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I am a huge Lion's fan and season's ticket holder. I have been following the Lions since 1959. Here are just some of my favourite Lions players of all time:
Canadian football is by far a more exciting brand than the NFL because the wide field lets the great athletes like Willie show their stuff. The greatest player ever: Old Spaghetti Legs, Jackie Parker. You had to see him to believe how good he was. He played QB and because he really was a converted halfback, he could roll out and kill you on the pass/run option. Oh, and if that weren't enough he would play Safety and kill you. Oh, and he'd kick field goals and kill you. Oh, and he was the smartest guy in the league and very humble (a lot like Dickenson).
This year's Lions are likely to win it all if Double D is healthy in the playoffs.
- QB: Dave Dickenson with Joe Kapp a close second. Flutie was made for the Canadian game but these two get the most out of guts and smarts.
- HB: Willie Fleming. His season, when he rushed for 9.7 yards per carry, makes him the most exciting player I've ever seen in any sport (and I saw Michael Jordan destroy the Grizzlies with 19 points in about 8 minutes).
- Receiver: Geroy, Merv was great but he kind of loafed.
- DE: Emery Barnes (Pure Heart personified), Dick Fouts, Quick Parker
- Linebacker: Tom Brown. He could have been as good as Butkus.
- Returner: Larry Highbaugh and Larry Crawford
- Kicker: Lui
Canadian football is by far a more exciting brand than the NFL because the wide field lets the great athletes like Willie show their stuff. The greatest player ever: Old Spaghetti Legs, Jackie Parker. You had to see him to believe how good he was. He played QB and because he really was a converted halfback, he could roll out and kill you on the pass/run option. Oh, and if that weren't enough he would play Safety and kill you. Oh, and he'd kick field goals and kill you. Oh, and he was the smartest guy in the league and very humble (a lot like Dickenson).
This year's Lions are likely to win it all if Double D is healthy in the playoffs.
they may have to win it all with Buck! the good thing is that BuckLutherBlissett said:
is basically 'Dave-lite' so there is no drastic change on offense when
he plays ... the consistency is helping the O-line develop a better
pocket and protection, but it still does 'leak' at times ... thankfully,
Buck has some mobility and doesn't panic about having to scramble.
The 'unknown' is what Buono will do ... he is known for bad decisions
under pressure (witness last two seasons) but has been showing a
tendency to make fast changes when the plan isn't working (including
dumping good players who aren't performing).
Big Q is what to do with Casey??? Lions hold his CFL rights ... do they
really want him back on the team even if they don't dress him?
Yes, Buck is a wonderful back-up but he struggled in the game before this one. He got real happy feet when he was getting a big rush and Buono had to go to DD. If the line blocks like they can (and Bobby Singh comes back), they can win with either one ... no need for Printers. Casey is an egotistical jerk with huge talent. Get something for him and don't ruin team chemistry.LonelyGhost said:
Buono has had a few bad decisions (every long-term coach does) but his overall success record says that's an aberration not a character trait.
I like the quick dump of the inflated American egos like Antonio Warren for lunch-buckets like Joe Smith. The CFL rewards the hard workers and good guys because the money is so poor compared to the NFL ... CFL'ers play for pride, the team and personal glory last. Look how many of them become outstanding citizens, even if they are from the States. Pinball, George Reed, Russ Jackson, Al Wilson, Bobby Singh (see today's Sun), Emery Barnes, etc.
Buono understands the CFL because he was one of those character guys.
CFL: Character Football League
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I am pretty sure Bobby Singh is from Richmond. No biggie.
Cfl is fun, exciting, football. It is unfortunate that the first word that often comes up when one discusses CFL is NFL. Yes, the word football is in both, but really they are two different games.
How about Dan "I can't win the big one" Marino saying that Damon Allen doesn't deserve a spot in the pro football hall of fame. If it was called the NFL hall of fame then perhaps. I would like to see cementfoot Marino run for a first down on the big field in Canada. I dunno, I heard Aikman rippin Printers because he played in Canada. Aikman actually dissed Canada, like the country, not the league. lol. Geez... like Canada is the reason Printers had a tough time. Nevermind that fact that Kansas City is probably the worst team in the NFL, no offensive line, recievers, or much at all to work with especially on the second teamers which is what Casey had to deal with. I had to laugh at Aikman callin out Canada on that one. lol.
Anyways, good to see the Lions blast Montreal. Pierce is more like Dunigan light, rather than Dickenson. DD is not a runner really, but Pierce is a runner first and I can't get over how much he reminds me of Dunigan, especially in that number 16.
I am pretty sure Bobby Singh is from Richmond. No biggie.
Cfl is fun, exciting, football. It is unfortunate that the first word that often comes up when one discusses CFL is NFL. Yes, the word football is in both, but really they are two different games.
How about Dan "I can't win the big one" Marino saying that Damon Allen doesn't deserve a spot in the pro football hall of fame. If it was called the NFL hall of fame then perhaps. I would like to see cementfoot Marino run for a first down on the big field in Canada. I dunno, I heard Aikman rippin Printers because he played in Canada. Aikman actually dissed Canada, like the country, not the league. lol. Geez... like Canada is the reason Printers had a tough time. Nevermind that fact that Kansas City is probably the worst team in the NFL, no offensive line, recievers, or much at all to work with especially on the second teamers which is what Casey had to deal with. I had to laugh at Aikman callin out Canada on that one. lol.
Anyways, good to see the Lions blast Montreal. Pierce is more like Dunigan light, rather than Dickenson. DD is not a runner really, but Pierce is a runner first and I can't get over how much he reminds me of Dunigan, especially in that number 16.
I'm not saying you're wrong but I remember Larry Highbaugh as being a Eskimo, when I was cheering for the Green and White "Go Riders"
I have been a CFL fan first, NFL second since 1970. I was only 8 years old, and just getting interested in football. I can still remember the great Grey Cups of the '70s, the NFL has always struck me as too static, predictable. It's a shame the States didn't adopt OUR game.
About DD, I hate to say it, but he is way too injury prone. I think his style of play, no mobility, hanging on to the ball too long, not wanting to throw INT's, makes him too vulnerable. Pierce is impressing me more with every game he's in. He's playing with lots more confidence now.
No way will Printers be back with the Lions, it's more likely he'll end up staying on the Chiefs practice roster. If not, the Lions will have no trouble dealing him.
At the end of this season, they lose his rights anyway, ending the saga once and for all.
About Larry Highbaugh, he started his career with the Lions in '71, going to the Eskimos midway through the '72 season, winning 6 out of his 9 Cup games. (Another might-have-been for the Lions, why couldn't they hold on to him?)
About DD, I hate to say it, but he is way too injury prone. I think his style of play, no mobility, hanging on to the ball too long, not wanting to throw INT's, makes him too vulnerable. Pierce is impressing me more with every game he's in. He's playing with lots more confidence now.
No way will Printers be back with the Lions, it's more likely he'll end up staying on the Chiefs practice roster. If not, the Lions will have no trouble dealing him.
At the end of this season, they lose his rights anyway, ending the saga once and for all.
About Larry Highbaugh, he started his career with the Lions in '71, going to the Eskimos midway through the '72 season, winning 6 out of his 9 Cup games. (Another might-have-been for the Lions, why couldn't they hold on to him?)
Along the same lines my Paul Tracy thread I'm just happy the Lions (and Stamps and Argo's) have made the Al's their bitchgood2bbad said:
So a great big FUCK YOU to that keister spike Don Matthews.About the only ones in the CFL I can't stand more than that arrogant prick is Ricky Williams and the Argo assholes who signed him. What a stupid fucking move.
Couldn't agree with more about Ricky Williams and pals. Printers got cut today by the chefs, saw it coming they were lousey last year will be the same this yeargravitas said:Along the same lines my Paul Tracy thread I'm just happy the Lions (and Stamps and Argo's) have made the Al's their bitch
About the only ones in the CFL I can't stand more than that arrogant prick is Ricky Williams and the Argo assholes who signed him. What a stupid fucking move.
The Lions brain trust did a lot of that in the early 70's, getting rid of guys like Highbaugh, Tom Wilkinson, Ron Estey, who became the backbone of the Esks. I'm guessing it came down to a few bucks, or a difference in talent evaluation. The Lions managed fourth or fifth in the West throughout the first half of the 70's.totravel said:
kafka555 said:
Indeed, the Leos used Wilkinson very sparingly during his season with the team. However he might have been hurt for most of that season. It pains me, oh how it pains me, that my Bombers took the WRONG quarterback from the Argos twice! First it was Wally Gabler who failed miserably with the Bombers and then came Don Jonas instead of Tom Wilkinson. In my books, and I mean this as no slight to Wilkie, he is the best QB to never throw for 3000 or more yards. For six seasons in the 1970's he and Bruce Lemmerman made up one of the best QB duos ever in the CFL. The best? That followed, with Wilkie teaming up with Warren Moon until 1981.
Dickenson may not be one for running a lot up field with the ball, but he's far from being a statue type QB. There are 2 types of mobile QB's, those who do most of their running in the backfield avoiding the rush to buy time and those like who often run up field as well as around the backfield.totravel said:
Dickenson have proven to be very injury prone over the last 3 seasons. I would not be surprised if the Lions looked to unload him during the off-season. Other than that, he's one of the best QB's in the CFL today.
BTW, I've come to Lions fans to be cranky as hell when it comes to their QB's. I think they haven't been satisfied with any QB since Joe Kapp led the team to their first Grey Cup win back in '64!
Well I could be showing my age but we had season tickets at Empire Stadium and listened to Dal Richards play "Roar You Lions Roar" with his "band of renown". It was much better than the drivel they play in the 3rd qtr at BC Place. They expect everyone to get up and sing while those poor excuses for cheerleaders shake their .... (oh I mean pom, poms)
When they had all the cheerleaders at the Grey Cup last year it really showed how feeble ours are.
Anyway, sorry for the rant - back to football. How about the Canadian Rifle? Anyone remember him?
And by the way - Printers had to be cut and waived through the league before they could place him on the practice roster. There is no way Printers will reappear in the CFL this year
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When they had all the cheerleaders at the Grey Cup last year it really showed how feeble ours are.
Anyway, sorry for the rant - back to football. How about the Canadian Rifle? Anyone remember him?
And by the way - Printers had to be cut and waived through the league before they could place him on the practice roster. There is no way Printers will reappear in the CFL this year
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