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by JohnHenry
Wed Dec 02, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Wally HC/ GM Again
Replies: 98
Views: 11289

Re: Wally HC/ GM Again

The Lions need to hire an OC who has the potential to take over as head coach next season. It's highly unlikely Buono will be coaching next year. They don't want to start all over again with a new regime, so promoting within probably makes sense. Not Chapdelaine or Burrato but I wouldn't mind Dorazi...
by JohnHenry
Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:12 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Braley begins process of selling team
Replies: 28
Views: 4394

Re: Braley begins process of selling team

The Lions are an attractive franchise because there is so much upside. They have a good lease at a terrific retractable-domed 54,000-seat stadium in one of the most desirable cities in the world. The franchise has been in continuous operation for over 60 years. They have consistently turned a modest...
by JohnHenry
Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:46 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Wally Buono won't commit to Jeff Tedford for 2016
Replies: 158
Views: 17295

Re: Wally Buono won't commit to Jeff Tedford for 2016

It was reported Tedford signed for $350k per season, making him the highest paid coach-only in the league. It was referred to as the absolute maximum a CFL team could pay for a coach...with Tedford accepting that "low" salary due to their family's desire to relocate to Vancouver after earn...
by JohnHenry
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Wally Buono won't commit to Jeff Tedford for 2016
Replies: 158
Views: 17295

Re: Sekers running a poll on 1040 to get Wally to step down.

I don't buy that Wally is the root of all the Lion's problems. Get rid of him and "poof" we'll be back on the winning track. I doubt it's that easy and who would the Lions hire to replace him? Somebody new and exciting I guess, who might know what they're doing...but then again might not. ...
by JohnHenry
Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Playoffs Predictions Thread
Replies: 23
Views: 4499

Re: Playoffs Predictions Thread

Toronto 26 Hamilton 16
B.C. 29 Calgary 22
by JohnHenry
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2015 TV viewership
Replies: 54
Views: 7880

Re: 2015 TV viewership

One factor in the drop in CFL ratings is TSN no longer shows games on all 5 TSN channels, making CFL games unavailable in many homes unless they subscribe to optional sports packages. In Sask & Manitoba (where CFL ratings are the highest) several CFL games were bumped for Winnipeg Jets games, si...
by JohnHenry
Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Playoff Previews
Replies: 15
Views: 1530

Re: CFL Playoff Previews

Here's a link to an excellent article on CFL.ca: http://cfl.uploads.mrx.ca/league/images/en/general/2015/11/crop_21791153148.jpg Resurgent Lions ready for best in the West Posted: November 11, 2015 02:30 PM VANCOUVER – With a surging defence and one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the lea...
by JohnHenry
Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs
Replies: 65
Views: 6999

Re: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs

TSN's Gary Lawless is reporting Cgy RB Jon Cornish, who hasn't played since Oct 10 and missed his team's last three games is likely to remain on the shelf for the WSF: http://www.cfl.ca/article/report-cornish-unlikely-to-play-for-stamps-in-semi-final Considering they were likely aware early on that...
by JohnHenry
Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:07 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Jennings Gives Leos a Chance in Playoffs
Replies: 6
Views: 1081

Re: Jennings Gives Leos a Chance in Playoffs

My question is, what is Jennings' contract? Is he signed for next year? And I sure hope this doesn't become Printers/Dickenson Pt. 2. The minimum term for a CFL player's first contract is 2 years. The Lions often sign rookie QB's to a 3-year deal, so Jennings will definitely be with the Lions at le...
by JohnHenry
Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Cal @ BC - GDT and Post Game Comments
Replies: 60
Views: 8111

Re: Cal @ BC - GDT and Post Game Comments

That game was purrfect. stampers feel nice and cozy now, just where we want them. Yep, the TSN panel said the Stamps just have to show up and they'll beat the Lions. Everyone thinks this will be a cake-walk for the Stamps, but Jennings played pretty darn well in Calgary in his first extended CFL ac...
by JohnHenry
Sat Nov 07, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs
Replies: 65
Views: 6999

Re: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs

Giving some starters the opportunity to pad their stats is also a factor, especially those in contention for MOP awards and league supremacy like Bighill and Harris...who are key players who could have been rested.
by JohnHenry
Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs
Replies: 65
Views: 6999

Re: Gettting Ready For the Playoffs

My opinion, as stated earlier in a different thread ... Start Jennings. Play almost one half. Put Lulay in for a while. Depending on the situation, perhaps even put in McGhee for a series or two. Play to win. As noted, what if Lulay shoots lights out? Then you have a mini QB controversy. To my view...
by JohnHenry
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions at Esks Oct. 17, 2015 - Game Day Thread
Replies: 214
Views: 11277

Re: Lions at Esks Oct. 17, 2015

Maybe the coach should try a different pep talk at halftime? :cheer:
by JohnHenry
Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Messam to Stamps, Glenn to Als....
Replies: 19
Views: 2464

Re: Messam to Stamps, Glenn to Als....

Cornish has a sore neck and won't play in Hamilton this weekend versus the Argos, which may have hastened the Messam trade. Messam provides more offensive punch than Walters, so the trade makes sense for Calgary. Cornish and Messam would make a pretty awesome rushing attack if the Stamps decide to p...
by JohnHenry
Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Braley sells the Argos to Bell and Kilmer
Replies: 98
Views: 11688

Re: Braley sells the Argos to Bell and Kilmer

TheLionKing wrote:
Rocko604 wrote:So hoping Texas sweeps the Jays. Sick and freaking tired of the Canadian media waxing on about the Jays, 1993, and how they're the best team in baseball.
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