Thank You Captain Obvious

Eskimos president Rick Lelacheur stood before the Edmonton media today to discuss the Eskimos 0-4 start with that 4th loss being an ugly one in Winnipeg. Why? His newser accomplished absolutely nothing, Lelacheur saying

A) four straight losses is embarrasing

B) losing is unacceptable

C) winning is the only thing



HOLY CRAP BATMAN!! What a revelation! Did Mr. Lelacheur think he was enlightening anyone with his comments? I think the bigger question is why isn't Mr. Lelacheur telling Danny Macioccia where the door is. That team is not going to go anywhere until he has left the premises. The team has just continued to funnel into a downward spiral and he is about as popular in Edmonton as someone connected with the Flames. Danny might as well just appear in public wearing a hat with the flaming "C" on it to get everyone riled up. It seems to be clear to everyone except Lelacheur as to what has to be done. Perhaps that will change after Friday's game against B.C.



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There are many people in Saskatchewan who are sympathetic to the plight of the Eskimos right now because of Richie Hall. Many don't like seeing the Eskimos struggle because they know it is affecting the former long time Rider assistant in a negative way. If Calgary was struggling would the Rider Nation feel sorry for John Hufnagel, no one felt bad about Bart Andrus last year around here. Its odd to see. That being said, I feel sorry for Richie as well because he is a top notch individual. I just wonder if he is in over his head and I just wonder if he is canned if he will ever get another shot at being a head coach in this league.

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I spent the 2nd hour of the Sportscage with Rod and John Lynch on Monday. In the first hour of the program, Rod took calls from Rider fans who were "allegedly" abused in some manner or another. Stories are filtering out about how Rider fans were mistreated at the hands of Calgary fans, but there is no action being taken by the league. I'm not saying nothing happened, but where is the proof? When a Rider fan is seen on video arguing with a Calgary police officer, you can't deny what happened. When TSN cameras show Rider fans pelting the Lions bench with beer cans, you can't deny what happened. Did all Rider fans in Calgary go to the game with cellphones that don't have video? There is video of some shenanigans that happened at the baseball game, but there's nothing to suggest any abuse of Rider fans at the game. I'm sure it happened, but the case would be strengthened if there was video of said incident. The Stamps wouldn't be able to deny it and either would their media. Its as simple as that! I'm not saying that to pick a fight, I'm just stating fact.

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Did anyone catch the Jays game Monday night with Buck Martinez, Pat Tabler and Sam Cosentino decked out in 80's garb. Sam takes top prize for his Ghostbusters T-shirt underneath his Michael Jackson jacket. I thought he would go Miami Vice, but he went down that road instead. Why is it when these teams have retro games they don't have retro prices?

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Another no-hitter in the majors as Matt Garza tosses one for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Detroit Tigers. I can only wonder what Tigers pitcher Armando Gallaraga was thinking as Garza no-hit his team. If you have forgotten, it was Gallaraga who had his perfect game taken away with two outs in the 9th because of a bad call by umpire Jim Joyce.

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Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is bucking tradition. The rookie refuses to carry the pads of teammate Roy Williams saying he isn't here to screw around, he is here to win football games. It seems as if Dez's ego is a little too big for his britches. Methinks the Cowboys vets will be having a word with him or else they will be making his life difficult. Suck it up Dez!

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If the Bengals don't sign Terrell Owens, one would think his career is over. I'm surprised some CFL team hasn't put him on their neg list. That would be a way to get some press for the Argos in T-O.

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Weird Al Yankovic at the Queen City Ex? No thanks! I'm all for Doc Walker and the Roadhammers though. Just once I would like to see the QCE get the same type of lineup that they get for the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. They've got Brooks and Dunn, Kiss, Buckcherry and Sugarland performing. SIGHHHHH!!!!

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What are the handles for corn on the cob called?