Argofans

paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:56 am With Willson ripping the league and ripping at least one of his fellow TSN personalities (Nielsen) online, I have to wonder when TSN pulls the plug on this experiment.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:47 pm There is a theory out there that he is just trying to get people talking with his comments. The thought of no publicity is bad.
Not sure if I buy that though.

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:48 am

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:47 pm There is a theory out there that he is just trying to get people talking with his comments. The thought of no publicity is bad.
Not sure if I buy that though.

Not the way he is doing it. Most of his followers are already NFL fans. He's just saying the CFL sucks and gives his laundry list of why with no balance or discussion inside his own echo chamber with his pre existing bias.
I thought he would be fun, and bring a different eye to the game and was excited he wanted to be part of it. He's coming across as looking down his nose at it, and being condescending towards a league that's been around 113 years.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:57 am

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:48 am

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:47 pm There is a theory out there that he is just trying to get people talking with his comments. The thought of no publicity is bad.
Not sure if I buy that though.

Not the way he is doing it. Most of his followers are already NFL fans. He's just saying the CFL sucks and gives his laundry list of why with no balance or discussion inside his own echo chamber with his pre existing bias.
I thought he would be fun, and bring a different eye to the game and was excited he wanted to be part of it. He's coming across as looking down his nose at it, and being condescending towards a league that's been around 113 years.

Probably right. Just relaying a theory I have read elsewhere. I mean, why is a former NFL benchwarmer held in such high esteem at the network?

AngeloV wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:57 am

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 6:48 am

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:47 pm There is a theory out there that he is just trying to get people talking with his comments. The thought of no publicity is bad.
Not sure if I buy that though.

Not the way he is doing it. Most of his followers are already NFL fans. He's just saying the CFL sucks and gives his laundry list of why with no balance or discussion inside his own echo chamber with his pre existing bias.
I thought he would be fun, and bring a different eye to the game and was excited he wanted to be part of it. He's coming across as looking down his nose at it, and being condescending towards a league that's been around 113 years.

Probably right. Just relaying a theory I have read elsewhere. I mean, why is a former NFL benchwarmer held in such high esteem at the network?

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:42 pm Both Muamba and Sanchez played in both leagues and respect each league. They would provide good counter points to Luke's criticisms.
I was looking forward to him on broadcasts, as I thought he had healthy respect for the league. His comments are unprofessional in nature resorting to name calling, pissing in hot sauce bottles (what the hell does that even mean?), and giving far too much credit to the average young NFL viewer into their grasp of nuanced football plays that this is their reason for not watching CFL. Most of the 16 NFL games each week are duds. His criticism comes across not as constructive but combative, and he is pushing fans away and justifying their rejection of CFL football. Yes there were too many penalties, bad line play, but the game was 39-32 and was won on the final play via kick return. Thats exciting and the game had its moments (none of which he gives credit). When he played that couldn't happen as kickoffs went through the endzone. The NFL recognized that was a flaw snd are trying to adjust.
Somebody needs to debate him. Removing him, simply gives him and every other hater the excuse they need to keep on hating.

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:01 pm

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:42 pm Both Muamba and Sanchez played in both leagues and respect each league. They would provide good counter points to Luke's criticisms.
I was looking forward to him on broadcasts, as I thought he had healthy respect for the league. His comments are unprofessional in nature resorting to name calling, pissing in hot sauce bottles (what the hell does that even mean?), and giving far too much credit to the average young NFL viewer into their grasp of nuanced football plays that this is their reason for not watching CFL. Most of the 16 NFL games each week are duds. His criticism comes across not as constructive but combative, and he is pushing fans away and justifying their rejection of CFL football. Yes there were too many penalties, bad line play, but the game was 39-32 and was won on the final play via kick return. Thats exciting and the game had its moments (none of which he gives credit). When he played that couldn't happen as kickoffs went through the endzone. The NFL recognized that was a flaw snd are trying to adjust.
Somebody needs to debate him. Removing him, simply gives him and every other hater the excuse they need to keep on hating.

He didn't like the way the Argos moved methodically down the field for the game-tying points. I thought this was his most ridiculous criticism.

gilthethrill wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:54 pm

ArgoRavi wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 1:01 pm

Scooter McCray wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:42 pm Both Muamba and Sanchez played in both leagues and respect each league. They would provide good counter points to Luke's criticisms.
I was looking forward to him on broadcasts, as I thought he had healthy respect for the league. His comments are unprofessional in nature resorting to name calling, pissing in hot sauce bottles (what the hell does that even mean?), and giving far too much credit to the average young NFL viewer into their grasp of nuanced football plays that this is their reason for not watching CFL. Most of the 16 NFL games each week are duds. His criticism comes across not as constructive but combative, and he is pushing fans away and justifying their rejection of CFL football. Yes there were too many penalties, bad line play, but the game was 39-32 and was won on the final play via kick return. Thats exciting and the game had its moments (none of which he gives credit). When he played that couldn't happen as kickoffs went through the endzone. The NFL recognized that was a flaw snd are trying to adjust.
Somebody needs to debate him. Removing him, simply gives him and every other hater the excuse they need to keep on hating.

He didn't like the way the Argos moved methodically down the field for the game-tying points. I thought this was his most ridiculous criticism.

Argos have thier 2nd string QB working behind a patchwork Offensive Line. Luke wonders why Arbuckle isn't throwing deep ( he did have 2 excellent deep completions btw) and why Saskatchewan managed all those QB pressures? Let's tell the full story.