Another huge game in a series of huge games. The importance of stringing together some wins is crucial for the Bombers. They remain in the hunt for the playoffs but need to stay ahead Calgary, Ottawa and Hamilton.
Ed Tait's 48-Primer featuring Pat Neufeld sets the stage for the Saskatchewan game...
48 Hour Primer | Neufeld's Long Journey (http://"https://bluebombers.com/article/the-long-read-neufeld")
The injury list remains lengthy with Brady Olivier, Nic Demski, Nichols listed as Questionable: Moxey and Hazen as
Doubtful and Kramdi and Clark as Out.
Clearly a win in Regina followed by a win in the 'Peg would go a long way to building more confidence for the team. Coming off the solid win against the Als should continue to build that confidence.
Go Bombers!
If Collaros and the offence can get hot, watch out. If our defence keeps giving up big passing and running plays to Harris, it's game over very quickly.
Ed Tait
No Nic Demski for the @Wpg_BlueBombers tomorrow. Dorian Singer will start in his place.
Deatrick Nichols returns and Trey Vaval starts at CB for Jonathan Moxey
Clark and Hazen are also out.
Peterson and Bouliane are in.
Wow, this is all nuts! Demski is a rider killer, and will be sorely missed. Hopefully he's doing it to be ready for the BB.
Peterson is a strange move. We'll essentially have 3 RB rostered instead of the usual 2. Is this a hint that Brady might be more iffy than usual? Might we see some platooning? Or is Peterson really the best next man up STer?
So we are plus 2 on o this week, which is a very unusual change. And plus 1 on the imp o ratio. Are we only starting 8 nats then?
Glad Kramdi is getting the full 6 weeks. Love that sms savings. With major and vaval, are we really riding with 2 "rookie" corners? Crazy. Good thing Trevor almost never throws deep.
Everyone excited to see what singer can do for the first time.
Quote from: ModAdmin on September 05, 2026, 01:18:18 AMAnother huge game in a series of huge games. The importance of stringing together some wins is crucial for the Bombers. They remain in the hunt for the playoffs but need to stay ahead Calgary, Ottawa and Hamilton.
Ed Tait's 48-Primer featuring Pat Neufeld sets the stage for the Saskatchewan game...
48 Hour Primer | Neufeld's Long Journey (http://\"http//%5C"https://bluebombers.com/article/the-long-read-neufeld%5C"%5C")
The injury list remains lengthy with Brady Olivier, Nic Demski, Nichols listed as Questionable: Moxey and Hazen as
Doubtful and Kramdi and Clark as Out.
Clearly a win in Regina followed by a win in the 'Peg would go a long way to building more confidence for the team. Coming off the solid win against the Als should continue to build that confidence.
Go Bombers!
Nuef's article sounds like he might not be back next year. I think I'd still want him back, but more as an extra & as a mentor.
Also, I love your 2 wins optimism!
Quote from: Tecno on September 05, 2026, 02:26:48 PMWow, this is all nuts! Demski is a rider killer, and will be sorely missed. Hopefully he's doing it to be ready for the BB.
Peterson is a strange move. We'll essentially have 3 RB rostered instead of the usual 2. Is this a hint that Brady might be more iffy than usual? Might we see some platooning? Or is Peterson really the best next man up STer?
So we are plus 2 on o this week, which is a very unusual change. And plus 1 on the imp o ratio. Are we only starting 8 nats then?
Glad Kramdi is getting the full 6 weeks. Love that sms savings. With major and vaval, are we really riding with 2 "rookie" corners? Crazy. Good thing Trevor almost never throws deep.
Everyone excited to see what singer can do for the first time.
Peterson might be the returner, considering Vaval is starting
Quote from: BomberFan73 on September 05, 2026, 02:29:49 PMPeterson might be the returner, considering Vaval is starting
That's gonna blow! Hope not.
Hmmmm. That's more changes than I expected but it is what it is. 3 players to 6 game IR with no real insight as to how long they will be there.
The time is now to bring some new faces onto the PR as depth is taking a beating. That may not mean not using the expanded PR yet, but there is room for some new faces.
Losing Demski is going to hurt but we'll get a chance to see what Singer can do.
Quote from: Tecno on September 05, 2026, 02:42:25 PMThat's gonna blow! Hope not.
I imagine Peterson will platoon with Vaval & Singer too.
Vaval would not be as effective returning every kick if he's starting on D.
Singer is in for Demski too. Interesting lineup this week.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on September 05, 2026, 03:04:46 PMI imagine Peterson will platoon with Vaval & Singer too.
Vaval would not be as effective returning every kick if he's starting on D.
Normally on 2 returner sets its vaval with Ike. One would think if anyone is going to get the sole return spot it's Ike.
However, if singer has shown any promise at return in tc and practice, maybe he gets a couple of tries.
Quote from: Tecno on September 05, 2026, 03:12:16 PMNormally on 2 returner sets its vaval with Ike. One would think if anyone is going to get the sole return spot it's Ike.
However, if singer has shown any promise at return in tc and practice, maybe he gets a couple of tries.
Ike is more a blocker though, I don't see his role changing much. I'd guess he'd get some returns tomorrow, but it'll likely be by committee.
Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming
#Bombers CHANGES...
• Demski (ankle, 1-Game IL) is out — receiver Dorian Singer makes his CFL debut.
• At DB; Nichols returns, but Moxey (groin, 6-Game IL) is out, so Texada stays on and Vaval starts again but shifts over to field corner.
• RB Matthew Peterson comes on to back-up Oliveira.
• LB/Edge Dylan Hazen (groin) placed on 6-Game IL — appeared to happen in practice this week.
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Quote from: Tecno on September 05, 2026, 03:12:16 PMNormally on 2 returner sets its vaval with Ike. One would think if anyone is going to get the sole return spot it's Ike.
However, if singer has shown any promise at return in tc and practice, maybe he gets a couple of tries.
Singer did some returning in the preseason. Not sure if it's asking too much, maybe let him concentrate on receiving for his first start.
FP article from training camp telling us who Singer is:
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/05/26/singer-a-studious-student-for-the-blue-and-gold
Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule Nic Demski out for Labour Day Classic against Roughriders
by 3Down Staff September 5, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have ruled Canadian receiver Nic Demski out for the Labour Day Classic on Sunday. The team issued its official depth chart on Saturday morning.
The five-foot-eleven, 211-pound target has caught 50 passes for 660 yards and three touchdowns through 11 regular-season games this year. He is Winnipeg's third-leading receiver behind Ontaria Wilson and Tim White.
The 32-year-old was a non-participant in practice this week due to an ankle injury. He has been moved to the one-game injured list.
The Winnipeg native has been an All-West Division selection in five consecutive seasons and was named the Most Valuable Canadian in the 108th Grey Cup. Over 163 career regular-season CFL games, he has made 544 catches for 6,945 yards and 45 touchdowns.
Demski will be replaced at slotback by rookie Dorian Singer.
The 23-year-old played 29 collegiate games at the University of Arizona, University of Southern California, and University of Utah. He made 108 receptions for 1,695 yards and nine touchdowns. This will be his first professional regular-season football game.
The Blue Bombers have also made two changes in their secondary.
Deatrick Nichols is set to return from the ankle injury that kept him out of last week's game against the Montreal Alouettes, while Jonathan Moxey has been moved to the six-game injured list with a groin injury.
Nichols is set to retake his spot at boundary halfback, while Trey Vaval will start for Moxey at field-side cornerback. Vaval made his first start of the season last week and recorded three defensive tackles and one pass knockdown.
Winnipeg has also placed Canadian linebacker Brody Clark (hamstring) and American linebacker Dylan Hazen (head) on the six-game injured list. In corresponding moves, Canadian running back Matthew Peterson and Canadian linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane have been promoted from the practice roster.
The Blue Bombers lost last year's Labour Day Classic by a score of 34–30. Saskatchewan sealed the win when Tevaughn Campbell intercepted Zach Collaros on a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown.
Since 2021, Winnipeg is 3-2 in the Labour Day Classic.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-5) will visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-4) at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, September 6 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Last week, the Blue Bombers got a one-sided upset victory over the Montreal Alouettes, while the Roughriders got a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Argonauts to snap a two-game losing skid.
The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 24 degrees and a 60 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the U.S., and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/09/05/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-nic-demski-out-for-labour-day-classic-against-roughriders/
Jamie Nye @jamienye
#Riders move Aaron Patrick and Devin Adams to the defensive line rotation, Desmond Evans comes off and Josh Woods goes to one game. Johnnie Johnson returns with Shemar Bridges going to the reserve roster. Jaxon Ford returns with Nick Wiebe going to the one game.
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Yesh, 9 defensive players on the 6 game
Quote from: Waffler on September 05, 2026, 03:53:07 PMSinger did some returning in the preseason. Not sure if it's asking too much, maybe let him concentrate on receiving for his first start.
Agree Singer not Petersen likely to get a few returns as he did that job well in pre-season, still think Vaval will handle the majority of returns and we'll see a fair amount of Texada at CB filling in.
Should see Petersen on ST in a pursuit role and also hope he subs in for Demski's spot on some offensive plays, it's his only hope of securing a future on the team after 1.5 years of sitting around waiting for Brady to break.
Condell has not used Demski as a running threat at all this season, maybe due to the risk of his continual injuries but that second RB as a receiver has always been a great weapon in the Bomber arsenal that few other teams can match. Pretty sure Petersen could be trained to be Demski's future replacement as he has good speed and decent hands in addition to solid RB skills. In the open field he's probably more elusive than either Brady or Demski, just hope he gets the chance to demonstrate his ability in the second half of the season or he walks.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 05, 2026, 05:11:13 PMCondell has not used Demski as a running threat at all this season, maybe due to the risk of his continual injuries but that second RB as a receiver has always been a great weapon in the Bomber arsenal that few other teams can match. Pretty sure Petersen could be trained to be Demski's future replacement as he has good speed and decent hands in addition to solid RB skills. In the open field he's probably more elusive than either Brady or Demski, just hope he gets the chance to demonstrate his ability in the second half of the season or he walks.
Demski hasn't received more than a token rush in years. We used him as a RB a little bit in his first couple of years but that was a long time ago.
We've never indicated that we're ever going to use Peterson more than Brady insurance. There's virtually no chance he ever becomes used in a Demski role.
Saskatchewan Roughriders down two linebackers for Labour Day Classic
by 3Down Staff September 5, 2026
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without a key defensive starter when they take to the field for the annual Labour Day Classic on Sunday.
Weak-side linebacker Josh Woods has been placed on the one-game injured list after being unable to practice this week due to an ankle issue. Since being acquired as a free agent this offseason, the 28-year-old has been a stalwart for Saskatchewan, recording 42 defensive tackles, a sack, and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
Veteran backup and special teams standout Aubrey Miller Jr. has been tapped as Woods' replacement. In 11 games this season, he has made just two defensive tackles with another 13 on special teams, plus a forced fumble.
Special teams standout and backup linebacker Nick Wiebe will also be out this week with a knee injury. Canadian safety Jaxon Ford returns to the fold, but will sit behind Nelson Lokombo.
The Riders will be changing things up at the defensive end spot of their own volition, as rookie Desmond Evans has been demoted to the practice roster. Through 11 games, he had recorded 10 defensive tackles, two sacks, and two pass knockdowns, but struggled to finish when given shots at the quarterback. Derick Roberson, who got the start last week, will continue in that role, with recent re-acquisition Aaron Patrick making his return to the Green and White in a depth role. Devin Adams will also make his return to the lineup at backup defensive tackle.
Offensively, Saskatchewan will have promising rookie Johnny Johnson III back after a brief injury hiatus. In seven appearances, he has caught 22 passes for 295 yards and one touchdown. Shemar Bridges, who registered two receptions for 11 yards in his Riders debut last week, will be placed on the reserve roster.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-4) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (6-5) at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, September 6, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. Last week, the Blue Bombers got a one-sided upset victory over the Montreal Alouettes, while the Roughriders got a come-from-behind win over the Toronto Argonauts to snap a two-game losing skid.
The weather forecast in Regina calls for a high of 24 degrees and a 60 percent chance of showers. The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the U.S., and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 620 CKRM in Regina or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2026/09/05/saskatchewan-roughriders-down-two-linebackers-for-labour-day-classic/
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9 LBs, 7 DBs, 7 DLs, I like the balance of our D this week.
Pecking order on who they will target (weakness)?
1. Kelly
2. Nichols
3. Vaval
4. Wilson
Thoughts
Quote from: Jesse on September 05, 2026, 06:21:28 PMDemski hasn't received more than a token rush in years. We used him as a RB a little bit in his first couple of years but that was a long time ago.
We've never indicated that we're ever going to use Peterson more than Brady insurance. There's virtually no chance he ever becomes used in a Demski role.
Disagree, up until this year Demski always received handoffs out of his SB position every few games to mix it up.
As for Petersen they can either use him or lose him, he's a 25 yr old Natl. stud they went out of their way to acquire, it's a huge waste leaving him on the PR to rot.
ND10 Rushing Attempts.
2018: 34
2019: 26
2021: 13
2022: 20
2023: 23
2024: 6
2025: 9
2026: 2
Quote from: Pigskin on September 05, 2026, 08:46:14 PMND10 Rushing Attempts.
2018: 34
2019: 26
2021: 13
2022: 20
2023: 23
2024: 6
2025: 9
2026: 2
Coincidentally the offence sucked the last few years, but maybe running the ball up the middle is now too hard on Demski.
Well like they say. It's nit how you start, it's how you finish. Harris looked awful the last two games,es. Bimbers looked great. ...but on Labor Day? Wow,
Quote from: Blueforlife on September 05, 2026, 08:07:53 PMPecking order on who they will target (weakness)?
1. Kelly
2. Nichols
3. Vaval
4. Wilson
Thoughts
Since the ssk game is short-mostly, who the db is that's targeted doesn't really matter. It's more throw to who found the best zone hole.
But for deeper shots I expect they target the youngest guys most to test them. Texada, vaval, major, Kelly. On paper it sounds good to target an underperforming Nichols, but the savvy vet Trevor will know he might surprise you.
Our key will be don't leave Kelly isolated, he should always be with help.
Pressure Harris like we did against Alexander and he'll have a tough night.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 06, 2026, 12:04:59 AMPressure Harris like we did against Alexander and he'll have a tough night.
It's tougher, as Davis likes to sling it, so we knew we had some pass rush time.
Trevor will get 75% of passes out in less than 2.5s. That spells more lane blocking and dropping back, and less qb harassment.
Hope the boys got a good night's sleep, but I doubt it!
Game Day!
Forecast continually got worse. It's now 90% rain the entire game time, and also before and after. Risk of thunderstorms. We could possibly see delays or interruptions if that happens.
Ticket prices are falling on the aftermarket, if someone still wanted to go last minute. Though the best deals seem to be getting snapped up, so there's still decent interest, even in the rain. Good for SSK!
Ground game could be even more important today. I like the idea of have all 3 of our RBs dressed. If Brady needs a spell, put one of the other guys in for a change-up.
Guys gotta make sure they don't fall for SSK's max-cheat on tricking you off-side (twitches, max head bopping, sudden movements, etc), and don't fall for the garbage they pull to get you to do a UR retaliation.
I really hope the coaches showed them the previous SSK games so they can see and be ready for this nonsense. Mace will pull out all the stops to win this game. We will also see 1-2 trick plays.
I really hope we get McInnes as the ref: he was super strict on SSK's max-hold garbage last week. It won't be Proulx: he had Friday's game. Please please let it NOT be "First Down" Limp-Chain Valesi.
I see both teams feeling things out slowly to start, especially if things are wet. This game could be a ground and short game slogfest.
It will probably come down to who doesn't turn the ball over. That means both O's will be ultra cautious.
Tait pointed out ssk is dressing 9 DL. looks like they were eyeing the forecast, as well as the film. If every snap is a loaded box, we'll have to find creative ways to run. There won't be very many deep shots today. Singer might get lots of looks in the slot.
Not jinxing
I don't think Holm has missed a game since becoming a starter.
A Scandinavian iron man.
Quote from: Tecno on September 06, 2026, 03:18:01 PMI see both teams feeling things out slowly to start, especially if things are wet. This game could be a ground and short game slogfest.
It will probably come down to who doesn't turn the ball over. That means both O's will be ultra cautious.
Tait pointed out ssk is dressing 9 DL. looks like they were eyeing the forecast, as well as the film. If every snap is a loaded box, we'll have to find creative ways to run. There won't be very many deep shots today. Singer might get lots of looks in the slot.
I think Zach finally realized the deep shots don't work reliably anymore especially without Demski, and 2 and outs kill all momentum and tire out the defence. Hopefully he's accepts the game manager role over that of the gunslinger and sticks with the plan.
With 9 D-linemen it sure looks like the Riders plan is to knock Zach out of the game and cruise to victory, it's up to Zach to get rid of the ball quickly and Daniels, Brady and the inside SB's to help the O-line with blocking when overloaded.
Maybe the Bombers turn the tables and rattle Harris's cage early but I wish they wouldn't rely so much on Tony Jones to rush the QB, he's their best LB, someone like Ayers or Woodbey could be used in that capacity while Jones plays a more traditional stay at home LB role. As long as they employ the strategy they used against Rankin and Theis the defence shouldn't have too much difficulty containing the Rider running attack which is diminished without Thor.
Game will be won or lost in the trenches. Thats how we beat Montreal.
Sask has a good O-line, particulary for pass protection. Less so for the run, and they're missing AJO.
If our O-line can win the battle like we did against Montreal, and establish a running game, I like our chances. If not, it could be a long night. I'm assuming both teams will lean on the run due to rain, although in the video TLB posted about QB play in the CFL, one of the QBs actually said rain was not a huge deal with the passing game, it was wind that was the big problem.
Something to watch while waiting for tonight's game.
Highlights of the last 3 Labour Day games:
Elgersma to Singer.
https://x.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/2052451394494357627
I don't get tired of watching this one.
Time for our secondary to get some pics. I think our defence only has 32 so far this season?
Show me we can stop the run consistently. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Win the trenches win the game. Simple.
Heavy does Brady today please.
Battle of the wet noodle arms? :D
Even Henoc likes us tonight! What do yah know! :D
The Labour Day nerves always get the best of me. Doesn't matter if we are tops or bottom of the standings or their record. I hate losing to these mfs and it's a tough place to win in with all the hype.
Ugh Suitor. Get for loads of biased *** commentary.
Well, never believe the weatherman. Now it says the rain will taper off after the first hour. Might dry up after that. Only 30 % pop.
I guess all the rain came here instead.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 06, 2026, 10:52:47 PMUgh Suitor. Get for loads of biased *** commentary.
Sync it to CJOB, it's what I'm gonna do.
Haha Paul LaPolice teeing up Nichols getting smoked out all night.
Radio just played the anthem and the BLUUUEEEE during the anthem was loud and strong. Well done Bomber fans!!
Cryders already screwing up. Good.
Ugh to Daniels. I am kinda sick of seeing this guy getting plays called for.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 06, 2026, 11:11:18 PMUgh to Daniels. I am kinda sick of seeing this guy getting plays called for.
Would have been fine if singer hand blocked his guy!
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 06, 2026, 11:11:18 PMUgh to Daniels. I am kinda sick of seeing this guy getting plays called for.
so slow.
singer needs to finish his block though
Fumble
Bomber football!
woooo Bomber football...sweet!!
Daniels needed to run outside which is funny because I think they've been drilling into him to get north south.
Daniels isn't fast, but he should be heavy enough to plow through. He took a whack to the nuts on that play
Dink and dunk Condell all hame long or what?
Tommy 2Drops
Friggin Tommy Nield. What a joke.
Never has a receiver been given so many chances as Tommy.
neild
have to catch that
no excuse
Ugh Tommy ..should have had that.
Tommy Nield has to go man. Every single game
Nield has his hands at the wrong level again. That seems to be what he does. He usually has them 2 inches too high. If he could just dial that in....
I know Clercius mostly plays wide but hes surely a better option than Nield right now
Nice break up Williams
A lot of rush three to start the game. Interesting.
What a dumb playcall
Quote from: tlf on September 06, 2026, 11:22:21 PMWhat a dumb playcall
I agree predictable... I would have put Perkins in
Zach should have pulled that one, though Brady was holding on pretty tight... nothing there but lots of guys open on the roll out
We're too predictable again. If they are going to load the box, don't run into it. That's ripe rpo territory.
Funny, it's not raining, but both teams are playing like it is!
Not loving the play calling so far.
Defences are stepping up.
See what offence can adjust
The run just looked wrong. There's a bunch of motion that didn't really get executed quite right I don't think.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 06, 2026, 11:24:19 PMThe run just looked wrong. There's a bunch of motion that didn't really get executed quite right I don't think.
I don't think the call was right and also Brady didn't get the hole he wanted or execute it well. It was just bad all around.
Holding Cryders
Lots of empty seats considering it is LD.
@Tecno will be happy that a Rider receiver got called for holding.
Well, it's not ssk killer McInnes, but Ben major seems willing to stop ssk's Max hold cheating. So that bodes well.
Willie got a hand on that one. Suitor and Dustin are both blind.
Quote from: gobombersgo on September 06, 2026, 11:26:27 PM@Tecno will be happy that a Rider receiver got called for holding.
Beat me to it!
Strong start for the D
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 06, 2026, 11:27:28 PMWillie got a hand on that one. Suitor and Dustin are both blind. BIASED
Fixed it ;)
Easy 2 points
Condell is not exuding any confidence.
Collaros back to looking like the hall of famer and not the future hall of famer.
You gotta matt Nichols that one. Just get rid of it.
Is that the first safety in the CFL this season?
For non green or blue fans this has been a boring game so far.
So close to sacking Harris.
Holding riders. BS no call.
You were saying about the D?
Good job on the defense for coming back with a run stop after the burst play.
Momentum for riders, big royale battle with Hardriks and Jefferson
Didn't that hit the ground?
Not a great first impression of singer, incomplete pass from our own goal line leads to a safety, oh ya, this guys a gamer alright !!
Quote from: dd on September 06, 2026, 11:33:47 PMNot a great first impression of singer, incomplete pass from our own goal line leads to a safety, oh ya, this guys a gamer alright !!
It's early
Mueller adjusting faster than Condell.
Trevor figuring it out faster than Zach. Need to step it up. Fast
Major juuust close enough to make it tougher Williams.
Did Williams cause that? I think he may have
Quote from: dd on September 06, 2026, 11:33:47 PMNot a great first impression of singer, incomplete pass from our own goal line leads to a safety, oh ya, this guys a gamer alright !!
Looks like he cut the wrong way from what Zach was expecting. Doesn't help her looks very short.
The tight saturated zone is not where we should throwing into on those other passes.
Whoa..I just looked outside and cannot see anything. Hailing and such downtown. Lights flashing. please stay on TV!
Lol Cobb is even worse than Tommy and that is very impressive.
Why couldn't COBB catch that... maybe stick to blocking
Our receivers suck, they really suck.
Geez pass hit Cobb in the hands!! Collaros not getting help from his receivers at all!!
We have to stop running 3 Canadian receivers when Demski is back. Nield and Cobb... uhh
The drops by both teams today look as bad as the drop fest in the bc game. No first downs yet, eh?
No one stepping up yet. Embarrassing.
ZERO 1st downs. Could you be more useless?
12 yards on offence for 1st quarter, not going to win a game with those stats
How did Cobb make this team??????
Quote from: Blue72 on September 06, 2026, 11:40:42 PMHow did Cobb make this team??????
He was born in Canada.
Ssk motto : hold early, hold often
gonna be a long game with all these penalties
Riders are holding every friggin play. ******* cheaters.
And Holm catching up for the sloppy tackling from VAVAL
POS tackling.
Wow just wow
**** tackling again...
woodby - get him off my team
Why do our guys think a chip is a tackle.
Look at their rookie Canadian doing more than our whole corps.
We've lost momentum
We've given up on learning how to tackle, clearly.
Vaval, Woodbey... wrap up!!!
Tackle Ayers don't just push on the sideline
Ooops, meant Woodbey #3
Most pathetic tackling
They look like absolute chumps.
JYs amazing schemes leaving the middle of the field open again.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on September 06, 2026, 11:44:45 PMTackle Ayers don't just push on the sideline
Woodbey. It's hard to keep up with the million rotational linebackers though.
Also JY can we stop rushing 3? It's not working
Its our sloppy tackling rearing its ugly head out again
Just like always, if we give them time they get the flat vacated and middle wide open.
We always give the qb room to run, or in Trevor's case, to throw it to an uncovered rb.
We have so much trouble with the sneaking out rb or te. We just never seem to realize they can become the target.
dont see how the BB can win this game...sask is just more consistent
Offense has no first downs and less than 25 total yards. Defense has made 1 bad play. Hmm, I think this is on the offense so far people.
the montreal game was more of an aberration
And I'm no JY fan.
We just need to see who will step up. So far everyone is a loser.
Well, singer just stood up.
We rely so much on the 20y zone hole pass. Always risky
Singer can leap. Nice grab
Quote from: towelie on September 06, 2026, 11:50:37 PMSinger can leap. Nice grab
Singer the next Kenny Lawler
White has the softest, best hands on our team. He doesn't do the cobb and Nield drops
Man Zach just needed a little more air on that
gonna be a few flooded streets in wpg
Not gonna win with FGs
FGs won't cut it today.
Amazing how ssk can tackle and we can't.
And how they bust yac and we don't.
Zach not getting much time on the pocket so far. Oline is getting owned
Quote from: Go_Big_D on September 06, 2026, 11:53:53 PMgonna be a few flooded streets in wpg
I live in a highrise and cannot see ANYTHING. I can usually see other highrises but not tonight. Had to give my dog some CBD to calm her down. I should have some human stuff for this game LOL
Singer is a proper receiver prospect. He looks better than any of our Canadian receivers by the highest margin. He just looks like a pro football player.
Quote from: Tecno on September 06, 2026, 11:55:06 PMAmazing how ssk can tackle and we can't.
And how they bust yac and we don't.
Biggie always wrapped up. I'm completely puzzled how an O'Shea team can be the worst tackling team in the league.
Thankful for Duncan Busby rn
It appears we have grabbed momentum here.
Nice late hit on Vaval Ssk
Vaval seems a bit keyed up for this game. Trying to do too much. Hope he calms down in his head a bit. Misses the tackle in the flat and seems more frenetic than usual.
We are not winning in the trenchs so far, maybe do more screens to White and Wilson... is pokey playing?
Zach is gonna say post game that ssk was giving new looks. Their d front is doing weird things. That safety was pretty crazy considering the no pressure look they gave.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 06, 2026, 11:56:16 PMSinger is a proper receiver prospect. He looks better than any of our Canadian receivers by the highest margin. He just looks like a pro football player.
Singer in, Nield to wide out and Cobb out when Demski gets back.
These blocking schemes are ridiculous.
That might have been a td
Wow what horrid protection for ZC..ran straight to him.
Quote from: jdrattops on September 06, 2026, 11:58:57 PMSinger in, Nield to wide out and Cobb out when Demski gets back.
We could have done that weeks ago but I hope so. It's not gonna hurt.
The difference today is our hot routes are failing. Zach isn't being terribly accurate on half his passes, especially on the move
Our younger defensive backs are definitely having a good game. Smith and Williams both making plays. Coverage looks better.
We're giving Conley his best game ever. He is looking twice as charged up as usual. Almost every other game he is completely useless.
We might let him get 100.
One of our st just had a non contact
Who went down on the punt kickoff?
Jalen Smith is going to be a good one. Still makes some mistakes but definitely is around the ball and makes plays
Finally they said woodby
Tsn completely ignore Woodley injury,
Woodby out
In no world should Cobb be a starting receiver I don't care where he was born he's brutal
What on earth are we doing at Sam without woodbey?? We literally have no good options left.
Looked like ACL blew out. He'll be gone for season
Need griffin back
Only down by 2 FG's before 3 minute warning, hopefully BB can make adjustments on D and the Offence
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:03:40 AMWe're giving Conley his best game ever. He is looking twice as charged up as usual. Almost every other game he is completely useless.
We might let him get 100.
One of our st just had a non contact
He seems ultra jacked. CFL should give him the pee test today.
Throw it to emporer! He seems to be willing to make a play
Quote from: dd on September 07, 2026, 12:06:02 AMIn no world should Cobb be a starting receiver I don't care where he was born he's brutal
Clercius is way more talented but I don't think he's as nice to Mike O'Shea so we park him more. He'll Brandon O'Leary Orange somewhere away so that Mike can have a fun place to work next year.
How predictable..ugh. they were waiting for him.
I called that to my husband D line was off side
Thank god for Perkins
Nice throw and catch to Singer. Nice debut
Good play call. Wide open. Zach can't make the throw.
Wide open Tim White
Tim White lost the ball...OMG
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 12:11:59 AMGood play call. Wide open. Zach can't make the throw.
Did you see Tim White looking for it? He lost it. Throw was fine.
Nice drive so far! Gotta end with a major here...
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 12:12:29 AMTim White lost the ball...OMG
Ya what a time for that to happen. Never seen him do that. Must have been the lights? That was a guaranteed td
What's that?? A bomber receiver made a play?!?! Actually got yac yardage?!?! No way does he come out of our lineup
Nice throw ZC.... what goal posts
Beauty Clercius! Love it..Nice drive!
Clercius and Singer can't come out of the lineup IMO. I've seen enough lol
Thats how you use goal posts
Can't wait for JY to use his end of half defense to give up a guaranteed field goal here.
the dreaded 1 minute before halftime
The ssk timer is stopping the clock early on every single play. Cheating. Stopping it 1 to 2 secs before the whistle
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:18:51 AMThe ssk timer is stopping the clock early on every single play. Cheating. Stopping it 1 to 2 secs before the whistle
The CFL does this every game. Every stadium.
Tommy Stevens is a clown
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 12:19:32 AMThe CFL does this every game. Every stadium.
Nope, I really pay attention to these things. Rewatch it later, they are really cheating on this one.
Schmeckel is from Regina? The conspiracy LOL :D
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 12:16:40 AMCan't wait for JY to use his end of half defense to give up a guaranteed field goal here.
So predictable
Okay the storm has arrived in Sandy Hook, hopefully our satelite holds up for the game, but I can see Vaval is down
Piledriving a retrurner...Classy.
Well shoot. That sucks. Good thing Singer is a returner too I guess
Quote from: barbk on September 07, 2026, 12:19:48 AMTommy Stevens is a clown
Unfortunately he can back it up
Quote from: barbk on September 07, 2026, 12:19:48 AMTommy Stevens is a clown
I told y'all ssk would cheat on sy with twitches and bobs and illegal things to get you offside.
I really hate ssk. They can't win legit so they really scheme up cheating to compensate. They study what the refs can't see or won't call.
Quote from: towelie on September 07, 2026, 12:22:41 AMWell shoot. That sucks. Good thing Singer is a returner too I guess
CJOB thinks he just got the wind knocked out of him. Same kind of thing that happened to Zach in that one game. Hopefully he'll be fine.
That's one nice thing about having Doug Brown on OB..he knows this kind of stuff from playing.
Should have just taken the rouge. Now we're down a db and a star returner.
The 300 lb guy falling on him... Looks like messed up hip?? If we're lucky he'll be back after halftime. More likely he's out a month.
Texada will get a workout.
Who will come in on 2 safety passing downs? Hallett?
Down a Sam and a db we're out of DBs. We might not do our max coverage set anymore
Not overly impressed with the game on either side of the ball. Have to give the Riders some credit for that but we've made a bunch of mistakes ( Vaval ) in particular.
How do you like Singer so far? Top target for Collaros but 2 were short and one was long. He still has 49 yards in 3 receptions.
Woodbey nicked. Will have to see if he returns and if not how they adjust.
Singer might have some of his named merch moved prior to the Banjo
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:26:11 AMShould have just taken the rouge. Now we're down a db and a star returner.
The 300 lb guy falling on him... Looks like messed up hip?? If we're lucky he'll be back after halftime. More likely he's out a month.
Texada will get a workout.
Who will come in on 2 safety passing downs? Hallett?
Down a Sam and a db we're out of DBs. We might not do our max coverage set anymore
Those longer FG's make for possible big returns. Considering the score you don't give up the single.
Quote from: barbk on September 07, 2026, 12:21:20 AMOkay the storm has arrived in Sandy Hook, hopefully our satelite holds up for the game, but I can see Vaval is down
If Vaval is out our return game will suffer big time
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 12:27:16 AMThose longer FG's make for possible big returns. Considering the score you don't give up the single.
When vaval is gonna get rekt by a 300 pounder you take the rouge! Plus, I may have had some money on the tie....
Hopefully Vaval is okay. I remember our return game between Janarion Grant and him..it was dismal at best.
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:26:11 AMShould have just taken the rouge. Now we're down a db and a star returner.
The 300 lb guy falling on him... Looks like messed up hip?? If we're lucky he'll be back after halftime. More likely he's out a month.
Texada will get a workout.
Who will come in on 2 safety passing downs? Hallett?
Down a Sam and a db we're out of DBs. We might not do our max coverage set anymore
could have run out of bounds, had the chance....giving up point in this game is dumb
Well, up by 1 at halftime is a dream come true in the ldc. We're in the game and seem to be figuring things out. Zach dialed in a bit better and we started to throw to recs who could actually catch.
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:30:34 AMWhen vaval is gonna get rekt by a 300 pounder you take the rouge! Plus, I may have had some money on the tie....
There's not a coach or team that would give up a point on that play. Should have just gotten out of the end zone and go down
Quote from: jdrattops on September 07, 2026, 12:38:42 AMThere's not a coach or team that would give up a point on that play. Should have just gotten out of the end zone and go down
Well, what we should have done was have vaval get a td. But clearly ssk has schemed for their garbage kicker being a miss fest.
Why didn't he juke on that fat guy? Surely he could have made him miss!
whoa..nice hit. Message sent early!
And for milts td, the panel is silly, the knee doesn't matter as the contract was before the catch
And..we just watch them catch it. Nichols..
Guesss our DBs will being going back to playing 7 yards off each receiver.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 12:43:35 AMGuesss our DBs will being going back to playing 7 yards off each receiver.
Looks like it. makes me so mad.
Vaval back
Trevor Harris making dumb decisions makes me happy
What is Vaval doing there. Duh!
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 12:46:01 AMTrevor Harris making dumb decisions makes me happy
He makes Zach Collaros look a little spry.
Man the riders kicker suuuuuuuuucccks!!!!
Gotta Coach Vaval better on that
Dumb attempt to catch at back of EZ
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 12:46:33 AMWhat is Vaval doing there. Duh!
I think having him be the full time returner and corner isn't the best idea. Mentally it's a lot to ask.
Really should have let that one go through. Oh well
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 12:46:33 AMWhat is Vaval doing there. Duh!
Making Tecno happy by giving up a rouge
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 12:47:15 AMI think having him be the full time returner and corner isn't the best idea. Mentally it's a lot to ask.
I questioned this when they did it for injury purposes, but yes, having too many jobs is a lot to ask of a person mentally as well. Good point.
Our Oline needs a refresh
Tim white, not having a good night. Stop going to him.
Quote from: jdrattops on September 07, 2026, 12:47:43 AMMaking Tecno happy by giving up a rouge
Nope, furious! If the tie happens a couple of game minutes earlier I make 1k! Argh. Football God's love toying with me.
Oh well, the W is more important than my wallet
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 12:51:21 AMNope, furious! If the tie happens a couple of game minutes earlier I make 1k! Argh. Football God's love toying with me.
Oh well, the W is more important than my wallet
Why not both? LOL
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 12:50:09 AMTim white, not having a good night. Stop going to him.
He's the best one out there. We're just throwing into completely blanketed coverage every time.
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 12:52:24 AMWhy not both? LOL
That was the hope! Now concentrate on the W.
Who is SAM??
Nice play by Ayers
Apparently there was a new attendance record today at Mosaic 34,352
Tommy makes a play. Thrilling!
Looks like Condell is done using Brady again...trouble
Nice catch Tommy2D
That's a tough crowded catch.
So many Bombers still have jitters though. Calm down
Quote from: jdrattops on September 07, 2026, 01:00:10 AMLooks like Condell is done using Brady again...trouble
It was raining and quite wet. I'm unsure if that has something to do with it.
Quote from: jdrattops on September 07, 2026, 01:00:10 AMLooks like Condell is done using Brady again...trouble
You ain't getting a Brady run running on first, or on second and short. They just won't let us have it.
Try running on second and long.
Rider fans are clueless with that last penalty.... but if that was Harris it would be okay
The offensive line is getting destroyed. Collaros can't play fast enough to buy enough time.
Rider fans disagree with that? He repositioned his hand to get a better grip LOL
Bad snap?
Our kicker never misses and their kicker never makes em, makes a big difference!!
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 01:03:53 AMBad snap?
the Center is been having a rough go all game long.
Ayer's is a play maker
These ref spotters are terrible.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 01:06:48 AMAyer's is a play maker
He playing for Woodbey I guess? Did he not come back?
Is Ayers Sam on first downs?
Wow, only 4 combined points in 3rd q?
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 01:08:21 AMHe playing for Woodbey I guess? Did he not come back?
We won't see woodbey the rest of the season
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 01:08:03 AMThese ref spotters are terrible.
Ya, that one a couple of series ago was horrible. I'll check after the game to get the exact measurement.
It's like the refs don't know the progress rules! Doesn't matter until they are touched by the d! It's not rocket science. So aggravating.
Maybe they are rigging it for ssk. But nothing else egregious yet
Here come all the ssk trick plays. They can't win legit
What a stupid penalty
Looked like Riders off side on that play
Classic JY defensive look. Three defenders in a cluster all of them 4 yards soft.
I dislike Jordan Younger
Feck is Dustin annoying.
The ssk game last week the d was finding ways to stuff and hurt Stevens.
See now they need the video official to mark the proper placement
Goal line defense was pretty good at least.
Great play by my cadwall. Just couldn't duplicate it.
Friggin temu streveler
Way to go Jordan you bloody tool!
Tommy Stevens seems full of himself for someone that only does SY
But let's note how they keep both qbs in the whole red zone, probably to force tempo so we can't get any substitutes in?
So we're stuck with the same set, either heavy or light, and they get to pick and choose who takes the snap.
Of course, then they're down a receiver.
Over head views shows the Rider oline clearly offside. Refs are awful in this league
Quote from: bluengold204 on September 07, 2026, 01:16:21 AMFriggin temu streveler
Someone needs to make this sign for the BB
Dirty players
Dirty riders hurt Pokey's arm
The Center cannot snap the ball well.
What is Zach's seeing?
Take the challenges to his grave Oshea will
OKayyyyy why Nield and not Pokey? I love you ZC but bad decision dude.
Pokey is playing through PAIN right now
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 01:20:46 AMThe Center cannot snap the ball well.
He's been fine all season. Just the yips, or the nose tackle is making life hard.
How is it legal for there to be concrete there.
Challenge something.... anything. Geez
I guess we completely abandoned the run game. ???
Quote from: towelie on September 07, 2026, 01:22:34 AMPokey is playing through PAIN right now
Oh snap. And now the concrete
Great another BB down for the count....
Zach is getting twitchy in a bad way...
Why was the Ssk trainer on the field tho?
Why oh why doesn't the league call screening anymore.
Riders are taking out our players like crazy. This won't bode well for next week. We need to even the score. Must get more physical. Need to even out the attrition.
OPI challenge. I think this goes against Bombers. But also, how much time did Mace get to challenge that?
That was a very weak opi. Very weak
That's OPI everyday
Why are you challenging? We have Sergio, not your kicker, we can still kick a FG dude.
I mean, that is OPI. But why give us 1st down back?
Great effort Brady Brady
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:25:16 AMThat was a very weak opi. Very weak
Cmon man he horsecollared him and dragged him to the ground, it wasn't even close
Jokes on you Corey Mace.. thanks!
If ZC is hurt, put in Perkins
bombers O Line cant block worth crap
Why are we running into that mess? Rpo!! And the choice is always pass!
OMG how predictable ::)
But he will waste a TO for 5 yards
Quote from: Go_Big_D on September 07, 2026, 01:28:33 AMbombers O Line cant block worth crap
Uh, it's like plus 3 or 4 on run blitz. They are just coming up the intended Brady gap.
bloody useless O Line
Cripes we had no end so we had to call a timeout. Cmon that's high school man!!
Geezus.. this Oline is costing us
challenge that
Why not run there?? Why play into their hands. No one in the box, no one in the flat. Delayed draw to Brady.
So stupid. Throw into cover 2
I have very little faith in this D in this spot.
Not looking good at all.
White again. come on.
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 01:30:33 AMGeezus.. this Oline is costing us
They have been terrible especially the Center.
Well, that rouge mistake looking real bad about now.
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:31:27 AMWhy not run there?? Why play into their hands. No one in the box, no one in the flat. Delayed draw to Brady.
So stupid. Throw into cover 2
Some different type of play would be nice. QB sneak, something different for THIS opponent.. I think they call that adjusting? I dunno I am not an O coordinator.
Zach a little jittery under this pressure. And our o line is caving
The remaining 5 minutes will probably determine both of our seasons.
Imagine, getting beat by busby...
We are toast. This D is so fin' frustrating.
They make it look easy. and of course we have a penalty. I'm so done with these coordinators that do nothing to adjust.
Johnson WIDE OPEN.
WE ARE TOAST.
Where is the pressure. Ceresna and Willie invisible. And it's not like Trevor is playing real fast. There is time to get penetration but we just can't break that line.
Busby again? OMG how embarrassing.
No pressure on Harris this game
Tick tick tick
The Riders out physicaled us again. Closer game than I thought it was going to be but not surprised.
We're gonna need a td and 2pat to tie
yep...this team aint gonna go far with dumb plays by the DB
Nichols didn't attempt to tackle him .... so slow
Fire someone. Younger. Condell. O'Shea. I no longer care which one goes.
They are trying 2 here?
Nichols is so useless.
Nielson seems sad the game isn't over.
That was dumb. It's harder for us to get 2 later. I don't like that strategy. So I'm glad mace is stupid
Eh no way we march for a TD our offensive has been dismal this half
Should we go 3 down early? If we know we'll go for every 3rd and short we have a better chance
That's something at least, but probably not enough?
Doing the Buck, make it a 2 score 2pt attempt
Dumb, but we will take it
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:38:59 AMShould we go 3 down early? If we know we'll go for every 3rd and short we have a better chance
Yes
with this O Line the bombers need a QB who can scramble spread the field
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:38:59 AMShould we go 3 down early? If we know we'll go for every 3rd and short we have a better chance
Oshea will punt on 2nd down before that happens
No matter how this game ends, neither team can claim it was a blowout. There's that.
Quote from: Go_Big_D on September 07, 2026, 01:39:48 AMwith this O Line the bombers need a QB who can scramble spread the field
It's true. It would help soooooo much if we had a QB that wasn't a pylon. It would help Brady. And the offensive line. Everyone.
They're getting bullied tonight as they usually do against Mace but it's a tough assignment too.
Unfortunately now the fans will be into it. It'll be louder than heck in there.
Let's see if the o has it on them. They've really only looked good for one drive so far.
So many injuries piling up. Ssk has none
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 01:41:07 AMIt's true. It would help soooooo much if we had a QB that wasn't a pylon. It would help Brady. And the offensive line. Everyone.
Receivers who could catch wouldn't hurt either. There's been at least four drops
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 01:40:03 AMNo matter how this game ends, neither team can claim it was a blowout. There's that.
So happy I don't have that long, hungover, bus ride after a Bomber loss tomorrow. Those supremely sucked over the years of attending.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 01:41:07 AMIt's true. It would help soooooo much if we had a QB that wasn't a pylon. It would help Brady. And the offensive line. Everyone.
They're getting bullied tonight as they usually do against Mace but it's a tough assignment too.
I'm surprised they dont leave Perkins in for a play or two every now and then like they used to with Strev. He'd give the D a whole different look
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:41:37 AMUnfortunately now the fans will be into it. It'll be louder than heck in there.
Let's see if the o has it on them. They've really only looked good for one drive so far.
So many injuries piling up. Ssk has none
Ssk is dirty, it's how they play.
Wilson done. Oh no.
Doesn't Sask get any penalties?
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 01:43:41 AMDoesn't Sask get any penalties?
They took 2 horse collars. :D
Side note
Zach eaten up.
Bryant and Neufeld lying on the turf
We gave them a decent game for us not being a very good team.
Bryant blocking air
I blame the Oline for this game. THey haven't helped Brady, they haven't helped ZC all game. The defense hasn't been great but the Oline has been awful.
Why is ZC not rolling out? right into the pocket, put in Perkins already
This is pathetic. No fight in these guys. ZERO FIGHT.
Well that was just embarrassing
game over
Need some receivers Zach can have faith in
Is blitz every snap now. What happened to our killer hot routes from last game??
Our O-line is straight up embarrassing. And now a punt out of bounds. This one's toast. I think we get them in our house at the Banjo Bowl.
Someone needs to prove they can stop Stevens.
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:46:14 AMIs blitz every snap now. What happened to our killer hot routes from last game??
Nothing. There's a difference between catching Montreal on an off week at home and the Riders on Labour Day.
One of those scenarios we can have success. The other we are not good enough.
7 yards off the receiver....
I'll give you a hint when Stevens is in... He'll run with the ball
Why us Vaval, Holm and Smith playing on the boundary side? Usually they're on the field side.
Quote from: TrueBlue75 on September 07, 2026, 01:46:39 AMOur O-line is straight up embarrassing. And now a punt out of bounds. This one's toast. I think we get them in our house at the Banjo Bowl.
You sure about that?
Well, let's be honest, did we expect to win the LDC? We have kept it decently close and that's good.
That Oline can have an apple and a road map though. I hope Walters is working on it. He doesn't seem to do much lately about it though.
Ceresna is down..helmet off.
Just great. 3 big players hurt and out. And 2 severely dinged but in.
Ssk not a single injury
Let me guess we're going to play 8 yards off the line and rush 3 again?
That's a funny statment from Suitor Jordan Younger going full blitz
Ssk playing the long game. They are trying to hurt us so we won't win the bb either
Watch Vaval run it back?...
Well, ssk should be playing off now, so that should open up the shorter game
Zach getting hit on every play. man.
Command has been saying those aren't rtp. Twice this season
So what is RTP this year anyhow? I'm so confused.
Though if the helmet hit then it is rtp
Give us some more time MACE... you can't hit his helmut
Waste of time challenge.
Roughing the passer. All day
Need to throw to end zone , hope for a PI
Dont have a challenge...ugh
That was a week roughing the passer call, no way that should have been called
He didn't have the ball should be RTP
It seems Sask just blows by Bryant every play
SINGER is my hero
Wow Singer
Wooooooooooooooooooooooo Singer!!!
Good thing we kept Singer off the field for so long while O'Shea taught him how to be. Play your talent.
wow OT
colour me shocked.
Quote from: Blue72 on September 07, 2026, 01:56:14 AMIt seems Sask just blows by Bryant every play
My dead dog could get by Bryant
Should have pulled a lapo and gone for 2...
Should we have gone for 2??
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 01:59:01 AMShould have pulled a lapo and gone for 2...
Shouldn't have touched the second missed FG
Good thing they went for 2 for some dumb reason
Not to damper the insane excitement of the moment and not doing this to overhype the guy...
But how did it take this long to get Singer in a game. You could see in camp and preseason that he was going to be a player.
Yet we've been trotting out Nield and Cobb. With the exception of a couple games we've always had the ratio flexibility to make the swap too...
Quote from: Sway on September 07, 2026, 02:00:14 AMGood thing they went for 2 for some dumb reason
True. Mos would have gone for 1 and put the onus on the opponent. Although, we don't have a garbage kicker like ssk does.
Quote from: BlueInCgy on September 07, 2026, 01:59:41 AMShouldn't have touched the second missed FG
nice call. Yup
I hope it comes down to field goals
Brady Ball time???
Defense looks absolutely gassed.
Guys open all over the place.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on September 07, 2026, 02:03:57 AMDefense looks absolutely gassed.
We could have chosen to go first on o.
Deatrick makes a play. Let it be known.
We have the perfect chance to win this! 3 downs!
Okay lets go ZC
Thank god the riders receiver can't catch!!
Time count...seriously. my gawd.
Game over
Oline has gone back to the hotel
Riders played a much more aggressive game and in the end they're rewarded for it. Offense and defense.
What a stupid fricken play call
You throw to endzone and hope for PI or a catch
Stupid play
Dumb ******* play call
Thrown behind the LOS when you need 6. Leave Condell in Regina.
LOL the OL was putrid!
Offence lost by the noise
O Line is a joke
Tommy Condell and Jordan Younger should not be employed.
Kind of surprised O'Shea didn't kick a field goal, and instead went for it, on that third down in OT.
3 man rush is a joke with this D Line
Quote from: BlueInCgy on September 07, 2026, 02:09:03 AMThrown behind the LOS when you need 6. Leave Condell in Regina.
Hard to fault him with the way he was getting pressured but it is frustrating. If Collaros was five years younger we don't get that look probably. Oh well. We have the players we have.
I don't know how our Oline can look themselves in the mirror with any amount of respect after that game. How embarrassing.
needed to go for 2 to win the game
defence was not dialled in. offense was moving, riders on their heels
Soft coverage defence once again. Our offence didn't have their best game but IMO this falls onto the defence.
Our season might be done. Give Younger an apple and a road map.
Younger could take his 3 man front and stick it up his you know where. MOS has very BAD "OC and DC".
Plus a bunch of starters that wouldn't make back up on a lot of teams.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 02:12:10 AMSoft coverage defence once again. Our offence didn't have their best game but IMO this falls onto the defence.
Our season might be done. Give Younger an apple and a road map.
He and Tommy can go on the road trip together.
Quote from: Blue72 on September 07, 2026, 02:13:06 AMYounger could take his 3 man front and stick it up his you know where. MOS has very BAD "OC and DC".
Plus a bunch of starters that wouldn't make back up on a lot of teams.
That's on Walters, he should be questioned in all of this as well.
Quote from: The Zipp on September 07, 2026, 02:11:38 AMneeded to go for 2 to win the game
defence was not dialled in. offense was moving, riders on their heels
Oshea would cut off his right arm before he did that
In hindsight i like the idea
how bad does it look that singer was on the pr and we have kept cobb and neild.
roster management is so bad
Legitimately ashamed to cheer for a team with the sports biggest coward as HC
28 yards for Brady. That's definitely not enough for a W..
That's on Condell and perhaps the Oline for not making the holes. Perhaps their Dline is very good and doesn't let it happen but we barely tried. That in itself is a failure.
I think receiver is biggest issue
Zach just lacks confidence in these bums
Harris is hitting some 5ft 6 Wide Out for 12 times a game
Ugh
It's the right play. It's the hot route with a blitz. There was no choice.
If you want to blame someone, blame the guy who screwed up the time count. That's what lost it. And the lame dump to cobb on 2nd down.
So when Demski comes back, Singer needs to stay in IMO. He's an american.
Who goes out?
I can't get into the game stats yet. It's clear that we couldn't or didn't try to run enough. That usually means we lose.
I'd consider benching Bryant ( reserve ) and using Vanterpool. Can the OL be any worse?
Singer had a good 1st game and it showed that using all the DI's on defence was moronic. He needs to stay on even when Demski returns.
I didn't see K. Wilson make one play. I'm not sure how often he was on the field but he should be benched as well. Too late to cut him past veteran day.
Importantly, ssk hurt 5 of our guys, and we hurt none of theirs. We will be down 2 or 3 next game, but maybe kramdi is back. And he'll be our Sam until griffin is back.
It will be hard to win in bb. Ssk will be smelling blood.
How many times did the Riders rush 3 mostly 6, how many times did Younger rush 6 and not only 3. Thats what mostly stop Brady get anywhere.
Today Sask looked like head hunters and taking our guys out.
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 02:19:13 AMSo when Demski comes back, Singer needs to stay in IMO. He's an american.
Who goes out?
There are some variables at the moment. If Moxey plays next week, then Texada comes off. Hazen was the extra import as a DI normally so there would still be room to leave Singer on the AR.
Woodbey got hurt and IDK the extent of that injury or his ability to play. Either way, even if he's ok then the " Hazen " variable allows Singer to stay on the AR.
Roster management uses a wheel they spin to see which extra LB they add when they have a choice.
K Wilson was invisible all night, did he make a tackle?? That's not good from your MLB, shades of Sam hurl!
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 02:22:02 AMImportantly, ssk hurt 5 of our guys, and we hurt none of theirs. We will be down 2 or 3 next game, but maybe kramdi is back. And he'll be our Sam until griffin is back.
It will be hard to win in bb. Ssk will be smelling blood.
Who got hurt that didn't return besides Woobey?
Quote from: dd on September 07, 2026, 02:24:32 AMK Wilson was invisible all night, did he make a tackle?? That's not good from your MLB, shades of Sam hurl!
Apparently he had 5 but I didn't see one that made an impact like a TFL. Riders ran for about 100 yards combined and we didn't.
Just point out again that we had a chance to move into 2nd play. Now if the Stamps win tomorrow we drop to 5th place. We can't seem to defeat a western division team, so not sure it matters any more.
Remote chance to can finish 3rd but 4th is more likely.
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Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 02:25:08 AMWho got hurt that didn't return besides Woobey?
Don't think pokey Wilson returned
We lost the LDC, like we usually do, and we ll win the BB like we usually do and the dog fight in the west will continue. Having Demski out really hurt us, singer and white made some plays but where was everybody else. Wilson, did he have maybe one catch, Neild and Cobb brutal. Our defense made Duncan busby look like milt stegal!!
Quote from: bluengold204 on September 07, 2026, 02:44:21 AMDon't think pokey Wilson returned
More precautionary due to landing on the concrete. Concussion protocol perhaps.
Quote from: BlueInCgy on September 07, 2026, 02:09:03 AMThrown behind the LOS when you need 6. Leave Condell in Regina.
you seriously think he called that specific play?
None of our DL had more than 1 DT. That's a problem as well.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 02:25:08 AMWho got hurt that didn't return besides Woobey?
Vaval is not healthy
Pokey
Nichols is hurt but sucks anyways
Ceresna is hustling as well.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 02:47:33 AMMore precautionary due to landing on the concrete. Concussion protocol perhaps.
Not sure about that he was banged up a couple plays ago when the rider yanked him down. Looked like he landed on the same arm/shoulder on the concrete
Quote from: bluengold204 on September 07, 2026, 02:55:28 AMNot sure about that he was banged up a couple plays ago when the rider yanked him down. Looked like he landed on the same arm/shoulder on the concrete
how the hell is there concrete that close to the end zone. Stupid.
Far to many mistakes, and terrible tackling. The Lawson penalty was indiscipline. Texada is heading to HSC burn unit. Woodbey is another guy that can't tackle. Singer looked good for his first game, and Ayers with 5 DTs. BO20 with 12/13 touches all night.
This defence just gives up too much uncontested yardage at critical times. Not enough sustained pressure. It doesn't feel right and doesn't look right.
Pizza sure tastes better tonight https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7331972
Even after we tied the game I had no doubt we would lose.
Our defense cant get a stop when it comes to the clutch.
Our offense is easy to stop , simply clog up the short game on first and then blitz on 2nd down, this oline will collapse and our offensive coordinator can't make in game adjustments to save his life.
The execution at this stage of the season is awful.
As an aside our use of receivers also sucks, Clercius could be a decent receiver if we gave him a chance, when we put Cobb out there its like were playing a man short.
Quote from: bomb squad on September 07, 2026, 03:24:09 AMThis defence just gives up too much uncontested yardage at critical times. Not enough sustained pressure. It doesn't feel right and doesn't look right.
What bugs me about the d scheme is on those free wide outs we'll have 2 guys running out bunched together to make the tackle basically. What good is it to have them together in zone?? If 2 are in the same spot, why don't we just place one wider out to just stop the catch to begin with?
The reason you give a team those wide outs is so later on you can sneak a guy in there to get an INT.
instead we give it to them for free and then mid the tackle afterwards too so they get huge yac.
That is broken.
But I'm not as bummed out about the performance as many here. Look, we played the gc Champs (woolerton spit) and were neck and neck all game and ended tied, in their barn. That shows gumption.
The fact we lost sucks but isn't as bad as the injury ratio.
Once again we lost because we weren't bold. Just like the gc loss to mtl. 3rd and medium and mtl throws the 18y out on full blitz. Same situation here and we throw a useless LOS crosser that was clearly film studied to death be ssk d.
Even bolder would have been to go for 2 to just seal the game. When the other team has clearly played better on both sides, and you're down 3 or 4 critical starters, just go for the 2 and takes yer chances, because the odds you can win a mini slugfest at the end is near zero.
Plus, we would have caught the crowd off guard. Missed opportunity.
Quote from: towelie on September 07, 2026, 12:47:33 AMReally should have let that one go through. Oh well
Famous last words, Bombers win by one in regulation without that goof up.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 07, 2026, 06:04:25 AMFamous last words, Bombers win by one in regulation without that goof up.
Doubt it. They probably wouldn't have gone for 2 after their last TD if they had one less point
giving up a safety also showed how much of a joke this oline is.
terrible run blocking
just can't deal with a blitz either
Quote from: bluengold204 on September 07, 2026, 02:55:28 AMNot sure about that he was banged up a couple plays ago when the rider yanked him down. Looked like he landed on the same arm/shoulder on the concrete
Experiencing pain is not always an injury per se. Lots of our players are playing in pain nursing stuff. Hopefully he'll be able to play this week.
It does show the problem of the roster management and their disregard to injury on offence. We've been lucky that our receivers have been able to play every game until this week.
Quote from: Tecno on September 07, 2026, 05:28:52 AMWhat bugs me about the d scheme is on those free wide outs we'll have 2 guys running out bunched together to make the tackle basically. What good is it to have them together in zone?? If 2 are in the same spot, why don't we just place one wider out to just stop the catch to begin with?
The reason you give a team those wide outs is so later on you can sneak a guy in there to get an INT.
instead we give it to them for free and then mid the tackle afterwards too so they get huge yac.
That is broken.
Feels like Bombers are the only team that just gives opposing Wide Receivers these free easy balls
How we never jump one or make a scheme to bait them to throw it and then jump it I don't understand.
Do we ever play man coverage?
Really should have went for 2 to win it.
Would have caught Sask a little off guard.
Our chances in OT were maybe 30percent of making it out with a win
The 2PT attempt we have a 50/50 shot
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 07, 2026, 06:04:25 AMFamous last words, Bombers win by one in regulation without that goof up.
In theory possibly true. In practice, if he caught it he may still have had to give up a rouge. Or he could have had anything from a bad, to good to missed FG return TD. Fielding the missed FG at depth allows him to get up to speed and assess a route.
As pointed out the botched catch just gave the Riders a chance at a 2 point convert. Otherwise they just kick the PAT.
Quote from: Sway on September 07, 2026, 01:36:46 PMReally should have went for 2 to win it.
Would have caught Sask a little off guard.
Our chances in OT were maybe 30percent of making it out with a win
The 2PT attempt we have a 50/50 shot
Keep in mind that O. Wilson wouldn't have been on the field which would have made the risk higher.
Quote from: Sway on September 07, 2026, 01:36:46 PMReally should have went for 2 to win it.
Would have caught Sask a little off guard.
Our chances in OT were maybe 30percent of making it out with a win
The 2PT attempt we have a 50/50 shot
agree. sometimes you go to ot and give it a shot...in this case given our defence go for the kill shot with the 2 point convert
With ties not being a thing anymore, I think the easy decision should be to go for two.
What is the incentive to go to OT?
One thing I haven't seen mentioned with going for 2 is the tiebreaker.
If you go for two and win you are golden.
If you go for two and miss you lose by one, now you just need to beat the Riders in the Banjo Bowl to pretty much clinch the tie breaker.
They went to overtime and ended up losing by 6, now you need to clear them by a touchdown to get the tiebreaker.
Quote from: Ridersrgr8 on September 07, 2026, 04:14:37 AMPizza sure tastes better tonight https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7331972
I've had that pizza, it's disgusting.
Santa Lucia all day.
Congrats on the win though.
Going for 2 is the wrong choice. There's a good chance you don't make it and you give the game away. Going for 1 to force OT was the correct choice.
I'm not bummed out. I thought if we win 1 of the Edm, Mtl, Skn, Skn group we'd be lucky. We beat the best team in the league and took the 3rd best team to OT. 3 weeks ago, that didn't seem possible. Now I'm looking forward to the Banjo Bowl, where we should actually be favoured.
Quote from: TBURGESS on September 07, 2026, 03:15:48 PMGoing for 2 is the wrong choice. There's a good chance you don't make it and you give the game away. Going for 1 to force OT was the correct choice.
I'm not bummed out. I thought if we win 1 of the Edm, Mtl, Skn, Skn group we'd be lucky. We beat the best team in the league and took the 3rd best team to OT. 3 weeks ago, that didn't seem possible. Now I'm looking forward to the Banjo Bowl, where we should actually be favoured.
With ties not being a possibility, what's the positive in going to OT?
Ya, should have gone for 2 at the end of Regulation.
Would have made Mace & Riderville real pissed that they tried for 2 seconds earlier.
It's easy to say that we should have gone for 2 since we went for one and went into OT and lost.
Had we went for 2 and lost, people would say, should have taken the 1 and gone into OT and taken our chances. I know some will say no, but I don't believe it.
Sometimes you just can't please people.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 01:37:20 PMIn theory possibly true. In practice, if he caught it he may still have had to give up a rouge. Or he could have had anything from a bad, to good to missed FG return TD. Fielding the missed FG at depth allows him to get up to speed and assess a route.
As pointed out the botched catch just gave the Riders a chance at a 2 point convert. Otherwise they just kick the PAT.
Vaval made a half-hearted attempt to catch the ball within a foot of the back of the endzone, I believe he only touched the ball with one hand. Maybe the point did not seem important to him, but his brain was turned off at the time and he made a careless mistake. He's been remarkably right with a huge majority of past decisions which is rare for a young returner, but he sure goofed up this one.
Have to wonder if the extra work as DB is worth it even from a risk of injury standpoint, with nothing else on his mind he seems supercharged to prove himself every time he comes on the field as a returner. I guess we'll find out in the BB if they continue the experiment or they extend the full rope to Texada at CB. With KSB expected back within the week, the BB could be even more of a challenge for a secondary with a few too many inexperienced players.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on September 07, 2026, 04:02:21 PMVaval made a half-hearted attempt to catch the ball within a foot of the back of the endzone, I believe he only touched the ball with one hand. Maybe the point did not seem important to him, but his brain was turned off at the time and he made a careless mistake. He's been remarkably right with a huge majority of past decisions which is rare for a young returner, but he sure goofed up this one.
Have to wonder if the extra work as DB is worth it even from a risk of injury standpoint, with nothing else on his mind he seems supercharged to prove himself every time he comes on the field as a returner. I guess we'll find out in the BB if they continue the experiment or they extend the full rope to Texada at CB. With KSB expected back within the week, the BB could be even more of a challenge for a secondary with a few too many inexperienced players.
We'll never know whether what he was instructed to do. It was a tight game and a single point was important to not concede.
I doubt playing DB impacted his thought process.
Quote from: Blue In BC on September 07, 2026, 04:15:55 PMWe'll never know whether what he was instructed to do. It was a tight game and a single point was important to not concede.
I think we all agree it was a mistake to field that ball, and it was probably apparent to him as well after the play (probably was clear to him in the first 1-2 seconds after the play). I think he was focused on returning the FG if it was missed; but then, in the moment, couldn't decide between fielding it and letting it go, got confused/indecisive for a split-second, tried to pull-back but it still hit his hand and rolled out.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on September 07, 2026, 01:50:28 AMWatch Vaval run it back?...
Since he has been playing DB his return game has fallen off. He's not 100%. What's it been? 2 games?
it's not the same as a receiver doing both jobs. He is on the field the whole drive and returns a punt the next play. A receiver is on the bench resting before a punt.
Quote from: Jesse on September 07, 2026, 03:26:08 PMWith ties not being a possibility, what's the positive in going to OT?
With the possibility of losing in regular time, what's the positive of going for 2?
I don't know the odds of making the 2-pointer, but it's got to be less than 50-50, especially against the Riders in their stadium with the noise and no Demski or Pokey.
Quote from: TBURGESS on September 07, 2026, 04:45:03 PMWith the possibility of losing in regular time, what's the positive of going for 2?
I don't know the odds of making the 2-pointer, but it's got to be less than 50-50, especially against the Riders in their stadium with the noise and no Demski or Pokey.
I would say about the same as winning the OT. Maybe better because we know the Younger defense's record with game winning drives.
Quote from: Cool Spot on September 07, 2026, 04:35:46 PMI think we all agree it was a mistake to field that ball, and it was probably apparent to him as well after the play (probably was clear to him in the first 1-2 seconds after the play). I think he was focused on returning the FG if it was missed; but then, in the moment, couldn't decide between fielding it and letting it go, got confused/indecisive for a split-second, tried to pull-back but it still hit his hand and rolled out.
Good pointing out it was on a missed FG, this is a bit more excusable as it was a rare opportunity for a huge return against a weak formation he doesn't get every game. Unfortunately the ball caught him thinking about his options.
Vaval has been lights out this year, and has made a lot of good decisions.
His leaving the KO to go through the EZ at the start of the game, brilliant. Saved a point.
But that missed FG, man. It was very deep, going out for sure, with a sure starting point at the 40. But he tried to field it 13 yards deep in the EZ
to get that "FG miss returned for a TD" that everyone is so disappointed will go away next year.
I'm not sure if it was because someone saw SSK didn't have its cover team out, but rather the protect team, which improves the odds of getting a good return, or if it was just a brain fart, but that made it 13-13. That single might have been the difference.
Love Vaval, love that he played through pain at the end, love what he can do on returns.
Hated that brain fart. When it happened, I was very upset/disappointed, and knew it was coming back to bite us, as much as the opening non-Rouge was great.
As Milt would say, "there are no good losses, no "moral victories". Its either a W or an L.
This would have been a big win. Yes, it would have been a win because SSK can't kick (bring that crap to PAS next week and you'll be sorry), but it should have been a win.
Zach looked hurt to me. Is 80% Zach better than 100% Dru or Bryce? Bryce looked great in his limited snaps.
Same with Pokey. He made one catch after getting injured, but even if he gets to that ball in the EZ, I'm not 100% he can hold on. And what's with the mosaic EZ pavement? That's just wrong.
I really hope this loss puts a fire under the WFC to kill SSK next week. I really, really hope no one, and I mean NO ONE, comes away from this game saying "We almost had them" and being convinced this level of effort will win the Banjo Bowl. There is a definite step up needed if they are going to win next week. You can't count on Mace letting the Riders play crappy like that two weeks in a row.
Quote from: theaardvark on September 07, 2026, 05:17:12 PMZach looked hurt to me. Is 80% Zach better than 100% Dru or Bryce? Bryce looked great in his limited snaps.
Doesn't Keon Hatcher have better stats than Perkins? I mean Hatcher has TWO completions. I agree that Perkins is a good 3rd down guy but I think that's his whole game.
This an MOS team, if Zach can stand, he's playing.
Quote from: Waffler on September 07, 2026, 05:55:24 PMDoesn't Keon Hatcher have better stats than Perkins? I mean Hatcher has TWO completions. I agree that Perkins is a good 3rd down guy but I think that's his whole game.
This an MOS team, if Zach can stand, he's playing.
Pretty sure he has more than just a SY game.
You realize the dude has a Superbowl ring and has actual NFL stats (Zach doesn't) and was league MVP in the UFL last year.
If you think SY is Perkins "whole game", yikes. There is a reason he's here and not Wilson. And that he's on the AR instead of Elgersma.
The Bomber are still making far to many mistakes.
Texada 2 or 3 times blowen coverage.
Vaval and Woodbey missed tackles on the Wiebe 72 yard pass.
Lawson stupid penalty for roughing.
Time count late in the game.
What's with Hardrick holding WJ5 down and no call. Last week Neuf received a roughing penalty.
What I loved was the hit CAD put on Tommy on the goal line.
Quote from: theaardvark on September 07, 2026, 06:09:33 PMPretty sure he has more than just a SY game.
You realize the dude has a Superbowl ring and has actual NFL stats (Zach doesn't) and was league MVP in the UFL last year.
If you think SY is Perkins "whole game", yikes. There is a reason he's here and not Wilson. And that he's on the AR instead of Elgersma.
Lot's of players have Championship Rings and never played a down in a playoff game. Perkins played 5 games in the NFL in 2022. 19/34, 161 yards, 4.7 avg, 6 sacks, 1 TD, 2 Int. He's a SY QB. all day long.
Quote from: tlf on September 07, 2026, 03:47:42 PMIt's easy to say that we should have gone for 2 since we went for one and went into OT and lost.
I think you need to look at the calculus. I don't think it should be cut and dried you always go for the tie.
Lapo is the only hc to ever go for 2. And he won. With an always loses OTT team. He ran the math. He made the right choice, even if they lost.
If the teams are even, or you are superior, then you tie it, because you'll be likely to win OT. If you suck, like OTT your odds are better if you try one of your specially planned and kept on your back pocket 2pat.
In our case,
a) we knew our d would be unable to stop a d&d mini drive. We didn't stop OTT when we did overtime with them. We weren't stopping ssk.
b) our o was hit and miss all night. Who knows if we can drive the mini drive.
c) we're in the worst stadium for enemy noise, have to know it'll cause problems. And it likely cost us the game on the time count.
d) we had zero run game all game, hard to win in OT if you're one dimensional and the d knows it.
e) having just scored we had the temporary momentum and crowd demoralization. By going for 2 you make it all happen way faster than ssk wants. You're in control. By doing ot you give them 8 minutes to think about everything.
Add in to all that the fact that we proved in the OTT game we had some good 2pat things planned up.
So ya, I think more teams need to run the math and look at the situation. Maybe make up a nice formula to help you decide.
And if you're worried about fan blowback should you fail, you go on the post game and you lay out all the points I just did above. Who can argue with cold hard facts?
Quote from: Tecno on September 08, 2026, 02:12:25 AMI think you need to look at the calculus. I don't think it should be cut and dried you always go for the tie.
Lapo is the only hc to ever go for 2. And he won. With an always loses OTT team. He ran the math. He made the right choice, even if they lost.
If the teams are even, or you are superior, then you tie it, because you'll be likely to win OT. If you suck, like OTT your odds are better if you try one of your specially planned and kept on your back pocket 2pat.
In our case,
a) we knew our d would be unable to stop a d&d mini drive. We didn't stop OTT when we did overtime with them. We weren't stopping ssk.
b) our o was hit and miss all night. Who knows if we can drive the mini drive.
c) we're in the worst stadium for enemy noise, have to know it'll cause problems. And it likely cost us the game on the time count.
d) we had zero run game all game, hard to win in OT if you're one dimensional and the d knows it.
e) having just scored we had the temporary momentum and crowd demoralization. By going for 2 you make it all happen way faster than ssk wants. You're in control. By doing ot you give them 8 minutes to think about everything.
Add in to all that the fact that we proved in the OTT game we had some good 2pat things planned up.
So ya, I think more teams need to run the math and look at the situation. Maybe make up a nice formula to help you decide.
And if you're worried about fan blowback should you fail, you go on the post game and you lay out all the points I just did above. Who can argue with cold hard facts?
Agree the Bombers had just marched the field so they had momentum on their side to pull off one more play. O'Shea should have known Rider fans would go absolutely crazy generating noise for the 2 or 3 minutes an OT drive takes, a large chunk of them won't attend another game this year, so they blew their vocal chords out on that last drive, expressing Saskatchewan Pride.