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by TheZeppo
Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions release two -- Sherko Haji-Rasouli and Steve Williams
Replies: 22
Views: 4064

Re: Lions release two

With all respect the coaches probably thought they had a pretty good make over offensive line coming out of training camp last year and we know how the experiment turned out. By the end of the year, I would say that things had turned out pretty well. It will take some time before a rebuilt offensiv...
by TheZeppo
Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions release two -- Sherko Haji-Rasouli and Steve Williams
Replies: 22
Views: 4064

Re: Lions release two

The only moves that have hurt were J.Johnson and MAYBE Floyd... other than that Wally lets guys go at the right time. Obviously, there will be misses the odd time... but most of the time it's the right move. I would add Knowlton to your list. Technically, he was traded for futures, but I'm sure tha...
by TheZeppo
Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Disappointing season or masterful rebuild?
Replies: 34
Views: 3600

Re: Disappointing season or masterful rebuild?

CatsEyes wrote:Very well said, Dale! I have seen the transformation as well and am very excited about this team's future.

Be careful. People have hurt themselves jumping on and off the bandwagon so quickly.
by TheZeppo
Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions and Bombers Game Day Thread
Replies: 321
Views: 15268

Re: Lions and Bombers Game Day Thread

CatsEyes wrote:
You nailed it. What worries me even more is that the next game is in Five. Days.
In your previous post, you said that you "didn't care anymore". If that is the case, why would you be
concerned about the date of the next game?
by TheZeppo
Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions 16 - Bombers 14 Post Game Stats and Comments
Replies: 67
Views: 6079

Re: Lions 16 - Bombers 14 Post Game Stats and Comments

These two teams combined had been in 11 close games before tonight and lost them all. I'm glad the Lions were the ones to break their streak and hand the Bombers their seventh narrow loss and keep them winless on the road (0-7). The win is another milestone in the development of this young team, wh...
by TheZeppo
Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: There's a lot to like in addition to today's result.
Replies: 21
Views: 2310

Re: There's a lot to like in addition to today's result.

Yep one win and a boat load of nice signings certainly seems like the Lions fotunes have changed in the second half of the season. As long as Foley doesn't go and get an unreal contract offering, it seems to me that Wally will have the last turn to sign him to a contract, as he suggested to wait un...
by TheZeppo
Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions 37 - Argos 16 Post Game Stats and Comments
Replies: 47
Views: 4256

Re: Lions 37 - Argos 16 Post Game Stats and Comments

I like to read what knowledgeable football fans think, Zark, and I consider this forum to have some of the most knowledgeable around. If that makes my hanging around on here "weird", so be it! Over on the Argos' forum, we have a number of non-Argos fans too btw. Ravi is good CFL folk, and...
by TheZeppo
Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions 37 - Argos 16 Post Game Stats and Comments
Replies: 47
Views: 4256

Re: Lions 37 - Argos 16 Post Game Stats and Comments

Yes, we'll take the W, but this team is nowhere near good enough to even think about beating Calgary or Saskatchewan - Not even close. The O line is still a nightmare and Casey, although he did manage the game, is not nearly good enough to stack up against Burris or Durant. What's with throwing the...
by TheZeppo
Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions Acquire Jesse Newman - Lions Website Announcement
Replies: 32
Views: 2564

Re: Lions Acquire Jesse Newman - Lions Website Announcement

Well, if he is in playing shape we will have rebuilt the Oline during the season: Randolph Newman Reid McGrath All new starters as compared to opening day. And look for the shuffling to continue, both this year and next. Along with the offensive line, I expect the receiving corps to undergo a huge ...
by TheZeppo
Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Calgary 48 - BC 35 Post Game Stat and Comments
Replies: 82
Views: 6896

Re: Calgary 48 - BC 35 Post Game Stat and Comments

I saw much improvement on the offence. The play calling was not automatic run on first down (except in the third quarter) and the deep balls thrown on first down, with roll outs and fake hand offs before hand, confused the defence and also led to some big gainers via pass interference calls and rou...
by TheZeppo
Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: If there were a change at OC....
Replies: 44
Views: 3534

Re: If there were a change at OC....

Changing the OC for the sake of making a change is stupid. It takes a long time to implement a new scheme and terminology - it would be like going back to camp. It would actually cause things to get worse, believe it or not. Changes like that needs to be made in the clear light of day, in the off s...
by TheZeppo
Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Excuses, et cetera
Replies: 48
Views: 3448

Re: Excuses, et cetera

This was inevitable IMO . And last but not least, play calling. Oh yes, lets throw an out to the flat and right in the direction of one of the most experienced DB's out there while clinging to a 3 point lead, playing a new QB and so on. That was totally stupid call at that stage of the game. If the...
by TheZeppo
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: If wishes were horses
Replies: 20
Views: 1832

Re: If wishes were horses

The slide of this franchise into the tank came when Murray Pezim took this on. It was a circus. Wasn't Joe Paopao having to put team expenses on his personal credit card? No, the credit card incident happened in 1996. The team was in receivership at the time. And I disagree with your description of...
by TheZeppo
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Printers' knee could keep him from Argos game - Mike Beamish
Replies: 9
Views: 7732

Re: Printers' knee could keep him from Argos game - Mike Bea

IMHO, Rich Stubler is getting far too much credit for the 2010 Lions defense.......and Benevides is getting far too much blame for the 2009 Lions defense. The difference between the 2 defenses is the MAJOR upgrade in athleticism in 2010........particularly at LB, Elimimian and Henderson......but al...
by TheZeppo
Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Time to give Printers his due
Replies: 30
Views: 2914

Re: Time to give Printers his due

Big ups to Printers for such a great game today. Can't really find anything he did wrong - - even most of his incompletions were throw aways to avoid the sack. He did make a lot of good decisions today. However, he still has a tendency to force the ball deep even when his receiver is covered. His d...