Bombers @ Elks

[BBRT]

Burton Cummings also used to live on Bannatyne Ave and also maybe Randy Bachman.

My wife's family lived on Imperial Ave (all 9 of them). The Kale family lived next block over and Jim Kale was a buddy with my brother in laws. So lots of connection with all Bomber things even though I had not even been introduced to my wife of 54 years (who by the way was introduced to me by Bill Frank who played for the big blue and worked parttime for my future father in law).

[Pete]

The Elks go as Fajardo goes.  Get to him early and often, we win.  Willie gets the arms up often, we win.  Allen gets and early pick to put Cody off, we win.  Cody doinks the FG post on an EZ pass, we crush them.

If the Elks can keep Cosy clean, and if he's dropping dimes, keeping him off the field is key.  Long productive drives from Zach.  Lots of 2nd and 3rd and inches to eat up TOP.  And Sergio capping off every possession with points.  Every one, be it a FG or a PAT.

Three phases, Vaval will be a target.  Killam's ST heritage means he's going to be focused on that part of the game, MOS vs. Killam on teams is going to be a big factor.  Win that battle, and it could be the game.

don't forget Rankin who is their mop this year. I don't feel st will be a big factor,  but turnovers will be huge. Edmonton against Sask did some things really well, utilizing Rankin and creating turnovers. Their linebackers are very active and get on top of the short game well, but give Zac time and he can kill them deep. I also think Olivera can be very effective especially as an outlet.
I like what we did against Hamilton in mixing up our offensive schemes to give Zac more protection and even utilized Chris Ike in a TE role a few times.

[Pigskin]

Practice today at 11:30. Will Wheatfall and Parker be back on the field today??

[Blue In BC]

Practice today at 11:30. Will Wheatfall and Parker be back on the field today??

I'm not expecting Wheatfall to be available and possibly lost for the rest of the season ( shoulder ). Parker being available is a bit less iffy and he might be ready but Lawson is playing better so it's less of a problem. If we do get him back this week then bonus.

Griffin is the one I expect back but will require either Woods, Person or Ayers to be bumped to make room. Based on past decisions that is most likely Woods.

Now if all 3 of those injured players are available that will make for some interesting choices. Today's IR report will give us the 1st look at what to expect.

[peg_city]

Bombers favoured by a field goal

[peg_city]

I know lots of us thought this would be a win, but Edmonton has looked good recently.

[Tecno]

Parker being available is a bit less iffy and he might be ready but Lawson is playing better so it's less of a problem. If we do get him back this week then bonus.

Both Allen & Lawson have looked better lately.  Has Parker lost his job?  (I don't think so?)

But even with Lawson improving, teams are still picking on him as the weak link.  That's not a great thing as if they keep testing him he may falter a few times and give up the big home runs.  Can Parker lock down the corner better?

Does Parker's flexibility and vet knowledge make him more valuable overall?

[dd]

Lawson makes me very nervous when he's on the field. Definitely our weakest link and yes fajardo is going to go after him

[Blue In BC]

Both Allen & Lawson have looked better lately.  Has Parker lost his job?  (I don't think so?)

But even with Lawson improving, teams are still picking on him as the weak link.  That's not a great thing as if they keep testing him he may falter a few times and give up the big home runs.  Can Parker lock down the corner better?

Does Parker's flexibility and vet knowledge make him more valuable overall?

Parker is better but if his health is not 100% there is no need to rush him in. He wasn't practising the last couple of weeks so his status is TBD.

If Griffin plays and we take out Woods, then pressure on Fajardo is less and that can expose a weakness in the secondary.

[Tecno]

If Griffin plays and we take out Woods, then pressure on Fajardo is less and that can expose a weakness in the secondary.

Strange, but I don't think we've faced Cody much since he beat us in the cup.  Maybe only 1 game?

Not sure Woods made much impact, so I wouldn't hold out Griffin just to have another IMP DT sitting there doing nothing.  Have to look at the opponent, and this EDM likes to run bigly.  Does a beefy SAM/tweener stop Rankin better than a washed Woods?  That's likely the question the team is thinking about.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Parker is better but if his health is not 100% there is no need to rush him in. He wasn't practising the last couple of weeks so his status is TBD.

If Griffin plays and we take out Woods, then pressure on Fajardo is less and that can expose a weakness in the secondary.

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I don't see Demerio Houston. Jamal Parker is at corner with the 1st team D


According to O'Shea Houston was due to flight delay.

[VictorRomano]

My wife's family lived on Imperial Ave (all 9 of them). The Kale family lived next block over and Jim Kale was a buddy with my brother in laws. So lots of connection with all Bomber things even though I had not even been introduced to my wife of 54 years (who by the way was introduced to me by Bill Frank who played for the big blue and worked parttime for my future father in law).

My dad grew up with all these guys.  He lived on Bannerman, and his best friend/next door neighbor was Gary Peterson (Guess Who drummer, also my sister's godfather).

[Blue In BC]

Strange, but I don't think we've faced Cody much since he beat us in the cup.  Maybe only 1 game?

Not sure Woods made much impact, so I wouldn't hold out Griffin just to have another IMP DT sitting there doing nothing.  Have to look at the opponent, and this EDM likes to run bigly.  Does a beefy SAM/tweener stop Rankin better than a washed Woods?  That's likely the question the team is thinking about.

I wouldn't hold out Griffin. I'm just saying if he returns then we have to remove an import. Woods did have 2 DT's in the game so he did have an impact. He also made a block on the Vaval opening K/O return for a TD.

Parker is practising with the 1st team defence but Houston is not there? Maybe a personal day or nicked a bit?

If Parker and Houston both play then Lawson gets bumped too.

Need clarification on what the deal with Houston is at the moment. Injury, illness or personal day. Having both play would be best option if possible.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I wouldn't hold out Griffin. I'm just saying if he returns then we have to remove an import. Woods did have 2 DT's in the game so he did have an impact. He also made a block on the Vaval opening K/O return for a TD.

Parker is practising with the 1st team defence but Houston is not there? Maybe a personal day or nicked a bit?

If Parker and Houston both play then Lawson gets bumped too.

Need clarification on what the deal with Houston is at the moment. Injury, illness or personal day. Having both play would be best option if possible.

Griffin isn't ready to return yet and according to O'Shea Houston was absent due to flight delay.

[Blue In BC]

Griffin isn't ready to return yet and according to O'Shea Houston was absent due to flight delay.

That's unfortunate depending on how you look at it. Lawson could be used to fill that role or start at CB if one of Houston or Parker doesn't dress.

It's early but I think both may play and Woods is the odd man out by beefing up the secondary.

However there was some discussion about Ball being nicked and we don't have lots of choices to replace him. Bailey comes into play in that situation which could bump Person instead of Woods. That still gives us a rush end type and also DT depth.