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by Toppy Vann
Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Expansion
Replies: 11
Views: 24815

Re: CFL Expansion

The Maritimes is a more expensive and less convenient travel destination for teams so I've always believed Quebec City would be a better option if Montreal didn't object as it might lower TV ratings for them. However, the new Als owner might just be the kind of successful entrepreneur who might find...
by Toppy Vann
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: BC Lion CFL Hall of Fame Members
Topic: Matt Dunigan
Replies: 9
Views: 12422

Re: Matt Dunigan

In 1990, Kuharich became the head coach of the BC Lions. Both he and GM Joe Kapp worked to acquire big-name players, including Doug Flutie, Major Harris, and Mark Gastineau. Although Flutie played well, Gastineau only appeared in 4 games and Harris spent most of the season on the bench. Kuharich wa...
by Toppy Vann
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Seasons
Topic: 1994 - Canada vs USA
Replies: 51
Views: 81695

Re: 1994 - Canada vs USA

The WDF in 1994 and the final 8 minutes that took forever to play are the most scintillating football minutes I've witnessed (albeit on television). McManus was unreal in that drive after the blocked FG that Wally was stupid to kick and Dave Ritchie was smart enough to put in a REC to defend it. Mos...
by Toppy Vann
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3729071

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

Found the JC Abbott story OV40 was trying to find. 3 Down Nation doesn't seem to have a way to find all authored stories by Abbott but I saw a link to all his stories on X which is here: https://3downnation.com/author/jcabbott/page/3/ Rip up your ballots: seven CFL award nominees voters got wrong By...
by Toppy Vann
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: BC Lion CFL Hall of Fame Members
Topic: Matt Dunigan
Replies: 9
Views: 12422

Re: Matt Dunigan

As I recall the issue with the Kapp era and Lui was his unwillingness to pay more for Lui being both the Punter and the Place Kicker.

Joe Kapp was not the right person for that situation and totally unprepared.
by Toppy Vann
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Twas The Night Before Xmas
Replies: 11
Views: 38488

Re: Twas The Night Before Xmas

Great rendition of that classic Blitz.

All the best of this holiday season to everyone on Lionbackers and a Happy prosperous new year.
by Toppy Vann
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: BC Lion CFL Hall of Fame Members
Topic: Matt Dunigan
Replies: 9
Views: 12422

Re: Matt Dunigan

Another detailed news article on why Matt Dunigan was traded from BC to Toronto on March 21, 1990. Dunigan was supposed to received bonus money but it was a verbal agreement which was not in writing, and when Joe Kapp arrived as GM he didn't honour the oral contract that Dunigan agreed with former ...
by Toppy Vann
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3729071

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

Detroit Lions work out award-winning B.C. Lions’ edge rusher Mathieu Betts By 3Down Staff -December 20, 2023 Might be just keeping busy and learning or he might have a desire for bigger and better in the NFL. https://3downnation.com/2023/12/20/detroit-lions-work-out-award-winning-b-c-lions-edge-rus...
by Toppy Vann
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 76
Views: 3907666

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

Hambone: my only issue with the NFL 3 QB is that it was a simple one to think through. Also, it plain pisses me off when I hear NFL fans in Canada going on about the 3 down rules. Jags are proof in point. Added Nathan Rourke to the 53 man roster and the second time lost their gamble and now have jus...
by Toppy Vann
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 76
Views: 3907666

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

BC Fan, while I don't know the football acumen of Bernd Buchmasser and his ability to prognosticate accurately, his view is no doubt typical of the views of undrafted NFL college QBs and those who are dismissive of CFL experience as relevant to the NFL game. Size does matter to the NFL and it's like...
by Toppy Vann
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: All Sports
Topic: 2023-24 NFL/Seahawks Season Thread
Replies: 64
Views: 110068

Re: 2023-24 NFL/Seahawks Season Thread

I liked this Sean Payton comment following their last game: ‘They are a good CFL team’: Denver Broncos’ Sean Payton compliments Detroit Lions’ 1st and 2nd down efficiency By Justin Dunk -December 17, 2023 Denver Broncos’ head coach Sean Payton was getting flashbacks to his time in the Canadian Footb...
by Toppy Vann
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 76
Views: 3907666

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

If nothing materializes for Rourke with the Patriots in actually playing in a game this season (or maybe the last one), he'll gain valuable experience and learning and make some way better money. The risk for Rourke is who they might grab in the draft as their new heir apparent - and even I know tha...
by Toppy Vann
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 76
Views: 3907666

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

Farhan Lalji from the beach in Hawaii on the Rourke situation and NE.



by Toppy Vann
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 76
Views: 3907666

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

Patriots will get a high draft pick and will probably try to get a QB which will be another person Rourke will have to compete against. At least now Rourke has a better chance at actually seeing the field. That might be a problem going forward if the GM ties big bucks in a QB drafted to start. Also...
by Toppy Vann
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Is It Rourke Time for the Jaguars?
Replies: 40
Views: 452788

Re: Is It Rourke Time for the Jaguars?

BREAKING. Rourke is now a Patriot: https://3downnation.com/2023/12/18/new-england-patriots-claim-canadian-qb-nathan-rourke-off-waivers-from-jaguars/ While that's interesting news so maybe it's time to just post stuff on your NE thread if he signs there. Did the Jags just screw themselves as this ti...