2021/22 - CFL Offseason - Non-Back-to-Back Grey Cup Champion Thread

[SpeedFlex27]

54 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

It WAS built in Winnipeg…..in 1955. 
 

Tim Horton’s was modelled after Canadinns because that’s what their budget allowed for. when IG Field was being constructed I spoke with one of the project managers for the club when I got to view my potential new seats, and he said both Hamilton and Sask sent reps to see what they could learn from the build. Sask learned that their build would cost triple what the Bombers paid, and Hamilton learned that for the same price as IG Field all they could afford was a design similar to Canadinns but with no end zone seats. They were very jealous of the deal we struck.  Of course, we paid for our sweet deal once construction deficiencies and repairs upped the true cost. 

The upper decks on both sides just look like they stopped because they ran out of money. Caretaker Bob is a billionaire. Did he put any of his money into the thing? With Hamilton Ti Cats history, tradition & establishment in the community TH Field should be 30,000 seats. If Young didn't help finance the construction & it was supposed to be a bigger & nicer stadium then something is wrong. The losers are the fans.

I'm grateful & proud of IG Field.

Edited May 29, 2022 by SpeedFlex27

[Captain Blue]

16 hours ago, Mark H. said:

The Canadian players have an impact on the overall product.

But I'm curious - what do they complain about? 

Mostly that the CFL isn't the top football league, the product and coverage can be bad, sometimes things like rules or reffing. 

To these folks, who only want to watch "the best," it doesn't matter if there are 7 or 0 Canadians playing. They aren't going to watch and the league is unlikely to draw them in, in my opinion. The CFL should still try to attract new fans obviously, but you also don't want to lose the ones you have. 

[Booch]

Best available in Canada...it should be assumed....not in world...when I say best players...I mean best realistically available to a CFL squad

[Fred C Dobbs]

Very classy guy:

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[bigg jay]

A couple notable names released during the 1st round of cuts today.  Stamps drop JWL and Toronto let's Pipkin go.

[SpeedFlex27]

7 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

A couple notable names released during the 1st round of cuts today.  Stamps drop JWL and Toronto let's Pipkin go.

Who is JWL?

[Mark H.]

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

Who is JWL?

Assume Jordan Williams Lambert

[SpeedFlex27]

The Argos traded Arbuckle to the Elks last season when they brought in Pipkin. That cut makes no sense.

Just now, Mark H. said:

Assume Jordan Williams Lambert

We should give him a shot. He's young so maybe the Bombers luck would change.

[JuranBoldenRules]

Brown looked alright but I'd rather have Pipkin go in if we needed someone to actually play for a stretch.

DL Pae cut by Stamps would be one I wouldn't be surprised we could see in our camp.  Seem to be trying to find another rotational DL.

[Mark F]

Maybe Pipkin to B.C...... BC. Backup out for a while.

also Lions and Ticats serm to have problems with their kicking game

[kelownabomberfan]

On 2022-05-28 at 6:08 PM, TrueBlue4ever said:

It WAS built in Winnipeg…..in 1955. 
 

Tim Horton’s was modelled after Canadinns because that’s what their budget allowed for. when IG Field was being constructed I spoke with one of the project managers for the club when I got to view my potential new seats, and he said both Hamilton and Sask sent reps to see what they could learn from the build. Sask learned that their build would cost triple what the Bombers paid, and Hamilton learned that for the same price as IG Field all they could afford was a design similar to Canadinns but with no end zone seats. They were very jealous of the deal we struck.  Of course, we paid for our sweet deal once construction deficiencies and repairs upped the true cost. 

1953 actually. 

[Brandon]

4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

We should give him a shot. He's young so maybe the Bombers luck would change.

Bringing in an American receiver who was mediocre and was cut among the first cuts??  Why?

[SpeedFlex27]

6 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Bringing in an American receiver who was mediocre and was cut among the first cuts??  Why?

More of a joke on how bad we are at signing older FA CFL receivers. 

[rebusrankin]

Pipkin to BC.

[Bubba Zanetti]

4 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Pipkin to BC.

Not surprising

[Noeller]

that definitely made the most sense...

 

[Mark F]

On 2022-05-29 at 6:32 PM, Mark F said:

Maybe Pipkin to B.C...... BC. Backup out for a while.

also Lions and Ticats serm to have problems with their kicking game

Ahem. Taking questions at 4 pm central.

Edited May 31, 2022 by Mark F

[Mark F]

Re playing for the Lions, Lion player Delvin Breaux says he cant find a place to rent..... asked for help on twitter.... willing to pay 2000 a month.

 

[Jesse]

1 hour ago, Mark F said:

Re playing for the Lions, Lion player Delvin Breaux says he cant find a place to rent..... asked for help on twitter.... willing to pay 2000 a month.

 

I hope he’s ok with commuting from Regina

[Mark F]

33 minutes ago, Jesse said:

I hope he’s ok with commuting from Regina

Did I see an old comment?

I better go back to observe only mode

😂

Edited May 31, 2022 by Mark F

[Jesse]

2 hours ago, Mark F said:

Did I see an old comment?

I better go back to observe only mode

😂

No, no.

That was commentary on the price of housing in Vancouver.

[Goalie]

Mccrae not cut yet 

[Brandon]

1 hour ago, Goalie said:

Mccrae not cut yet 

?

[SpeedFlex27]

6 hours ago, Mark F said:

Re playing for the Lions, Lion player Delvin Breaux says he cant find a place to rent..... asked for help on twitter.... willing to pay 2000 a month.

 

He'll be lucky to find a 500 sq ft 1 BR apt for that price. 

[Noeller]