OK now I’ve seen everything. Are you freaking kidding me 6-0, 6-0, now I know the apocalypse must be upon us. Nobody comes back from winning a Grey Cup, then loses star players, loses a star head coach, and comes back 6 and freaking 0. To make me more scared and play into my apocalyptic mentality causing me to continue to pack my Land Cruiser to head for parts unknown. Dinwiddie got his first start of the season and puts up FOUR big ones and some change on the Stamps. Then Dinwiddie pulled an Icarus and came crashing to earth against a slick veteran Argo squad. I knew California put out some deftly talented quarterbacks but going highlight film on the Stamps is nuts. Then again the Stamps have about as much defense as the “school grinder” in the back seat of your parents station wagon at the Drive-in. Remember the drive-in, and what was her name? I really have to question the Calgary Defense not to take away too much from “The Riders.” But is the Stamp defense the new Hamilton of the West? Expect to see some new recruits for the back nine of the season. The big question can the Riders continue to rewrite the meaning of the word team? Another reason to panic Pam Anderson has a new tv show.
Dark Clouds approach.
Riders on the storm Into this house were born
Into this world were thrown
Like a dog without a bone an actor out on loan
Riders on the storm, thanks Morrison for chiming in.
Injury, I never did like that dude much or any of his friends; tweaks, breaks, compound fracture, mild sprain, and the runt of the group little sore. The problem with little sore he can swell up into a big, bad customer if he’s not looked after real quick, properly, and pronto. So Ivan you had better stay on point. The football landscape is teeming with out of work NFL Europa trainers.
Things to listen for from players
The players that sit around on the practice roster, taxi squad, the cool male cheerleaders crew, the developmental team, and the all, “you watch what happens when I get in team.”
Whatever names these guys go by they are waiting for their big chance to play, and now is the time the training wheels are coming off.
The interviews of those playing this week because of injuries will be, “well you know, you don’t want anybody to get hurt,” followed by the obligatory “you know what I’m sayin.”, Another fav, “when its your moment you have to shine.” I like the, “I’m just going to have to do my part.” But I just wish I could hear one guy say, “geez I hope I don’t suck.” It would be equivalent to the time Richard Pryor said, “I hope I’m funny.”
As players we all sit around like vultures waiting for our moment. The moment is always bad for the player whose spot we are waiting to take. Its not like high school and your sitting around saying I can’t wait for these guys to graduate. Or in college I hope that guy goes pro early, or if you’re at a infamous college, “man I sure hope that guy gets arrested.” Or in the pros I hope that old dude calls it quits next year, unless you’re Aaron Rodgers. But no one ever says, “I hope that guy gets hurt so I can play.” Well now is your chance sub-type guy, you had better make it count and make it a great one. Why because it’s just so simple so many people are watching. Who, must you ask? The league is watching. Your agent is watching, your parents will be watching but most importantly ET, and the coaching staff will be watching. You play well you’ll stick around, if you stink, oh please don’t stink because with the glut of players on the market ET’s phone will get blown up like Megan Foxx of the Transformers leaking her email address at the ComicCon convention.
You have to figure with NFL teams having 80, or (2560) guys for 32 teams in camp this year. 53 (1696) will make the active roster, 45(1440) on game day, 8(256) will be on the developmental squad. So using my California math 27(864) guys are going to be packing at some time or another in the next few weeks. Of those 27(864) guys 7 (224) guys are legit ballers, that can start in the NFL at some time or another but they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. 10(320) of those 20(640) that are left are good to great CFL players, or NFL role players. The other 5(160) are hit or miss just average football players. The remaining 5(160) are just garbage, camp bodies. So you have to shine right now.
CAN THE CFL GET SOME COOL COMMERCIALS FROM REEBOK?
I just saw the “join the migration” commercial by Reebok. It sent chills down my spine.
The CANTON extravaganza.
Watching the NFL induction Hall of Fame Show. Geez can we get some pomp, pageantry and some hype for our league, maybe just a little passion. What I found interesting is the way the new NFL players talk about the players before them. We need that in the CFL, but the problem is to pull film on past players is almost impossible. Also getting some of the, “hater reporters” to admit past players had game and recognize them, fans seem to but writers juts don’t want to give it up.
Even more interesting is Michael Irvin having a job in broadcasting with a major player that being the NFL Network. This is great because sure he has had his problems, but this shows a league, a network which is unafraid of players with baggage that are working hard to get through the ruff period of life. This is also huge because it shows that there is an executive with “cohones”, that is unafraid to put players with personality on the tube. I like that. One story in particular that I found most incredible is that of Michael Irvin having a conversation with commissioner Roger Goodell about bringing the younger players to Canton to see and feel the tradition they are now apart of. Listening to the interviews of younger players begging to see film of the great past players to learn, to study, to try to get an understanding of why, and what made these players so great is enough to give this incoming generation a standing ovation. The flicker of hope that these young men represent for the NFL is enough to become a fan of the league. If only enough powerful people gave a damn about our CFL.
Is Edmonton the Devil’s Triangle for Saskatchewan players? It has got to be the last place a Rider would want to sign in the offseason.
Why are people counting out the Lions already in the first third of the season?
Does Calgary’s Jo-Juan Armour get money, an apology letter, or anything back for the BOGUS call and ejection on the so-called hit on the official? Who was the ref that insisted he saw the play from start to finish and missed 300lb Gene Makowsky pushing 230lb Armour. First that ref needs to get his prescription filled, and secondly do we really want people in charge running around seeing things? Gino I’m glad you have finally perfected the “inviso-button.” Can I borrow it for a weekend.
The CFL East will now change their name to the CFL South East Conference. The name change comes with hopes that the eastern division can finally beat a western conference team.
All witness the power of Brett Favre. Bow down and know he is the man!
Finally photographers, videographers, when shooting people of color, especially dark people of color face them into the light.
Corey Grant is not a bad looking guy he deserves to be seen and not as a shadow. Corey I know this because I’m not just a member, I’m the president.
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