Great to read your thoughts on my post Sir Percival, TheLionKing, David, Murdock, Hambone, DanoT, and Dusty. Thanks for the kind comments. Happy New Year.
Good to see that we survived 2020 and are hopefull of the same result for 2021 and to watching some good 'ol CFL football.
Well, you 'know, you know' life' is not just all about 'execution', making 'big plays', and 'sticking your head in there' on third and one, as the old Wallymeister used to mentor. Life is also supposed to be fun, as much as possible, so whether this is a 'drop in' or longer will depend on 'camradarie' rather than 'conflict' (Lowenbrua moments are much better than banging heads (unless you gotta make that first down when a Wally style coach is trying to block 10 defenders with 5 offensive linemen)
The Gods of Football Past, Present, and Future did pay me a visit on Xmas Eve and showed me how much I missed my Lionbacker colleagues and how my spirit would continue to dissolve without Lionbacker's Forum. So here is to hoping for good times.
Sir Percival, your comment rings powerfully.
"We may never know the complete story but I don't feel too sad about his departure whatever the facts"
Hambone's comment strongly reinforces your point.
It gets me wondering though if that was a one-off or if it turned out to open up a pandora's box of other instances. The denizens at RF have long talked about Ed's "desk drawer" contracts which I always dismissed as typical Rider fan whining. In light of the circumstances that led to Hervey's old sidekick Kavis Reed's dismissal in Montreal and now Reilly-gate I can't help but wonder if there wasn't a lot more to the story in BC than just the Reilly sidedeal blowing up in Ed's face.
I read your comments with interest Murdock.
In defence of Devone Claybrooks and Rich Stubler the 2019 defense played very well for the most part and Hervey did a good job bringing in key players like Brandon Dozier. I thought Nik Lewis was recognized for doing a good job as well.The current staff is just as questionable and having Rick Campbell as defensive co-ordinator, head coach, and assistant GM leaves plenty on his plate.
I was always a big Stubler fan so agree with your comments on him. B.C.s defense ranked 5th of 9 teams under Claybrooks. They had some big games and some bad ones. Offensively, we ranked 7th, as neither Lulay nor Jennings, except for the occasional miracle performance, could lead us our of the mire of a second season of RPO under Jarious.
Like you Murdock, I am not excited about having Campbell as Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Co-GM. In fact, I was not overly excited about our decision to hire Campbell. I was really hoping for LaPolice to become our next HC. I'm more positive and hopeful regarding our offensive coaching staff with Maxymick, Bates, and Jason Tucker.
Publically of course it was called a resignation to spare him the shame and indignity.
No question David, this seems like the truth rather than the leave of absence script that logically sounds like b.s.
It will be interesting to see the team roster in a month from now and compare it to last years roster..
How much change are you anticipating Dusty?
So Wally is retired and Hervey is gone. I am not unhappy.
Dano T - we could become football soul mates wiith a comment like that!!
Sometimes life is not just about execution, you know, you know or just making big plays. Sometimes its about preserving the past and at other times, its about new beginnings. Our Leos need a new beginning. Hopefully 2021 is the start.
Go Leos.