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by Gridiron Ernie
Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Twas The Night Before Xmas
Replies: 11
Views: 38487

Re: Twas The Night Before Xmas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all, good Lionbackers. I much appreciate you all for your contributions--the wide array of perspectives offered. Thanks for the smiles and chuckles Blitz--nicely done! I'd love to hear you reciting it one year, via an audio link or whatever. Something tells ...
by Gridiron Ernie
Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3728388

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

Cottoy could be the next Ray Elgaard. Yes, or, to pick a former truly dynamic Lion; Cottoy could be the next Jason Clermont. (Clermont was maybe an inch shorter than Elgaard and a handul of pounds heavier. ) Cottoy is taller and a bit heavier than either of those lads. A must to sign. And , agreed,...
by Gridiron Ernie
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Coaching & GM Changes for 2024
Replies: 74
Views: 439471

Re: CFL Coaching & GM Changes for 2024

I did not know that Corey Mace is from Port Moody. And at 37 I suspect he's the youngest head coach in the CFL. Given several more years of success, who knows, down the line he might end up plying his trade back on the West Coast one day. That said, if Buck Pierce ever leaves Winnipeg, I'd love to s...
by Gridiron Ernie
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL all-stars
Replies: 11
Views: 2937

Re: CFL all-stars

Seven Lions have been named to the CFLPA all-star team, voted on by opposing players. WR Alex Hollins FB David Mackie (other all-star teams don't include a FB) DE Mathieu Betts CB Garry Peters HB T.J. Lee HB Marcus Sayles K Sean Whyte https://x.com/PeterDyakowski/status/1725667043112816987?s=20 The...
by Gridiron Ernie
Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: WEST FINAL LEOS BOMBERS POST GAME THOUGHTS
Replies: 33
Views: 183201

Re: WEST FINAL LEOS BOMBERS POST GAME THOUGHTS

I just completed watching the full batch of "Post-Season Media" interviews posted up on the Lions' website. I have to say the one I found most rewarding to spend time listening to was the one with Garry Peters. He was honest and forthright and made some subtle mentions of significant areas...
by Gridiron Ernie
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5213797

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

I’ve been a Lions’ fan since 1963, and lived through a lot of lean years when the team wasn’t competitive. Despite the finish, the 2023 Lions have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in 60 years. The entertainment on the field, in the stadium and engagement in the community has been top no...
by Gridiron Ernie
Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2023 Most Outstanding Player finalists announced
Replies: 14
Views: 3235

Re: 2023 Most Outstanding Player finalists announced

TheLionKing wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:48 pm
What does the asterisk beside the name signifies ?
Asterisk signifies that the player was a unanimous choice (the voters being the team's head coach and the local football reporters, if I'm not mistaken).
by Gridiron Ernie
Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Week 6
Replies: 48
Views: 4837

Re: CFL Week 5

From the interviews I've heard last couple days seems RB Mizzell will likely be out, and perhaps diminutive new guy Shivers will be getting some playing time (according to Coach C.) and from an exchange between Matt Baker and Quincey Mauger, apparently he's prepping at Manny Rugumba's position for t...
by Gridiron Ernie
Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions at Argos July 3, 2023
Replies: 184
Views: 6358

Re: Lions at Argos July 3, 2023

The media session today with Coach Campbell indicating RB Mizzell likely out and new guy Shivers likely to get some reps in the coming game (but not necessarily as starter). Also, sounds like Whitehead's hamstring is good to go. https://www.bclions.com/2023/07/06/post ... -campbell/
by Gridiron Ernie
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions’ OL Phillip Norman suffers ‘significant medical episode’ prior to Wednesday practice
Replies: 11
Views: 1227

Re: Lions’ OL Phillip Norman suffers ‘significant medical episode’ prior to Wednesday practice

Good to hear that McEvoy says Phil Norman's EKG test came back normal. Hope blood tests etc. soon help solve the mystery. My thoughts with Phil, wishing him well.
by Gridiron Ernie
Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Final Cuts - BC included
Replies: 37
Views: 2348

Re: Final Cuts - BC not yet

It's a moot point now, but did anyone ever discover if it was a case of Tanner Doll wanting to move on elsewhere, or if the Lions didn't want him for whatever reasons? Also, Hambone, did perhaps Christian Uphoff impress you enough throughout TC to have you speculating on Manny Rugamba as a shocker c...
by Gridiron Ernie
Thu May 18, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2023
Replies: 150
Views: 23161

Re: Training camp 2023

Oh for sure, Hambone. Agreed on both counts. The smoke problem is not unique for the Leos. (And sadly it could very well become the norm for the West's teams.) And I very much respect and appreciate Matt Baker's media work in general. I was only referring to the recaps with my comment. As you say, h...
by Gridiron Ernie
Thu May 18, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2023
Replies: 150
Views: 23161

Re: Training camp 2023

I was going to say, B.C.FAN, I don't know your entire skill-set; could you perhaps don a disguise and manage an impersonation of Lowell Ullrich, thereby gaining legit access? Desperate time, desperate measures.
by Gridiron Ernie
Thu May 18, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2023
Replies: 150
Views: 23161

Re: Training camp 2023

Tough situation for the team, with the wildfires smoke/dangerous air quality. Plus no fan access at the indoor walk-through site makes it an all round bummer, for those of us dependent on B.C.FAN (and potential company) for reports. The daily Matt Baker (with all due respect) video recaps tend to be...
by Gridiron Ernie
Wed May 17, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Training camp 2023
Replies: 150
Views: 23161

Re: Training camp 2023

I wonder if the Lions will show any interest in just-released Argo (national) long-snapper Max Latour. The Argo apparently decided to go with their recent 2nd round draft pick instead of Latour. I don't recall that the Argos were suffering through inconsistencies with Latour last year, but can't say...