Everything posted by Arnold_Palmer
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Positives?
Willy played well minus the late INT. High percentage passes, moved the ball quickly. When you have a franchise quarterback there's always an opportunity to win the football game. Glad we have our guy.
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Who is our holder?
Odds of success are probably less than 50% I would think. On TSN they said the 2 point conversion was running around I believe 77 percent. Teams are hesitant to go for two but I think once we start seeing more success with the two point conversion and 1 point converts missed. (hello Winnipeg) we'll start to see a shift in mind set when it comes to going for two.
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Special teams was atrocious
Two turn overs resulting in two touchdowns by the special teams, two missed field goals, a missed PAT that would of tied the game, and Stoudemire trying to be a hero but instead ends up a zero. Good grief. This was a game we could have and should have taken.
- Odds and Sods - Game 3 - Montreal Als at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Does the New Convert Rule Improve the CFL?
I actually like it. And as the weather gets worse you'll be seeing more teams go for two. It's different and unique but this is one rule I think I'm slowly beginning to like.
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CFL Week 2 Other Games - CGY at MTL / BC at OTT / TOR at SSK
Glenn is one of the best in the business at putting up big numbers.. And finding a way to throw a crucial INT or pick six.
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CFL Week 2 Other Games - CGY at MTL / BC at OTT / TOR at SSK
Riders 0-2 is music to my ears.
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Good News, Bad News about Bomber season so far ...
Nick Moore is also quietly leading the league in receiving yards.
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Brian Brohm has ...
Brohm's problems are.. He doesn't look off his first read. Makes it easy for the defense to read.. He isn't mobile enough (ok he had a 24 yard rushing TD that was hilarious), his release isn't quick enough, and his arm strength is just barely ahead of Alex Brinks. (that isn't a compliment) Mind you he wasn't the only problem tonight but the thing that bothered me is that he wasn't so over whelming terrible enough for Marve to get enough playing time. He was just bad.
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Odds and Sods - Game 1 - Bombers at Riders
Play calling was solid. One play I saw a million miles away was when we emptied the back field on second and long and it was the quarterback draw with Willy. Riders werent fooled. No one was! but besides that I thought the play calling was good. Great mix of run and pass.
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Odds and Sods - Game 1 - Bombers at Riders
I thought the o-line was a hundred times better then it was last season. Funny how good the offense looks when you give your quarterback time to throw the ball and your running back a lane to run through.
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TSN Coverage
It truly is bush league. Seeing less then 5000 people in the stands for an Argo's "home" game in Fort Mac, and seeing steadily declining coverage from TSN. It's tough to grow the sport with in Canada and especially in the USA with such amateur like coverage. It's too bad because the CFL is a great brand of football that is truly exciting.
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Kohlert out? Bastien starting?
I thought Brett Carter was adequate last year. Too bad he's not with the team this year.
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Yantz doesn'st feel he was given a fair shot
Your missing the point. It's not just about Yantz. It calls into question the credibility of our GM, if he's making promises to players and not keeping them. Other players pay attention to this stuff.Good lord.. How many reps do you think every other 5th string quarterback get? He got an opportunity to show his stuff. He was more then a long shot to make it. He stuck around longer then most people thought. If this was Yantz from Kentucky this would be a non issue. Players that get cut always think they didn't get a fair chance, what else is new.Again, that's not the point. In reading the article on Yantz, it sounds like Walters told him one thing, and something very different happened. What do you think GM's tell players when they're signed? I'm sure EVERY player invited to TC was told they'd have an opportunity to make the roster. So he didn't get enough reps. Big deal.
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Yantz doesn'st feel he was given a fair shot
Your missing the point. It's not just about Yantz. It calls into question the credibility of our GM, if he's making promises to players and not keeping them. Other players pay attention to this stuff. Good lord.. How many reps do you think every other 5th string quarterback get? He got an opportunity to show his stuff. He was more then a long shot to make it. He stuck around longer then most people thought. If this was Yantz from Kentucky this would be a non issue. Players that get cut always think they didn't get a fair chance, what else is new.
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Jason Vega Tweet
I don't know.. Maybe signing with another team made him reflect on his time here in Winnipeg? Had some great things to say about the city, its rare to see a professional athlete acknowledge our city and fan base. Very classy tweet by Vega.
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Friday's Preseason Game - Tickets?
If anyone wants to donate two tickets for me and my girl friend I mean that would be greatly appreciated.. Shes lived in Winnipeg for 8 years and hasn't been to a single game. I got us tickets to the first regular season game but it so happens we both have this Friday off, so if anyone wants to help me create a new fan that would be great
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TC Report Day 8
Not my call. Haven't been to camp to see them. Don't have access to the meetings, film, etc. Coaches make those decisions. Coaches make the decisions and you criticize those decisions even though you don't have access to practices, meetings, film, etc. The old 'the coaches know more than anyone else' argument. Bomber coaches have crafted 1 winning season since 2008, or 1 in the last 7 seasons, so I don't feel bad about not blindly accepting their decisions. If they can eek out some better records, then I'd put more trust in their decisions. You would have a point.. Except our coaching staff has had one year together not seven. We went from the laughing stock in the league in 2013, to a team fighting for a play off spot. You can look at the glass half empty but i'll give some trust to this coaching staff, We did go from 3-15 to 7-11 in one season. Not quite a winning season but compared to the mess they've had to clean up it's a nice start.
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[MERGED] TC Report - Day 7
Important for future contract negotiation, is she from Wpg.? I used to be good friends with her. Shes from Winnipeg.
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TC Day 3
Keep in mind. It's the start of training camp and most of these players haven't played any actual football in months. Minor muscle pulls, and little injuries are quite common at the start of camp. Let's stop speculating that these injuries are "serious" when it's more realistic that most of them are day to day injuries.
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Paris Cotton moved to practice roster
I wasn't the biggest Grigsby fan but he's slowly winning me over. He's ran a lot tougher in the last couple of games. His pass blocking has improved tremendously, he's a threat as a pass catcher out of the back field, and him leading the league in yardage and touchdowns is a testament of Grigsby being a big part of our offense. I loved what I saw from Cotton in the pre season and maybe he didn't get enough touches when he saw the field but when he did get his touches he didn't do enough with the ball and in this game it's definitely what did you do for me lately. Got to capitalize on your chances in the CFL.
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Kuale on CJOB
Not only is Kuale a liability on defense but he's taking costly penalties.He's killing us out there.
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CFL.ca Team names Midseason All-Stars
On reputation alone i'm surprised there's no love for January. I mean I agree he's about as mediocre as they come but that hasn't stopped him from a few all star selections in the past.
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Apologies
You don't have to apologize for anything. Oh and btw being young doesn't make you any less of a fan. Who cares if your team has been successful over that period. Sounds like sour grapes on 17's part to me anyways.
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Stamps vs Ottawa/ Riders vs Lions
Two low hits in a row on Demarco in a 25 point game. Thats bull ****.