February 13, 201411 yr comment_40598 Here is video of him playing center That was six minutes of him destroying people.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40671 Here is video of him playing center That was six minutes of him destroying people. No kidding! Goossen looks like a monster with a mean streak. Nice to know we are guaranteed to do well and get a centre with either Lavertu or Goossen. In addition, Goossen has played every position on the OL so nice versatility there.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40682 When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football? BC high school is American rules too. Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40685 Anybody have thoughts on Lavertu and Goossen? That would be more than we could hope for. Goosen certainly has the size and aggressiveness, and if he has the intelligence to call the blocking schemes, we ought to be set for a decade or so.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40689 When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football? BC high school is American rules too. Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill. Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40690 When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football? BC high school is American rules too. Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill. Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS? Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40691 When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football? BC high school is American rules too. Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill. Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS? Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2. Interesting I didn't know that. How does it compare to CIS?
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40693 When's the last time Goossen played Canadian football? BC high school is American rules too. Might be a good prospect, but wouldn't rely on him being able to play (well) right away (nor would I rely on Lavertu to be able to jump right in if I'm Walters/O'Shea). He needs to learn the basics of blocking with the DL a yard off the ball, different fronts used is Canadian football, 12 guys on the field, generally starting with fewer guys between the tackles. Take the best player...we have enough holes to fill. Huh? Goossen doesn't play CIS?Simon Fraser plays in the GNAC since 2010...NCAA D2. Interesting I didn't know that. How does it compare to CIS? Pretty similar, a little better. They went winless in their first season, but they weren't the greatest team in CanWest either. It's the 3rd tier of NCAA football after FBS (1-A) and FCS (1-AA).
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40694 Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS?
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40695 Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS? Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie. I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40696 Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS? Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie. I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on. Didn't Tyson Pencer come from that league? That might be why it's taking longer for him to develop.
February 14, 201411 yr comment_40711 Would the transition to the CFL be more difficult, compared to CIS? Not necessarily...but it's a different style of football, especially for OL, so it adds something on top of what any rookie would need to adjust to coming from CIS which could make it a longer transition, but depending on the individual it could be smooth or it could be tougher...much like it would be for any rookie. I'm sure it is something he'll be quizzed on. Didn't Tyson Pencer come from that league? That might be why it's taking longer for him to develop. Pencer went to Washington State University (Div I) for a couple seasons then went to play junior football in BC.
April 2, 201411 yr comment_45611 I asked O'Shea about the NI ratio tonight. He said it'll be 5 on offense (3 OL and 2 WR) and 2 on defense. He said he'd start 8 NI if possible as it would make the roster that much stronger. He wants fierce competition at the safety spot.
April 2, 201411 yr comment_45613 So D safety and ? He mentioned the possibility of a NI at CB. Also said he doesn't think we're in a position to start 4 NI OL yet.
April 2, 201411 yr comment_45675 One of Pencer's problems apart from being injured is he has barely played a down of football in the last 4 years. For you glass half full guys I guess that makes him fresh legs....not.
April 2, 201411 yr comment_45679 Pencer does not have injury 'problems'. He had a shoulder injury that was fixed last offseason. He was placed on the 9 game IR for developmental purposes.
April 2, 201411 yr comment_45680 Pencer does not have injury 'problems'. He had a shoulder injury that was fixed last offseason. He was placed on the 9 game IR for developmental purposes. Yuppers... Done to avoid injury issues in the future... Shame we don't have a dislike option here, lol
April 3, 201411 yr comment_45698 Would be great if Coach O'Shea can start 8 Canadians, hopefully Henoc is back by at least next season, still need a top end DL starter IMO and a safety that actually worth starting time. A starting Canadian corner (or DB) would be great as well. Really excited to see Robertson healthy for TC this year, pulling for the kid to make it.
April 3, 201411 yr comment_45723 Would be great if Coach O'Shea can start 8 Canadians, hopefully Henoc is back by at least next season, still need a top end DL starter IMO and a safety that actually worth starting time. A starting Canadian corner (or DB) would be great as well. Really excited to see Robertson healthy for TC this year, pulling for the kid to make it. Your posts have all been shackle raising to me and then, bam, i read this one.. Well said, i agree. Id like to see robertson make some noise and hopefully henoc comes back and we sign him or bilukidi or mulumba make their way home..
April 3, 201411 yr Author comment_45730 Robertson's size and agility seem more suited to HB than CB... I'm really not sold on Bucknor on the outside either, he's just okay 3 NI OL kind of makes the Neufeld trade seem like a mistake now - Neufeld was a pretty good tackle and a terrible guard. Maybe he's our new Centre...? That being said, Jarvis Jones is really really good. Two NI REC seems scary with Watson's injury history... we are not deep with talent at that position.
April 3, 201411 yr comment_45733 3 NI OL kind of makes the Neufeld trade seem like a mistake now - Neufeld was a pretty good tackle and a terrible guard. Maybe he's our new Centre...? That being said, Jarvis Jones is really really good. It seemed odd to me that O'Shea would come out with the three NI OL comment. Walters is still giving the impression Neufeld will start at tackle.
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