Tinwoodsman Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Marcus Ball Edited June 18, 2014 by Tinwoodsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) link does not work, Duck ... search his name on cfl.ca Edited June 18, 2014 by Tinwoodsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushBoingo Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Well, I am not a huge sports guy, but football is decent fun to watch if you know what is happening. Excited so far because Winnipeg is doing exceptionally well with the new Quarterback Drew Willy, and we beat the Red Blacks in their first game to make up for The Jets losing their first game when they returned. On the topic of different rules, I will always prefer the Canadian (from what I can understand). The Wider Field allows for more entertaining big plays, and the three downs makes it much more interesting as you see both teams switch possession more frequently, so it always feels more down to the nail when the score is tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I love CFL because of the single point. The game was never meant to have free touch backs, and, while I dislike the 25 yard end zones, the singles need to be brought back into American football by moving the kickoff location to a point, not where the ball goes out of the back of the end zone always, but where most balls will land in the end zone and the returner has to weigh the risk of running it out vs. giving up a point. Also, this would give another option to the offense when they have 4th and short from an area slightly out of field goal range. They really should make this an NFL rule too. It would be far more exciting & it puts the responsibility on the receiver to successfully run the ball out into the field of play. Also the kickers would be forced to be far more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I love CFL because of the single point. The game was never meant to have free touch backs, and, while I dislike the 25 yard end zones, the singles need to be brought back into American football by moving the kickoff location to a point, not where the ball goes out of the back of the end zone always, but where most balls will land in the end zone and the returner has to weigh the risk of running it out vs. giving up a point. Also, this would give another option to the offense when they have 4th and short from an area slightly out of field goal range. They really should make this an NFL rule too. It would be far more exciting & it puts the responsibility on the receiver to successfully run the ball out into the field of play. Also the kickers would be forced to be far more accurate.two problems with this: 1) It wouldn't work without the 25 yard end zone. If a team got to the opponents' 40 to 45 yard line, short of gale force winds or zero degree temperatures every punter in the league would just put it in the stands. And in Denver it would be a virtually automatic point if you got to midfield. It would be fun to see some of the red zone defenses try to defend a 25 yard end zone though. 2) You think with Goodell's emphasis on reducing concussions, they're going to do something that increases kick returns? Not a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) I love CFL because of the single point. The game was never meant to have free touch backs, and, while I dislike the 25 yard end zones, the singles need to be brought back into American football by moving the kickoff location to a point, not where the ball goes out of the back of the end zone always, but where most balls will land in the end zone and the returner has to weigh the risk of running it out vs. giving up a point. Also, this would give another option to the offense when they have 4th and short from an area slightly out of field goal range. They really should make this an NFL rule too. It would be far more exciting & it puts the responsibility on the receiver to successfully run the ball out into the field of play. Also the kickers would be forced to be far more accurate.two problems with this: 1) It wouldn't work without the 25 yard end zone. If a team got to the opponents' 40 to 45 yard line, short of gale force winds or zero degree temperatures every punter in the league would just put it in the stands. And in Denver it would be a virtually automatic point if you got to midfield. It would be fun to see some of the red zone defenses try to defend a 25 yard end zone though. 2) You think with Goodell's emphasis on reducing concussions, they're going to do something that increases kick returns? Not a chance. Both fair points. But I'd like to see them give it a go. The O line would REALLY have to aim up to move the chains with increased 1st downs starting in their own 10 yard line. With regard to punts, they would have to learn how to "torpedo" or "spiral" kick as they do in Rugby League. It's a totally different set of skills but it would be great to see. Edited July 5, 2014 by Turbine Freight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 cricfree tv is streaming the Rough Riders/Argonauts game right now. http://cricfree.eu/live/watch/saskatchewan_rough_riders_at_toronto_argonauts/45153 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I love the commentary! "It's a field goal attempt from 19 yards oot..."! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx_rush Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Edmonton looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 "The ball popped oot..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 The Argos/Rough Riders game was good despite the blow out scoreline. I'm a CFL convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Gonna watch Winnipeg v Montreal tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikenrooster Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I love CFL because of the single point. The game was never meant to have free touch backs, and, while I dislike the 25 yard end zones, the singles need to be brought back into American football by moving the kickoff location to a point, not where the ball goes out of the back of the end zone always, but where most balls will land in the end zone and the returner has to weigh the risk of running it out vs. giving up a point. Also, this would give another option to the offense when they have 4th and short from an area slightly out of field goal range. They really should make this an NFL rule too. It would be far more exciting & it puts the responsibility on the receiver to successfully run the ball out into the field of play. Also the kickers would be forced to be far more accurate.two problems with this: 1) It wouldn't work without the 25 yard end zone. If a team got to the opponents' 40 to 45 yard line, short of gale force winds or zero degree temperatures every punter in the league would just put it in the stands. And in Denver it would be a virtually automatic point if you got to midfield. It would be fun to see some of the red zone defenses try to defend a 25 yard end zone though. 2) You think with Goodell's emphasis on reducing concussions, they're going to do something that increases kick returns? Not a chance.Your 2nd point is why it will never happen. And, in the spirit of honesty, your first point is valid. I was only thinking kickoffs and not considering punts. Yeah, the offense would gain 1 point and get 25 yards of field position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Edmonton looking good! Another comprehensive victory for the Eskimos this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Some blow out scores this weekend but still interesting to watch the games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 The Argos/Esks game was good. That was a real nailbiter. Like OMG. The Esks are in the playoffs, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Way to resurrect this thread! That was a great game. Too bad for my Argos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hello sports fans! It's nice to see some CFL interest here! 2 Cfl games on today (Saturday) Sorry I didn't reply earlier! Winning at Toronto 2pm cst/mtn timeEdmonton at BC 8pm cst/mtn time Both on TSN.CA no bad luck to your teams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I had a group down to the Argo game. Great game! And the tailgating was awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 I had a group down to the Argo game. Great game! And the tailgating was awesome! GOOD ON YOU! Congrats on the big WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 The 2017 CFL divisional finals (time warp) are being played tomorrow to decide who plays in the Grey Cup game next Sunday in Ottawa. East Final ... Saskatchewan @ Toronto West Final ... Edmonton @ Calgary Good Luck Boots and Syrinx! I will be rooting for Saskatchewan who crossed over to play in the east because of a better 3rd place record than Hamilton and Montreal. TTFN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Have at it ... rematch of the 100th grey cup, five years later ... Cowtown and Tronna playin in the nations capital ... Ottawa. I'm out g'day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Great game yesterday. BMO field was electric for the first time a really good crowd. Ricky Ray worked his magic at the end! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinwoodsman Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Welp. .. the 105th Grey Cup just began and is being played in a snow storm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 This Grey Cup is wild! A lot of fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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