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cannon
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Holy smokes Dan. That is a shocker. Like you said earlier, you thought Bell would of been let go. No question he was upset last weekend about being pulled. Didn't look good on camera with him pouting on the sidelines. Gotta question some of Jim Barker's calls this year. I'm wondering if Gyles will get the start this weekend against the Lions? It will be interesting if another team will pick up Lemon. Probably not with that big salary. Some big upsets last weekend. All four games weren't too good. All blow outs. Nice to see a race in the east for a change, since...the early 2000's(?).
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Stooge
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Shit, this actually shocked me! Argos release Lemon: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=375236
Was he one of our highest paid players and this was to save money? Did he want out if he was going to be backup? Was he upset about being pulled the last game? I'll definitely be staying tuned.
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cannon
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No deal. He was the only guy that had any emotion on the Argos. BTW, I'm changing my avatar right now.
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Stooge
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You could always change your avatar back to the Lions for next week. Owens actually set a single game Argos record for kick return yards in a game. I thought he might have had a better game in that regard last season. http://argonauts.ca/article/adding-to-the-record-books
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cannon
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Dan, does Toronto have another Argonaut to sail the team over here to the westcoast for next weekend's game?
I think Braley owned the Ti-Cats at one time too. He's been one of the biggest supporters of the league and the league might not be around if it wasn't for him. I've seen a couple of interviews with him over the years. A genuine, real nice guy. I think Chad Owens was the only player that showed up for the Argos. Bell was brutal. I think you could be right with Gyles coming back. He had excellent numbers in Winnipeg last year when Buck Pierce was hurt. Since I've removed the Lion's logo from my avatar they have won 3 of 4. I might change my Seahawks avatar now.
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Stooge
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It sucks to be Dalton Bell right now. That was his chance, and the pressure got to him. With Jyles set to come into the picture, I wouldn't be surprised to see Bell get released.
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Stooge
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LOL just reading TSN, and I was reminded the teams are owned by the same guy. One comment called the game the Braley Bowl.
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Stooge
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I'm definitely going to have a great Sunday of NFL next week. Plus, I'll definitely tune in to the Saints/Packers game on Thursday.
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cannon
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Ya, you're right. Two excellent games last weekend though. A double reverse flea-flicker was completed by the Bombers against the Ti-cats as I can't remember the last time I've seen that play go for a completion. Watch out for the Stampeders. My picks this weekend: of course the Lions over the Argos by 3. I'm taking the Riders to upset the Bombers. I think the Als will get back on the winning track against the Ti-Cats. The Stamps will shred the Eskies. NFL starts this Thursday night. I'm also starting to get the itch for hockey...even after the long road of the playoffs.
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Stooge
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Never!!! These next few weeks will let us know exactly how our teams stand, and make the playoff picture a bit more clear. That seemed like a long 2 weeks, didn't it? |
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cannon
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Hey Dan, are you and your Argos ready to be sunk to the bottom of Lake Ontario tonight?
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cannon
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The Eskimos are decimated by injuries. Missing three recievers and I think they had seven rookies starting on D last night. It sure showed. Ray couldn't do anything. The Eskies looked like the Lions last weekend. Trice, I stopped watching it after it was 27-1. It was ugly. Geroy Simon moved into third place in all time recieving yards. I wouldn't be surprised to see him become the all time leader. Still playing great ball.
Not surprised that the coach and the OC got fired in Regina. GM Ken Miller will be coming back on the field to coach. Hope they can turn it around. After the bye week next week the Lions/Argos will be going at it back to back. We're both on a winning streak now Dan. I know the Canuck's tickets are expensive as well. Not sure the exactly how much. Really, I don't want to know. It would probably be cheaper for me to fly down to Phoenix and catch a couple games on a Coyotes homestand. IIRC, tickets are around $22 and includes parking, a hot dog and a Coke. Pretty damn good. No wonder the Coyotes are $millions in the hole.
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Triceratopsoil
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Stopped watching Esk's game when it hit 20-1 D:
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Stooge
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The only Leafs game I went to was when I was 11. Maple Leaf Gardens looked so huge to me, and the experience was overwhelming. My dad got them for free (I think) through a friend. You're right about connections. I guess there's always scalpers, but I have a fear of being ripped off with forgeries or something. The funny thing is that the ticket prices will be just as high and they'll be just as scarce once they field a competitive team. I'm content to watch them on TV for the time being. Anyhow, back to CFL, and a not-to-surprising move: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=374113
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cannon
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I'd love to see Doc pitch. The guy is a master. In control.
The Skydome must be quite a place. Ever been to a Leaf's game? Doesn't one have to be very wealthy and have the 'connections' to get tickets? Myself. I've never been to a Lions game. For that matter, I've never been in B.C. Place. Never been down to a Seahawks game or to see a Mariner's play even though back in my 20's my girlfriend's parents lived in Seattle and we did go down there numerous times. Also, a lot my friends way back did see alot of concerts in the old Kingdome. One day I will get over to see a Lions game. One disadvantage, and the only disadvantage that I see living on Vancouver Island is the ferry. Expensive, takes about 4-5 hours out one's travel schedule and the last sailing is at 9:00pm. A big hassle. Did see the Vancouver Whitecaps play a couple times back in the NASL days at old Empire Stadium. Did see a game in 1979, the year they won the Soccer Bowl. BTW, I see both our soccer teams aren't doing well. Been to many Canucks games though I haven't seen a game in GM Place (Rogers Arena). I was fortunate enough to see Gretzky play a few times. Mario Lemieux once. Eric Lindros, Steve Yzerman, Patrick Roy and others. Going way back here now, our Rep team went to a game against the Blackhawks as Bobby Orr was traded to them the season before buy wasn't playing due to his knees and was in the HNIC broadcast site and we all got autographs from him between a period. Still remember that like it was yesterday. We were all thrilled. IIRC, we would of been 12 years old. Anyways, I plan on taking in a game or two of our new junior team, the Royals.
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Stooge
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I've only been to 2 Argos games, both of which were last year. The first was a win over Calgary, and the second a loss to Saskatchewan (Dalton Bell's first career start). I'm not sure how many Jays games I've been to, but I actually didn't see them until 2005. Off the top of my head, I saw them play the Cardinals (I think it was Larry Walker's last series in Canada), the Mets, the White Sox, the Athletics, the Yankees, and this season vs the Red Sox (we got hammered 13-1 I believe). I've seen 2 games where Halladay started, and they won both of those.
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cannon
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I didn't realise there was game last night Dan. I thought it was Wednesday yesterday. Just goes to show ya where I'm at.
A win is a win. Rider nation will be screaming for the head of the coach now. Just looked at the schedule and see it's a bye week for four teams. The Lions/Eskies tonight. I think it could either way. Both teams aren't playing well. The last playoff spot is still wide open between the Argos, Lions and Riders. Dan, have you've ever been to a Argos game? Or for that matter a Jays' game? |
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Stooge
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That was a scary finish!! The defense should have conceded short passes during the fourth quarter to eat time off the clock. Even one minute shaved off the clock prior to Saskatchewan's first TD would have made this much more comfortable than it was. I'll take the win, but the Argos should treat the game like a loss.
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Toronto is looking pretty good tonight. 'bout time, I guess
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Stooge
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That's what I like about the NFL as it stands now. It's the one league I follow that I don't have anything riding on (i.e. not a supporter of any 1 team). Things would change in the event of a Canadian NFL team, but I can live without one now.
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