Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at Calgary, August 9, 2025

[Blue In BC]

I didn't like our play calling on the last drive. Collaros seemed to be looking deep twice and then was sacked. Yes, Castillo then made the 63 yard FG for the lead with 1:01 left on the clock. All we had to do was get another 1 or 2 1st downs and kill the clock before kicking the FG.

Bombers led the game for the 1st 47 minutes. Lots of plays that didn't go our way but give credit to the Stamps for stopping Streveler for example. They also identified our weakness's and exploited them.

Oliveria had a great day and was our leading receiver with 100 yards. Overall he had 50% of our offensive output. Great game for him but it shows the problem with the rest of our offence. Wheatfall has been invisible. Sterns is not bad but we got nearly nothing from anyone else yesterday.

We can't seem to do the right thing when the chips are down. Stamps moved 47 yards after the K/O to kick the winning FG.

[Pete]

Agree that once again some suspect  coaching namely
- as mentioned 3rd & 2 we go for 63 yd fg,with a banged up secondary and a d that had only forced 1 punt in 2nd half
- 1st half Brady had racked up 140 yds, running game was diversified, 2nd half we again went away from the run. Calgary didnt need to make adjustments, we did it for them
- last kickoff with the wind, why kick it thru the endzone,giving adams the ball at the 40 was almost a gimme,
 - stamps on 2nd and 10 constantly blitzed yet we appeared not to be ready other than 1 scoop to Brady Why didnt we bring in a sixth oline
Secondary and offense may have cost the game but coaching didnt help

[dd]

I didn't like our play calling on the last drive. Collaros seemed to be looking deep twice and then was sacked. Yes, Castillo then made the 63 yard FG for the lead with 1:01 left on the clock. All we had to do was get another 1 or 2 1st downs and kill the clock before kicking the FG.

Bombers led the game for the 1st 47 minutes. Lots of plays that didn't go our way but give credit to the Stamps for stopping Streveler for example. They also identified our weakness's and exploited them.

Oliveria had a great day and was our leading receiver with 100 yards. Overall he had 50% of our offensive output. Great game for him but it shows the problem with the rest of our offence. Wheatfall has been invisible. Sterns is not bad but we got nearly nothing from anyone else yesterday.

We can't seem to do the right thing when the chips are down. Stamps moved 47 yards after the K/O to kick the winning FG.

You're right. Our offense was very Brady centric, with Demski making a fair share of plays and sterns the 1 TD, but where is everybody else? Whearfall, clercius and Mitchell have got to contribute more than they are, as it's too easy to double Demski and focus on shutting down Brady and then we re screwed.

[J5V]

It really sucks, and it feels bad, as Rider fans live it up with their all-8Y-pass QB and their near perfect record.

I've said this before but who have they beat that wasn't a crappy team or a severely compromised team due to injury? The one team they played that was neither was Calgary and they lost by 2 TDs.

[Jesse]

The game is 60 minutes. I could care less about some success in the 1st half against the run when we give up deep uncontested passes. In the end we still gave up 113 yards rushing to Mills.

Yes our offence couldn't move the ball well enough to kill the clock in their final drive. I stand by the fact the defence cost us the game. We gave up 400+ yards and continue to not be able to stop 2nd and long.

I didn't see the defence stop the Stamps on their last drive to score the winning FG.

Just re-watched the game and saw that the Stamps didn't really run much in the 1st half. So we didn't stop the run as much as they were mostly passing

Calgary scored 4 field goals in the second half. 12 points.

Defence held strong through the game. Offence falling apart lost the game.

[Pigskin]

Breaking it down.

Receiving.

BO20      9/9  100 yards
Clercius. 3/4 32 yards
ND10.    3/4 28 yards
Sterns    3/4 27 yards
DM13.    3/3 22 yards.
Wheat.    1/4  7 yards.

Rushing:

BO20      12/68
ZC8        3/23.
Strev.    1/2 SY.

Defense.

TJ33.      7 DTs.
Lawson.    6 DTs.
Vaughters. 4 DTs, 1 Sack.
WJ5.      1 DT, 2 PDs.

[Blueforlife]

TJ is incredible
Lawson did ok considering
Vaughters and Willie do their thang

[Blueforlife]

Calgary scored 4 field goals in the second half. 12 points.

Defence held strong through the game. Offence falling apart lost the game.

I would agree with that assessment
D did enough
O couldn't get it done 2nd half
ST special

Bomber fans, the sun did come up today.

Season is not even half over, just relax.

No coaching changes will happen during the season.

I still believe that the Bombers will make the play-offs, may be in the east as a cross over, but will make it.

Real season doesn't start until Labour Day.

About as bang on as it comes, where were you yesterday I was on an island lol

We will know what we are by fall

All is not lost, keep the faith! Bring in some fresh meat!

Yeah we will make it just gotta avoid more injuries and plug these holes.  Need a few guys to step up and they just might.

[Blue In BC]

Calgary scored 4 field goals in the second half. 12 points.

Defence held strong through the game. Offence falling apart lost the game.

Disagree. We gave up a 78 yard TD, a 50 yard PI among some significant failures. Also gave up a 39 yard and 48 yard passing play and 105 yards rushing. In total 400+ yards given up not even counting the 50 yard PI by Kelly.

We may have only given up 12 points in the 2nd half but the last FG cost us the game on the last play. The offence built up a 17 - 0 lead and then the defence folded.

If that's the definition of a good defensive performance, then what is the definition of a bad performance?

[TBURGESS]

We surprised them in the first half with the all Brady all the time offence. They made adjustments at the half, took that away, and won the game.

[Blue In BC]

I would agree with that assessment
D did enough
O couldn't get it done 2nd half
ST special
About as bang on as it comes, where were you yesterday I was on an island lol

We will know what we are by fall

All is not lost, keep the faith! Bring in some fresh meat!

Which team had the ball with 1:01 left on the clock when we were leading the score?

[Blueforlife]

Which team had the ball with 1:01 left on the clock when we were leading the score?

A few of us believe the D played good enough to win and the O let us down.  And maybe would share your view.  D could have held them maybe with Bonds in.  O laid an egg 2nd half, D held in there.  Yes D not great.  O needed one more 1st down and we win.  Close one.

Agree to disagree. It's OK to let things go, we all have valid pts.

We surprised them in the first half with the all Brady all the time offence. They made adjustments at the half, took that away, and won the game.

Bang on

Disagree. We gave up a 78 yard TD, a 50 yard PI among some significant failures. Also gave up a 39 yard and 48 yard passing play and 105 yards rushing. In total 400+ yards given up not even counting the 50 yard PI by Kelly.

We may have only given up 12 points in the 2nd half but the last FG cost us the game on the last play. The offence built up a 17 - 0 lead and then the defence folded.

If that's the definition of a good defensive performance, then what is the definition of a bad performance?

It's not as cut and dry as that.  D held in there for most part.  O needed more juice 2nd half.  Not about good and bad about what lost us the game imo.

[gordo]

Our safety had a great view of the explosion plays we gave up too often. Runs great, just can't tackle or break anything up.

Time to bring in a big American who can run, hit and dominate the middle. NFL cuts can't happen soon enough.

The 63 yarder by Sergio was a thing of beauty. And a no-brainer call to take the lead. Blaming him for the ensuing KO is wrong. If you don't think he was given instruction then you haven't been paying attention.

[BBRT]

I was at the game last night. While I do have two season tickets and have had them for around 20 years or so I seldom have time to make a game unless the Bombers or Riders are in town. So here are my comments - remember they are just my thoughts and also remember I have been a Bomber Fan since 1971 (married a Canadian).

First Comment - this is directed to the CFL fans in Calgary - where are you? My Super Reds section was pretty empty. I am not sure what the attendance was but there were not all that many folks there.

Second Comment - The score flattered the Bombers - they were overplayed on both sides of the ball for the entire second half.

Third Comment - there is just not enough talent on the Bomber roster. And too many folks past their best before date.

Forth Comment: The Bomber DL and Secondary is just not good enough. The secondary can not cover nor tackle very well. The DL did not get much pressure on VA all day long.

Fifth and Last Comment: Based on what I could see the Stamps DL, Linebackers and Secondary are far  better than anything the Bombers could put on the field. Like wise talent wise the Calgary offense is better across the board (other that RB) than what the Bombers can put on the field.

I will always be a Bomber Fan but truth be known this is a very weak team and I do not seem much opportunity for improvement.

[Pigskin]

I was at the game last night. While I do have two season tickets and have had them for around 20 years or so I seldom have time to make a game unless the Bombers or Riders are in town. So here are my comments - remember they are just my thoughts and also remember I have been a Bomber Fan since 1971 (married a Canadian).

First Comment - this is directed to the CFL fans in Calgary - where are you? My Super Reds section was pretty empty. I am not sure what the attendance was but there were not all that many folks there.

Second Comment - The score flattered the Bombers - they were overplayed on both sides of the ball for the entire second half.

Third Comment - there is just not enough talent on the Bomber roster. And too many folks past their best before date.

Forth Comment: The Bomber DL and Secondary is just not good enough. The secondary can not cover nor tackle very well. The DL did not get much pressure on VA all day long.

Fifth and Last Comment: Based on what I could see the Stamps DL, Linebackers and Secondary are far  better than anything the Bombers could put on the field. Like wise talent wise the Calgary offense is better across the board (other that RB) than what the Bombers can put on the field.

I will always be a Bomber Fan but truth be known this is a very weak team and I do not seem much opportunity for improvement.

Calgary has done an amazing job of scouting and bring in talent. This Roberts and Hutchings are outstanding. There D is big and physical.