about. I have no problem with Walters staying on as the possible replacements frighten me more.

Scary thing is that before Willy was permanently knocked out for the season he suffered two other serious injuries that took him out of games. His ratio of complete games vs. incomplete for this year wasn't even 2:1. Bombers are now walking in Sask's shoes, living and dying with a QB that can not be properly protected or kept healthy enough to contribute to a winning record. It's imperative that Willy's future replacement be present and productive at next years TC. Edm, BC and Mtl all found replacement QB's in first year players this season, next year the Bombers have to do exactly the same. No time left for a 2-3 year development period, the demand is now, now, now. I'm curious to see who is available come Free agency. As I don't have much hope in our Scouts to find what I think we really need. As in another Starting CDN lineman either side of the ball I don't care. And at least one stud big ******* WR. Enough of the small speedsters. I want a 6'3 monster who is going to run over DBs. Also wondering what is up with Anderson (RB), I think we released him right? Wonder if he comes back next year? I was chatting with Ed Hervey a couple of years ago as he was at my son's football event and that's the route he takes both with receivers and DB's. He said he doesn't look at anyone smaller unless of course their an extraordinary talent. I agree with that strategy, might give up a bit of speed but the trade-off is worthy. Anyone recall the name of that plus-sized vet. receiver the Bombers cut in TC?

Scary thing is that before Willy was permanently knocked out for the season he suffered two other serious injuries that took him out of games. His ratio of complete games vs. incomplete for this year wasn't even 2:1. Bombers are now walking in Sask's shoes, living and dying with a QB that can not be properly protected or kept healthy enough to contribute to a winning record. It's imperative that Willy's future replacement be present and productive at next years TC. Edm, BC and Mtl all found replacement QB's in first year players this season, next year the Bombers have to do exactly the same. No time left for a 2-3 year development period, the demand is now, now, now. I'm curious to see who is available come Free agency. As I don't have much hope in our Scouts to find what I think we really need. As in another Starting CDN lineman either side of the ball I don't care. And at least one stud big ******* WR. Enough of the small speedsters. I want a 6'3 monster who is going to run over DBs. Also wondering what is up with Anderson (RB), I think we released him right? Wonder if he comes back next year? Anderson broke his whatchamacallit. He's worth a second look if healthy.

Scary thing is that before Willy was permanently knocked out for the season he suffered two other serious injuries that took him out of games. His ratio of complete games vs. incomplete for this year wasn't even 2:1. Bombers are now walking in Sask's shoes, living and dying with a QB that can not be properly protected or kept healthy enough to contribute to a winning record. It's imperative that Willy's future replacement be present and productive at next years TC. Edm, BC and Mtl all found replacement QB's in first year players this season, next year the Bombers have to do exactly the same. No time left for a 2-3 year development period, the demand is now, now, now.

You lost iso?

Why should we compare ourselves to the Americans and why should we care about how they go about their business? Irrelevant.

I don't know which way this is going to go but nobody should be surprised if O'Shea is fired including Mike himself.

That's all she wrote.

"Nut job", is the keyword, this was not a well planned, organized attack and no one knows what his real intent was, you're just guessing that he wanted to get Harper. Unlikely that he knew where Harper was at the time and unlikely that he would ever have been able to survive long enough to find him in a huge building if he didn't have a precise plan. I think his real aim was to commit suicide and gain publicity in doing so, but then I'm just guessing. I think it's great that people can't remember this guys name.

While we're on the subject of PM security, fear and paranoia... Annual cost for Harper’s RCMP security detail has doubled to $19.6 million since he became PM in 2006. Annual operating budget for PM Protection Detail2005-06: $8.8 million 2006-07: $9.1 million 2007-08: $9.8 million 2008-09: $14.4 million 2009-10: $11.8 million 2010-11: $14.8 million 2011-12: $12.2 million 2012-13: $15.8 million 2013-14: $19.6 million – Source: RCMP Full story http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/annual-cost-for-harpers-rcmp-security-detail-has-doubled-to-19-6-million-since-he-became-pm-in-2006

Ha, that there is Suitor-talk, an obvious attempt not to credit the Bomber defence, so...it must be because he was bothered by that injury/non-injury. That was pure soccer theatrics at its finest. Couldnt believe he cried on the field then jumped up and practically jogged to the sidelines whilst signalling that was 3 times.. Soooo the other two were just as (not) bad then or..? And maas throwing his temper tantrum was awesome.. His players shoulda let him go to discuss this issue with westerman and anderson lol. Just a coach standing by his players. He's animated & fiery. The guy will be a HC in the CFL someday. Looking forward to the ultimate theatrical show down, Maas vs. Creehan. Should be bombastic.

Westerman plays through to the whistle with motivation, hard to stop a guy that never gives up on a play.

Forgive me but I like to post this every chance that I can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5ZZW6MCu0

Frickin Eskimokes puts some crazy magnats in da ball!

I have a good friend working on the parliament hill reno's and this project as well. He told me that Harper nixed the restoration projects when he moved to 24 Sussex because he didn't want his family living in an ongoing construction zone. Can't blame him even though I've lived in a constant construction zone for nearly a decade with little damage to family life other then my wife not speaking to me for most of the last five. I agree with Maureen McTeer who suggested the house be torn down and re-built from scratch with a modern design and building techniques as the $14 mill. saved on the reno's. could still build a pretty nice shack. 24 Sussex is not an iconic building like the White House and most Canadians would be hard pressed to identify it from a photo. The building's historical significance is fairly insignificant, so what's the loss?

I like to wear my belt much the same way but higher up at chest level.

For a second there I thought you meant The Band... which would be awesome... although I don't believe they are still together... Back in 2000 I believe the Guess Who's instruments were pre-recorded while Burt did sing live. Something about the cold affecting guitars? The cold weather would absolutely affect the tuning... legit reason in my books This would make it worth the price of the ticket... but I'm not holding my breath.... The Band would be great but they'd have a few problems performing a live show. 3 dead and counting but if the music is canned anyway, why the hell not?

I'd be surprised if Benevides, Steinhauer or Thorpe would be interested in a coordinator's position at this point, especially with a club in worse shape then the ones they left. There is probably an average of two HC openings most years in the CFL and these guys are at the top of the waiting list.

Don't contact any team during the season. The season is over in a week. If it's a playoff team wait until they're eliminated or win the Grey Cup. Play by the rules & at least have integrity. Like I said, how would we like it if the roles were reversed? As fans we would be upset. What goes around, comes around. Of course there is something to be said for ethical behaviour. Email messages or about working conditions would move towards a substantive evidence of ethical behaviour. On a scale Miller talking to a guy can not be stretched into symptoms of a circus as is Pentons rhetorical question. Or tampering. All these execs, talk about compensation and other working conditions among themselves. It is not unreasonable in their small community to talk about future plans. A casual talking to a guy during the season leads to the second coming of a notable performer at Assistant Coach, that's unacceptable? Writing to the candidate, would be. Any kind of contact.... any kind no matter if the conversation is casual or not is tampering. That's the way it is. You can't speak to any player, coach or manager about coming to work for another team during the season for coaches or if a player is under contract. Sorry, if I want to be at least proud of the ethics & character of the Bombers. I have little else to be proud of on the field or in the standings. Note: New motto for next season. "We may not be good but at least we're ethical."

Either that or both O'Shea and Walters know and approve of Miller's initiative. It's unlikely that he's doing it behind their backs.

Those that can, do. Those that can't, get fired.