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[bone]

Hearing about the new rule committee recommendation glad to see they are looking at keeping the same timing rules inside the 3 minute warning but the new OT rule to prevent ties is the dumbest thing I've heard. My biggest question on that matter is "why?". There have been only 7 ties in total since 2005, 4 under the current rules that have been in place since 2010 and only 2 since 2017. It's not like this is a major issue in CFL football.

Also a fun fact about ties in the CFL is that since 2005, there has only been one tie that didn't not feature one of (or both) the Stampeders or the Red Blacks. Season opener between Edmonton and Winnipeg in 2007 and no others since then.

[Looner]

I wasn't a fan of Wilson to start but the more I hear from him, the more I like him, What a great interview this was.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzd-9sNOBw

[ben_the_eskimo]

Playoff picture is clearer now than last week, but still interesting with many scenarios possible.

If BC wins, BC locks up 2nd, Calgary 3rd, Winnipeg crosses over regardless of other results
If BC loses and both Calgary and Winnipeg win, Calgary is 2nd, Winnipeg 3rd, BC crossover
If BC loses and either Calgary or Winnipeg also loses, Calgary is 2nd, BC 3rd, Winnipeg crossover.
If all three teams lose, BC 2nd, Calgary 3rd, Winnipeg crosses over.

5 of 8 scenarios has BC hosting Calgary, with the other 3 scenarios Calgary hosting either BC (2 of 3 scenarios) or Winnipeg (1 scenario)
7 of 8 scenarios has Winnipeg crossing over and 1 scenario of BC crossing over.
Calgary is the only team guaranteed to stay in the West


Could be pretty wild if it turned out that the Eastern semi-final became what should be the Grey Cup final based on how teams are finishing the season.

Also pretty wild that a scenario exists where the playoffs could feature 5 teams that finish 10-8 and just one team better than that at 13-5.

I stopped caring the minute that second half spiralled on us in Vancouver. Too painful.

Next year will be fun tho. Willing to bet our playoff drought ends in 2026.

You and others have alluded to the concern in certain decisions Kilam has made at times this year and I share those concerns but I’m hoping those can be chalked up to first year growing pains because over all I really like the energy he brings to the team.

Love what Cody has done for this team but I hope he sits this week. Start Tre and dress Z. He’s been around for a couple months so we should give him a series or two to see how he responded to live bullets. Snyder should get some reps too.

[bone]

Playoff picture is clearer now than last week, but still interesting with many scenarios possible.

If BC wins, BC locks up 2nd, Calgary 3rd, Winnipeg crosses over regardless of other results
If BC loses and both Calgary and Winnipeg win, Calgary is 2nd, Winnipeg 3rd, BC crossover
If BC loses and either Calgary or Winnipeg also loses, Calgary is 2nd, BC 3rd, Winnipeg crossover.
If all three teams lose, BC 2nd, Calgary 3rd, Winnipeg crosses over.

5 of 8 scenarios has BC hosting Calgary, with the other 3 scenarios Calgary hosting either BC (2 of 3 scenarios) or Winnipeg (1 scenario)
7 of 8 scenarios has Winnipeg crossing over and 1 scenario of BC crossing over.
Calgary is the only team guaranteed to stay in the West


Could be pretty wild if it turned out that the Eastern semi-final became what should be the Grey Cup final based on how teams are finishing the season.

Also pretty wild that a scenario exists where the playoffs could feature 5 teams that finish 10-8 and just one team better than that at 13-5.

[Looner]

And we would have won more games then we did without him, that’s for sure

[ben_the_eskimo]

Every time I see VA throw up a W and look good doing it, I shake my head. I still can't believe we didn't get him when Montreal made him available.

He could have been the perfect mentor for Tre to learn under the last few years…

[couchspud]

Wait until you see the mayhem EE unleashes on Ottawa. You will become a “believer” .

[Esks4ever]

Every time I see VA throw up a W and look good doing it, I shake my head. I still can't believe we didn't get him when Montreal made him available.

yarp

[cmbuk]

Every time I see VA throw up a W and look good doing it, I shake my head. I still can't believe we didn't get him when Montreal made him available.

Correct

[Looner]

Every time I see VA throw up a W and look good doing it, I shake my head. I still can't believe we didn't get him when Montreal made him available.

[tigerdar]

EXACTLY. Always "decent numbers" but do NOT look to him to ever carry the team to a victory.

Montreal got so hooped on that trade. Hervey must be chuckling.

maybe I mean for all we know if we ever need to use Fajardo he might suck more than a 20 dollar hooker.

[couchspud]

we might Bethel Thompson looked like how I expected him to

EXACTLY. Always "decent numbers" but do NOT look to him to ever carry the team to a victory.

Montreal got so hooped on that trade. Hervey must be chuckling.

[Looner]

CFL is posting all neg list players

https://www.cfl.ca/negotiation-list/

[Looner]

anyone else think that we have the best backup in the league? Lots of Backups playing and being really Meh

Ya I think we do, MBT looks pedestrian at best

[tigerdar]

anyone else think that we have the best backup in the league? Lots of Backups playing and being really Meh

we might Bethel Thompson looked like how I expected him to