Everything posted by wpgallday1960
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Leggett thinks we need to get tougher meaner
The team folded like a cheap tent in the games Willy got hurt. Very few stepped up throughout the season in the face of adversity. I would say that your assessment of the team being mentally weak was spot on. I think that's more a case of simply not having anyone capable of stepping up. Denmark isn't the kind of receiver who steps up when he has more pressure. He's a great supporting player in a receiving corps, but as a guy who can take it upon himself? Not really. Closest we have is Moore and he has his own issues. The run game was never used properly to be that dominant factor, plus with the OL getting blown up as consistently as they did you could never rely on it anyway. Simply put this team needs much more talent so that there are people who CAN step up in the face of adversity. You go back to the early 2000s if we needed a play you could generally rely on Roberts or Stegall to make that play. Who do we turn to now when we absolutely NEED a play? Kyle Walters needs to get his **** together this offseason. I agree with your assessment, but I found that the defense seemed to collapse after Willy was hurt in games. No one stepped up to make a key stop either. One could argue that they were on the field for inordinate lengths of time, but they just seemed to sag emotionally and give up big plays instead of making them. Maybe if we can keep the O on the field longer the D will reach its potential. Walters does have some work to do, regardless.
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Leggett thinks we need to get tougher meaner
The team folded like a cheap tent in the games Willy got hurt. Very few stepped up throughout the season in the face of adversity. I would say that your assessment of the team being mentally weak was spot on.
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Around the NHL
Or Duncan Keith who Morrisey is sometimes compared to (style of play).
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O'Shea believes Bombers better than their record
Well Bombers have looked decent in their wins, not world beaters but OK. In 6 of their 8 loses they have looked like the worst team in the league. Discounting the Willy injury I say they are as good as their record. if he says they are better than their record, that implies more talent than has been displayed, which falls to coaching as one of the culprits.
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Bruce Johnson Extended
Though not as exciting as Spenser Strasmore visiting Wpg, Bombers extend Bruce Johnson through 2018: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/bombers-sign-contract-extension-for-defensive-back-bruce-johnson-1.3236971
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Greaves traded
True. I was being uncharacteristically pessimistic.
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Greaves traded
Bombers will probably have the top 2 picks in the 2nd round.
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Yeah leave in Brohm Mos.....
I would take this kind of post from you more seriously if you made the same excuses for Marve. You didn't. You chose to crap all over him instead.Because Marve played horribly last game. Broom didn't play great but he wasn't to blame for this loss.
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Week 9 - Cal.@ Ssk., Ott.@ Tor.
Totally agree. Let's see the Rider fans on this site defend any of that. What a bunch of disgusting clowns.
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Around the CFL Regular Season Discussion
There isn't one thing factual in this post.Not a blizzard but there was snow in nw Calgary and west in higher elevations.
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Well what can you say?
Punt return and turnovers killed us. Marve showed a lot of promise bit he's still got some things to learn. Thought MB called a better game. Wish he would have called screens when Willy was starting.
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[MERGED] Drew Willy Watch 3.0 Has Ended
i would place 70% of the blame on him. 20 on the line. 10 on willy. If you wanna really parse the numbers down lol Surprisingly, I agree with this.
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[MERGED] Drew Willy Watch 3.0 Has Ended
This is depressing, but not as depressing as reading some of the posts in this thread. The BB spent big money and draft picks in attempt to upgrade the oline. It hasn't worked out but the attempt was made. The coaches take some blame as well for scheme issues that contribute to the problem.
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[MERGED] Drew Willy Watch 3.0 Has Ended
Willy gives us a chance to win every game if healthy. Hes not perfect but certainly someone to build aroind. Certain posters have an agenda and wont acknowledge any info to the contrary.
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Week 7 Edm@BC - Mont@Ott - Sask@Tor
Another Rod Pedersen prediction goes down the shithole. Mind you this one was close.
- Odds and Sods - Game 6 - BC Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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Odds and Sods - Game 5 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Eskimoes
Brohm is a 31 year old career backup with no future. I don't get it. I'm not saying Brohm doesn't blame in the loss but those 2 int's weren't on him. Obvious PI not overturned and Richards Bbobbling a catchable ball. The whole team seemed to deflate when Will got hurt. Plenty of blame to go around.
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The Day Early Game Day Thread - WPG @ EDM
I'm not sure what interference is anymore if that isn't called.
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Bombers give Stamps a gift..
Could be. We may have a better idea by the end of the season. The last minute of the game felt Lapo-like. Could be. We may have a better idea by the end of the season. The last minute of the game felt Lapo-like.We've had too many LaPolice/Rheinbold/Burke moments of late and the scary thing is that Willy sure as spit looks like he is regressing.Willy is regressing? Jesus Christ I have seen some silly posts today but that takes the cake.
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Positives?
Bombers actually played a decent game. Just some dumb decisions at wrong time. Generally I think the team is headed in the right direction.
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The Daily Early Game Day Thread - WPG @ CAL
They did that last year against Hamilton at home too. I don't understand why no time out call.
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The Daily Early Game Day Thread - WPG @ CAL
Bombers just found a way go throw this game away. Good game for them but some dumb mistakes killed them. Somebody better talk go Stoidemiere about when to search for a big return.
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Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice Official Trailer
Other than Jessica Alba there wasn't really anything watchable in those 2 movies.
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Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice Official Trailer
As far as movies go I didn't mind Man of Steel. But it pales in comparison to Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy which I consider the best "comic book" movies ever made. Would have been perfect if they didn't get Christian Bale to utter his Batman lines in such a bizarre tone/fashion. As far as this one goes I'll give Affleck a chance, though I'm not sold on him. More looking forward to Fantastic Four this summer.
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Washington Redskins Urged to Change Team Name
this was a tough one for me. I've been a fan of the redskins for over 40 years and have even defended the nickname in the past (there was an article posted a 'skins fan that documented the origin of the name and how it was a show of respect for native Americans). However, over the years enough Native groups have expressed their offence to the nickname and I have rethought my position. If enough of these people are offended by it maybe the name needs to go. I'm not sure the team's defence of the name and plans to appeal this decision aren't more related to jersey and other merchandise sales as opposed to defending their traditional nickname.