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  1. 5 points
    for a lot of those bad years, no matter how badly we were getting crushed, there was always hope when Jovon returned a punt. Guy sparked so many rallies over the years. had a huge role in the Casey Printers retirement game .. played out of his mind during that brief hopeful three game win streak of 2009 .. along with guys like Terrance Edwards he was one of the very few reasons to watch the Bombers for a long stretch. Thanks for your time as a bomber, Mr. Johnson and all the best for your next act.
  2. US Politics

    blue_gold_84 and 4 others reacted to sweep the leg for a post in a topic

    5 points
    Voter turnout in some states for their primary was double what it was in 2016. Voting against Trump will be enough of a factor to get a good turnout.
  3. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    GCJenks and 3 others reacted to Mr Dee for a post in a topic

    4 points
    Much better effort by BC to get fans interested
  4. US Politics

    blue_gold_84 and 3 others reacted to The Unknown Poster for a post in a topic

    4 points
    Racist, serial sexual abuser, rapist, misogynist, moron, criminal. Which qualities do you like the most?
  5. US Politics

    blue_gold_84 and 3 others reacted to TrueBlue4ever for a post in a topic

    4 points
    Lots I don't know about the inner workings of American politics, but from my viewpoint: Trump and the Russian bots want to push the "they'll cheat Bernie out of it" narrative on Twitter, and they created the Biden scandal around impeachment, which seems to have legitimately hurt Biden at the start of the primary push. This tells me they fear Biden as the opponent a lot more than Sanders, so that leaves me wanting to root for Biden. As has been said, a Biden-Trump election focusses on Trump and what America's soul wants to be. Not sure that results in a Biden win, but it will certainly crystallize what America really is (if 2016 didn't already open eyes as to just how misogynistic and racist and old-boy establishment capitalist it truly is). A Sanders-Trump campaign is much more about capitalism vs socialism, and the US has been pretty well indoctrinated to hate socialism as Evil Empire old state Russia and Cuba communism. Vastly overblown, but simple fear tactics are remarkably effective in the USA in swaying the general populace. Don't agree with those who say that the safe Biden choice guarantees a loss where we need a radical Bernie shift to energize progressives. Young people flock to Bernie, and that may be the future at some point, but young people for all their (some will call it "woke") activism don't for the most part follow that up with actually getting out and voting. Older folks get out and vote, which is why the old white men so often are left standing. Dems need women and the African-American vote, and Biden carries that. Hopefully Bernie supporters won't be butt-hurt sore if he loses again and refuse to vote. They cried foul because Hillary took all the superdelegates even if Bernie led the polls, but the simple fact is that she still beat him 34-23 in primary contests, had a 450 delegate lead if you remove the superdelegates, and won the popular vote by 3.7 million in their run-off. Bernie backers need to get over the "he got cheated last time, and they'll screw him over again this time" mantra, he lost no matter how you look at it. He has created a movement, but right now America does not need radical to fight radical. Biden keeps pushing the "re-claim America's soul" narrative and it can work. Let AOC lead the march towards and more social democracy when she has a few more years under her belt - America could much more easily buy into her campaign than Bernie's IMO if that is the future. As for dirt, all Trump really can play up with Biden is Burisma and covering for his offspring who got a cushy job because of who his dad is, and do Republicans really want to push that narrative in a one-on-one fight, given what is happening with Ivanka, Jared, Don Jr. and Eric? Biden could easily say, "OK, let's open up that can of worms, but for both candidates - show us all how clean your familial dealings through the Presidency have been" and Trump can't refuse to play along but continue to push for transparency from Joe. With Bernie, it will be "socialism will destroy everything that America is" and Repubs are remarkable - I won't call them patriots - but flag-wavers for sure, who chafe at the idea that anything star spangled red, white and blue is less than the most awesome thing ever. Also, Obama will heartily endorse his former VP as the Dem pick, and it won't feel fake. Same with the Clintons. Dems need a recovery election right now (a course correction from Trumpism rather than a true "left vs right" debate) and Biden can offer that safety. But I agree that his running mate needs to be the spark for progressive change for the future. Warren might fit the bill nicely there.
  6. Game 68 vs Buffalo

    Goalie and 3 others reacted to BomberBall for a post in a topic

    4 points
    Man, the officiating is absolute garbage.
  7. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    bearpants and 3 others reacted to B-F-F-C for a post in a topic

    4 points
    We really need to let this thread die until a decision is made either way.
  8. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    GCJenks and 3 others reacted to J5V for a post in a topic

    4 points
    Canadian football is all about the bigger field and because of that I think the American game evolved differently. To score a rouge in the NFL game would be too easy. I can see why they wouldn't use it. The nuances and diversity of our game played on a big field makes it a very different game requiring a different skill set from the players and especially the kickers. You just don't see kickers with a skill set like Justin Medlock's in the NFL. A skilled kicker like that can completely change the outcome of a game in the CFL. Not so much in the NFL.
  9. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    Blue and Gold87 and 2 others reacted to TBURGESS for a post in a topic

    3 points
  10. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    WBBFanWest and 2 others reacted to JCon for a post in a topic

    3 points
    When nap time is over, we're going to be inundated with stories of yesteryear and the first time they heard of the rouge.
  11. US Politics

    blue_gold_84 and 2 others reacted to The Unknown Poster for a post in a topic

    3 points
    Not to mention, the poster made a great case for the stupidity of the alt right.
  12. Hopefully they put out some kind of DVD/Blu-ray with season and Grey Cup highlights. That would be sweet! I still have the 1990 Bombers Blitz VHS! Anyone remember that beauty??
  13. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    J5V and 2 others reacted to Tiny759 for a post in a topic

    3 points
    So I don’t mind it if it’s caught in the end zone and returnable then it gives the option of return or give up the point. But a straight miss that goes through I find silly. That’s a direct miss, doesn’t give an option for a return.
  14. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    bearpants and 2 others reacted to Floyd for a post in a topic

    3 points
    How about that rouge...!!?!!
  15. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    GCJenks and 2 others reacted to J5V for a post in a topic

    3 points
    But don't you find that single point adds a lot to the game? I'm not sure what's silly about it. To get that single point you have to drive the ball fairly deep into opposing territory. You also have to do a good job of containing the returner. I find it very exciting and it adds a new element to the FG when you realize it isn't an all-or-nothing proposition. If the game is tied and the field goal is missed but stays in play you have to get it out of the end zone or risk giving up that point. That point can cost you the game, or win it.
  16. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    Jesse and 2 others reacted to JCon for a post in a topic

    3 points
  17. Around The NHL 2019/2020

    JCon and one other reacted to bb1 for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Been there done that..move along people there is definitely nothing to see here.
  18. US Politics

    tacklewasher and one other reacted to bustamente for a post in a topic

    2 points
    With health professionals like this..............Good Luck America
  19. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    CodyT and one other reacted to Floyd for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Please let us sign someone so we stop discussing whether a field goal is a ‘failure’...
  20. Random News Items

    blue_gold_84 and one other reacted to The Unknown Poster for a post in a topic

    2 points
  21. US Politics

    Wanna-B-Fanboy and one other reacted to Wideleft for a post in a topic

    2 points
    When racist policies just aren't enough - vote for an actual racist!
  22. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    JCon and one other reacted to SpeedFlex27 for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Well, that silly rule has been around for 110 years & it has worked out pretty well. You don't like it, fine. I just get tired of hearing it's silly (as you keep saying) because it isn't. It's the Canadian game grounded in history. You change or take away any part of the Canadian kicking game & the result will be closer to the 4 down version of football in the States. I like both games. They have their own set of individualized rules that make them unique. The single point is here to stay. It won't be tweaked or changed.
  23. US Politics

    FrostyWinnipeg and one other reacted to Zontar for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Majority of American blacks vote Democrat. Stop the presses.
  24. US Politics

    blue_gold_84 and one other reacted to Wideleft for a post in a topic

    2 points
    I'm pissed at the establishment too, but I'm terrified about what 4 more years of Trump can do to the world (not just the U.S.). What Sanders and Warren are proposing aren't actually radical, but real change takes time. The reality is there are a lot of people in swing states who hate Trump the person who will still vote for him cuz "soshulizm". Ten years ago, a Democrat could not call himself a "liberal" and single-payer healthcare was a pipedream. Look how far we've come. The democratic primary process isn't really that different than trying to figure out how to best use your non-Conservative vote in Canada. That's why we get Trudeaus and Chretiens instead of Laytons and Mays.
  25. Around The NHL 2019/2020

    Brandon and one other reacted to FrostyWinnipeg for a post in a topic

    2 points
    We got 5 guys with 20+ goals and barely playoff team. We need quality D!
  26. Wrestling

    JCon and one other reacted to The Unknown Poster for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Well I guess that's a pretty big indication of where he's going (dont watch if you dont like spoilers)
  27. Random News Items

    FrostyWinnipeg and one other reacted to JCon for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Just random but amusing.
  28. US Politics

    CodyT and one other reacted to do or die for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Biden is simply the "business as usual" choice for the lobbyists and donor class. He won't rock the boat. Naturally the minute Sanders started to look like he might run away with it.....the ole establishment forces brought the money and endorsements flowing, just before Super Tuesday. Loosing Texas, in particular has put a brake on Sanders's momentum. Biden actually looked wide awake, speaking after the vote, last nite.....he is alright when married to the teleprompter, but speaking off the cuff, is a challenge. The VP slot for him is vital.
  29. Game 68 vs Buffalo

    blue_gold_84 and one other reacted to iHeart for a post in a topic

    2 points
  30. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    Fred C Dobbs and one other reacted to Mr Dee for a post in a topic

    2 points
    The Rugby roots... Once the anti-rouge-ists are allowed one concession they will keep coming until the rouge is eradicated from the Canadian landscape. As for the idea that the rouge “rewards failure” I would like to turn to Toronto Argonauts broadcaster Mike Hogan and his rebuttal via his Twitter account to such fallacy: “Going back to the game’s rugby roots, the rouge rewards the team for the 5-10 plays to get into a position to have the ball cross the goal line. It’s a reward for gaining field position, not for failure.” https://www.cfl.ca/2020/03/03/cauz-defence-rouge/
  31. 2 points
    I'm scared to know how much this book is going to cost... because I will 100% be buying it.... I'm still recovering from Rage and Tool tickets going on sale so close together
  32. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    Bigblue204 and one other reacted to Blue and Gold87 for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Yup, that was a fun time. Wish they could have gotten it done for that group...
  33. Wild Card Race 2020

    blue_gold_84 and one other reacted to FrostyWinnipeg for a post in a topic

    2 points
    2020.03.03 - NSH loses VAN 65G 74P WPG 68G 74P
  34. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    blue_or_die and one other reacted to SpeedFlex27 for a post in a topic

    2 points
    Came here again hoping for good news. No news.
  35. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    NorthernSkunk and one other reacted to J5V for a post in a topic

    2 points
    I guess we need to wait and see but I can't believe we'd be any more timid throwing the ball than we were when Lapo was here. Now that Lapo is gone I think it bodes well for the likes of Adams, Demski, Lawler, Whitehead, etc. I also think #33 will fare a lot better and be a fresher, more effective player when everyone in the house doesn't know when he is getting the ball.
  36. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    Wanna-B-Fanboy and one other reacted to J5V for a post in a topic

    2 points
    The only thing that's embarrassing is that he hasn't signed with us yet. Does he owe me anything? Absolutely not. However, and I may be a little biased, but I believe we are still the best team in the league and any player that's interested in winning a championship should run, not walk, to Mr. Walters' office and sign on the dotted line post haste before the money runs out. Since he hasn't done that, fine, but how comfortable is he going to be when we are stomping him and his team? I don't see how signing with us could be a mistake for him or make him uncomfortable. If it's about playing closer to home isn't Texas closer to Winnipeg than Toronto is? If it's about playing in the NFL then it's about the money and not about winning a Grey Cup. I've already stated that I'd be over the moon if he signed here. If he signs elsewhere he becomes the enemy and I'll look forward to watching my team kick his team's ass.
  37. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    BigBlueFanatic and one other reacted to JCon for a post in a topic

    2 points
  38. It does look like it has the potential to hold up for 29 years....
  39. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    bearpants and one other reacted to Firekid for a post in a topic

    2 points
    So going by that logic, can a team bomb a throw into the end zone? The ball made it into the end zone right?
  40. Can't wait to see the finished product!
  41. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    JBombers reacted to Floyd for a post in a topic

    1 point
    I'll never forgive Sleepy Joe for slowly dismantling Swaggerville...
  42. US Politics

    The Unknown Poster reacted to bustamente for a post in a topic

    1 point
  43. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    Noeller reacted to Bomberfan85 for a post in a topic

    1 point
    I think it's funny suggesting Zach Collaros hasn't experienced "a little adversity".
  44. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    M.O.A.B. reacted to Tracker for a post in a topic

    1 point
    Also:Rogue: noun, see "Nissan automobiles"
  45. Bombers recruiting Derel Walker

    NorthernSkunk reacted to Noeller for a post in a topic

    1 point
    not sure I like your tone, suggesting adversity.....
  46. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    rebusrankin reacted to Mr Dee for a post in a topic

    1 point
    "My time in Winnipeg was the most memorable experience I had playing in the CFL.”https://www.bluebombers.com/2020/03/03/time-winnipeg-memorable-johnson-retires-bomber/ #ForTheW
  47. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    Bubba Zanetti reacted to Noeller for a post in a topic

    1 point
    ******* nerds...
  48. 2019-20 CFL Offseason

    rebusrankin reacted to Fan Boy for a post in a topic

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    There is some point there. The point is not for missing a field goal by the way. The point is for not allowing the opposition to take the ball out of their endzone. When you look at it this way you are not rewarding failure.