2021 CFL regular season/playoffs thread - Page 42 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Erick Estrada · 10-12-2021, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Trevor Harris is healthy and yet the Elks are giving the start on Friday at home against Winnipeg to Taylor Cornelius.

I think his time in Edmonton is nearing the end. He's 35 now, has never had a strong arm and he totally wilts under pressure.

dash_pinched · 10-12-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by drake

that looks bad for adams. Could be a shoulder or collarbone?

https://twitter.com/user/status/1447908642292912128

tvp2003 · 10-12-2021, 05:43 PM

Adams officially on the 6-game.

Thinking the crossover might be the better path to the Grey Cup, but lots can happen in the next 3-4 weeks...

Erick Estrada · 10-12-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tvp2003

Adams officially on the 6-game.

Thinking the crossover might be the better path to the Grey Cup, but lots can happen in the next 3-4 weeks...

That loss to an undermanned Tiger Cats team could come back to haunt them though. Had the won that one they would be sitting comfortably in a playoff spot in either conference today rather than being on the outside.

dash_pinched · 10-12-2021, 07:16 PM

Jake either has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who tested positive. Either way, not ideal.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1447994931637719041

Julio · 10-12-2021, 08:58 PM

Interesting interview between the Stamps BPB guy and Steve Allen, the head of the McMahon Stadium Society. (Yes, the same gentleman who runs the government 'war room'

https://soundcloud.com/user-23773824...f45807d884245c

A few highlights:

-McMahon is an orphan when it comes to capital funding, as it is an independent body, so neither the univerity or the city see it as a top priority.
-Blowing out the concourses and redoing the washrooms (and I would assume the other services) on both sides would cost about $25 million.
-Seating capacity of McMahon has expanded in the past, while the facilities for hosting those fans has not.

-A south end zone concourse behind the scoreboard, with suites, bars and other amenities, is envisioned in a further phase.
-Selling/leasing some of the parking lot and practice field is seen as a way to raise capital funds, if the University let McMahon retain some of that $.
-CESC would be open to having less seats in the stadiu, with Allen saying 25000 seats as a size CESC has mentioned.

transplant99 · 10-12-2021, 09:00 PM

i swear i thought the Stamps just beat the riders in consecutive weeks.

Must have been a dream.

midniteowl · 10-12-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by transplant99

i swear i thought the Stamps just beat the riders in consecutive weeks.

Must have been a dream.

Strange, I had the same dream.

dash_pinched · 10-12-2021, 11:48 PM

On 3downnation, their power rankings are the following:

1. Winnipeg
2. Toronto
3. Calgary
4. Hamilton
5. Saskatchewan
6. BC
7. Montreal
8. Ottawa
9. Edmonton

https://3downnation.com/2021/10/12/3...me-the-stamps/

browna · 10-13-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by transplant99

i swear i thought the Stamps just beat the riders in consecutive weeks.

Must have been a dream.

"The CFL Power rankings are brought to you by Pilsner, Casino Regina, Mosaic crop science, and narrated by Glen Suitor".

MissTeeks · 10-13-2021, 01:31 PM

Maier is out ten days with a positive Covid test:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448353995219607561

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448354316985667584

dash_pinched · 10-13-2021, 02:46 PM

Well, I hope Jake is asymptomatic and gets over this quickly and hasn't passed any virus to his teammates.

dash_pinched · 10-14-2021, 10:00 AM

Rod Black is leaving TSN

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448651648868360212

First of all, kudos for a long and successful career as a sports broadcaster. He certainly wasn't one of my favourite guys to listen to, but I think he poured his heart and soul into his craft. I'm sure he will land on his feet somewhere.

Erick Estrada · 10-14-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Rod Black is leaving TSN

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448651648868360212

First of all, kudos for a long and successful career as a sports broadcaster. He certainly wasn't one of my favourite guys to listen to, but I think he poured his heart and soul into his craft. I'm sure he will land on his feet somewhere.

Interesting as he was still calling games recently. You would think they would let him go after the CFL season.

The Familia · 10-14-2021, 10:11 AM

Say what you want about his calls, but he definitely showed enthusiasm and passion for the CFL. I think a small part of me will miss some of his calls!

Erick Estrada · 10-14-2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Familia

Say what you want about his calls, but he definitely showed enthusiasm and passion for the CFL. I think a small part of me will miss some of his calls!

I imagine they are celebrating on Riders forums as a lot of fans didn't like him. I admit he wasn't perfect but certainly not intolerable like some of the guys Sportsnet has hired to do NHL pbp.

dash_pinched · 10-14-2021, 02:06 PM

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448694531101134848

https://twitter.com/user/status/1448697873068007439

dash_pinched · 10-14-2021, 02:20 PM

Lions have released Shaq Cooper who's a guy I think the Stamps should take a look at, he could spell off Ka'Deem Carey and is a versatile RB who is also adept as a receiver. I can't think he would be that much of a hit to the salary cap with the season more than halfway over.

transplant99 · 10-14-2021, 02:22 PM

Not going to miss Rod Black...IMO he is the single worst pbp guy in Canadian sports, and by a mile.

Good to seee KJ back....Bo really missed him the last couple games.

The Familia · 10-14-2021, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio

Interesting interview between the Stamps BPB guy and Steve Allen, the head of the McMahon Stadium Society. (Yes, the same gentleman who runs the government 'war room'

https://soundcloud.com/user-23773824...f45807d884245c

A few highlights:

-McMahon is an orphan when it comes to capital funding, as it is an independent body, so neither the univerity or the city see it as a top priority.
-Blowing out the concourses and redoing the washrooms (and I would assume the other services) on both sides would cost about $25 million.
-Seating capacity of McMahon has expanded in the past, while the facilities for hosting those fans has not.

-A south end zone concourse behind the scoreboard, with suites, bars and other amenities, is envisioned in a further phase.
-Selling/leasing some of the parking lot and practice field is seen as a way to raise capital funds, if the University let McMahon retain some of that $.
-CESC would be open to having less seats in the stadiu, with Allen saying 25000 seats as a size CESC has mentioned.

Gross. Any money sunk into McMahon is a waste in my opinion. It's over 60 years old and was never built with longevity in mind. it has always had a "temporary" feel to it in my opinion. The sightlines are the only good thing about the place.

I would love it if they rebuilt the stadium one side at a time on the same site. Demolish and rebuild the west side grandstands over the course of a couple years. Then when that side is done do the same to the east side. The stadium can still function during construction and everyone would sit on one side of the field while the other is being worked on. They can add some temporary endzone seats to make up for a loss in seating capacity. Once both sides are complete they can connect the endzones with party zones and seating. This is done very often with old European stadiums that are being rebuilt and might save some money with construction costs being spaced out over a few years. Still don't understand why we can't build a nice outdoor stadium with a partial roof for $300 million. We missed the boat during the oil boom years no question.