Elks: Edmonton Eskimo Thread: 2018 Edition

[MoneyGuy]

Maas shouldn't be running the offence. He has his hands full being head coach. Our offence would be more productive with a dedicated coordinator.

 

[MoontoScott]

Maas shouldn't be running the offence. He has his hands full being head coach. Our offence would be more productive with a dedicated coordinator.

But isn't it another example of just how stubborn he is?

 

[guymez]

I wonder what kind of a s*** show Maas and company will serve up on Friday?

Should be interesting.

 

[Gord]

depth chart will be out today for the game. if Hunter is still on it, you know that the esks will give up at least 30+ points.

I'm setting at 10 the over/under for Gable getting touches for the running game. no faith in Maas to use his players properly.

 

[MoneyGuy]

depth chart will be out today for the game. if Hunter is still on it, you know that the esks will give up at least 30+ points.

He's starting at halfback.

 

[Kyle McMahon]

He's starting at halfback.

Bet the over. Even Jennings should hang 30+ on this embarrassment of a defense.

 

[Stoneman89]

We'll need Mike Reilly to be at his superman best. I fully expect him to be running for his life most of the game, and still making some incredible plays with his feet and arm. And the receivers will continue to make great plays. And Whyte will pound it through when called upon. And Sherritt will play fast and solid. But that's all I've got.

39-32 for the Esks in a shootout.

 

[Hockey Nightmare]

T'would be poetic justice for Hervey to win his first game against us.

 

[MoneyGuy]

T'would be poetic justice for Hervey to win his first game against us.

With Willis getting three sacks.

 

[MoontoScott]

Willis is past his prime and it remains to be seen how Ed will do in Vancouver.

 

[MoneyGuy]

We knew this venture was coming months ago.

CFL Eskimos brass on northern visits to talk about name, ‘where we fit in’

This is a great move. I think the reaction will be positive for keeping the team name, which should lay put controversy to bed. If the team officials determine otherwise then I'm ok with a name change, but I think the majority see the name as an honour.

 

[guymez]

We knew this venture was coming months ago.

CFL Eskimos brass on northern visits to talk about name, ‘where we fit in’

This is a great move. I think the reaction will be positive for keeping the team name, which should lay put controversy to bed. If the team officials determine otherwise then I'm ok with a name change, but I think the majority see the name as an honour.

It could backfire. If it was anybody else other than Rhodes I would be more comfortable with it.

 

[MoneyGuy]

It could backfire. If it was anybody else other than Rhodes I would be more comfortable with it.

Backfire how?

We may not like his football smarts but this is what Rhodes is good at; don't laugh. Plus Alan Watts will be with him.

 

[guymez]

Backfire how?

We may not like his football smarts but this is what Rhodes is good at; don't laugh. Plus Alan Watts will be with him.

I would prefer someone with more backbone than Rhodes. Glad that Watts is with him.

I was listening to Wilkens show on CHED the other night and his argument was very weak but it found a lot of supporters. He stated that it (the name change) was going to happen eventually anyway (because some people dont like it) so why not just get it done. Multiple people phoned in and suggested that if even 1 person was offended then the team should change the name.
It was cringe worthy IMO.
No one seemed to care if being offended was a justifiable reaction and if a name change was a proportional solution.
It was almost as if these days you just have to speak out loud that you are offended and everybody jumps and bends over backwards to try and make you feel better.
Maybe being offended has more to do with the individual and their hyper sensitive sensibilities and nothing to do with words being used.
This SJW nonsense has to stop. and it wont stop if people dont start standing up to it.
I dont think that Len Rhodes has the backbone to do that.

 

[MoontoScott]

Watch for CBC and its new President to be all over this within a week. They are absolutely possessed with political correctness.

I agree that sending Fred Flinstone to represent the EE on this is a bad idea.

 

[Kyle McMahon]

Backfire how?

We may not like his football smarts but this is what Rhodes is good at; don't laugh. Plus Alan Watts will be with him.

It will backfire because sadly we live in a society where if one single person is offended by something, the media will focus on them and make it an issue. Unless there is literally 100% support of keeping the name, CBC and the eastern media will create a "change the name" firestorm.

 

[guymez]

 

[Gord]

not happy with the roster going into the game.
think this game might need a couple of beers.

I figure the D will be a trainwreck, so the game will rely on Maas having a way better offensive game plan than last week.

the offensive play calls were pathetic last week.

 

[North]

I would prefer someone with more backbone than Rhodes. Glad that Watts is with him.

I was listening to Wilkens show on CHED the other night and his argument was very weak but it found a lot of supporters. He stated that it (the name change) was going to happen eventually anyway (because some people dont like it) so why not just get it done. Multiple people phoned in and suggested that if even 1 person was offended then the team should change the name.
It was cringe worthy IMO.
No one seemed to care if being offended was a justifiable reaction and if a name change was a proportional solution.
It was almost as if these days you just have to speak out loud that you are offended and everybody jumps and bends over backwards to try and make you feel better.
Maybe being offended has more to do with the individual and their hyper sensitive sensibilities and nothing to do with words being used.
This SJW nonsense has to stop. and it wont stop if people dont start standing up to it.
I dont think that Len Rhodes has the backbone to do that.

This is spoken like someone who has absolutely no idea what that word means to the affected group.

If they find it offensive is it really the end of the world if a football team has to change their name?

I don't understand why it's so awful to actually want to be considerate of how people feel about something.

 

[AUAIOMRN]

This is spoken like someone who has absolutely no idea what that word means to the affected group.

If they find it offensive is it really the end of the world if a football team has to change their name?

I don't understand why it's so awful to actually want to be considerate of how people feel about something.

We live in a world where so many people get Offended® at the slightest thing that the natural reaction is to be skeptical of it. Sadly this means legitimate concerns may be dismissed off hand.

 

[Kyle McMahon]

not happy with the roster going into the game.
think this game might need a couple of beers.

I figure the D will be a trainwreck, so the game will rely on Maas having a way better offensive game plan than last week.

the offensive play calls were pathetic last week.

If I'm BC, I just throw at Hunter and Edwards all day long. The odd time a stop is made, an objectionable conduct penalty will keep the offense on the field.

 

[Gord]

If I'm BC, I just throw at Hunter and Edwards all day long. The odd time a stop is made, an objectionable conduct penalty will keep the offense on the field.

and I bet they do a way better job using the run and spreading the defense, to set up the long ball.

 

[Stoneman89]

With Willis getting three sacks.

Still wouldn't take him back.

 

[Stoneman89]

This is spoken like someone who has absolutely no idea what that word means to the affected group.

If they find it offensive is it really the end of the world if a football team has to change their name?

I don't understand why it's so awful to actually want to be considerate of how people feel about something.

And yours sounds like it was written by someone who would jump if anyone says they are offended by anything. If the majority rules that the name stays, then that's the way it should be. Someone is always going to be offended by something, no matter what.

 

[guymez]

This is spoken like someone who has absolutely no idea what that word means to the affected group.

If they find it offensive is it really the end of the world if a football team has to change their name?

I don't understand why it's so awful to actually want to be considerate of how people feel about something.

Are you representative of 'their group'? Apparently you are. Please do enlighten me on what makes Eskimo such an offensive term that its use should be banned.

Or maybe you are just doing the 'in thing' now a days...virtue signalling.

I posted my opinions on this in detail but the post was removed. I suspect because it was too political. Its hard to dance the line between discussing a word and venturing into politics because politics is the reason why this is an issue. This has nothing to do with 'feelings' and 'doing the right thing'.