Comments on: Riders post emphatic Labour Day Classic win over Bombers

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:05:29 +0000

In reply to Yup. Well said Yup

By: Yup

Yup — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:54:44 +0000

In reply to White Horse. Says THEE troll himself

By: White Horse

White Horse — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:40:01 +0000

In reply to dave. Another class remark from a classy rider fan! Actually the Bombers surprised me. I thought they were tougher on defence than they showed.

By: White Horse

White Horse — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:33:21 +0000

In reply to 3rd and 1. 3rd and One..very classy guy with very classless comments. You certainly are on TROLL PATROL!

By: white stallion in red

white stallion in red — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:24:34 +0000

In reply to 3rd and 1. With still no longterm solution and QB and thin Canadian talent overall (especailly oline) and over priced roster with guys like Owens, lafrance,dennis. I can say the riders haven't arrived in any sustainable way

By: Yup

Yup — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:24:05 +0000

In reply to pantsonfire.

That was a soup sandwich horseonfire. I live and work in Calgary…I’ve seen the “Fair weather” “fans” you speak of. They are the ones in red crossing crowchild trail in the 3rd quarter rather than watching football. I saw a piece on the news last year where a young woman in Edmonton travels to every Rider game whether they are winning or losing, poor driving conditions or not. She is a TRUE Rider fan. I’ve witnessed “stamp fans” who wouldn’t walk from University Heights when their team isn’t playing well. Now I’m off my soap box – I apologize to the few REAL Stampeders on here as this is directed at the 3 or 4 that run on like a broken toilet.

By: Wideout

Wideout — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:14:34 +0000

Of course there is a huge amount of Calgarys population from other provinces. How else could you explain the economic success of the 2000 – 2012. The success was obviously built by the talents of the other provinces born and raised as no Calgary born and raised Baby boomers have the talent and I.Q.to accomplish what went down.

By: Yup

Yup — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:07:16 +0000

Well there’s an oxymoron right there Rob – “stamp fans” true fans aren’t arrogant knobs. That said…not all fans that appreciate the Stampeders or the CFL are knobs. Just a few winbags on here that are pissy about life in general.

By: Yup

Yup — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:58:31 +0000

In reply to Brad. That was your explanation as to how football is played Brad...? I will assume you read the forum and bash but have never had a ball (ahem, football) in your hand except maybe at recess. Carry on, as if you knew what you were talking about

By: pantsonfire

pantsonfire — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:37:26 +0000

I’m guessing the money angle, Jake, is the only thing that could have offended anyone about my original comments. I mean, it’s pretty tongue in cheek, just a dig. Riders make a boatload & SPEND a boatload as well. Before I get someone incensed about that comment, net loss this year. It is what it is. And no, that is not a comment on the Rider situation. As for the Stumps, the Riders also lived on handouts for some time & the Eskimos for years payed into an equalization fund which, Jake, the Riders benefitted from. The bad old days with telethons are not ancient history. The fair weathered fan base may well be the one who kicks their players when they don’t wear green like Durant & Dressler. Compare that to the Stamp fans who expressed their happiness when Nik broke the record. This week a statue of Ronnie went up, a legend yes, & also the guy they couldn’t run out of town fast enough when he turned to coaching the team. There’s an example of “fair weather” fans.