The 16-2 team not being in the Grey Cup shows again how playoffs are such an artificial way to name a league champion, and why the rest of the world never thinks of it that way. Especially in a sport that uses one-off games and has tons of injuries.
I was going to prioritize the more important game, but the way it’s going I just switched over to hockey.We all got some jugglin' to do.
Same. I'll check on the Lions' game periodically.I was going to prioritize the more important game, but the way it’s going I just switched over to hockey.
The reason for this is pretty obvious.....keeps interest alive for a number of teams who think they have a shot at making the playoffs. If there were no playoffs, fan interest would dissipate quickly in a number of markets.The 16-2 team not being in the Grey Cup shows again how playoffs are such an artificial way to name a league champion, and why the rest of the world never thinks of it that way. Especially in a sport that uses one-off games and has tons of injuries.
I know the reasoning, but it leads to farcical ideas like the playoff champion is the “true” best team and everyone else is the first loser.The reason for this is pretty obvious.....keeps interest alive for a number of teams who think they have a shot at making the playoffs. If there were no playoffs, fan interest would dissipate quickly in a number of markets.
The other reason, of course, is that teams with good coaching can actually improve considerably during the season and perhaps are the best team at the end of the season.
Agree. Bombers dominated the line of scrimmage which most often determines the winner.Lions were in tough against this Bombers team.....simply because they're not as good on both sides of the ball.
Campbell and the head office needs to keep the this game on a continuous viewing loop when they start recruiting for another season. Unfortunately for them, the Bombers play 'smash-mouth' football and the Lions don't have the horses to match it.
But it's tough to find players now.....With the XFL and expanded NFL practice rosters, good American pros and college players simply aren't coming north like they used to.