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I'm certainly no Hurl apologist... but appears they are used in completely different ways,,, Hurl was given an "assignment" that seemed to attempt to hide or mask his inadequacies... where as Bighill seems to be given free range to do what he feels is best (for the most part)... the difference is Bighill can do it and is great at it... Hurl.... well.... not so much...

sounds like this interview was in English (obviously)... then translated to French for La Presse... only to be translated back using google translate for this article... why not just use the original transcript??

Sounds like Johnny Manzeil will be starting this week... per CFL, TSN, basically every sports outlet in the country...

lucky or intentionally scouted??

I don’t know know much about Ryan Bomben but even if he’s a fringe starter or 6th man.... as a Cdn o-lineman he’s worth far more than an import DB.... just further proof kavis has no idea what he’s doing doing...

Edmonton already runs that offense...

Sorry, my mistake.... I thought you were disputing the “15 TDs by Canadians” claim...

You’re missing 4 from Drew Wolitarsky... sure he’s a Ben Cahoon-style “Canadian”.... but they still count!

I’m sure Trestman knows the rules just fine... he was just reaching cuz his team was getting pumped...

you're 100% right... I actually notice Bennett playing teams in the second BC game (he had a tackle in that one too) and I said to my buddy... he's out there so that when we need to run a trick play with a QB it won't look suspicious... also helps that he can actually play teams... reminds me of what Edm was doing a few years ago...

has Schlitz actually started a game or did he just come in, in relief??

To be honest... I think this play is the reason they kept him over Ruben Randle... I thought they were fairly even in TC and PS... but Thompkins showed hustle and willingness to do everything... not just catch the ball... I'm sure he learned his lesson and understands that's a penalty now...

I agree that the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAF might be the first "alternate football league" to pose a legitimate threat to CFL... in regards to attracting players... hopefully not, but we shall see...

I don't really think this qualifies as a legitimate excuse... I am a huge NFL fan and try to watch as much on Sundays as possible... but I'm also a life long bombers fan and 15 year season ticket holder... and being an NFL fan would never kill my passion for the Bombers and the CFL.. however, looking down on the league because it's "small time" is just the Toronto way (and Vancouver to a lesser extent)...

I agree that the entertainment value of a great offense is awesome... but "defense wins championships" is the oldest cliche in the book... and it's still true today...

it's probably because the casual fan doesn't really want to hear in-depth football analysis (or at least that's the theory)... they just want to hear a little bit about the game and have a few laughs...

you're right but I remember one specifically in the first half... and of course the big one, the TD on 3rd down, in the second half...

That has been his demeanor ever since he's been in Canada... is he putting on a show to get back to the NFL? Maybe... or maybe he has just matured and realized what an opportunity he has in front of him...

yep... I believe he had one of each against us in the first quarter... kinda laughed and thought, this is why we don't miss him... though I still think he is a great player...

Is that how it works?... I do like that

FYP... it's literal now!

the fact that Nichols took short yardage snaps against the Argos leads me to believe that Strev may have gone rogue against the Lions... especially on the late game one where he tried to go around the end.... I saw one or two linemen pancaked on that attempt... which doesn't really make any sense if you're trying to seal the edge... my guess is the coaching staff was saying "slow down young buck and follow the play calls... you'll be watching this game to get your head ready for the next time"...

I agree and I would like to see Thompkins in the line up... but I would argue that "young receiver" also describes Flanders... also, Flanders is younger than Thompkins (same age as Washington)...

the reality is if the Argos don't get those two lucky fumbles (actually credit to the argo DB that stripped Demski, that was a good play)... the first game is a absolute blow out.... equally as dominant as than the Mtl game...

Great player, great leader... but expect at least one offside every game... and one RTP every game or two...