We know the LDC is a different beast - wins for the Bombers are possible but this game can get weird fast.
The importance of the next 4 games are huge in the standings - riders twice and Edmonton twice, winning all 4 would be huge if we think first place is in play. Losing all four and playoffs could be gone.
Riders have a very good defence but this team is mentally wounded right now - we need to start fast and hope they implode.
Oh Zipp you early birdie you! :D
I'll be as pumped up as I always am. Going for 22 years In row coming up. Always THE party of the year.
Old man Harris puts up some numbers but has average at best players around him.
Sask D was strong but has cooled off as of late.
I like younger to come up with some destructive schemes.
Lauther, well lets just say I can't wait for the creative signage present! :D
Never too early for the LDC discussion.
Great past week for the Bombers in the standings. Next 4 weeks could sort out some tight standings...the NFL starts in there...college football - what a great month coming up for football fans!
Hoping big Stanley is well enough to play this week and perhaps the Bombers will move an o lineman up from the PR.
The LDC is a very tough environment to win in. We had a rough game execution wise on offense, so wer e due for a good one, but there seems to be a voodoo curse on the LDC game
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 02:19:41 AMThe LDC is a very tough environment to win in. We had a rough game execution wise on offense, so wer e due for a good one, but there seems to be a voodoo curse on the LDC game
not really we won their in 2016, 2021, and 2022 this "curse" you say is ancient history
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 02:28:26 AMnot really we won their in 2016, 2021, and 2022 this "curse" you say is ancient history
We ll see this weekend if the curse continues, I say it does
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 02:32:11 AMWe ll see this weekend if the curse continues, I say it does
well that is shocking news to all. :D
Riders have won 14 of the last 18 LDC games, that's a pretty healthy curse and hardly ancient history. But you go with your perception of reality if it works for ya
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 02:44:37 AMRiders have won 14 of the last 18 LDC games, that's a pretty healthy curse and hardly ancient history. But you go with your perception of reality if it works for ya
The perception is they stink right now. And we, barring some offensive improvement, we trending upwards. Percep away dd.
riders may be on a slide, but their defense has been strong, their dline scares me especially if our oline is undermanned. Their recent losses have been due to a few mistakes costing them. Much like our first 6 games
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 01:08:20 AMOld man Harris puts up some numbers but has average at best players around him.
Yup
#1: SSK WR corps is worst in the league on paper / name recognition.
#2: OL is suspect without Yoshi & run game can suffer.
#3: Liver King is a huge disappointment so far, Hickson is fast but not powerful.
#4: Trevor clearly is still "one hit Harris", so hit and INT him early and he'll fold (see his last game).
That said, I would keep good coverage on WR Meyer, as he shows real promise and is quickly becoming the new fan favorite. Seems to have good hands and YAC.
First practice of the week will be tomorrow. Have to be in the city for a family event, so I will be at practice. Good to get a look at the injured first hand.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 26, 2024, 01:08:20 AMOh Zipp you early birdie you! :D
I'll be as pumped up as I always am. Going for 22 years In row coming up. Always THE party of the year.
Old man Harris puts up some numbers but has average at best players around him.
Sask D was strong but has cooled off as of late.
I like younger to come up with some destructive schemes.
Lauther, well lets just say I can't wait for the creative signage present! :D
Hi Goldie! I will be there yet again. My clients in Sask always invite myself and my Sales Director to the game. We stay in Moosejaw but travel to the game on game day early in the morning. There always is a good BBQ in the afternoon and then the company bus takes us to the game and back yet again to their office. The girls always stay back in Moosejaw at the Spa so only my Sales Rep and myself make it to the game. I am going to try and figure out where we sit and hopefully you can let me know where you sit. I transferred my company to Calgary a number of years ago so hard to get to the Peg for many games this year.
This series could go either way. Obviously Bombers winning both games gives us the series advantage on 3 western teams in the race.
A split would not be good but would still put us in a better situation than losing both games.
I'd like to think we can win in Regina. That would make LD a little less stressful to watch since I think we'd have the clear advantage in winning both games.
It's starts with winning on the weekend.
GO BOMBERS.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 26, 2024, 05:02:06 PMFirst practice of the week will be tomorrow. Have to be in the city for a family event, so I will be at practice. Good to get a look at the injured first hand.
That is excellent ! I am expecting a few vets getting the day off and the injury report to be loaded up even if they are expected to play on Sunday. For the first time that I have ever heard MOS admitted that the team looked tired in the game vs Hamilton so as we get into the heart of the schedule the vets are gonna get some days off.
Quote from: The Zipp on August 26, 2024, 05:41:44 PMThat is excellent ! I am expecting a few vets getting the day off and the injury report to be loaded up even if they are expected to play on Sunday. For the first time that I have ever heard MOS admitted that the team looked tired in the game vs Hamilton so as we get into the heart of the schedule the vets are gonna get some days off.
Yes, and the cooler weather this week should help out a bit. Wilson, Woli, Neuf, are guys I am interest in. See how far players like Parker, and Fox have come along in the past couple of weeks.
I am hoping Bryant is back as our offense struggled badly without him. Our worst outing of the year offensively vs Ticats and we were going great guns
Zach: 6TD/12Int 225 yard avg. 67.5% PCT.
BO20: Leads the CFL in rushing. 0TDS.
Demski and Wilson: In the top 10 in receiving
Ford: Leads the Bombers with 4 Ints.
Bighill: Leads the team with 46 DTs.
Castillo: 8th in the league with a 82.9% FGP.
Sheahan: 7th in the league with a 44.1 Avg.
Morgan for Edmonton leads the CFL in DTs. He replace Jones as Edmonton's MLB after Jones was injured last season.
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 06:59:39 PMI am hoping Bryant is back as our offense struggled badly without him. Our worst outing of the year offensively vs Ticats and we were going great guns
Stan is a perennial allstar for good reason. Guys like him don't come along very often. We've been blessed to have him as a Bomber for as long as we have. A healthy Stanley Bryant is definitely good news for the Blue and Gold.
Quote from: BBRT on August 26, 2024, 05:17:35 PMHi Goldie! I will be there yet again. My clients in Sask always invite myself and my Sales Director to the game. We stay in Moosejaw but travel to the game on game day early in the morning. There always is a good BBQ in the afternoon and then the company bus takes us to the game and back yet again to their office. The girls always stay back in Moosejaw at the Spa so only my Sales Rep and myself make it to the game. I am going to try and figure out where we sit and hopefully you can let me know where you sit. I transferred my company to Calgary a number of years ago so hard to get to the Peg for many games this year.
I'll put my seat location up on here when I get my ticket Saturday morning.
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 02:44:37 AMRiders have won 14 of the last 18 LDC games, that's a pretty healthy curse and hardly ancient history. But you go with your perception of reality if it works for ya
For the first 10 or so of those 18 LDC games, the Bombers were as bad as a Bomber team has ever been. More recently, Bombers have won two of the last three LDC classic games. Statistics can prove anything. It's all meaningless.
From Darren Cameron:
Today's practice runs 11:35 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Princess Auto Stadium and is open to the public.
Quote from: dd on August 26, 2024, 02:44:37 AMRiders have won 14 of the last 18 LDC games, that's a pretty healthy curse and hardly ancient history. But you go with your perception of reality if it works for ya
I guess if we're talking about reality here, it's a good thing curses aren't real.
I think the defense needs to have another huge performance to really help the road team's chances, but those efforts could be boosted immensely with the offense playing a smart and clean game on Sunday.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 26, 2024, 11:00:51 PMCastillo: 8th in the league with a 82.9% FGP.
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!
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on August 27, 2024, 02:37:31 PMIt'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!
Turf verus grass in the old days. Kickers used to be less specialized than they are in the modern era?
Quote from: John T. on August 27, 2024, 02:50:30 AMFor the first 10 or so of those 18 LDC games, the Bombers were as bad as a Bomber team has ever been. More recently, Bombers have won two of the last three LDC classic games. Statistics can prove anything. It's all meaningless.
True enough. I remember going to the LDC when the bombers had Tommy Clements as Qb and mega strong team and lost to the 4-14 riders that year. That was crazy. Mosaic stadium and Regina go crazy on this weekend and crazy things happen
Game is officially sold-out!
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 27, 2024, 03:18:34 PMTurf verus grass in the old days. Kickers used to be less specialized than they are in the modern era?
really? What did Lui do other than kick a ball? Define less specialized.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 27, 2024, 04:44:59 PMreally? What did Lui do other than kick a ball? Define less specialized.
I didn't mean Lui specifically but he was a receiver in college and I saw him make a TD catch back in the day.
What I meant was that there is more dedicated training at every position post university. Players train more during the off season. It used to be that kickers also punted. Now it's most do one or the other.
In the past there were players that filled multiple roles on a roster. Don Jonas, Chuck Ealy and Joe Zuger for example were starting QB's.
Some of the names escape me but many kickers were OL primarily that also were a teams FG kicker.
Beautiful day for a practice.
No Bighill or Bryant at practice today.
Schoen and Parker, doing stairs. Dalton walking well, and looks like he has some extra upper body muscle.
Fox and Wilson, both moving well but not practicing.
Lucky O, full practice.
Woli82, Full practice.
Lawson, moving much better not practicing.
Neufeld, with a knee brace. Took a couple of snaps and tried a blocking drill, but not ready.
Wallace, on crutches, but no knee brace.
Randolph in for Bryant
Nick Hallett, did not practice.
Feltmate, did not practice.
BO20 and KL89, showing no signs of injuries.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 27, 2024, 06:44:26 PMBeautiful day for a practice.
No Bighill or Bryant at practice today.
Schoen and Parker, doing stairs. Dalton walking well, and looks like he has some extra upper body muscle.
Fox and Wilson, both moving well but not practicing.
Lucky O, full practice.
Woli82, Full practice.
Lawson, moving much better not practicing.
Neufeld, with a knee brace. Took a couple of snaps and tried a blocking drill, but not ready.
Wallace, on crutches, but no knee brace.
Randolph in for Bryant
Nick Hallett, did not practice.
Feltmate, did not practice.
BO20 and KL89, showing no signs of injuries.
Thanks for the detailed info. I wonder if we might see Woli back soon. Hallett and Feltmate might not be able to play this week.
That might explain the player added to the PR today. We were down healthy Canadians on the PR.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 27, 2024, 07:10:11 PMThanks for the detailed info. I wonder if we might see Woli back soon. Hallett and Feltmate might not be able to play this week.
That might explain the player added to the PR today. We were down healthy Canadians on the PR.
Didn't seem to be anything wrong with Nick. Vet maintenance day.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 27, 2024, 07:28:56 PMDidn't seem to be anything wrong with Nick. Vet maintenance day.
I thought he might have been nicked since I saw Noah taking some defensive reps. If that's not the case great. Feltmate OTOH did come up limping and his status might be in question. It seemed to be an ankle injury which is what he had problems with early.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 27, 2024, 06:44:26 PMBeautiful day for a practice.
No Bighill or Bryant at practice today.
Schoen and Parker, doing stairs. Dalton walking well, and looks like he has some extra upper body muscle.
Fox and Wilson, both moving well but not practicing.
Lucky O, full practice.
Woli82, Full practice.
Lawson, moving much better not practicing.
Neufeld, with a knee brace. Took a couple of snaps and tried a blocking drill, but not ready.
Wallace, on crutches, but no knee brace.
Randolph in for Bryant
Nick Hallett, did not practice.
Feltmate, did not practice.
BO20 and KL89, showing no signs of injuries.
I was at practise for a bit today as well. Woli practised with the 1st team; if he doesn't regress that's a good sign that he draws back in.
On the 1st team OLine initial alignment had Randolph at LT and Eli at RG; but Vanterpol lined up at RG with Randolph at LT and Randolph at RG with Vanterpol at LT. Pretty clear Oline alignment isn't set just yet. Hoping Bryant is able to suit up.
MLB: Like last game it appears as though Gauthier will be the game day starter; but there are different personnel used to fill Biggies roles by Committee
KR/PR/Extra receiver: appears Lucky maintains this role
QB1: I thought Zach looked sharp. He made some nice throws and spread the ball around to receivers not named Drew, Nic or Kenny.
Party at the Kings Head!
Quote from: Ridermania on August 27, 2024, 04:34:29 PMGame is officially sold-out!
Pressure's on then! Riders will not want to lay an egg.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 27, 2024, 07:38:59 PMI thought he might have been nicked since I saw Noah taking some defensive reps. If that's not the case great. Feltmate OTOH did come up limping and his status might be in question. It seemed to be an ankle injury which is what he had problems with early.
I didn't see Hallett get any booboos last game, and he was out signing autographs in the pen too.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 27, 2024, 07:10:11 PMThanks for the detailed info. I wonder if we might see Woli back soon. Hallett and Feltmate might not be able to play this week.
That might explain the player added to the PR today. We were down healthy Canadians on the PR.
MOS said yesterday in his presser Woli will be back.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 28, 2024, 03:28:42 AMPressure's on then! Riders will not want to lay an egg.
it is weird when they say that place "sells out" it still looks like their place is 10% empty seating.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 28, 2024, 07:42:51 AMit is weird when they say that place "sells out" it still looks like their place is 10% empty seating.
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.
Quote from: jayrock on August 28, 2024, 01:17:26 PMIt 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.
not really. Maybe the Hammy game a bit but Banjo Bowl, no. Not even close to 10%. More like 5% at Hammy.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 28, 2024, 01:49:35 PMnot really. Maybe the Hammy game a bit but Banjo Bowl, no. Not even close to 10%. More like 5% at Hammy.
Bottom line is we're the best (and loudest) fans. ;D
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 27, 2024, 05:23:49 PMSome of the names escape me but many kickers were OL primarily that also were a teams FG kicker.
Yes. straight on kickers then. Don Jonas (QB) used to do ours. The first "soccer style" kickers allowed field goal attempts of 40 yards or so. Amazingly long at the time. Ted Gerela in BC was the first I believe. His brother Roy won super bowls with Pittsburgh. Our first was Walt McKee.
Sort of related to the single point debate last week, end zones were 25 yards deep then and kicker's range was much less. It was hard to get a single off a long miss then.
Quote from: Waffler on August 28, 2024, 02:37:00 PMYes. straight on kickers then. Don Jonas (QB) used to do ours. The first "soccer style" kickers allowed field goal attempts of 40 yards or so. Amazingly long at the time. Ted Gerela in BC was the first I believe. His brother Roy won super bowls with Pittsburgh. Our first was Walt McKee.
Sort of related to the single point debate last week, end zones were 25 yards deep then and kicker's range was much less. It was hard to get a single off a long miss then.
Even then there was a strategy to punt for a single out the side of the end zone. It wasn't always in regard to a missed FG but yes that happened quite a bit.
Was that in 1972 where we tried to avoid the single on a missed FG and took a no yards penalty against the Riders. That resulted in losing the game when the next FG was successful.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2024, 02:51:26 PMEven then there was a strategy to punt for a single out the side of the end zone. It wasn't always in regard to a missed FG but yes that happened quite a bit.
Was that in 1972 where we tried to avoid the single on a missed FG and took a no yards penalty against the Riders. That resulted in losing the game when the next FG was successful.
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.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 28, 2024, 03:12:07 PMI 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.
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.
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on August 27, 2024, 02:37:31 PMIt'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.
m.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2024, 03:27:03 PMIt 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 :(
Quote from: jayrock on August 28, 2024, 01:17:26 PMIt 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.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on August 28, 2024, 01:53:06 PMBottom line is we're the best (and loudest) fans. ;D
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.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2024, 03:27:03 PMIt 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.
Quote from: theaardvark on August 28, 2024, 06:46:02 PMNot 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.
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
Quote from: theaardvark on August 28, 2024, 06:46:02 PMNot 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.
Quote from: Blueforlife on August 28, 2024, 07:46:16 PMSASKATCHEWAN 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?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 28, 2024, 03:12:07 PMI 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!
Quote from: peg_city on August 28, 2024, 08:48:51 PMDoes 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.
Quote from: peg_city on August 28, 2024, 08:48:51 PMDoes that mean bighill is back? Able to play?
I hope he is 100%.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 28, 2024, 10:30:53 PMI hope he is 100%.
Ya, we don't need a repeat of lastyear. Just let him get healthy.
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2024, 03:22:44 PMThere 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.
The first punt is easy to track, it's during the 2nd and 3rd punts where everything becomes hazy. Serious bummer to have a ref. blowing the play dead in the middle of joyful chaos to establish his dominion. I'd make it a free-for-all after the first punt is punted back, all rules out the window, party time, anything goes, drinks half price!
Quote from: Blue In BC on August 28, 2024, 07:41:54 PMWoli 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.
I think we would do well to remember that O'Shea is something of a wise, sly, and crafty old fox. Anyone drawing conclusions of what our team will actually look like on game day by trying to decipher our injury lists and projected roster are bound to be surprised.
Quote from: theaardvark on August 28, 2024, 06:46:02 PMNot 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.
You arent looking at injuries the way the Bombers address injured players.
They will automatically place an injured player on the 6 game list instead of the 1 game list. They can alway be removed early but cant retroactively move from the 1 game to 6 game.
So think of Drew being on the 1 game list for 3 weeks. If he is ready to go you play him.
Woli is mr checkdown reciever, clercius was filling in just fine, but the offense is struggling, maybe they need more vets out there??? I don't get it, Woli is not going to suddenly turn the offense around, I would have let him sit and saved $$$ in the event you have to bring in some O line help in the home stretch
Quote from: dd on August 29, 2024, 01:44:28 AMWoli is mr checkdown reciever, clercius was filling in just fine, but the offense is struggling, maybe they need more vets out there??? I don't get it, Woli is not going to suddenly turn the offense around, I would have let him sit and saved $$$ in the event you have to bring in some O line help in the home stretch
you may be underestimating Woli, clerius has been ok but hes not at Woli level yet.
It seems to me that on a lot of long td drives hes had a least one key catch. With him its not the amount of receptions often its when they happen
We seem to be also getting thin on nationals as evidenced by the recent signing of a lb national who wasnt even drafted
Quote from: Pete on August 29, 2024, 02:51:33 AMyou may be underestimating Woli, clerius has been ok but hes not at Woli level yet.
It seems to me that on a lot of long td drives hes had a least one key catch. With him its not the amount of receptions often its when they happen
We seem to be also getting thin on nationals as evidenced by the recent signing of a lb national who wasnt even drafted
Woli is also an outstanding blocking receiver.
Woli and Zach have that connection that comes with time..it can mean the difference between punting and a drive continuing. You get a guy like that back on the field as soon as you can.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 28, 2024, 07:42:51 AMit is weird when they say that place "sells out" it still looks like their place is 10% empty seating.
The top rows of the East side (gold seats), even at C, are never full even on "sell outs". West side fares better.
I think a lot of the cheapest seats are bought just to get people in the gate so they can wander around and drink.
Quote from: theaardvark on August 28, 2024, 06:46:02 PMNot sure the benefit of bringing Woli off early. How many more weeks does he have? We already have a logjam at WR.
Woli is SMS friendly. Not an ELC, but probably not much more than $105k.
Quote from: dd on August 29, 2024, 01:44:28 AMWoli is mr checkdown reciever, clercius was filling in just fine, but the offense is struggling, maybe they need more vets out there??? I don't get it, Woli is not going to suddenly turn the offense around, I would have let him sit and saved $$$ in the event you have to bring in some O line help in the home stretch
In our first win, Woli was the main target for Strev. And when we were down to Demski+Woli, Zach was looking to Woli a lot too.
The rookies just aren't at the level yet we require going into the home stretch of the season.
Woli will be critical. Clercius can dress as the backup, or if ratio is ok, Lucky. Only Clercius and Woli are the clutch 2-down violent-hit taker types, and we need someone like that. Johnson is said to be that type too, but he looks too skinny to me.
Quote from: Blueforlife on August 28, 2024, 07:46:16 PMBailey Feltmate FB Ankle DNP
We can't be out so many OL
and so many FB at the same time. Is the other FB (Ike?) super banged up still? Feltmate back to 6G? Boy he can't catch a break.
I still want to see us making sure we have a healthy FB for the stretch. Did Jackson stay in game shape? Super cheap, available, and I think our crazy ratio would make him easier to field this year than last. Of course, a NAT FB would be preferable...
And hoggies. Have to figure out the hoggie situation, even if Big Stan is 100% this week. We need that 7th (8th?!) hoggie badly if there's no FB.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on August 28, 2024, 11:28:51 PMYa, we don't need a repeat of lastyear. Just let him get healthy.
We get really hurt and screwed over by Biggie leaving games in the 1st half. Like the GC, and like the recent game. Because then it costs us a critical roster spot for the remainder of the game... and if Gauthier were to get hurt too, it would be major disaster.
I would not dress Biggie unless we were as sure as we could be that he was 100%. And if he's getting hurt every other game anyhow, we may have to just stop dressing him.
I don't want a repeat of the '23 GC with Biggie. It may have cost us the game. Love me some Biggie, but we need to be extra careful the love doesn't cost us games.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 29, 2024, 04:56:08 AMWe can't be out so many OL and so many FB at the same time. Is the other FB (Ike?) super banged up still? Feltmate back to 6G? Boy he can't catch a break.
I still want to see us making sure we have a healthy FB for the stretch. Did Jackson stay in game shape? Super cheap, available, and I think our crazy ratio would make him easier to field this year than last. Of course, a NAT FB would be preferable...
And hoggies. Have to figure out the hoggie situation, even if Big Stan is 100% this week. We need that 7th (8th?!) hoggie badly if there's no FB.
Sounded like Vanterpool would be the guy to step in and be that 7th OL. We are flexible with our DA's.
Quote from: J5V on August 28, 2024, 11:54:16 PMI think we would do well to remember that O'Shea is something of a wise, sly, and crafty old fox. Anyone drawing conclusions of what our team will actually look like on game day by trying to decipher our injury lists and projected roster are bound to be surprised.
If vets are anywhere near close to healthy, you can bet on them being in the line-up. These are guys who "don't need to practice". So if they are practicing, they're playing.
Quote from: LXTSN on August 29, 2024, 02:39:28 PMSounded like Vanterpool would be the guy to step in and be that 7th OL. We are flexible with our DA's.
He's also getting very limited reps in practice, even with big Stan and Wallace out. He's clearly the last option at this point.
Usually I would say to keep Bighill out but a few things makes me wary:
The Riders home and home are huge for playoff seeding, much greater stakes than previous years. We should be treating both like playoff games (and it appears we are).
We didn't use our youth the way I thought we would in Bighill's absence. Gauthier will still be dressed anyway as insurance. We didn't gain speed and youth and lose experience. We just lost experience.
We've got a bye following these two games which should allow for some rest.
Just got my tickets to LDC, haven't been since 2019. Section 141!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 29, 2024, 04:49:22 AMThe top rows of the East side (gold seats), even at C, are never full even on "sell outs". West side fares better.
I think a lot of the cheapest seats are bought just to get people in the gate so they can wander around and drink.
I think lots buy the cheapest tickets and hangout at the RumHut.
Quote from: Jesse on August 29, 2024, 03:02:40 PMHe's also getting very limited reps in practice, even with big Stan and Wallace out. He's clearly the last option at this point.
This is true most weeks, but this week Vanterpool 6'6" 315, received a ton of reps with the first unit.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 29, 2024, 05:53:15 PMThis is true most weeks, but this week Vanterpool 6'6" 315, received a ton of reps with the first unit.
That's not a bad thing to get him some reps. However, Bryant missed day one and Wallace has gone to 6 game IR. So he's moved up the depth chart as a matter of necessity.
Bryant doesn't need reps, he just needs to get better from the flu this week. He may or may not get many reps in practice.
I wouldn't read too much into anything just yet.
Quote from: Buck on August 29, 2024, 03:27:43 PMJust got my tickets to LDC, haven't been since 2019. Section 141!
Awesome to hear Buck. Come say hi at Crave BB partly or Wayne's World pre game.
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS Practice Day
Player Name Position Injury WED THU FRI Game Status
Amari Henderson DB Shoulder DNP Limited
Bryan Cox DL Foot Limited Full
Jaxon Ford DB Wrist Full Full
Bruno Labelle FB Leg Full Full
Kosi Onyeka DB Healthy scratch Full Full
Jerreth Sterns WR Healthy scratch Full Full
Nick Wiebe LB Knee Full Full
Nelson Lokombo DB Calf – DNP
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Practice Day
Player Name Position Injury WED THU FRI Game Status
Nick Hallett DB Hip Full DNP
Lucky Ogbevoen DL Knee Full Full
Adam Bighill LB Hamstring Full Full
Bailey Feltmate FB Ankle DNP DNP
Drew Wolitarsky WR Ribs Full Full
Gabe Wallace OL Knee DNP DNP
Stanley Bryant OL Illness DNP DNP
There are quite a few Riderfans forum-ers thinking they may lose LDC. There's a lot of worry and trepidation, kind of like there is on our side here. So many question marks for both teams.
Their pickems is about 5-to-1 picking SSK -- seems like more than usual picking WPG for this SSK-usually-wins game.
It should be a fun one exactly for the reason that no fan knows what to expect!! Well, I know two things: SSK will hit hard, and they'll be cheatin' & holdin' galore.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 30, 2024, 01:22:46 AMThere are quite a few Riderfans forum-ers thinking they may lose LDC. There's a lot of worry and trepidation, kind of like there is on our side here. So many question marks for both teams.
Their pickems is about 5-to-1 picking SSK -- seems like more than usual picking WPG for this SSK-usually-wins game.
It should be a fun one exactly for the reason that no fan knows what to expect!! Well, I know two things: SSK will hit hard, and they'll be cheatin' & holdin' galore.
Everyone holds
If you are not cheating you are not trying
Coach O'Shea on Practice Today (https://twitter.com/i/status/1829269028193337741)
Nic Demski on the LDC (https://twitter.com/i/status/1829268090091106497)
Zach on the Offense (https://twitter.com/i/status/1828900361014276252)
Riderfans saying Hickson doing lots of practice catching passes. So let's watch out for that: planned passes, dump passes, whatever. Can't let him hide in blocking then slip out to a wide open flat and 20Y.
Interesting: past years the Riderfan forum is always fretting about certain specific things. Lately that's been Demski.
However, this year I haven't seen them mention any R by name as being a problem. They aren't afraid of Demski at all anymore. So this would be a great game to have Demski blow them up!!
They do talk about stopping Zach from rolling right, so they'll probably do that quick right-pressure/spy thing teams have been doing on us. It might confuse them if Zach rolls left on the first scramble ;D ;D ;D
Would also be a great time for the under-the-radar Rs to get some explosions, like Pokey, Lucky and even Kenny (since he's done basically diddly squat this year, minus that winning TD last week). And Woli/Clercius, depending on who starts & gets reps.
While I have zero hard proof I do think that Buck hates the riders as much or even more than many of us do (not sure that is possible in my case).
This is the game Strev unloads one on 2nd and short...TD Demski!!
Quote from: The Zipp on August 30, 2024, 03:29:16 PMWhile I have zero hard proof I do think that Buck hates the riders as much or even more than many of us do (not sure that is possible in my case).
This is the game Strev unloads one on 2nd and short...TD Demski!!
LFG!
Injury report
Quote from: The Zipp on August 30, 2024, 03:29:16 PMWhile I have zero hard proof I do think that Buck hates the riders as much or even more than many of us do (not sure that is possible in my case).
This is the game Strev unloads one on 2nd and short...TD Demski!!
I do hate them just as much for sure..
Quote from: DM83 on August 30, 2024, 09:23:45 PMWhy? It's just another game. Buck never had reason to hate them?
He was a Bomber player...
Quote from: The Zipp on August 30, 2024, 10:08:30 PMHe was a Bomber player...
And he never got the Riders head coach job that he interviewed for.