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by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions ownership discussion thread (Topics merged into here)
Replies: 448
Views: 80887

Re: Lions ownership discussion thread

Mr Braley's not selling and this is his goal. 1.Grey Cup rights for Vancouver in 2021. 2.Expansion fee for the Halifax team (1 million per team) in 2021. The speculation is that Saskatchewan will be given the rights for 2020 in November.Hamilton will probably be told to wait till 2022.So this should...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Leos Prepare to Play the Bombers and Game Day Thread
Replies: 249
Views: 20996

Re: Leos Prepare to Play the Bombers and Game Day Thread

TheLionKing wrote:
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:22 pm
Anybody know what Chapdelaine is doing these days ?
Collecting his Wetenhall money.Doing analysis work w/RDS. Biding his time for a coordinator job
in the off-season coaching carousel.
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Mini-Camp Roster Info
Replies: 0
Views: 4139

Mini-Camp Roster Info

Any chance the Lions will produce a mini-camp roster now that said camp has past.
Just curious on potential new Lions that were looked at.
Can we lift the cone of silence?
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Questions for Ambrosie?
Replies: 30
Views: 6413

Re: Questions for Ambrosie?

I’m in favour of trying an earlier start, I too find that the off season seems to go on forever. FYI dtrain, they're not extending the seasons (save the extra bye week). They're just planning on changing the start/end dates. So the off-season then will be the same duration - just in different month...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Football Operations: GM Ed Hervey, HC Wally Buono and the Coaching Staff
Replies: 458
Views: 69894

Re: Football Operations: GM Ed Hervey, HC Wally Buono and the Coaching Staff

The posters stating the team is skimping on scouting have a very valid point and the issue requires some self examination on The Lions part.I understand the front office has a budget that requires adherence but the team is putting itself at a major disadvantage with it's current practices. - Why are...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Football Operations: GM Ed Hervey, HC Wally Buono and the Coaching Staff
Replies: 458
Views: 69894

Re: Football Operations: Ed Hervey - GM, Wally Buono - VP and HC

Quick thoughts 1. Torey Hunter - probably named as director of US scouting(currently with the Eskimos-hired by Harvey) This would be an astute move for the Lions, hurts the Eskimos, well connected in western US college circles(FBS,FCS,D2,D3) and would help shake things on the personnel side. 2.Rick...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Football Operations: GM Ed Hervey, HC Wally Buono and the Coaching Staff
Replies: 458
Views: 69894

Re: Football Operations: Ed Hervey - GM, Wally Buono - VP and HC

Quick thoughts 1. Torey Hunter - probably named as director of US scouting(currently with the Eskimos-hired by Harvey) This would be an astute move for the Lions, hurts the Eskimos, well connected in western US college circles(FBS,FCS,D2,D3) and would help shake things on the personnel side. 2.Rick ...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions ownership discussion thread (Topics merged into here)
Replies: 448
Views: 80887

Re: Lions ownership discussion thread

This long term lease talk is most concerning and putting the next owner in a precarious situation. Does the league have any recourse to stop Mr.Braley? Can they just extend for a year and see what the situation looks like in November 2018? Mr.Braley and the Wetenhall's should be applauded for their ...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Giving The Signal
Replies: 0
Views: 3708

Giving The Signal

The 2018 regular season is winding down and two home games remain(vs Edm, vs Tor)on the schedule. Does Mr.Braley make an appearance at one of these games to further fuel speculation of an imminent sale? perhaps making an appearance on TSN 1040(in the days leading up to the game) providing a cryptic ...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: The Athletic - Vancouver and The Lions
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

The Athletic - Vancouver and The Lions

Hey Folks, I just wanted to alert the board about a new site dedicated to sports journalism that could be another source of information for fans of the Lions and Vancouver(Canucks - sports in general).The site is subscription based but seems to be a reasonable price point for all you can eat. I know...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Is Wally Staying around in 2018?
Replies: 81
Views: 12328

Is Wally Staying around in 2018?

I was wondering if anyone can confirm the information in this article in The Montreal Gazette in regards to WB's contract status.Is this a personal services option(marketing/meet-n-greet) or does WB stay as GM for the 2018 season? Does WB stay to right the ship in a hands-on/lawnchair mode from the ...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2017 NFL TRAINING CAMP CUTS
Replies: 11
Views: 2422

2017 NFL TRAINING CAMP CUTS

I know were a few weeks away from the midpoint of this season but just wanted to start a thread about potential players being added for the stretch run or for look see's with the expanded practice rosters. Known Quantities ---------------------------- Brett Boyko (OL) - If he gets cut does he play i...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Plaza of Nations Redevelopment and BC Place
Replies: 2
Views: 950

Plaza of Nations Redevelopment and BC Place

http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/plaza-o ... ames-cheng

Any thoughts on this proposal and what type of effect it will have on the gameday experience?
Possible retail(team store) opportunities in conjunction with the Whitecaps?
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: U.S College Pro Days (Lion & CFL Related info)
Replies: 4
Views: 930

U.S College Pro Days (Lion & CFL Related info)

I am putting some links up related to the Lions 2013 Draftees and possible training camp participants http://www.newsadvance.com/sports/liberty_university/aikens-draws-crowd-on-liberty-s-pro-day/article_24bb5ee8-a3e6-11e3-9982-0017a43b2370.html No Hunter Steward ? http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/13/dea...
by CONNECTICUT YANKEE
Sat May 11, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Future Lions?
Replies: 3
Views: 1373

Future Lions?

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2013/03/2013-nfl-draft-justin-monahan-portland-state-pro-day.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575148/USU-football-Aggies-prep-for-NFL-Draft-at-pro-day.html?pg=all Matt Austin is with the Seattle Seahawks. http://www.krem.com/sports/Kaufman-makes-...