Official Game Day Thread - BC at Winnipeg, June 12, 2025

[Pigskin]

Wow, that was a fantastic performance, didn't expect them to play that well on all 3 sides of the ball.  It's going to be a great season.

Did not see Ayers on D even once, Griffin was all over the field on ST.  Ayers made his mark on ST as the gunner.

Griffin had a good game on D also. Made some big plays.

[The Zipp]

Not sure why MOS didn't go for the FG in the last minute of the game.

agreed - point differential could be important unless i don't know the tie breaker rules

[Pigskin]

agreed - point differential could be important unless i don't know the tie breaker rules

It is.

[Jesse]

Worried about a long return on a miss?

That was my impression.

FG attempts were not the same after the long snapper went out.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

That was my impression.

FG attempts were not the same after the long snapper went out.

Benson went out?

[Jesse]

Benson went out?

Yup. I think Gauthier was snapping.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Yup. I think Gauthier was snapping.

Ok that makes sense, saw Sergio patting him on the helmet for some reason.

[J5V]

I thought Hogan's Heroes were terrific tonight. I thought the play calling kept the BC defense off-balance all night and putting up 34 for a new OC's first game is impressive.

[Pigskin]

Hopefully Leroux has not signed with anyone. He had a very good TC.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Leroux has not and depending on the injury he's probably got a voicemail waiting for him already.

[ModAdmin]

Matthew Peterson, Chris Streveler step up as Bombers beat Lions

.....Chris Streveler filled in for Bombers veteran pivot Zach Collaros, who is serving a one-game suspension. Streveler – Winnipeg's short-yardage maestro in 2024, leading the CFL in rushing touchdowns (10) – completed 15 of his 24 passes for 246 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

The Bombers only got a drive out of reigning Most Outstanding Player and Canadian Brady Oliveira before he was ruled out with an upper-body injury. Without Collaros and Oliveira, rookie back Matthew Peterson had big shoes to fill and met the challenge head-on, rushing for 130 yards on 23 totes and a touchdown. His 130-yard emergence is the most by any CFL back this season.

Nic Demski was the recipient of two touchdowns, the Canadian reeling in four of his five targets for 53 yards. Keric Wheatfall also stood out in the high-flying passing attack, racking up 127 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.

Marquise Bridges made the big plays for Winnipeg on defence, grabbing two interceptions.....

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/12/bombers-back-ups-come-up-big-in-season-opening-win-over-lions/

[Big Daddy]

Matthew Peterson, Chris Streveler step up as Bombers beat Lions

.....Chris Streveler filled in for Bombers veteran pivot Zach Collaros, who is serving a one-game suspension. Streveler – Winnipeg's short-yardage maestro in 2024, leading the CFL in rushing touchdowns (10) – completed 15 of his 24 passes for 246 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

The Bombers only got a drive out of reigning Most Outstanding Player and Canadian Brady Oliveira before he was ruled out with an upper-body injury. Without Collaros and Oliveira, rookie back Matthew Peterson had big shoes to fill and met the challenge head-on, rushing for 130 yards on 23 totes and a touchdown. His 130-yard emergence is the most by any CFL back this season.

Nic Demski was the recipient of two touchdowns, the Canadian reeling in four of his five targets for 53 yards. Keric Wheatfall also stood out in the high-flying passing attack, racking up 127 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.

Marquise Bridges made the big plays for Winnipeg on defence, grabbing two interceptions.....

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/06/12/bombers-back-ups-come-up-big-in-season-opening-win-over-lions/

One error in that article - Peterson was drafted in the 4th round in 2024, not "this year".  He went back to U of A so it looks like he never actually played for Hamilton. 

Glad they decided to not go with him, looking pretty good in blue today!

[Jesse]

One error in that article - Peterson was drafted in the 4th round in 2024, not "this year".  He went back to U of A so it looks like he never actually played for Hamilton. 

Glad they decided to not go with him, looking pretty good in blue today!

Did any of their former Bombers look as good as the guy they discarded? lol.

[Big Daddy]

Did any of their former Bombers look as good as the guy they discarded? lol.

I don't think so - great point!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

D-line looked fantastic, Jake played well and Lawson is awsonme.  Did anyone see if Adams was injured?  Didn't notice him in the 4th Q, maybe he was bagged.