Scott Taylor's Blog, page 138

Teflon Mark: The Man They Can’t Seem to Replace

We all learn at a rather young age that everyone is replaceable. You might go to your job every day thinking no one else can do what you do, but when the company downsizes, you’re gone and the company, no … Continue reading →

Bombers Rocked 37-18 At Home by Hamilton. That’s Sad.

During the post-game show on Winnipeg radio station CJOB, Bryant Turner admitted to Bob Irving that he had no idea why the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were blasted 37-18 by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. “This is one where we’ll have to look … Continue reading →

CFL Picks Week 8: Winnipeg-Hamilton the Toughest Choice

As Week 8 in the CFL approaches, it would appear there are three games this week that are already foregone conclusions: Montreal at Saskatchewan, Calgary at B.C. and Edmonton at Toronto. Sorry, but unless there is a shocker in Vancouver, … Continue reading →

Forbes Magazine Should Stay Out of the List Business

Full disclosure: I’ve always believed Forbes Magazine’s annual list of the value of professional sports franchises was, at best skewed, and at worst, complete bullpatties. Sorry, but when a team that doesn’t own its own venue is said by Forbes … Continue reading →

Change for the Sake of Change?

Some people are convinced that Wade Miller has stepped into his new role as CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and shaken the organization to its foundation. He’s either made or overseen some big changes in what has been, essentially, … Continue reading →

Day 1 of the Wade Miller Era is Quite a Ride

Monday was, officially, Day 1: The first day Wade Miller had all the troops in town and the sleeves could be rolled up and work could be done. At the end of the day, here were the comments: (1) “It was … Continue reading →

Week 7: The Riders Aren’t As Good as We Thought, Als are Worse

As we’ve been writing all season, no team is going to go 18-0 in the Canadian Football League. It doesn’t happen. The schedule is too long and no team is consistent enough to do the things necessary to win every … Continue reading →

It’s Still a Board of Directors Problem

It has been said, by more than one person, that a fish rots from the head down. This week, the Winnipeg Football Club let it be known that its problems start with the Board of Directors and end with the … Continue reading →

Joe Mack Isn’t The Bombers Biggest Problem

On Thursday, Winnipeg Free Press columnist Gary Lawless reported that a member of the Winnipeg Football Club’s board of directors told him that Bombers president Garth Buchko had recommended to the board that the BoD fire general manager Joe Mack. … Continue reading →

Week 7 or 6B: It’s All About the Road Teams

After last weekend, watching Hamilton win in Edmonton and Winnipeg struggle to score in Vancouver, you might think Week 7 (or 6B for those who actually keep track) will be a bettors’ dream. Well, you would be right: If you … Continue reading →