Stamps/CFL Offseason

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by arloiginla

Who is going to pay for this?

The MB government is heavily pitching in.

Either way.....purrty, and about 5 minutes from my house in Winnipeg.

[flip]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

I recall hearing that there was an issue with building any new domed stadiums in Winnipeg. There was some sort of an issue with the agreement the MTS Centre had, and a fear that another large domed facility would get concerts and other things the MTC would need to generate revenue and pay for itself.

It isn't truly a domed stadium. Here's some pics from that article from the football stadium at Harvard, the Bombers stadium would be the same, and would only put up the dome for the winter months:





It is basically an inflatable dome that only covers the field.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by Mango

The Stamps released both Shannon James and Demetris Summers this morning. I found it a little surprising, but they'll both have suitors I'm sure.

When I read the Stamps released Shannon James, I thought 'oh yeah April Fool's Day' but I guess the news is legit. Hmmmm... weird but I am sure the Stamps management knows what they are doing. He is one of the best defensive player last season. So, now we lose 2 of our LBs, what's up next?

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by flip

If you don't know who Weston Dressler is then you don't watch the CFL.

Oh, wait. I think I remember him now... was he the 13th guy on the field against the Als?

[flip]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

Oh, wait. I think I remember him now... was he the 13th guy on the field against the Als?

Only if he was out there in a wheelchair.

Also, did you really need a month to come up with a comeback?

Seriously though, unless you are just a casual fan and only watch Labour day, playoffs and the GC you should probably know who he is.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by flip

Only if he was out there in a wheelchair.

Also, did you really need a month to come up with a comeback?

Seriously though, unless you are just a casual fan and only watch Labour day, playoffs and the GC you should probably know who he is.

Ha, yeah I know. Delayed reaction. I don't think I've been back in this thread since then.

I actually do some work with the Stamps during the season, so I don't get much of an opportunity to watch them play. Unfortunately, the only football I usually get to watch are the playoffs or weekends when the Stamps are on the road. Even then, I'm only half interested. I get pretty exposed during the season.

Edit: Come to think of it, I've probably met Dressler. I've met most of the players in the League, though I don't really know them by name.

[flip]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

Ha, yeah I know. Delayed reaction. I don't think I've been back in this thread since then.

I actually do some work with the Stamps during the season, so I don't get much of an opportunity to watch them play. Unfortunately, the only football I usually get to watch are the playoffs or weekends when the Stamps are on the road. Even then, I'm only half interested. I get pretty exposed during the season.

Edit: Come to think of it, I've probably met Dressler. I've met most of the players in the League, though I don't really know them by name.

I see.

He's a really fun player to watch. Great hands and incredible speed for such a little guy.

[chummer]

Wonder what the Lions have planned for a stadium this year as BC Place undergoes a reno.

[worth]

They're moving into an outdoor stadium for the time being.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/L...348/story.html

[Jesse834]

Originally Posted by chummer

Wonder what the Lions have planned for a stadium this year as BC Place undergoes a reno.

They are playing at Empire Stadium this summer.

[calgaryrocks]

Originally Posted by worth

They're moving into an outdoor stadium for the time being.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/L...348/story.html

yep, should be interesting, apparently it has lead to great season ticket sales, as people won't have to sit inside on a nice summer day. it may not be so nice in october when vancouver is really rainy though.
as a result of this and the touchdown atlantic maritime game, edmonton plays the only all-outdoor CFL schedule in many, many years

[Flickered Flame]

The Bombers have signed QB Buck Pierce.

[Swayze11]

Originally Posted by Flickered Flame

The Bombers have signed QB Buck Pierce.

Plan the parade.

[Machiavelli]

That's an improvement.

[arloiginla]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

That's an improvement.

for 2 or 3 games until he gets injured.

[Canada 02]

CFL rule changes

- must go for 2 point convert on TD in OT
- A team that gives up a field goal (during regulation time) will have the option of scrimmaging from its 35-yard line instead of receiving a kickoff.
- There will be no penalty for pass interference if a forward pass is deemed uncatchable.
- When a ball is punted, hits the ground and hits a player from the covering team, the ensuing penalty will be five rather than 15 yards.

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=317959

[arloiginla]

Why would they change the kickoff rule back again? I really enjoyed having more returns instead of the stupid 35-yd. scrimmage.

I guess this will be good for the Stamps so that they don't have to use Markus Howell too often

[Swayze11]

Originally Posted by arloiginla

Why would they change the kickoff rule back again? I really enjoyed having more returns instead of the stupid 35-yd. scrimmage.

I guess this will be good for the Stamps so that they don't have to use Markus Howell too often

Agreed... its one of the worst rules in the CFL. I always wondered why some coaches prefer to take it at the 35 instead of getting it kicked to them. I suppose if you have a terrible return game but the changes of you getting past the 35 are pretty damn good.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

Agreed... its one of the worst rules in the CFL. I always wondered why some coaches prefer to take it at the 35 instead of getting it kicked to them. I suppose if you have a terrible return game but the changes of you getting past the 35 are pretty damn good.

Have you seen the Stampeders return game?

[moon]

Originally Posted by arloiginla

for 2 or 3 games until he gets injured.

2 or 3 good games are 2-3 more good games than the Bombers will have if they don't sign him.

At least now they have a shot at winning a game against someone other than TO.