@PeterDyakowski Here’s what everybody is missing. The new playoff format seriously undermines East vs West Grey Cup. Increases possibility of East-East or West-West.
@coopincanada I had the pleasure of watching and broadcasting games involving Gerry and Kevin during Western Canadian Championships a number (bug number) of years ago. Games were in Carberry Manitoba IIRC.
"What he was, was a ballplayer.
He didn't spit at fans, he didn't get into fights in nightclubs, he didn't marry anybody famous.
He hustled.
You look at his career totals of doubles and triples, they'll remind you of something that was accepted while he was active, and has been largely forgotten since:
Stan Musial was one player who always left the batter's box on a dead run."
Bill James.
"Stan Musial is the nicest man I ever met in baseball.
And, to be honest, I can't relate to that.
I never knew that nice and baseball went together."
Bob Gibson, Musial's personal batting practice pitcher.
@ScottBilleck IOC has been embarrassing dedicated athletes for decades. As for the curling controversy, I think it is actually a growing pain related to the transition from amateur to professional. Self regulation is not viable in any pro sport. It is time curling confronted this reality.
Hockey-related things I wish I could bring back home with me from #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026 to be implemented in the NHL.
-Games start on time
-15 minute intermissions
-No ads on boards
-No betting ad nonsense
-3-2-1 point system
-Raucous crowd chants/singing
Former New York Yankees pitcher and @CDNBaseballHOF inductee Russ Ford (Brandon, Man.) passed away on this date in 1960 at the age of 76.
His 26 wins in his rookie season with the Yankees in 1910 still represent a franchise rookie record.
@DTonOB I challenge anyone who agrees with this avalanche of nonsensical changes to provide proof the the specific problem each specific change will solve. I am very confident you can’t.
@PeterDyakowski This is real simple for me. Please explain the specific problem being solved by each rule change. Please provide data indicating the nature and extent of the problem. Next, please explain the proposed new rule’s specific positive impact on the CFL game. Please provide data.
@LWillson_82 Luke, did the Commissioner expand on what “exposed in the best possible light” means? What are the finite objectives driving these changes? Attendance? Expansion x-Canada? What?