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That was Justin Goltz, not Willy.

I finally opted for Bennett, who seems well on his way to winning the vote. This feels right. Not the biggest hitter, not the explosive numbers, but he was definitely a field general from his position and a sure tackler. His role was so much more than just the big hit or the last line of defence, really a defensive captain like a middle linebacker would be, and he was a known force throughout his career at the position.

I guess you did not read article. They have been meeting monthly for a while now. Going to,start formal discussions next month.

One of the great things about ECW in its prime is it offered a wide variety of styles. You would see a crazy hardcore match, a great high flying match, a brawl, some comedy and fantastic mat wrestling on each card.

Apparently, Baylor qb Charlie Brewer is on the Bombers Neg List https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+texas+bowl+baylor+vs+vanderbilt&&view=detail&mid=DC69764A81796F957456DC69764A81796F957456&&FORM=VRDGAR

Some news on CFL players trying out for the Bengals: https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/28/bengals-hosted-cfl-players-tryouts/

Because there's this little thing called family life and Christmas. Lots of people sort of want to travel home for December. Not really hard to figure that sort of stuff out, and again, if you had read the article you'd have known that talks have been ongoing for a while now. I'm expecting that each side pretty much knows where the starting points are already.

Hey Paul Jones is a good get. Unless he has totally fallen off lately.

Can you provide an example of any other CFL QB's talking about how they thought they played well after a loss? Reilly, for example, always talks about what HE needs to do better after a loss, even if he's thrown for 300+ yards and the game was lost by the defense.

Man, I understand your point of view. But you're speculating just as much as those who have been critical of Nichols' play - maybe more.

Sure. But at least Laine attempted to back-check... rather than just stop up and watch. The Jets looked sluggish at inopportune times last night. The third period was pretty bad. I thought the top 6 had a rough game along with Trouba and Morrissey. It amazes me how they seem to forget about their speed sometimes.

Sorry to necropost but I felt this needed to be asked.. What exactly do you need from Nichols here? a pound of flesh? maybe he could whip himself and share the blood from his wounds?? He said he didnt provide championship QB play.. that's him saying I didnt play well.. What QB have you ever seen come out and say "yup.. I was pathetic. Worst player out there. I sucked..".? I've never seen one because it's not a QBs sole responsibility to shoulder a loss. they are also far too confident in their own skillsets to do that. he admits when he plays poor. I don't expect him to dive on hand grenade to appease the fanbase and I dont quite understand why you all do?? I half expect it is so that you can go.. "See!! Even he admits he sucks, time to pack it in..." Nichols, like every QB... with the exception of Kevin Glenn.. hates to lose. They dont ouff themselves up in a loss when they have great stats.. why would they imply their completely to blame when they lose?? Id rather a confident QB then one who is second guessing themselves any day of the week... And lastly.. nobody here has any iota of how Nichols grades out in his games in the eyes of the coach or OC.. Nor do we know if the blocking was right, if his reads were right, if his receivers were in their places or if Harris was in his right spot.... So if he says "I felt I played ok or good.." I dont think anyone of us can really say he did or didnt without knowing all the variables.. otherwise you're just kinda talking out of your ass and expecting people to agree with you or believe you know what you're talking about..

Just wanted to take the time to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thank you all who contribute, read, and participate! Be safe and enjoy your time with friends and family.

Merry belated Christmas and happy new years to everyone here at MBB! Thanks for keeping the board alive and well as Facebook groups are embarrassingly bad..

Not score on yourself?

It's the riders idea of keeping up......

Eddie. Malenko. Ultimo. Rey. Benoit. Some of the very best workers ever. Paul knew he couldn’t match dollars so he was always looking for talent. Brought the Lucha’s to American tv.

Less Browne 1990 Grey Cup Champion:

This thread got massively disgustingly racist in a real hurry...

Merry Christmas to all!!

We need librarians in our lives. Am I right, @iHeart?

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all the Big Blue faithful !

Merry Christmas fellow MBB'ers. And all the best in 19.

Merry xmas!!

joyous nole y'all

Merry Christmas, Rich! And to everyone who puts their time and energy into keeping MBB up and moderated! Thank-you! Merry Christmas to everyone who contributes or lurks!

Let us not forget our saviour Brian.....

What? Randy is a poorman's Ronnie Milsap?

In honour of Randy Ambrosie:

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all here. May your days be merry & bright. And may all your Christmases be white.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the Bomber Fans out there - and I would also like to Wish a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my buddies that are Rider Fans too! - it's the holiday season and I feel charitable toward those less informed folks!

Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate. Hope Santa brings you what you want.

I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas as well, and to thank all those who post and help me learn even more about the Bombers and the CFL.

This is the time of season that brings all of the good to the fore...Expectations of great things to come...I hope that's the case for everyone on this board and may it continue on for the next year.....especially for our Winnipeg Blue Bombers....Wishing everyone all the best for 19'

Merry Xmas to alll my blue bomber family!!

and most importantly....... have a:

And to all, the best of the season. May you and yours be well and at peace.

Merry Christmas everyone, and all the best for 2019!

Jack is with Marlon on that one,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

https://gizmodo.com/days-before-ultima-thule-flyby-new-horizons-has-detect-1831255434

This is a fantastic history lesson, and highlights some of the intricacies and difficulties in doing a position by position poll over eras, which is hopefully part of the fun of this exercise. I cannot like this post enough - brilliant job!

Watch the freakin' video, kudos to Nichols for stepping up on the podium and facing the press, it's pretty clear he was devastated and wanted no part of it. To pick apart his words and try to read meaning into them after a huge loss is absurd, he was colossally disappointed.

So you would have been ok if we missed the playoffs?

The quote I heard on the radio from Nichols was "That wasn't championship caliber quarterbacking"... which implies to me that he is taking some level of responsibility for it.

Well, now you're adding to it. If he said "it was the teams not fault me" I would agree. But now you're reading into what he's saying and literally adding words. Cmon.

I really don't think you're going to convince a lot of people that words uttered to media are going to some how impact performance from the player.

Yeah that's a bit of a stretch man. Remember when Helley had a terrible season last year and he thought he played good? (the year before last I mean)

I would argue that the receivers have not.

Eliminate your sorry asses at home, that's what.