Bo Levi Mitchell thinks the Riders are cheating

[R.J]

http://3downnation.com/2016/08/09/calgary-quarterback-accuses-riders-cheating/

TBH, considering some of the stuff that has gone on over there under Jones and Murphy, I wouldn't put it passed them.

[gilthethrill]

With a 1-4 record, they are not very good at it.

[ArgoGabe22]

Bo might be right. The Riders may have 95 players http://3downnation.com/2016/08/10/bo-knows-sources-say-riders-utilizing-many-95-players/

[ArgoRavi]

When I was growing up, the Riders were everyone's second favourite team. How times have changed. The Riders have to be the most hated team in the country now and I think that there are many good reasons for that, especially with Ego Jones (to borrow OV's term) running the show this year and showing a flagrant disregard for the rules.

[R.J]

I hope the League comes down with the Hammer on the Riders and Jones.

[1argoholic]

I love Bo and the fire he plays with. We need more guys in the league like him. I bet his comments will be good for at least two or three stupid Rider penalties.

I agree with Ravi that although never my second favorite team many CFL fans had a soft spot for the Green Riders. That changed with all of the cocky Pil Swiggin Tools who just trash the Rider name and the province. Racist as all get out as well. They had their boom and I hope they continue their bust.

[Fumblitis]

I hope the League comes down with the Hammer on the Riders and Jones.Seriously? Where in the collective bargaining agreement are we doing anything wrong? Realize that Bo is spouting off about a 1-5 team. Even if we do have 95 players kickin around town, how much could they really getting paid? Heck, the majority of salary cap players have second careers and jobs in town so why is it such a stretch to believe that these extra players have other vocations?

[Fumblitis]

How do we know the Argos aren't something similar? New owners. Deep pockets. It wouldn't surprise (or bother) me if Barker was doing the same thing. The only reason we'll never know is because the Toronto media shills are too preoccupied with the so called big sports and it's gonna take a few years for them to claw back to prominence.

[ArgoGabe22]

Apparently, they are breaking many rules within the CFLPA such as the length of practices. Many players aren't happy but are too afraid to speak out. Sounds like Riderville is a mess and the league does need to come down hard on them.

These allegations are from Dave Naylor FYI.

[AngeloV]

Seriously? Where in the collective bargaining agreement are we doing anything wrong? Realize that Bo is spouting off about a 1-5 team. Even if we do have 95 players kickin around town, how much could they really getting paid? Heck, the majority of salary cap players have second careers and jobs in town so why is it such a stretch to believe that these extra players have other vocations?

Have you read the CBA from front to back? If it was the Bombers rather than YOUR Riders being accused, somehow I doubt you would be so defensive.

[Fumblitis]

Have you read the CBA from front to back? If it was the Bombers rather than YOUR Riders being accused, somehow I doubt you would be so defensive.Truth be told no I haven't read the CBA but so far all the accusers have yet to site a reference from the CBA that would find the Riders out of line with the collective agreement. Bo Levi Mitchell didn't point to any specific articles in the CBA, how about media pundits? Crickets so far.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A vet CFL player tells me the excess number of players in Sask is well-known among players across the league. Claims it is just one of (1/2)</p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763534515910377472">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">(2/2) several CFLPA violations occurring with 'Riders such as length of practices. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a></p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763535175863136256">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CFL vet adds Rider players not happy with what's happening in Sask but fear being cut if they go public. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a></p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763538868570320896">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/3-downs-in-3-minutes-mitchell-accuses-riders-of-cheating~927802
http://www.tsn.ca/talent/integrity-the-issue-in-roster-allegations-against-roughriders-1.543182

[R.J]

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/calgary-stampeders-qb-causes-firestorm-by-accusing-saskatchewan-roughriders-of-bending-rules

What has riled up a number of people behind the scenes, however, is they’ve been housing them, feeding them, putting them through on-field workouts and even having some of them attend meetings, according to sources.

The league is already on the case, checking into potential roster and salary cap violations.

[ArgoRavi]

The evidence against the Riders is piling up: http://3downnation.com/2016/08/11/sources-riders-paying-non-roster-players/

I truly hope that a heavy fine - in the order of $100k at least - is levied against this team.

[ArgoGabe22]

If the Argos were guilty of something similar, would we as a fanbase accept the wrongdoing or would we do anything we could to defend the organization's actions?

I know I wouldn't go so far as to defending them as much as it seems that Rider fans are defending Jones.
I'm hearing everything like the sources are all wrong, there are no sources, Darell Davis doesn't know a thing since he's never at practice, there is nothing illegal with paying players to be housed etc. I also don't think their local media should be in any position to defend the team or suggest Mitchell be fined.

[R.J]

If the Argos were guilty of something similar, would we as a fanbase accept the wrongdoing or would we do anything we could to defend the organization's actions?

I know I wouldn't go so far as to defending them as much as it seems that Rider fans are defending Jones.
I'm hearing everything like the sources are all wrong, there are no sources, Darell Davis doesn't know a thing since he's never at practice, there is nothing illegal with paying players to be housed etc. I also don't think their local media should be in any position to defend the team or suggest Mitchell be fined.
TBH, no matter who does it, I'd be against it. Can't defend what it appears that Jones is doing and if Barker did the same I wouldn't like it at all and would expect the hammer to come down as well. I've brought up multiple time how I even dislike how teams are using the 6 game "injured" reserve. Tillman also hides players like crazy and I've never liked it. Don't know if the Argonauts have done something similar as of late ? Gordon came off the 6 game early, can't recall if he was injured during TC or not.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coincidence? One player got a workout after practice. The &#39;pre-practice squad&#39; we&#39;ve seen daily was noticeably absent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a></p>&mdash; Jamie Nye (@jamienye) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamienye/status/763821652412997634">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[R.J]

Step 1

http://3downnation.com/2016/08/11/riders-sending-non-roster-players-home/

[paulwoods13]

TBH, no matter who does it, I'd be against it. Can't defend what it appears that Jones is doing and if Barker did the same I wouldn't like it at all and would expect the hammer to come down as well. I've brought up multiple time how I even dislike how teams are using the 6 game "injured" reserve. Tillman also hides players like crazy and I've never liked it. Don't know if the Argonauts have done something similar as of late ? Gordon came off the 6 game early, can't recall if he was injured during TC or not.

I agree. Burying 20 guys on the six-game is just a way for teams to get around the SMS. I don't mind the fact that we have finally caught up to others in taking advantage of this loophole but I'd prefer if it was closed.

According to a Zicarelli story a wk or so ago Gordon was truly injured in camp. Pulling him early off the six means we lost the cap savings so it's not a circumvention. Just the opposite, actually.

[R.J]

According to a Zicarelli story a wk or so ago Gordon was truly injured in camp. Pulling him early off the six means we lost the cap savings so it's not a circumvention. Just the opposite, actually.
So long as Gordon was legitimately injured - I have no issue with him being on the 6 game or being taken off early. The Riders have a lot of injuries, but there's no excuse for what they're trying to do.

[Will]

When I was growing up, the Riders were everyone's second favourite team. How times have changed. The Riders have to be the most hated team in the country now and I think that there are many good reasons for that, especially with Ego Jones (to borrow OV's term) running the show this year and showing a flagrant disregard for the rules.

The turning point was the Roughriders winning the 2007 Grey Cup.

[R.J]

The hammer came down.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CFL delivers what is believed to be largest fine in CFL history on Saskatchewan for roster violations -- $60K. Plus $26K off the 16 Sal cap.</p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763872420738531328">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CFL found &#39;Riders practiced with ineligible players, players on injured list and free agents. All against league policy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cfl?src=hash">#cfl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a></p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763873041633910784">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I hope the League ensures that stuff like this doesn't come up again and fixes the system during their next CBA negotiation, and hopefully fixes the "injured" reserve as well.

[Fumblitis]

My apologies guys. The evidence is in and we're found out of line with CBA. I stand corrected.

[AngeloV]

My apologies guys. The evidence is in and we're found out of line with CBA. I stand corrected.

No worries. For the most part we all defend our teams.

[R.J]

My apologies guys. The evidence is in and we're found out of line with CBA. I stand corrected.
Yeah, no worries here either. It's pretty clear that I'm not a fan of what the Riders were doing or similar things that other teams do (looking at the Ticats and Montreal right now lol), but I get why you felt the need to defend your team.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">$60K 'Rider fine represents largest amount CFL could hand down. $25K at Commissioner's discretion plus $35K for several rule violations.</p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763882247732637696">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">. <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor">@TSNDaveNaylor</a>. Commissioner also has power to suspend &quot;coach, employee, official or team executive&quot; who &quot;brings disrepute to the League&quot;</p>&mdash; Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/scratchingpost/status/763884940358549506">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Argo57]

The hammer came down.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CFL delivers what is believed to be largest fine in CFL history on Saskatchewan for roster violations -- $60K. Plus $26K off the 16 Sal cap.</p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763872420738531328">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CFL found 'Riders practiced with ineligible players, players on injured list and free agents. All against league policy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cfl?src=hash">#cfl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a></p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763873041633910784">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I hope the League ensures that stuff like this doesn't come up again and fixes the system during their next CBA negotiation, and hopefully fixes the "injured" reserve as well.

Tough times for Chris Jones, what a shame!

[paulwoods13]

Amazing but I guess not that surprising that this story was broken by a player on the Stamps. Do the beat reporters covering the Roughriders never count bodies or ask who all these unnumbered players are? Or is Sask so Rider-crazy that reporters would be demonized if they did actual reporting?

[Argo]

"Bo knows".

[ok, advertisement memory, please leave now.]

[PullTogether73]

Do the beat reporters covering the Roughriders never count bodies or ask who all these unnumbered players are? Or is Sask so Rider-crazy that reporters would be demonized if they did actual reporting?

My guess...
The beat reporter would lose that beat for "turning in" his/her subject.
Plus, the fans would probably dump manure at his/her front door.
:sick:

[PullTogether73]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">$60K 'Rider fine represents largest amount CFL could hand down. $25K at Commissioner's discretion plus $35K for several rule violations.</p>&mdash; David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/763882247732637696">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">. <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor">@TSNDaveNaylor</a>. Commissioner also has power to suspend &quot;coach, employee, official or team executive&quot; who &quot;brings disrepute to the League&quot;</p>&mdash; Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/scratchingpost/status/763884940358549506">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I would think that Chris Jones narrowly missed a suspension here and is likely on close watch now.
Three strikes and....

[Fumblitis]

I would think that Chris Jones narrowly missed a suspension here and is likely on close watch now.
Three strikes and....Yeah I'm not sure. News Talk Radio was saying that there might be some interdisciplinary dealing when Craig Reynolds returns to town but highly doubt he was completely in the dark about the whole ordeal.

[Double Dare]

It's pretty clear that I'm not a fan of what the Riders were doing or similar things that other teams do (looking at the Ticats and Montreal right now lol. If Jim Popp can shit all over "his" team and threaten to replace each or any of them, don't you figure he has a little "stable" of players locally, waiting in the wings, for their chance?

[AngeloV]

If Jim Popp can shit all over "his" team and threaten to replace each or any of them, don't you figure he has a little "stable" of players locally, waiting in the wings, for their chance?

Possibly, but I see Popp as someone that may cut someone without having a plan to replace him. Jones always has a plan...within the rules or not.

[1argoholic]

Popp is a tool! He's become such a hot headed clown all he needs is a bright nose. He's the Donald Trump of the CFL.

[mchesher03]

Amazing but I guess not that surprising that this story was broken by a player on the Stamps. Do the beat reporters covering the Roughriders never count bodies or ask who all these unnumbered players are? Or is Sask so Rider-crazy that reporters would be demonized if they did actual reporting?

I think the latter - i mean if you want a good laugh look at Rod Pedersen's twitter feed - he's such a cheerleader it's shameful... i almost feel bad laughing at it as the guy is so entrenched in cheering on the team it's sort of sad.

[R.J]

Amazing but I guess not that surprising that this story was broken by a player on the Stamps. Do the beat reporters covering the Roughriders never count bodies or ask who all these unnumbered players are? Or is Sask so Rider-crazy that reporters would be demonized if they did actual reporting?
The media around the team all knew this was going on, so they were probably worried about potentially losing access to the team and/or the Roughrider faithful bringing out the pitchforks.

[Argo]

The media around the team all knew this was going on, so they were probably worried about potentially losing access to the team and/or the Roughrider faithful bringing out the pitchforks.

...or manure.

[Fumblitis]

If Jim Popp can shit all over "his" team and threaten to replace each or any of them, don't you figure he has a little "stable" of players locally, waiting in the wings, for their chance?I think it's possible that the Riders were made an example of. Who better to throw stones than those who live in glass houses (Bo ?)

[R.J]

If Jim Popp can shit all over "his" team and threaten to replace each or any of them, don't you figure he has a little "stable" of players locally, waiting in the wings, for their chance?
Popp and Tillman have been the worst offenders over the years when it comes to hiding players. Every team does this type of thing to a degree (I'd like to see this end) - Riders went overboard and got caught. Jones doesn't seem to think that the rules or traditions of the CFL apply to him.

[R.J]

According to Gary Lawless over on TSN 1290, the League is done investigating yet: they're still looking into whether the Riders were paying non roster players or not.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Chris Jones statement. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://t.co/MUJPxK6i10">pic.twitter.com/MUJPxK6i10</a></p>&mdash; Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/764181104165126144">August 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I will back this statement up from my time as the Stamps beat writer... <a href="https://t.co/9j4iN2ovYC">https://t.co/9j4iN2ovYC</a></p>&mdash; Al Cameron (@AlCameronCC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlCameronCC/status/764170895812202496">August 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thing is, I can say I’ve never seen it in Calgary. If there’s a strange face around, I’d ask. Never has been, let alone a whole squad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>&mdash; Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/764170136186073088">August 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not going to disagree with Jones on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a>-wide problems but I’ve never heard of 10-15 guys at a time in any city. Wouldn’t media notice?</p>&mdash; Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/764170516668092416">August 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[OV Argo]

Gotta feel bad for ego-Jones - poor little guy didn't even realize he was breaking some rules, and damn that nuisance ratio thingy ("many of which are Canadian" ??? = freakin' hilarious)

Some usual Riderfans suspects are all up in arms over this CFL persecution; blaming Bovine Mitchell, or various reporters or other teams' fans for daring to question the ways of Jonestown - he's just trying hard to build a good football team - give them a break for gawd's sake. ;o)

:p

[PullTogether73]

The media around the team all knew this was going on, so they were probably worried about potentially losing access to the team and/or the Roughrider faithful bringing out the pitchforks.


...or manure.

I already said all this in post #30.
Does nobody read posts beyond the last one around here?

[Wobbler]

Other people are allowed to have their own ideas, GreyDragon.

[AngeloV]

I already said all this in post #30.
Does nobody read posts beyond the last one around here?

Maybe you are just on their ignore lists.

:D

[Will]

Other people are allowed to have their own ideas, GreyDragon.

No they aren't :p

[Argo57]

Gotta feel bad for ego-Jones - poor little guy didn't even realize he was breaking some rules, and damn that nuisance ratio thingy ("many of which are Canadian" ??? = freakin' hilarious)

Some usual Riderfans suspects are all up in arms over this CFL persecution; blaming Bovine Mitchell, or various reporters or other teams' fans for daring to question the ways of Jonestown - he's just trying hard to build a good football team - give them a break for gawd's sake. ;o)

:p

Loved the press conference, Jones sitting there like a petulant 2 year old........priceless!!!

[KCargosfan]

Props to Jamie Nye for asking the question that needed to be asked.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stamps&#39; Mitchell to be fined for &#39;Riders tweet <a href="https://t.co/UY20DgQfXe">https://t.co/UY20DgQfXe</a></p>&mdash; gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/765677633321463812">August 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Good move by the league IMO. While I thought his tweets were made to poke fun at what the Riders were doing, it wasn't his place to say anything, even though I did find it amusing.

[ArgoGabe22]

I'm sure glad we have Mike Hogan and not someone like Rod Pedersen. It's amusing following his antics but really an embarrassment IMO.

[Argo57]

I'm sure glad we have Mike Hogan and not someone like Rod Pedersen. It's amusing following his antics but really an embarrassment IMO.

Hogan's comments are balanced and he tells it like it is in regards to the Argonauts which IMO gives him credibility.

[R.J]

I'm sure glad we have Mike Hogan and not someone like Rod Pedersen. It's amusing following his antics but really an embarrassment IMO.
LOL
Yeah, Pederson is just a Riders shill.

[PullTogether73]

Other people are allowed to have their own ideas, GreyDragon.

Absolutely.
I'm pointing out that they are repeating mine.


Maybe you are just on their ignore lists.

:D

Augh!
The shame!

But they are missing my keen insights and witty repartee.:D

[KCargosfan]

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Good move by the league IMO. While I thought his tweets were made to poke fun at what the Riders were doing, it wasn't his place to say anything, even though I did find it amusing.

Bad move by the league IMO. Stuff like this only brings attention to the league, and in this case BLM was basically correct. This is a little too NFL-esque by the league for my taste. <iframe id="rufous-sandbox" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none;"></iframe>

[Argo57]

Bad move by the league IMO. Stuff like this only brings attention to the league, and in this case BLM was basically correct. This is a little too NFL-esque by the league for my taste. <iframe id="rufous-sandbox" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none;"></iframe>

Bo Levi could be suckering Jones into another Bountygate!!

[AngeloV]

Absolutely.
I'm pointing out that they are repeating mine.



Augh!
The shame!

But they are missing my keen insights and witty repartee.:D

Absolutely their loss.

[AngeloV]

Bad move by the league IMO. Stuff like this only brings attention to the league, and in this case BLM was basically correct. This is a little too NFL-esque by the league for my taste. <iframe id="rufous-sandbox" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none;"></iframe>

I think he should receive some sort of a bonus. Can't help but wonder how many less tickets the at the time 1-5 Riders would have sold if he didn't stir the pot.

[R.J]

I think he should receive some sort of a bonus. Can't help but wonder how many less tickets the at the time 1-5 Riders would have sold if he didn't stir the pot.
The game was the first sellout for Old Mosaic's last season - Riders should be thanking Mitchell, but in all seriousness, it wasn't his place to say anything and the league had already looked into it. Maybe, just maybe Mitchell's tweets pushed the league to act sooner, who knows.

[KCargosfan]

The game was the first sellout for Old Mosaic's last season - Riders should be thanking Mitchell, but in all seriousness, it wasn't his place to say anything and the league had already looked into it. Maybe, just maybe Mitchell's tweets pushed the league to act sooner, who knows.

Which would be another reason he shouldn't be fined.

[DanoT]

Which would be another reason he shouldn't be fined.

IMO the reason Bo was fined was because he exposed the Riders cheating to the public and in so doing embarrassed the CFL who were conducting a slow plodding investigation and did not move to make public or get the Riders to get rid of the 20 man illegal practice squad until Bo went public.

Why did the CFL not immediately shut down the illegal PR as soon as they discovered it and the other cheating violations? The optics from where I sit it looks like the CFL was supervising the violations not investigating the violations.

Bo's fine was a punitive act by the CFL and will ultimately diminish twitter and other social media participation by CFL players and thus lessen the CFL's presence on social media. I can't decide who is more inept the CFL Command Centre, the CFL Commissioner and his Office, or the Cheater Jones coached 1-6 team.

[AngeloV]

IMO the reason Bo was fined was because he exposed the Riders cheating to the public and in so doing embarrassed the CFL who were conducting a slow plodding investigation and did not move to make public or get the Riders to get rid of the 20 man illegal practice squad until Bo went public.

Why did the CFL not immediately shut down the illegal PR as soon as they discovered it and the other cheating violations? The optics from where I sit it looks like the CFL was supervising the violations not investigating the violations.

Bo's fine was a punitive act by the CFL and will ultimately diminish twitter and other social media participation by CFL players and thus lessen the CFL's presence on social media. I can't decide who is more inept the CFL Command Centre, the CFL Commissioner and his Office, or the Cheater Jones coached 1-6 team.

Maybe the CFL was never investigating it, and rather than look clueless on the record said they were after the BLM tweet. Hopefully the fine is something like $100 and not too bad.

[DanoT]

Maybe the CFL was never investigating it, and rather than look clueless on the record said they were after the BLM tweet. Hopefully the fine is something like $100 and not too bad.

In one of the interviews Cheater Jones says that he invited the CFL to a practice which really means he didn't try to bar the CFL official from practice. Reports from 3Down Nation where that the CFL investigation had been going on for a few weeks. Currently the CFL is supposed to be looking into media reports that the illegal players were being paid $300/week and QBs $1000 and housed in 2 houses.

[R.J]

The investigation was already taking place (still is actually), so now the question is: If Bo didn't say anything, would the penalties still have occurred and still as severe (max. fine) ?

[KCargosfan]

In one of the interviews Cheater Jones says that he invited the CFL to a practice which really means he didn't try to bar the CFL official from practice. Reports from 3Down Nation where that the CFL investigation had been going on for a few weeks. Currently the CFL is supposed to be looking into media reports that the illegal players were being paid $300/week and QBs $1000 and housed in 2 houses.

Pretty good deal for not actually being on the roster.

Hell, if you are a QB, that's a great deal. Grand a week and free housing.