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by Sir Purrcival
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: All Sports
Topic: Russell Wilson - Traded (1.5 years later)
Replies: 10
Views: 5857

Re: Russell Wilson - Traded (1.5 years later)

This is probably going to be quoted as one of the most lopsided bad trades ever in the NFL. I actually thought he was going through a bit of a renaissance this season but it appears to be short lived. His benching now is more about him not getting injured before the end of the season. Apparently, th...
by Sir Purrcival
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Seasons
Topic: 2002 - Bob Ackles returns to Lions
Replies: 8
Views: 9620

Re: 2002 - Bob Ackles returns to Lions

This particular issue is always one that sticks in my craw. Lui had been kicker forever but even in the years before 2000, you had to be thinking that he could hang it up at any time. It seemed like the Lions were wholly unprepared for the time when he actually retired. Our kicking woes continued un...
by Sir Purrcival
Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 78
Views: 3922832

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

It's being reported that the Texan's also tried to claim Rourke off waivers but I guess the Pats had a higher priority. That would seem to bode well for Rourke staying in the NFL for a little while at least.
by Sir Purrcival
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Twas The Night Before Xmas
Replies: 11
Views: 40586

Re: Twas The Night Before Xmas

Happy Holidays to all of the Lionbackers Family.
by Sir Purrcival
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Rourke now a NE Patriot
Replies: 78
Views: 3922832

Re: Rourke now a NE Patriot

Good. He might have a better opportunity on a team that doesn't have a QB that is considered a possible historic talent. I'm not sure honestly if Lawrence is going to live up to expectations. I see the talent but not as certain about the cognitive side
by Sir Purrcival
Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Sammy Greene
Replies: 34
Views: 64774

Re: Sammy Greene

To: Nicgreene19. I echo Toppy's sentiments. I'm very sorry for your loss. Remember that you can choose your own path. Life provides many examples of what to be and what not to be. Your job is to try and figure out what that is for you. As long as you try to be the best version of yourself, you will ...
by Sir Purrcival
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: All Sports
Topic: 2023-24 NFL/Seahawks Season Thread
Replies: 64
Views: 121580

Re: 2023-24 NFL/Seahawks Season Thread

For all their offensive woes, the Hawks bigger challenges are on Defense. Their secondary isn't particularly suffocating but even more problematic IMO is their front 4 on DLine. They don't have the horses there to put any sustained pressure on opposing QB's. Too often the other team has all day back...
by Sir Purrcival
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Touchdown Pacific in Victoria 2024
Replies: 55
Views: 382412

Re: Training camp or game in Victoria in 2024?

When I first heard about this without any of the particulars, I thought "What a great idea"! My second thought was that "I hope that it somehow involves the Lions". I had to chuckle at the idea of holding a Toronto-Hamilton game in Victoria. We could call it Touchdown Pacific.
by Sir Purrcival
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Congrats Alouettes!!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 314556

Re: Congrats Alouettes!!!!

Congrats to Montreal and just desserts to the Bombers. It was most irritating to hear fans and pundits alike waxing about whether the Bombers could now be considered a Dynasty. Shows a level of arrogance that no team or its fans should. Well if they are so hung up on the term, perhaps it should be c...
by Sir Purrcival
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: All Sports
Topic: 2023-24 Vancouver Canucks/NHL Season Thread
Replies: 35
Views: 235601

Re: 2023-24 Vancouver Canucks/NHL Season Thread

I liked Bo Horvat. Seemed like a stand up guy. Good Captain etc. but I don't think he has been missed that much by this team. You can't say that he has done that much for the Islanders overall record either. They still seem to be about the same as they were when they got him, maybe even have regress...
by Sir Purrcival
Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5245863

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

The Leos have drafted undersized defensive linemen in the last two drafts (Francis Bemiy and Nathan Cherry) for reasons I am not entirely certain. It is imperative that we draft Olinemen in the 2024 draft. The cupboard is rather bare with only Tyler Packer on the PR and I am not sure whether he sho...
by Sir Purrcival
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5245863

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

I have invested too much in this crap over the years. Been going to games since 63. Every year I get excited around May to see what the new year has in store. I might be done now. I don’t think as I age I can do this anymore. They are just so frustrating. Listening to Adam’s right now. I missed som...
by Sir Purrcival
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5245863

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

Well one thing is for sure. Montreal does have a better run defenses and Stanback while he has lost a step is still a punishing runner. It won't be a walk for the Bombers.
by Sir Purrcival
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5245863

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

Back yourself into a corner with a one dimensional offence then get completely exposed in the biggest game of the year. Good for 2nd in the lousy West but nowhere near good enough to knock the Bombers off their pedestal Unfortunately, the exposition was long before this game. Most of us here have b...
by Sir Purrcival
Sat Nov 11, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: West Final: Lions at Bombers
Replies: 348
Views: 5245863

Re: West Final: Lions at Bombers

That is the operant question. I think it comes down to not knowing what a player can do. By the start of the season it is too late usually.