I like football stadiums; I enjoy areas for athletic competition. I have been fortunate to have played in many at the NCAA level, quite a few at the NFL level, and all of them at the CFL level. Each and every one is different no matter the sport as each one brings a unique energy level. Some are beautiful: the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for example. Some are dangerous: the old Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia comes to mind. Im not sure who designed Investors Group Field, the new home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but I sure get the vibe they did it right. With all due respect to those who had a fondness for Canad Inns Stadium, it was terrible. The upgrade is no different than going from the old Exhibition Stadium to the new – well, not so new anymore – Rogers Centre; there is no comparison. Will it assist the Bombers in winning games? Tough to say; the scientific data on that is abstract at best, but it sure cant hurt. The building will be a great addition to athletics, both professional and college, and something people in Manitoba should be proud of … especially if it keeps every quarterback on the Bombers roster healthy! Its a lot to ask I know, but heres hoping. If Buck Pierce stays upright, Winnipeg will be as good as any team; if he doesnt, they will have tough moments to overcome. Last years team never got into a grove. On offence they finished eighth in points, net offence, and passing yards, and seventh in second down conversion rate and red zone offence. They punted the ball more than anyone else and with a defence that regressed from a year ago, it equaled a 6-12 effort. As much as key players make a defence, in Winnipeg coaches Tim Burke, Gary Crowton, Casey Creehan, and Craig Dickenson are a foundation that have to make the right decisions, evaluations, and assessments. They all have CFL experience and education. If the Saskatchewan Roughriders are the “best” fans in the CFL in terms of intensity and loyalty, may I suggest that Winnipeg fans are No. 2. With the new and true home field advantage called Investors Group Field, this team has a new feel of professional football that I did not see previously. Henoc Muamba at MLB is a star; the running back combination of Chad Simpson and Chris Garrett is a great problem; Jonathan Hefney and Alex Suber can regain their spectacular reputation if theyre intensely focused and driven; and a lighter faster Buck Pierce can lead and produce if protected and smart. It has been over 20 years since Winnipeg has won the Grey Cup, but could you imagine if they got there and did it this year? In Regina, Saskatchewan? Bombers fans would travel there, and only if the Roughriders were in the Grey Cup too would Rider fans stay. In an eight-team league, never discount a possibility. http://www.ramsrookiestore.com/Customized/ . 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As Queensland and Australias greatest generation begins to contemplate walking off into the sunset, Cooper Cronk insists hell be around for years to come.Maroons coach Kevin Walters and his Australian counterpart Mal Meninga face an unprecedented changing of the guard over the next two years with Johnathan Thurston, Cameron Smith and Greg Inglis weighing up retirement plans.Their departures will leave a massive hole in both their state and national sides however its a situation eased by the co-Dally M winners declaration he wasnt contemplating hanging up the boots anytime soon.I suppose youre referring to the grey hairs on my head, Cronk said as he entered Australian camp ahead of the Four Nations.Time is of the essence and Im coming closer towards the end. But Ill be honest with you, Ive never really considered representative retirement and stepping away.When you start thinking those things its not too far away. Im not too worried about my future.The 32-year-old is contracted to the Storm until the 2018 but has put on expiry date on his playing days.Next year shapes as Johnathan Thurstons last year of representative football befoore his 2018 swansong season in which he hopes to devote all of his efforts to North Queensland.ddddddddddddQueensland and Australian skipper Smith is expected to retire in 2018, though hasnt ruled out playing on until 2019.While Inglis has set to retirement date but has previously stated a desire to stand down from rep football to concentrate on club duties.Thurston has a hectic 14 months ahead starting with the Four Nations in England, the Auckland Nines in early February, the NRL, his farewell Origin campaign and next years World Cup in Australia.The 33-year-old said it was getting harder to manage his body but was determined to play as much football as possible in the time he had left.Especially at the start of the year you need to put in the hours and the workload to get the body right to handle the rigours of rugby league, he said.The Nines, the first weekend of February, itll be about getting my body right to handle that kind of workload. 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