October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731833 18 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said: I don’t think the league is corrupt so to speak. I think there’s just a very, very subtle push to let things go the big market teams way. TSN doesn’t help this either, the way they slobber all over BC and the Argos The league is not PURPOSELY corrupt. However, in the back of every single CFL employee's mind has got to be a full awareness that the CFL needs the big market teams to have at least some fan interest in order to survive. Also, there is I'm sure a full awareness that only happens when their teams have success. Do these job preservation realities sometimes lead to calls going their way subconsciously. I would think so, and the proof of my statement is in the pudding. No mandate from the CFL per se, but we would have to be awfully naive to think that CFL employees don't give the benefit of any doubt subconsciously to the markets in the East. Edited October 28, 2024Oct 28 by GCn20
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731837 14 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said: For some strange reason I’m now a huge fan of random gale force winds. Weird. My wifey isn't a fan of my "outta nowhere" gale force winds, at least they're flavored at times.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731839 8 minutes ago, Nolby said: My wifey isn't a fan of my "outta nowhere" gale force winds, at least they're flavored at times. I'm now thinking we should have a throw-up emoticon. My condolences to your wife. 🙂
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731840 43 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said: I don’t think the league is corrupt so to speak. I think there’s just a very, very subtle push to let things go the big market teams way. TSN doesn’t help this either, the way they slobber all over BC and the Argos I don’t think it’s even that much. It’s just that what they are letting slide is more beneficial to some teams than others. It’s not a big help for us but is for teams with young ols and who run pressure fronts. Which happens to be bc on o, tor and mtl on D. 27 minutes ago, GCn20 said: The league is not PURPOSELY corrupt. However, in the back of every single CFL employee's mind has got to be a full awareness that the CFL needs the big market teams to have at least some fan interest in order to survive. Also, there is I'm sure a full awareness that only happens when their teams have success. Do these job preservation realities sometimes lead to calls going their way subconsciously. I would think so, and the proof of my statement is in the pudding. No mandate from the CFL per se, but we would have to be awfully naive to think that CFL employees don't give the benefit of any doubt subconsciously to the markets in the East. It’s like in the nba how in the LeBron era, they started calling every thing an and 1. In that case the nba does bend calls more towards star players I don’t think it’s as prevalent here.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731844 29 minutes ago, wbbfan said: I don’t think it’s even that much. It’s just that what they are letting slide is more beneficial to some teams than others. It’s not a big help for us but is for teams with young ols and who run pressure fronts. Which happens to be bc on o, tor and mtl on D. It’s like in the nba how in the LeBron era, they started calling every thing an and 1. In that case the nba does bend calls more towards star players I don’t think it’s as prevalent here. I think it as prevalent here, just more on a team by team basis. They skew to the East. One can't look at the calls in a game and blame incompetence. Take the interception by Ford the other day. I can't blame incompetence for that. It goes far beyond any logistical thinking that this was plain old incompetence. The guy got both feet down 2 yards inbounds with full control of the ball. That was a ref demonstrating bias. You will never convince me otherwise on a play like that. It was as clear an interception as one could ever have. No toe drag close to the line, no issue whatsoever with possession..nothing. When the watermelon heads are shaking their head in disbelief you know it was an egregious call against the Bombers. Edited October 28, 2024Oct 28 by GCn20
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731846 If the league is supposed to review every turnover - how come the ford non-interception was left as is?
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731847 54 minutes ago, Nolby said: My wifey isn't a fan of my "outta nowhere" gale force winds, at least they're flavored at times. Similar vibe in this household. She doesnt like our dutch oven.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731849 3 minutes ago, Blue28 said: If the league is supposed to review every turnover - how come the ford non-interception was left as is? Because it was ruled incomplete on the field it wasn't automatically reviewable. But to me should have fallen under the obvious screwup umbrella where they are allowed to jump in anytime. See: random procedure penalty against the Bombers in week 1.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731851 40 minutes ago, GCn20 said: I think it as prevalent here, just more on a team by team basis. They skew to the East. One can't look at the calls in a game and blame incompetence. Take the interception by Ford the other day. I can't blame incompetence for that. It goes far beyond any logistical thinking that this was plain old incompetence. The guy got both feet down 2 yards inbounds with full control of the ball. That was a ref demonstrating bias. You will never convince me otherwise on a play like that. It was as clear an interception as one could ever have. No toe drag close to the line, no issue whatsoever with possession..nothing. When the watermelon heads are shaking their head in disbelief you know it was an egregious call against the Bombers. I have a heavy bias against ref collusion type stuff in sports. But it does happen, just almost never the way people think or for the reasons people think. But with out question the leagues best interest is in eastern teams doing well. Especially the Ontario teams. As well as I desire to keep Regina alive as the top market (which it hasn’t been for years) and in aiding doman in B.C. I don’t think that extends to game to game enforcement of the rules, nor do I think the refs are competent to even do that. But I certainly see it in other aspects like supplemental punishment, and so far as off setting misconducts.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731852 As long as God is not busy on game day and can lend a hand (not that I believe as I'm an Atheist...honest to God) but a little divine intervention is always welcome.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731854 1 hour ago, Nolby said: My wifey isn't a fan of my "outta nowhere" gale force winds, at least they're flavored at times. No one wants that "flavour". No. One. 😀
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731865 3 hours ago, Super Duper Negatron said: Because it was ruled incomplete on the field it wasn't automatically reviewable. But to me should have fallen under the obvious screwup umbrella where they are allowed to jump in anytime. See: random procedure penalty against the Bombers in week 1. I don't know the rule, but I believe that it should be treated like any scoring or potential scoring play that automatically gets reviewed. Any turnover or potential turnover should be automatically reviewed.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731867 36 minutes ago, Sard said: I don't know the rule, but I believe that it should be treated like any scoring or potential scoring play that automatically gets reviewed. Any turnover or potential turnover should be automatically reviewed. Neither do the refs or command centre.
October 28, 2024Oct 28 comment_731868 10 hours ago, 17to85 said: We're going to worry about Trevor Harris in a playoff game? Doesn't really matter who gets through the semi. Bomber can handle either team. If the Bombers play anywhere near their capabilities, yes.
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731882 After what happened last GC against Fajardo, I’m never talking **** about a Bomber playoff opponent QB again.
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731889 38 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said: After what happened last GC against Fajardo, I’m never talking **** about a Bomber playoff opponent QB again. I'm unsure why that lesson has not been learned...yet
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731894 4 hours ago, Sard said: I don't know the rule, but I believe that it should be treated like any scoring or potential scoring play that automatically gets reviewed. Any turnover or potential turnover should be automatically reviewed. I thought it was reviewed bc it’s a potential turnover
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731897 3 minutes ago, Zach Schnitzer said: I thought it was reviewed bc it’s a potential turnover Nope. https://cfldb.ca/rulebook/instant-replay/command-centre/#r10s2a2
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731899 9 hours ago, JohnnyAbonny said: I don’t think the league is corrupt so to speak. I think there’s just a very, very subtle push to let things go the big market teams way. TSN doesn’t help this either, the way they slobber all over BC and the Argos Tt's not just big markets. TSN slobbers all over Milligan constantly for MOP. They still think that the Riders are the best fanbase in the CFL.
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731906 11 hours ago, Nolby said: My wifey isn't a fan of my "outta nowhere" gale force winds, at least they're flavored at times. 10 hours ago, Blue28 said: If the league is supposed to review every turnover - how come the ford non-interception was left as is? Because there is honestly & literally zero consistency to whatever criteria they use to decide whether or not to get involved...and it's utter b*llsh*t and even if it isn't, it reeks of favouritism. 4 hours ago, Mark H. said: I'm unsure why that lesson has not been learned...yet Pride goeth before the autumn...or something like that.
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731911 18 hours ago, Super Duper Negatron said: Because it was ruled incomplete on the field it wasn't automatically reviewable. But to me should have fallen under the obvious screwup umbrella where they are allowed to jump in anytime. See: random procedure penalty against the Bombers in week 1. Yeah I'm not sure how the hell they ruled that incomplete. He was clearly in bounds. And no one saw the ball touch the ground (because it didn't). The refs just ****** that call up big time. And anything that close, should be looked at by the command centre. Just like when they overturned a call earlier this year because of illegal formation. That still pisses me off!!!
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731912 14 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: Yeah I'm not sure how the hell they ruled that incomplete. He was clearly in bounds. And no one saw the ball touch the ground (because it didn't). The refs just ****** that call up big time. And anything that close, should be looked at by the command centre. Just like when they overturned a call earlier this year because of illegal formation. That still pisses me off!!! they have stepped in a few times out of nowhere with some bizzare CC over turns....that one you mention being one....yet on a significant play that even to the initial naked eye looked like a clean pick...they just ignored it.....
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731914 18 minutes ago, Booch said: they have stepped in a few times out of nowhere with some bizzare CC over turns....that one you mention being one....yet on a significant play that even to the initial naked eye looked like a clean pick...they just ignored it..... The command centre incompetence is unfortunately a bigger story this year. Ever since they allowed that clear non-catch from McSpitty Williams against the Bombers, I have had no faith in them. Have no freaking idea how they could fix it either.
October 29, 2024Oct 29 comment_731915 2 minutes ago, captaincanuck12 said: The command centre incompetence is unfortunately a bigger story this year. Ever since they allowed that clear non-catch from McSpitty Williams against the Bombers, I have had no faith in them. Have no freaking idea how they could fix it either. yeah...that was brutal and so obvious....and you forgot part of his name/legacy...it's Spitty McEyegouge....get it right!! lol
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