Winnipeg at Saskatchewan LDC - pregame discussion

[Blue In BC]

I believe so, imagine having to be cognizant of no yards amidst the chaos of punts flying back and forth, I still don't think that's right.

There have been instances when this happened on the last play of a game. The expectation is for the player to kick the ball out of the end zone but out of bounds as well. Teams send their punter and probably a 2nd player to receive, punt or return the ball out of the endzone.

It all depends on how deep the kick was and the chance to get it out one way or another.

Just to note I am in favour of the rouge. It's part of the game.

[Blue In BC]

It sounds as though Woli will come off the 6 game IR early for this game. That would be a great addition for this series.

How that reshuffles the roster is not quite as clear. Wallace was placed on IR but Schmekel was added. It could mean that the 2nd global player is bumped back to the PR? That's my current guess since we have lots of LB types.

Just out of curiosity did anybody notice Weitz in the last game? He might be a good player but it's a numbers game.

[gobombersgo]

[TheDeuce]

It's nuts how accurate kickers are now. Castillo is ranked 8th in the CFL this year with a 82.9% FGP?
Hall of famer Lui Passaglia made 75% or better only 7 times in his 25 year career! Westwood only 5 times in 18 years!

I suspect moving the hash marks closer together helped in that regard.



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[Blueforlife]

It sounds as though Woli will come off the 6 game IR early for this game. That would be a great addition for this series.

How that reshuffles the roster is not quite as clear. Wallace was placed on IR but Schmekel was added. It could mean that the 2nd global player is bumped back to the PR? That's my current guess since we have lots of LB types.

Just out of curiosity did anybody notice Weitz in the last game? He might be a good player but it's a numbers game.

I forgot to watch for him

[Blueforlife]

It looks like that for any stadium that sells out, including Princess Auto. People up walking around, hanging out, in the washroom. Princess Auto Never looks sold out.

It's true it's been years since we all the butts in the seats.  I believe many people buy but don't go.  But yes many don't sit in their seats as well.  Been a long time since the upper deck was full.  Lower bowl fills up, ends zones/corners not completely  Our attendance has been outstanding for a long time.  We are lucky this is the case.  Bombers will make bank this year.

I wish the league would post the number of fans that scanned their tickets.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Bottom line is we're the best (and loudest) fans.

absolutely. Yes are winning now BUT when we sucked bad we still got 25,000+ at IG field consistently.
Even if the Bombers started to suck the building would still be next to full a lot. Club has a superb job making it a party and family friendly all the same.

[theaardvark]

It sounds as though Woli will come off the 6 game IR early for this game. That would be a great addition for this series.

How that reshuffles the roster is not quite as clear. Wallace was placed on IR but Schmekel was added. It could mean that the 2nd global player is bumped back to the PR? That's my current guess since we have lots of LB types.

Just out of curiosity did anybody notice Weitz in the last game? He might be a good player but it's a numbers game.

Not sure the benefit of bringing Woli off early.  How many more weeks does he have?  We already have a logjam at WR. 

Love me our Woli, but the $SMS is a factor...  he's not on an ELC.

[Blue In BC]

Not sure the benefit of bringing Woli off early.  How many more weeks does he have?  We already have a logjam at WR. 

Love me our Woli, but the $SMS is a factor...  he's not on an ELC.

Woli has only missed 3 games. I'm not sure why he's allowed to practice. Bighill is also listed as " full " and he's only missed 1 game.

I thought players on 6 game couldn't practice until week 4 or 5.

SMS question aside, if either or both are healthy they should get added.

If Bighill gets added then it means we probably have to take a DL off.

We'll see how both do the rest of the week or if they have any issues.

Woli sees a lot of 2nd down conversion passes and he can block.  Johnson gets few opportunities as a receiver. It would seem a no brainer to add Woli.

[Blueforlife]

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   FRI   Game Status
Amari Henderson   DB   Shoulder   Limited         
Bryan Cox   DL   Foot   Limited         
Jaxon Ford   DB   Wrist   Full         
Bruno Labelle   FB   Leg   Full         
Kosi Onyeka   DB   Healthy scratch   Full         
Jerreth Sterns   WR   Healthy scratch   Full         
Nick Wiebe   LB   Knee   Full         
 

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   FRI   Game Status
Nick Hallett   DB   Hip   Full         
Lucky Ogbevoen   DL   Knee   Full         
Adam Bighill   LB   Hamstring   Full         
Bailey Feltmate   FB   Ankle   DNP         
Drew Wolitarsky   WR   Ribs   Full         
Gabe Wallace   OL   Knee   DNP         
Stanley Bryant   OL   Illness   DNP

[Pigskin]

Not sure the benefit of bringing Woli off early.  How many more weeks does he have?  We already have a logjam at WR. 

Love me our Woli, but the $SMS is a factor...  he's not on an ELC.

Woli has missed 3 games, But, If woli is ready to play, which it looks like he is. He will play on Sunday.

[peg_city]

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   FRI   Game Status
Amari Henderson   DB   Shoulder   Limited         
Bryan Cox   DL   Foot   Limited         
Jaxon Ford   DB   Wrist   Full         
Bruno Labelle   FB   Leg   Full         
Kosi Onyeka   DB   Healthy scratch   Full         
Jerreth Sterns   WR   Healthy scratch   Full         
Nick Wiebe   LB   Knee   Full         
 

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   FRI   Game Status
Nick Hallett   DB   Hip   Full         
Lucky Ogbevoen   DL   Knee   Full         
Adam Bighill   LB   Hamstring   Full         
Bailey Feltmate   FB   Ankle   DNP         
Drew Wolitarsky   WR   Ribs   Full         
Gabe Wallace   OL   Knee   DNP         
Stanley Bryant   OL   Illness   DNP

Does that mean bighill is back? Able to play?

[markf]

I believe so, imagine having to be cognizant of no yards amidst the chaos of punts flying back and forth, I still don't think that's right.

playoff game from the sixties, maybe 1964 Stamps and I forget which team were booting the ball back and forth to end the game... I was a kid, still remember it vaguely... super exciting.  Harvey Wylie was involved, standing in his endzone to receive. I think.

long live the rouge!

[gobombersgo]

Does that mean bighill is back? Able to play?

Most likely Bighill is playing. If he isnt then he gets moved to the 1 game injury list.

[Pigskin]

Does that mean bighill is back? Able to play?

I hope he is 100%.