Rich

The changes to PI favouring offensive players was pretty much league mandated when scoring was way down a couple of years ago. League wants high scoring, no lead is safe games, and have told their refs to officiate that way. There is most definitely a consistency problem. I never know what's going to be called on replay reviews anymore, and that is a problem.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/dramatic-dash-cam-footage-shows-cyclist-colliding-with-car-in-ottawa-1.3505034 Stupid cyclist running a red light.

Five games on the schedule this week. That means an early start, so picks need to be in by Wednesday @ 6:30PM this week. Current standings can be seen below.

I don't mind Westwood, he can be a bit annoying when gets on some of his rants, but there are some issues going on between him and Toth. And not in a good way. Makes for some awkward radio when Westwood calls Toth out on some of the things he says and neither will let it go.

Experience leaving the stadium last night was much improved over last week. The security blocking the exit has been taken care of and was there holding the door open with a smile allowing everyone to leave rather then forcing them back into the stadium. We got an email earlier in the week that said a new plan has been put in place for exiting our parking lot (green lot). We were out of the parking lot in under a minute of getting to our car last night. There are two exits out and they split the lot so half would go out one exit, half the other, and even had cones on Chancelor Matheson so that one exit was in the far lane and the other exit in the near lane rather then everyone leaving through a single exit and into a single lane. Good on the Bombers staff and organisation for being receptive and reactive to feedback, and continuing to try and improve the game day experience. Was looking around the stadium pregame last night and compared to the setup and atmosphere to what it was in the first few seasons ... they've come a long way and have put in a lot of effort to address the issues and concerns that people have brought up. Very much appreciated.

I guess that is the going rate for an NHL franchise as that is what Vegas paid. True North paid a reported $170 Million for the Jets in 2011 (60 of that as a relocation fee to the NHL). Over 7 years, that is a pretty darn good appreciation of an asset. Karmanos reportedly paid $48 million for the Canes in 1994. I wonder how much he has lost operating that team over that time period.

Former US president Jimmy Carter in Winnipeg for Habitat for Humanity rushed to St Boniface hospital. http://globalnews.ca/news/3595988/former-u-s-president-jimmy-carter-rushed-to-hospital-thursday-morning/

The problem with those contracts is they are not exact comparables (for sure with Lindholm and Slavin, didn't check Klefblom). Lindholm and Slavin signed those deals immediately after their ELC. Trouba took a bridge contract for 2 years. So if Trouba signs for similar term, you are going to have to pay for 2 extra UFA years, which will bring the overall AAV up. Expect Trouba to get more. And his contract negotiation will be anything but easy with the agent he has.

It's Game Day! 7:30 PM start. Ricky Ray and Marc Trestman bring the Argos into town to challenge the Bombers. Forecast is sunny and 22. Perfect evening for football. Jack Jacobs will be the 2017 player being added to the Ring of Honour. His name will be going up tonight. Time for another win.

12 people currently in the lead with 8 and 9 picks, a tight race and so early in the season, anyone's game still. Picks this week need to be in by Thursday @ 7:30 PM. Current standings are below.

According to this article, not much difference. http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/manitoba/bombers-free-tickets-game-opener-1.4196425 Personal experience, not much different then other years. We got moved to the soccer complex parking lot this year. 10 - 15 minute wait to get out of the parking lot. Smooth sailing once we hit Chancellor Matheson. Not an unreasonable wait with that many people leaving all at once. Exiting the stadium ... whole other story. Coming down from the 200 level, going down the stairs that lead to where they setup the pregame fan area. Security guard won't let people out the door. We get funnelled into the 100 level concourse. Lots and lots of people there all trying to exit. Seems really stupid to funnel people from the upper deck in with people on the main level. Can't be up to fire code No problems leaving through that door other years. This is new and happened for the preseason game as well.

http://globalnews.ca/news/3582995/video-officer-berating-mother-accused-leaving-kids-in-hot-car-viral/

That shouldn't be PI

You don't build a church for Christmas mass. You can add extra seating for Grey Cups. 30k proved to be that sweet spot at CanadInns. 33k is proving to be too large. Something to be said for when there is demand for tickets. Creates a sense of urgency for the buyer.

The article said they sold more then 1000 in a day, not that there is less then 1000 tickets remaining.

A sellout for the home opener would be very nice.

No guarantee he is going to arbitration, filing is just part of the process. Chances are they will work something out before it gets there.

http://3downnation.com/2017/07/05/new-cfl-commissioner-randy-ambrosie-has-open-ended-contract/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JustinDunk3downnation+(3+Down+Nation-Justin+Dunk+)

Daley also had 3 years as head coach in Saskatchewan prior to his stint with the Bombers. And although he squeaked in a Grey Cup appearance in a year he went 8 - 10, his overall head coaching record is 28 - 52 with a .350 winning percentage.

Maybe its just me, but I suspect most coaches will game plan based on what they see on the film, not what is said or not said in media interviews. Other coaches will also judge how capable Mike and his team of coaches are based on game film, not a media interview.

Pretty funny impersonation.

It's okay, the Canadians just signed Ales Hemsky to replace him