We're in trouble. BC is playing the best ball of their season. I have no idea how we could have any hope of beating BC in the post-season if they're playing like they are today, and if we are too.
And EDM is peaking too. Cody is making them respectable, especially when Rankin is blowing things up, and their D is playing with confidence.
MTL and TOR will both be very hard to beat once their real QBs come back. Kelly, who knows. But Alexander will certainly be back for the post-season. But even without the powerhouse QBs, you can tell the entire rest of those teams are peaking.
CGY & SSK will lick their wounds and recover. Well, hopefully not, but odds are they will. They've been peaking all season.
We aren't keeping up. It's like we're trying to get good enough to beat early-season versions of these teams, and they've all run a mile past us in the meantime. I don't see how we beat any of the good teams right now. We haven't just not peaked... we haven't done anything.
Absolutely nothing is clicking. Nothing is working. No one is playing good ball. Every unit has some struggle or issue. There's no cohesion. No plan.
It's dark days for WFC. We'll have to see a major turnaround in OTT, and in every game moving forward, or there will be no hope of beating anyone in the playoffs. Should we lose in OTT, I don't see how we win anything except "garbage season" games for other teams, or maybe some trap games.
It was "must win" situations 1, 2 and 3 weeks ago. Well now we're really on the FOR REALZ must-win game.
Yes, we're in trouble. Think that's been obvious for a long time.
This season is turning into a bit of case study on the limits of culture. Yes, we have a good locker room and it's important. But no, turns out you can't be a successful football team if that's all you prioritize.
Bombers have a good shot for crossover to the east.
I don't really see anyone as peaking. Most teams have been pretty schizophrenic all season. Obviously we're in trouble if there's no Zach, but I still don't see any team out there as unbeatable.
We just need a three game win streak at the right moment. Make the playoffs, keep a consistent OL, and limit those **** turnovers for three games.
All signs are pointing to a cross over 68-7 loss, firing Oshea and bringing in a guy on a harley ;D
Quote from: Jesse on September 20, 2025, 01:05:12 PMI don't really see anyone as peaking. Most teams have been pretty schizophrenic all season. Obviously we're in trouble if there's no Zach, but I still don't see any team out there as unbeatable.
We just need a three game win streak at the right moment. Make the playoffs, keep a consistent OL, and limit those **** turnovers for three games.
Two or three weeks ago Stamps looked like they would win out. I wasn't paying attention but some people (online) said Bighill didnt look good last night.
Als, with Alexander, same.
Lions , with their not very good defence, are completely dependent on Rourke,
Actually makes the season more entertaining, when it is so wild.
The thing that bothers me a bit is that we really don't seem to have as good a group of players on the field, as any of the other teams. For all the reasons discussed here over the season.
Man Adams took a terrible hit last night. Knee to the head maybe? Looked late to me. He was sliding.
We're not sitting in 4th in the west with a game in hand. Time to make a stand or we'll be in bigger trouble. Even crossover could slip away.
BC's gonna put up 30 points every game. If you can't put up that many points, and we can't, you're done.
Quote from: markf on September 20, 2025, 01:17:43 PMTwo or three weeks ago Stamps looked like they would win out. I wasn't paying attention but some people (online) said Bighill didnt look good last night.
CGY's massive recent slide basically started when Biggie was put in. And how is CGY getting beat a lot? Middle runs. Just like he was here near the end, Biggie is a liability on the field. I can't believe CGY will keep dressing him.
Who was CGY's MLB when they were dominant earlier in the season? Did he get season-ended or something? The young lanky guy they also have now isn't getting it done either.
CGY goes as VAJ goes, and the previous huge loss has gotten into his head,
as happens every single season. Once he gets into his "deep breaths deep breaths" mode you know he's mentally gone. Dickenson The Greater will have to be QB Whisperer Extraordinaire to pull VAJ back from the precipice.
Well, our game today doesn't help in the slightest in showing that we're able to improve to the point of "peaking". Well, except maybe our D. Our D was doing max "bend but not break" and actually getting takeaways and <gasp> pressure! The DB corps was finally starting to work as intended.
Then we lost Parker and maybe Nichols... sigh. Pray for both of them.
bc in sask for the western final is what i would guess will happen.
rourke better hope for a warm night in Sask.
Quote from: The Zipp on September 21, 2025, 02:05:40 AMbc in sask for the western final is what i would guess will happen.
Why write off CGY? If VAJ is magically concussion-free, and if he shakes off his "bad VAJ" mode by then, I would expect CGY to be in the WDF, not hot/cold BC.
Plus, if any of the CGY/SSK/BC QBs are going to get season-ended before the post-season, it'll be always-running Rourke. Remember Kelly.
Our only hope is the crossover and our season may come down to our last game at home vs Montreal , which in itself will be a playoff game.
What's the status of Davis Alexander?? Is he scheduled to come back this season??
Quote from: TecnoGenius on September 21, 2025, 02:17:08 AMWhy write off CGY? If VAJ is magically concussion-free, and if he shakes off his "bad VAJ" mode by then, I would expect CGY to be in the WDF, not hot/cold BC.
Plus, if any of the CGY/SSK/BC QBs are going to get season-ended before the post-season, it'll be always-running Rourke. Remember Kelly.
I have zero faith in Adams mental strength to handle the big moments. I can already see him sitting on the bench crying in the big game, and if he struggles, their #2 Qb ain't doing beans for them
Quote from: TecnoGenius on September 21, 2025, 02:17:08 AMWhy write off CGY? If VAJ is magically concussion-free, and if he shakes off his "bad VAJ" mode by then, I would expect CGY to be in the WDF, not hot/cold BC.
Plus, if any of the CGY/SSK/BC QBs are going to get season-ended before the post-season, it'll be always-running Rourke. Remember Kelly.
Are the Stamps really any less hot/cold than BC?
Quote from: Jesse on September 21, 2025, 02:21:39 AMAre the Stamps really any less hot/cold than BC?
Not at all. Adams is about as bipolar as they come !!
Quote from: Jesse on September 21, 2025, 02:21:39 AMAre the Stamps really any less hot/cold than BC?
Yes. They've been absolutely the most consistent. Their first loss was only because of cold/wet rain and OTT having the foresight to start their run-only QB. Fluke.
They destroyed SSK, and us.
Their D has only started stinking since they put in Biggie. And VAJ has only had 2 "head case" games.
If they put back in whoever was their MLB to start the season, put Biggie back on the tablet, and snap VAJ out of his head case mode, then they should go back to creaming everyone.
BC's only "weapon" is top notch execution lately. They aren't that smart, and the personnel isn't that talented (except Rourke and Butler). Buck is still not a good HC, IMHO.
Quote from: dd on September 21, 2025, 02:18:28 AMWhat's the status of Davis Alexander?? Is he scheduled to come back this season??
We've had the worst luck regarding facing the healthiest version of teams this season. SSK has had the best luck getting injury-weakened teams.
So I would fully expect us to get fully healthy and unrusty Alexander when we next face them. Because luck
Everyone is getting better, given their situations. Nothing is clear as teams battle to overcome. What a race?
However, the Red Blacks can't beat a team that has five completions?
Now that's bad.
Although Bombers easily outcoached Ottawa. What a mastery! Defence and that catalyst Allen!!
Now imagine if Zac actually came back? Can u imagine more that 5 completions?
Great job by Strev not to screw up. Great job by Bombers to finally ware down Ottawa in the fourth. How could they not get Demski at least one pass.?????.
Quote from: DM83 on September 21, 2025, 02:54:46 AMEveryone is getting better, given their situations. Nothing is clear as teams battle to overcome. What a race?
Great point. No team is running away with it, in either division. No team is a clear unbeatable team. Even teams that look bad, like TOR & MTL will be massive powerhouses when their real QBs return (assuming they do). HAM looks great but I doubt they beat both MTL & TOR.
We'll be good with Zach if Hogan can scheme up some darn passes that actually work on 2nd & medium/long: can actually think more than 1 step ahead. Even EDM could make a late run, though I don't think they have the culture or braintrust to do it. And, Cody...
It's a funny season where nothing is as it seems, other than SSK & CGY are good. And everyone except OTT has a shot at glory in the -25C weather @PAS on GC night.
Techno I love what you post mostly but your initial topic post was a little too doom and gloom for me.
We were on a bad slide and won against a bad team today. Yes there are a bunch of stronger clubs than us but there is hope in our game. I have hope if our OL can improve pass pro and we get Zach back. Otherwise we cooked yes.
There are many things working well for the club. Lbs are great. Run game is outstanding. ST are good to great. Back end D trending upwards. Defensive coaching is good. Receivers are resilient. Losing Wheat will challenge that notion.
The negativity around the club by some is a little overstated imo. I am surprised how quick some have turned on the Bombers. Hard to be positive when you are average and others are on the rise I get that. But our loaf might find it's yeast late lol. Lots of sourdough floating around at the moment lol.
Quote from: Blueforlife on September 21, 2025, 04:12:46 AMTechno I love what you post mostly but your initial topic post was a little too doom and gloom for me.
My point hasn't changed much, even with the win. I watch how BC is executing, SSK (minus the trap loss), even injury-screwed TOR & MTL, and I just don't see how we can beat any of them (if healthy) in a big game
right now.
I need to see our team rack up the wins and make rapid improvement so we can start looking like "peaking" territory. Today's win maybe moves that needle 3%, mostly because of D/ST.
Only 4 games left. I need to see them improve to "peak" by 20% a game to reach our max peak in time for the post-season. And it is possible! Just as it's possible the other teams have peaked too soon, CGY & SSK & HAM especially.
I have the ultimate optimism. I still think we can win the West! And if not, our max-peak team could still make the cup.
Imagine week 20 if SSK hasn't won another game yet, and we've won every game. SSK@WPG could determine who hosts the WDF!! It's all possible and up for grabs.
Quote from: Sway on September 20, 2025, 01:17:26 PMAll signs are pointing to a cross over 68-7 loss, firing Oshea and bringing in a guy on a harley ;D
There's a Jeff Reinbold Jr out there?
The Bombers are the worst team in the takeaway vs giveaway category this season yet sit at .500. I'm not a stat junkie, but being -26 (or something close to this), but still sitting at .500 and in a playoff spot means some good has come of this season, it's just tough to see it. The Bomber D, although I hate the lack of pressure they get, is as good as any other D in the league. Special teams the same. Get Zac healthy, protect him, and this team can make a run (so long as the -26 doesn't get any worse). There's no secret to why the Bombers look the way they do and sit where they sit, it's one stat they've dominated the last 5 seasons that they are getting destroyed in this season.
Quote from: jdrattops on September 21, 2025, 03:37:13 PMThe Bombers are the worst team in the takeaway vs giveaway category this season yet sit at .500. I'm not a stat junkie, but being -26 (or something close to this), but still sitting at .500 and in a playoff spot means some good has come of this season, it's just tough to see it. The Bomber D, although I hate the lack of pressure they get, is as good as any other D in the league. Special teams the same. Get Zac healthy, protect him, and this team can make a run (so long as the -26 doesn't get any worse). There's no secret to why the Bombers look the way they do and sit where they sit, it's one stat they've dominated the last 5 seasons that they are getting destroyed in this season.
Pretty much as accurate and bang on as it comes.
Two key points, secure the rock and don't let Zach get rocked lol.
Quote from: RebusRankin on September 21, 2025, 01:56:23 PMThere's a Jeff Reinbold Jr out there?
Yes but has an electric scooter (with mods). Rocket Ismail trading cards in the spokes to make sound lol.
Actual footage below. I believe I should receive a forum badge for this post.
Quote from: Blueforlife on September 21, 2025, 04:42:34 PMActual footage below. I believe I should receive a forum badge for this post.
Best I can do is another McCallum special
Quote from: TecnoGenius on September 22, 2025, 04:16:59 AMBest I can do is another McCallum special
Worried about nutrient loading, maybe in spring lol