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by Hambone
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Horrific kickoff collision has likely ended Hinsberger’s career
Replies: 4
Views: 234

Re: Horrific kickoff collision has likely ended Hinsberger’s career

I was shocked to read that. Until reading that this morning I thought it was Logan who came out of it much worse for wear than Hinsperger. One KO collision ends one career and perhaps but for a stroke of pure luck could have ended two. Certainly should serve as a wakeup call to at least take a look ...
by Hambone
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 750

Re: Training camp 2024

The change is disappointing in the sense that FanFest at Hillside Stadium has always had a festival atmosphere, even though attendance has dwindled over the years. Why do you suppose that is? I would have expected attendance to increase over time as popularity builds with exposure and engagement (i...
by Hambone
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 519
Views: 3784552

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

Great to see Shawn Lemon go out on his own terms albeit surprisingly after signing an extension with the Als back in December. It makes Montreal an even more logical landing spot for Betts if it doesn’t work out in Detroit, especially with their other starting DE from last season — impressive young...
by Hambone
Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

I wasn't meaning to suggest the Lions should entertain a veteran presence / back-up receiver like Manny - much rather roll with young talent. And if it's just 6 receivers on the game roster (meaning just one back-up in Harty, or 2 if you include a KR with some receiver ability like Williams), that'...
by Hambone
Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

IMO - a really nice receiving corps has a good blend of speed, size, good route runners, very good hands = diversity - so not 4 or 5 burner smurfs with questionable hands, and not 4 or 5 slower possession types. Should be a very competitive TC to see who steps up to replace Whitehead as maybe the f...
by Hambone
Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

IMO - a really nice receiving corps has a good blend of speed, size, good route runners, very good hands = diversity - so not 4 or 5 burner smurfs with questionable hands, and not 4 or 5 slower possession types. Should be a very competitive TC to see who steps up to replace Whitehead as maybe the f...
by Hambone
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 750

Re: Training camp 2024

Revamped FanFest format for Kamloops. In the past everything happened up at Hillside Stadium. This year Play With the Pros clinic will go in the morning 9:00 - 11:00 followed by the scrimmage in mid-afternoon 1:00 - 3:15. Then things will adjourn for a street festival in downtown Kamloops starting ...
by Hambone
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 750

Re: Training camp 2024

Revamped FanFest format for Kamloops. In the past everything happened up at Hillside Stadium. This year Play With the Pros clinic will go in the morning 9:00 - 11:00 followed by the scrimmage in mid-afternoon 1:00 - 3:15. Then things will adjourn for a street festival in downtown Kamloops starting a...
by Hambone
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

Adding Patmon makes 20 wr on the roster headed for camp give or take a few that may yet be added or sent packing. The anticipation of which one steps into the starting role is already quite intriguing. To think there might be two new faces with little to no tape for teams to study could lend itself...
by Hambone
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

It's pretty funny all the outrage this story has generated one of the Lions fans Facebook groups given this is somewhat old news since Whitehead has been a FA since early February and is free to sign with any team. Dunk probably should have clarified the Lions top 4 receivers were all free agents a...
by Hambone
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 64
Views: 26064

Re: Lions' receivers

Unfortunate for Lucky given how charismatic and popular amongst the fans, and I think team mates, as he is. He just happens to be at that ugly career crossroads so many find themselves at, especially in a league operating under such a tight salary cap. Age, salary, declining production can put a pla...
by Hambone
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training Camp Prospects
Replies: 3
Views: 262

Re: Training Camp Prospects

Most these type of signings are just for rookie camp so they can run scrimmages etc. just going to Kamloops for 3 days. If makes it through rookie camp, join 3rd group for reps through camp. They prefer to start main camp with 15 OL to fill out the 3 units. Right now the Lions are at 13. No doubt t...
by Hambone
Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Question re: Winnipeg Stadium
Replies: 7
Views: 318

Re: Question re: Winnipeg Stadium

Then again if I was working with Hambone's budget I might consider the club seats. IMO Bombers are not immune to declining attendance issues any more than other teams. They give away large blocks of tickets on a regular basis to pump up the numbers. Seldom are the upper corners full on games shown ...
by Hambone
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Question re: Winnipeg Stadium
Replies: 7
Views: 318

Re: Question re: Winnipeg Stadium

I've only been there for the 2015 Grey Cup. I had a great seat 1st row upper deck close to the midfield stripe. Excellent sight line and only a couple rows from the concourse. As DC said park n rides would be the way to go especially if you plan on having a few wobbles at the game. There is informat...
by Hambone
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 750

Re: Training camp 2024

I see after the long weekend they have 3 evening practices. Avoiding conflicts with the track meet I presume?