2024 CFL Season

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

What should the standard be, in your opinion?

I think there should be one. First off, no other league issues suspensions that are not clear. MLB if you do PED, first offense is 80 games (no at least 80 games -- 80 games). Gambling first offense if not on baseball 1 year, etc. The CFL suspension of Kelly was "at leaat 9 games". Arbitrary and they changed it when they re-enstated him. But I do think the CFL needs to actually have a formal penalty and not leave it to the whims of a drunk with power commissioner. And if they do adopt that, then they have to enforce it on all including c-rappers hired to open CFL games. I also have issues with issueing suspensions on allegations not proved in court.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

I think there should be one. First off, no other league issues suspensions that are not clear. MLB if you do PED, first offense is 80 games (no at least 80 games -- 80 games). Gambling first offense if not on baseball 1 year, etc. The CFL suspension of Kelly was "at leaat 9 games". Arbitrary and they changed it when they re-enstated him. But I do think the CFL needs to actually have a formal penalty and not leave it to the whims of a drunk with power commissioner. And if they do adopt that, then they have to enforce it on all including c-rappers hired to open CFL games. I also have issues with issueing suspensions on allegations not proved in court.

I agree. I would also forbid any person convicted of a violent crime from having any position in the CFL or the teams that involves facing the camera/microphone.

 

[petros]

The politics of sports is killing sports.

 

[petros]

Anyhoo...

Lions need a win today to gain on Sask for top spot in the west which ties up Bombers and the Elk in the basement.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

The politics of sports is killing sports.

Kind of a "back to the future" thing. Useta be an unwritten but strong morals clause in pro sports.

I'm not saying convicted felons shouldn't be allowed to work or play in pro sports. Just that they shouldn't face the camera or mike.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Anyhoo...

Lions need a win today to gain on Sask for top spot in the west which ties up Bombers and the Elk in the basement.

As usual (that last, I mean).

 

[petros]

As usual (that last, I mean).

Calgary ran out of steam but its not quite halfway point of the season.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Bombers/Lions tonight. And I can get that one down here!

 

[petros]

Bombers/Lions tonight. And I can get that one down here!

Stream from cfl.ca

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Stream from cfl.ca

And CBS Sports Network, for about half the games.

 

[petros]

And CBS Sports Network, for about half the games.

Is it a TSN run deal or CBS? Milt and Matt will be chirping at halftime being Lions/Bombers.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Is it a TSN run deal or CBS? Milt and Matt will be chirping at halftime being Lions/Bombers.

They get the feed from TSN, but usually don't carry the halftime chat. I'll see.

 

[petros]

They get the feed from TSN, but usually don't carry the halftime chat. I'll see.

Good luck.

 

[bob the dog]

Chaos in Hamilton. The GM did not hire the coach who did not hire the defensive co- ordinator. Everyone is looking at everyone else. Orlando must have wished 1000 times he would have took the whichever big U.S. college job it was.

Took one throw from Bo to show he is a better passer than Powell but the coach doesn't see it that way. Receiving corp not up to snuff either. Cats defense actually made some stops in the second half and got the ball back to the O but the short kick returned to the 5 killed any momentum. Change the QB though as if it makes a difference.

Best case would be to trade BLM to Calgary for Matthew Shiltz who he played last year in the playoff game rather than a healthy BLM. That way Bo gets going on his coaching career and is available in the event of an injury to Jake Maier. Anything can happen. I think Stamps fans might like it.

Heavyweight bout tonight with Winnipeg in BC. Hearing 35,000 plus expected so not a good time to crap the bed for BC. I took Winnipeg to win because it is not out of the question and paid double my money. Won't be disappointed if I lose. Also looking forward to Lucky Whitehead returning kicks.

 

[petros]

Chaos in Hamilton. The GM did not hire the coach who did not hire the defensive co- ordinator. Everyone is looking at everyone else. Orlando must have wished 1000 times he would have took the whichever big U.S. college job it was.

Took one throw from Bo to show he is a better passer than Powell but the coach doesn't see it that way. Receiving corp not up to snuff either. Cats defense actually made some stops in the second half and got the ball back to the O but the short kick returned to the 5 killed any momentum. Change the QB though as if it makes a difference.

Best case would be to trade BLM to Calgary for Matthew Shiltz who he played last year in the playoff game rather than a healthy BLM. That way Bo gets going on his coaching career and is available in the event of an injury to Jake Maier. Anything can happen. I think Stamps fans might like it.

Heavyweight bout tonight with Winnipeg in BC. Hearing 35,000 plus expected so not a good time to crap the bed for BC. I took Winnipeg to win because it is not out of the question and paid double my money. Won't be disappointed if I lose. Also looking forward to Lucky Whitehead returning kicks.

Chris Jones is in talks with Ti-Cats for a coaching gig.

Tiger-Cats talk to Elks about adding former coach Chris Jones | TSN

Former Edmonton Elks general manager and head coach Chris Jones may not be unemployed for too much longer.

www.tsn.ca

Rourke is back.in uniform tonight for BC. This could get intetesting. Bombers will try to play dirty.

Enjoy

 

[bob the dog]

Curious who Hamilton will start at QB vs Winnipeg?

 

[bob the dog]

Chris Jones is in talks with Ti-Cats for a coaching gig.

Tiger-Cats talk to Elks about adding former coach Chris Jones | TSN

Former Edmonton Elks general manager and head coach Chris Jones may not be unemployed for too much longer.

www.tsn.ca

Rourke is back.in uniform tonight for BC. This could get intetesting. Bombers will try to play dirty.

Enjoy

So much for the big home coming in BC. It'll get better.

Until then if both Rourke and Vernon Adams are healthy it is hard to turn your back on what VA has done so far this year.

 

[bob the dog]

Hamilton +9.5 points at home vs Winnipeg is a tempting bet. 4.50 to win is even sweeter. I think the first is easily doable and might hedge the long shot.

Edmonton also paying 3.50 to win in Montreal won't surprise me if they do. Expecting MBT will start at QB after posteing high PFF numbers last week. Montreal will make it tough and Austin Mack back won't hurt. Game could go either way.

BC better be ready for Ottawa. I can see both streaks continue. Positive for the Redblacks, negative for the Lions. Rematch the following week.

Toronto at home is always a good bet. It will be interesting to see who starts at QB and hoping we see Chad Kelly back on the field at some point. I feel sorry for what he has been put through over an incident that did not warrant a criminal charge

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Hamilton +9.5 points at home vs Winnipeg is a tempting bet. 4.50 to win is even sweeter. I think the first is easily doable and might hedge the long shot.

Edmonton also paying 3.50 to win in Montreal won't surprise me if they do. Expecting MBT will start at QB after posteing high PFF numbers last week. Montreal will make it tough and Austin Mack back won't hurt. Game could go either way.

BC better be ready for Ottawa. I can see both streaks continue. Positive for the Redblacks, negative for the Lions. Rematch the following week.

Toronto at home is always a good bet. It will be interesting to see who starts at QB and hoping we see Chad Kelly back on the field at some point. I feel sorry for what he has been put through over an incident that did not warrant a criminal charge

Chad Kelly has been taking first team reps at practice. Good indication. Quite frankly, some sort of QB performance even rusty would be welcome. It's been mostly painful this year.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Just got alert on phone. Chad Kelly will start on Thursday.