CFL - 2023 Regular Season - Discussion Thread

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3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Yup....37....trucking his ass downfield on runs throwing guys 15 yrs his junior out of the way...not to mention old broken down Hardrick pancaking guys all game....He musta did that to Thurman and Bennet 3 times I noticed...and on a few other run plays was just rolling over guys....yup...they old and washed up

People forgot they were dinged most of last season. Apparently the offseason was good to them cause they were ******* good in game 1. Fountain of youth indeed.

[Tracker]

4 hours ago, Booch said:

oh for sure...If Maier shows this week again that he is basically what we saw last week...then yup may very well be a 2 horse race for first

On paper. I am unconvinced that the Lions have the horses to keep up to the Blue.

[Jpan85]

40 minutes ago, Booch said:

Yup....37....trucking his ass downfield on runs throwing guys 15 yrs his junior out of the way...not to mention old broken down Hardrick pancaking guys all game....He musta did that to Thurman and Bennet 3 times I noticed...and on a few other run plays was just rolling over guys....yup...they old and washed up

Hardrick was PFF highest rated lineman last week.

[wbbfan]

56 minutes ago, Booch said:

Yup....37....trucking his ass downfield on runs throwing guys 15 yrs his junior out of the way...not to mention old broken down Hardrick pancaking guys all game....He musta did that to Thurman and Bennet 3 times I noticed...and on a few other run plays was just rolling over guys....yup...they old and washed up

If they can end the season close to that healthy it’ll be a painful play offs for our competitors. 
 

Bryant reminded me of Larry Allen bolting down field to make a td saving tackle on a pick. 
 With Dobsons improvements, Eli getting healthy, and Jackson added to the blocking scheme you have a terrifying prospect for defenders. Especially in the run game. Not to mention the WRs flying around hitting dbs and lbers. Brady is poised for a monster year. 

[Booch]

30 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

If they can end the season close to that healthy it’ll be a painful play offs for our competitors. 
 

Bryant reminded me of Larry Allen bolting down field to make a td saving tackle on a pick. 
 With Dobsons improvements, Eli getting healthy, and Jackson added to the blocking scheme you have a terrifying prospect for defenders. Especially in the run game. Not to mention the WRs flying around hitting dbs and lbers. Brady is poised for a monster year. 

You really could see it this weekend...the difference with what our receivers do downfield, and even in the box blocking, compared to the other teams....a couple of the games I watched was almost embarrassing to see....so not vested into the team first thing...and yeah...I know big Stan was pretty much banged up all yr last yr, but you would have never known it other than basically not practicing at all

 

52 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Hardrick was PFF highest rated lineman last week.

Yeah Yosh had a big game...he was just trucking dudes all game and was right psyched and animated too...he's a beast

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Jpan85 said:

Hardrick was PFF highest rated lineman last week.

https://www.pff.com/news/cfl-week-1-pff-team-of-the-week-player-awards
 

the other off grades. No surprise Bryant was the second highest T. Demski Houston and collaros aren’t surprises either. Woli was a bit. Willy must’ve been close. 

[blue_gold_84]

https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-rb-ka-deem-carey-placed-on-six-game-injured-list-1.1973140

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Calgary Stampeders running back Ka'Deem Carey was placed on the six-game injured list on Wednesday, after he was spotted in a walking boot at practice on Tuesday, TSN's Salim Valji reports.

 

Karey, 30, carried the ball seven times for 42 yards in the Stampeders' 25-15 season-opening defeat against the BC Lions last Thursday. 

Valji also noted that OL Hugh Thornton has been ruled out of this Thursday's matchup with the Ottawa Redblacks, and that WR Luther Hakunavanhu is considered a game-time decision, as he deals with a knee injury. 

Defensive back and former NFLer Natrell Jamerson, who collided with a teammate in practice during the pre-season and missed the season opener, will also miss the game against the Redblacks.  

Carey was an All-Star with Calgary last season after rushing for a league-leading 1,088 yards and 10 touchdowns. 

 

[Goalie]

The BC Lions cancelled their Wednesday practice after offensive lineman Phil Norman incurred a medical episode.

 

“Prior to practice, offensive lineman Phil Norman suffered a significant medical episode," the team said in a statement. "Phil is currently conscious and alert and is receiving full medical attention. The remainder of today’s activity has been cancelled.”

 

Hope dude is ok. Sounds scary 

[Fatty Liver]

Derek Dennis is done.

https://3downnation.com/2023/06/14/four-time-all-star-ol-derek-dennis-announces-retirement-from-cfl/

[wbbfan]

54 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

Derek Dennis is done.

https://3downnation.com/2023/06/14/four-time-all-star-ol-derek-dennis-announces-retirement-from-cfl/

For the third time isn’t it

[Tracker]

 

                               

[Noeller]

I have no real beefs with Ambrosie, per se, and Al's rage actually makes me think Ambrosie is actually doing a pretty good job........ having said that, trying to force a square peg into a round hole by putting a team in a "temporary" stadium that sits maybe 10k at most, is so ******* bush league and would look so bad on TV. I know they're desperate to even out the schedule, but rushing this situation is an acme dynamite kit.........poof......... 

[Pepper_Brooks]

Randy Ambroise's obsession with establishing a CFL team in Atlantic Canada is detrimental to the league's day-to-day operations, as he prioritizes his personal legacy over the immediate needs and challenges facing the CFL. His single-minded focus on expansion neglects crucial aspects such as improving broadcast quality, increasing viewership, and addressing pressing issues like the nationalized American rule, ultimately putting the stability and success of the league at risk.

[Booch]

If anything yeah...he should be focusing on TSN to up their game, and also looking to secure...or t least create some competition for broadcast rights....if for anything to get TSN to step it up....Their pathetic at times broadcasts prob are a direct reason for some lagging tv numbers

[JuranBoldenRules]

The stats thing is egregious especially if the league is looking at gambling as a significant source of revenue.

[Booch]

10 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

The stats thing is egregious especially if the league is looking at gambling as a significant source of revenue.

YEAH....You can only see like the top 3...4 guys?...like wtf is that?

[Brandon]

23 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

The stats thing is egregious especially if the league is looking at gambling as a significant source of revenue.

I just don't see why it's not working at all?  If I was able to view stats with ease even 15 years ago... why is it a problem now? 

[Pepper_Brooks]

In a similar vein to our politicians, old man Ambroise and the CFL leadership showcase a limited grasp of technology, evident in their disregard for the potential of digital platforms. Their indifference towards the significance of a well-maintained website reflects a failure to recognize the value of online engagement and the accessibility it offers to fans. Stats are in the newspaper the day after the game and that's good enough for them apparently.

[Fatty Liver]

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

I have no real beefs with Ambrosie, per se, and Al's rage actually makes me think Ambrosie is actually doing a pretty good job........ having said that, trying to force a square peg into a round hole by putting a team in a "temporary" stadium that sits maybe 10k at most, is so ******* bush league and would look so bad on TV. I know they're desperate to even out the schedule, but rushing this situation is an acme dynamite kit.........poof......... 

The Schooners have been in concept since 1984, so I wouldn't say anything has been rushed.  If there's no money or enthusiasm to proceed, time to seek a better location.

56 minutes ago, Booch said:

YEAH....You can only see like the top 3...4 guys?...like wtf is that?

Temporary solution I know, but TSN carries up to date stats.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/statistics

[Jesse]

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

I have no real beefs with Ambrosie, per se, and Al's rage actually makes me think Ambrosie is actually doing a pretty good job........ having said that, trying to force a square peg into a round hole by putting a team in a "temporary" stadium that sits maybe 10k at most, is so ******* bush league and would look so bad on TV. I know they're desperate to even out the schedule, but rushing this situation is an acme dynamite kit.........poof......... 

The stadium thing might be a necessity. I can’t imagine a scenario where a football stadium like ours or the Riders’ is built again.

[JuranBoldenRules]

17 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

The Schooners have been in concept since 1984, so I wouldn't say anything has been rushed.  If there's no money or enthusiasm to proceed, time to seek a better location.

Temporary solution I know, but TSN carries up to date stats.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/statistics

They have no live stats during games though.

Pretty unbelievable in 2023, on both TSN and CFL.

[rebusrankin]

"No stadium, no ownership group with necessary funds, not a huge population, an area with a lack of potential corporate sponsors = Atlantic Canada is not a viable place for a team. "

RebusRankin on MBB

Feel free to quote me. 

[JuranBoldenRules]

2 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

"No stadium, no ownership group with necessary funds, not a huge population, an area with a lack of potential corporate sponsors = Atlantic Canada is not a viable place for a team. "

RebusRankin on MBB

Feel free to quote me. 

And the bigger problem is the "no stadium" piece is the same in many markets and the "no ownership piece" tends to be cyclical as well.  The league needs to start worrying about Calgary.  Montreal is a mess and likely unsustainable without some kind of long-term stadium solution.  10 teams is a pipe dream IMO.  

[HardCoreBlue]

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

And the bigger problem is the "no stadium" piece is the same in many markets and the "no ownership piece" tends to be cyclical as well.  The league needs to start worrying about Calgary.  Montreal is a mess and likely unsustainable without some kind of long-term stadium solution.  10 teams is a pipe dream IMO.  

Yup focus efforts on the existing teams and their needs before even thinking expansion.

[Mark F]

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