The Lions have been gutted, too. Maybe they haven't lost a lot of staff (Who have the Riders lost besides Austin?), but they've certainly lost a lot of players.
Yeah, I just found out about LaPolice... but weren't a bunch of Riders fans complaining about him not making second half adjustments last season? Shouldn't it be good riddance? :lol:
There is no diference whatsoever in what the Riders are doing as opposed to the rest of the league. Every team has lost players, coaches etc. Success in the CFL is and always has been predicated on the ability to develop Canadian talent and right now the Riders are enjoying a better than average success rate with their Canadians. This was no different that the Eskimos in the 70's, yes they enjoyed having some great import talent on the team but the superiority of their Canadians was the key to the continued success.
Despite the personnel changes with the Riders, the one constant has been their stability with their Canadians. Enjoy it because it is likely a product of good timing as opposed to good planning.
Ummm.....I dunno....other teams can count? Sorry, I thought the subject heading required a punch line.
While I sympathize with the Riders' plight, losing two defensive ends (albeit really good ones) isn't quite as bad a losing Foley (who has the same agent as Wake and has been working out with a number of NFL teams) and Lumbala (Dolphins). Imports can be replaced much easier than non-imports, plus B.C. has lost its kick returner Grice-Mullen and Outstanding Rookie running back Mallett.
Bottom line: I feel badly for the Riders, but feel worse for my team.
As opposed to the other teams, the riders can't count.
I mean honestly you set yourself up for that.
But seriously, look around man, every team is dealing with these problems.
LOL, good one; guess I'm colour blind. . . just meant that they are the only team with green as their primary colour. . .but even that it is not correct.
So I'll go back and sit in the corner where I belong. . .