Another big game with playoff implications and the Blue Bombers in full control of their own destiny.
The TiCats have had the Bombers number in recent games played in Hamilton but the past is past and this Bomber team is on a role that sees them getting better and more productive offensively with each game.
Ed Tait's 48-Hour Primer (http://www.bluebombers.com/2024/10/02/48-hour-primer-week-18/) speaks to Kenny Lawler's progression since his return to the lineup as well as the current Bomber injury report.
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Game time 6:00 pm CDT on TSN1 and TSN4
Let's Go Bombers!
Strange practice/injury progression there for Demski... and Feltmate/Wallace are full/full out? Also strange, unless we are telegraphing there's no room on the AR for them?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 03, 2024, 06:59:13 AMStrange practice/injury progression there for Demski... and Feltmate/Wallace are full/full out? Also strange, unless we are telegraphing there's no room on the AR for them?
That usually happens when the player has a soft tissue injury or something and the team knows for certain he can play through, albeit with some discomfort. Wind him up, do the full install day and then let him rest until game day.
Roster sure hope Demski is in :'(
Derek Taylor @DTonOBZero need to change anything after that last performance. So, zero changes for the Bombers roster for Friday in Hamilton.
I should note:
Demski was 'Limited' in practice Wednesday with a knee problem. Bombers list him as a game-time decision for Friday.
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Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 03, 2024, 06:59:13 AMStrange practice/injury progression there for Demski... and Feltmate/Wallace are full/full out? Also strange, unless we are telegraphing there's no room on the AR for them?
They are still on the 6 game list but are now allowed to practice. They probably won't play next week either as they will be kept on the injured list for all 6 games to save some SMS.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 03, 2024, 06:59:13 AMStrange practice/injury progression there for Demski... and Feltmate/Wallace are full/full out? Also strange, unless we are telegraphing there's no room on the AR for them?
Not sure what the 6 game implications are for them, might just be that they are allowed to practice, but not allowed to come off the 6 game without penalty.
I was at practice on Tuesday. I still didn't think Wallace was ready to play. Did some drills and took a few reps, but didn't look ready to play. On the other hand, Woli82 running sprints, looked very good.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 03, 2024, 02:39:22 PMThey are still on the 6 game list but are now allowed to practice. They probably won't play next week either as they will be kept on the injured list for all 6 games to save some SMS.
Both are on ELC's and close if not at the CFL minimum. So unless they come off within an early window there is no SMS savings or cost.
Bombers mode is to allow some additional time to get back to playing condition after an extended time on 6 game IR. Hopefully they will be ready at some point to allow them to be activated. In particular getting Wallace back as depth would be useful. In the meantime, we go with those that are healthy.
If Demski can't play we're going to need to add another receiver who will likely be an import. We don't have a lot of experience depth that is healthy.
Just a guess but Whitehead might be the starter even though he's not been 100% for several weeks. That would mean we need another returner to be added.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 03, 2024, 03:11:20 PMI was at practice on Tuesday. I still didn't think Wallace was ready to play. Did some drills and took a few reps, but didn't look ready to play. On the other hand, Woli82 running sprints, looked very good.
Wallace probably remains on the 6-game for the rest of the season, not much savings to be had but I guess every bit counts. They know what he can do and he'll get his big chance next year, so it's all good. If they need an extra OL they'll probably dress Randolph instead.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 03, 2024, 03:30:20 PMWallace probably remains on the 6-game for the rest of the season, not much savings to be had but I guess every bit counts. They know what he can do and he'll get his big chance next year, so it's all good. If they need an extra OL they'll probably dress Randolph instead.
Will depend on ratio. If he can come off the 6 game onto the 1 game, he will, and will be a game time decision each week, based on ratio...
Quote from: theaardvark on October 03, 2024, 03:37:39 PMWill depend on ratio. If he can come off the 6 game onto the 1 game, he will, and will be a game time decision each week, based on ratio...
We've been starting more than 7 Canadians all year. Ratio isn't really in play in that decision for Wallace. If he was added this week, I'd think Weitz comes off as the 2nd global which is the optional choice. Looking at our IR and our PR there are note exactly many current choices to add another Canadian.
When he's healthy I would think he'd be added under that scenario. OL depth has more value than the 2nd global at the moment. Leaving him on the 1 game IR does add an SMS hit. The global would be bumped back to PR.
Ratio not only takes into account starters, but AR as well. Only so many DI's.
If Demski can't go easiest thing to do would be to dress Murphy.
Great discussion
A win here and a Rider loss we clinch 1st place.
Let's do this!
Be nice to get a road win in The Hammer for a change. Been a while since that's happened.
Hamilton without starting receiver Shemar Bridges, running back Greg Bell and defensive end Nick Usher tomorrow. Centre David Beard is a GTD and they're dressing backup centre Evan Johnson as a contingency.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 03, 2024, 04:27:48 PMIf Demski can't go easiest thing to do would be to dress Murphy.
He showed some promise in pre -season last year. OTOH he has not made the roster this year when our receivers have been dropping like flies.
It would be the easiest choice but whether it's the best option I doubt. Some of the rookie imports have very good speed. Just a guess but I think Case or the new returner would get added. Even more so if Whitehead doesn't dress.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 03, 2024, 05:55:45 PMHamilton without starting receiver Shemar Bridges, running back Greg Bell and defensive end Nick Usher tomorrow. Centre David Beard is a GTD and they're dressing backup centre Evan Johnson as a contingency.
That's an advantage for us. I haven't seen the final Bomber depth chart but we have 2 receivers and 2 DL that may not play!! Depth at all those spots is not great due to current IR.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 03, 2024, 06:36:55 PMThat's an advantage for us. I haven't seen the final Bomber depth chart but we have 2 receivers and 2 DL that may not play!! Depth at all those spots is not great due to current IR.
Only Demski is a game day decision. Everyone else is good.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 03, 2024, 06:34:56 PMHe showed some promise in pre -season last year. OTOH he has not made the roster this year when our receivers have been dropping like flies.
It would be the easiest choice but whether it's the best option I doubt. Some of the rookie imports have very good speed. Just a guess but I think Case or the new returner would get added. Even more so if Whitehead doesn't dress.
Murphy has been around for a few years now and he hasn't contributed much, he looks to be a career ST player that is unlikely to see any game play. Especially now that the receiving corps. has been restocked with new blood.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 03, 2024, 05:55:45 PMHamilton without starting receiver Shemar Bridges, running back Greg Bell and defensive end Nick Usher tomorrow. Centre David Beard is a GTD and they're dressing backup centre Evan Johnson as a contingency.
Time for Ontaria to steal the ROY trophy!
Quote from: Jesse on October 03, 2024, 07:24:08 PMTime for Ontaria to steal the ROY trophy!
I'm not sure who might be in the consideration at this point. Bonds might be another Bomber in our thoughts but I'm not sure if he's eligible.
There are very good rookies across the CFL this year and every year. He has been a very good surprise.
ZC8: 3,555 yards, 69.3 %, 15 TDs, 14 Ints.
BO20: 1,107 yards, 5.77 avg. 2 TDs.
Wilson: 885 yards, 15.26 Avg. 3 TDs.
Holm: 66 DTs, 2 STs.
Ayers: 16 STs.
Griffin: 15 STs.
WJ5: 6 sacks.
Ford: 6 Ints.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 03, 2024, 06:34:56 PMHe showed some promise in pre -season last year. OTOH he has not made the roster this year when our receivers have been dropping like flies.
It would be the easiest choice but whether it's the best option I doubt. Some of the rookie imports have very good speed. Just a guess but I think Case or the new returner would get added. Even more so if Whitehead doesn't dress.
agree on Case forgot about him but I would personally like to see what Murphy can do even though I'm mostly curious and Case likely safer option b/c he can return
5.77 yd average 😀
" it's a passing league". Nope.
If he ran more frequently would this go down?
Elks db did not seem eager to tackle Brady on his touchdown run the other day.
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 03, 2024, 08:02:32 PMagree on Case forgot about him but I would personally like to see what Murphy can do even though I'm mostly curious and Case likely safer option b/c he can return
Murphy could still be added by eliminating the 2nd global player. Case would be added potentially by dropping Cole for this week. If Whitehead and Demski both don't dress it becomes an even tougher question.
Wilson, Wheatfall, Clercius are all rookies. If we have to add two more rookies, that's not good. Murphy is essentially a rookie with only 3 games in his career.
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Quote from: Blue In BC on October 03, 2024, 07:35:18 PMI'm not sure who might be in the consideration at this point. Bonds might be another Bomber in our thoughts but I'm not sure if he's eligible.
There are very good rookies across the CFL this year and every year. He has been a very good surprise.
Bonds will not be eligible. He played some games in the NFL.
Nic Demski game-time decision for Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
By John Hodge -October 3, 2024
Canadian receiver Nic Demski will be a game-time decision for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers when they visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night.
The 30-year-old native of Winnipeg was a full participant in practice on Tuesday before being limited on Wednesday, according to the team's injury report. He was officially listed as questionable for Friday's game.
The five-foot-eleven, 213-pound target is coming off his best game of the season as he made four catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a 55-27 win over the Edmonton Elks. He has caught 64 passes for 864 yards and five scores this season, putting him only three receptions shy of a new career-high.
The rest of Winnipeg's lineup will remain unchanged for Friday's game in Steeltown, where the Blue Bombers have lost four straight regular-season games dating back to 2018.
The club lost last year's affair at Tim Hortons Field by a score of 29-23 as Tyreik McAllister, who now plays for the Las Vegas Raiders, returned a missed Sergio Castillo convert 126 yards for a two-point score. Zach Collaros shredded Hamilton's secondary for almost 300 yards before halftime, then threw three interceptions in the second half.
Winnipeg won the first meeting between the two teams this season on Aug. 23 at Princess Auto Stadium when Zach Collaros hit Kenny Lawler for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining. The offence sputtered miserably until the team's final game-winning drive as Collaros completed only 50 percent of his passes and threw three picks.
The Blue Bombers (9-6) will visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-9) on Friday, Oct. 4 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/03/nic-demski-game-time-decision-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/
Ticats rule out star rookies REC Shemar Bridges, RB Greg Bell vs. Bombers
By 3Down Staff -October 3, 2024
Two of the best first-year players in the CFL won't be on the field for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this week.
Receiver Shemar Bridges (quad) and running back Greg Bell (ribs) have both been placed on the one-game injured list ahead of Friday's matchup with Winnipeg. Bridges enters the week sitting fourth in CFL receiving, having caught 83 passes for 933 yards and four touchdowns. Bell has played just six games but has carried the ball 68 times for 395 yards and five touchdowns, adding 25 receptions for 208 yards and another major.
Veteran James Butler will take back over at running back, having rushed 103 times for 498 yards and a touchdown through 10 games, along with 43 catches for 356 yards and another major. Fellow rookie Dezmon Patmon will step into the starting lineup for Bridges, having caught five passes for 63 yards in four previous appearances.
The Tabbies are also expected to be without one of their top pass rushers, as defensive end Nick Usher (ankle) has also been placed on the one-game injured list. The 29-year-old has posted 30 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble in 15 games this year and will be replaced by newcomer Tim Ward. Defensive tackle Trevon Mason will also draw into the lineup, with Mario Kendricks going to the practice roster alongside Canadian defensive back Patrick Burke Jr.
Centre David Beard was not listed on this week's injury report but has been named a game-time decision. Veteran Canadian Evan Johnson will dress for insurance.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats (6-9) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9-6) on Friday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2024/10/03/ticats-rule-out-star-rookies-rec-shemar-bridges-rb-greg-bell-vs-bombers/
"the top-two ranked teams in the CFL.ca Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL".
So the second best team in the CFL is the team with the second worst record in the League. Kind of embarrassing for the League I'd say.
Quote from: northof30 on October 04, 2024, 12:59:32 AM"the top-two ranked teams in the CFL.ca Power Rankings presented by AMSOIL".
So the second best team in the CFL is the team with the second worst record in the League. Kind of embarrassing for the League I'd say.
Not embarrassing imo. It's what makes the CFL great. Any team can win and it doesn't take that much to go from zero to hero. Bombers are red hot and Ticats have come on as well.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/02/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-lions-riders-redblacks-chase-berths-bombers-eye-the-west/
Just heard the Bombers have not won a regular season game in Hamilton since 2017, which is shocking. Perfect time to bust that streak.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 03, 2024, 07:35:18 PMI'm not sure who might be in the consideration at this point. Bonds might be another Bomber in our thoughts but I'm not sure if he's eligible.
Bonds has been ok, but he's currently the weak link. Often picked on, and many busts / panic catch-ups.
Here are the possibilities for the Bombers and the Winnipeg @ Hamilton game preview...
CFL WEEK 18 PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
WPG WIN and SSK LOSS = WPG claims division title; earns the right to host the Western Final at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET
SSK LOSS or BC LOSS = WPG secures home playoff date
SSK WIN and CGY LOSS and HAM LOSS = SSK clinches postseason berth
BC WIN and HAM LOSS and EDM LOSS = BC clinches postseason berth
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/10/03/game-preview-blue-bombers-at-tiger-cats/
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 04, 2024, 01:45:39 AMJust heard the Bombers have not won a regular season game in Hamilton since 2017, which is shocking. Perfect time to bust that streak.
Sounds worse than it is. I believe it's a 4 game losing streak in Hamilton.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 04, 2024, 07:03:20 AMSounds worse than it is. I believe it's a 4 game losing streak in Hamilton.
Well, if you include the '23 GC, add another loss. But if you include the '21 GC, we've won there in the last 3 years, and vs HAM even! Need to channel that '21 energy.
This season hasn't matched any historical precedent. I wouldn't expect this week to be any different.
First we proved BC were posers.
Then we proved SSK were posers.
Then we proved EDM were posers.
HAM may be the biggest posers of them all.
And The Can Mafia are really good at dismantling C.Jones defences: first in SSK, then in EDM, and -- in a couple of days -- in HAM.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 04, 2024, 01:53:34 AMBonds has been ok, but he's currently the weak link. Often picked on, and many busts / panic catch-ups.
Secondary is being ask to cover for an extended time.
I'd say the weak link is the DL, not Bonds (imo).
EDIT: And this is knit picking, because our defence is awesome. Younger's scheme just places a lot of responsibility on the secondary and no one can hold off forever.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 04, 2024, 01:53:34 AMBonds has been ok, but he's currently the weak link. Often picked on, and many busts / panic catch-ups.
Gino Lewis does that to a lot of DB's. Bonds is playing well but he's also being compared to some top players we have in our secondary. I think in all honesty I'd say Alexander is the one being beaten more often.
Yeah, Gino was gonna make some catches when the game was already decided - no doubt. Bonds isn't an all star shutdown corner yet but he's had an impressive first season. We are so good at finding these guys now.
Getting BO20 going is the key to our O. So, getting BO20 going early would be nice. No turnovers, and get to Bo early and often.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 04, 2024, 01:53:34 AMBonds has been ok, but he's currently the weak link. Often picked on, and many busts / panic catch-ups.
Bonds and Ford have been much better than Houston and Parker were last year. Bonds may be the weakest link back in the secondary but that is mainly because the others are each the best in the CFL at their respective position
Quote from: bwiser on October 04, 2024, 03:51:33 PMBonds and Ford have been much better than Houston and Parker were last year. Bonds may be the weakest link back in the secondary but that is mainly because the others are each the best in the CFL at their respective position
Agree. Bonds also plays boundary corner which is less forgiving than Ford on the field side too. You can't fault him too much. Realistically, he's not going to win every single snap but he also hasn't been torched down the rail much, which if you're evaluating that boundary corner spot is almost always the main concern. Factor in that he's likely on an ELC and he's definitely providing great value. I'd say he's been a pleasant surprise and played as good as you'd reasonable expect a first year guy to play, and probably has exceeded the expectation most games.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 04, 2024, 04:15:03 PMAgree. Bonds also plays boundary corner which is less forgiving than Ford on the field side too. You can't fault him too much. Realistically, he's not going to win every single snap but he also hasn't been torched down the rail much, which if you're evaluating that boundary corner spot is almost always the main concern. Factor in that he's likely on an ELC and he's definitely providing great value. I'd say he's been a pleasant surprise and played as good as you'd reasonable expect a first year guy to play, and probably has exceeded the expectation most games.
very true . if you remember Holms the first year, he was not anywhere close to the player he was the 2nd year. Jackie Parker also was rough until he got some experience. Nichols was the exception Even Ford has had a year in the system before starting
Quote from: Pete on October 04, 2024, 04:28:03 PMvery true . if you remember Holms the first year, he was not anywhere close to the player he was the 2nd year. Jackie Parker also was rough until he got some experience. Nichols was the exception Even Ford has had a year in the system before starting
LOL that's almost stretching back to the war years. Hard to compare this year to last as the defensive system has changed under Younger, but all of the young DB's have shown quite well and are all capable of starting, certainly has become a position of depth.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 04, 2024, 04:56:18 PMLOL that's almost stretching back to the war years. Hard to compare this year to last as the defensive system has changed under Younger, but all of the young DB's have shown quite well and are all capable of starting, certainly has become a position of depth.
The very first blue bombers superstar Fritzy Hanson was a two way player I believe and demon on special teams. Janarion grant is not even close to what Fritzy did overall in the 1930's! 🙃🤓
Is the more recent "Fritz" Hansen still in the league? Believe a team picked him up in the offseason but do not know what happened after that.
Agree the DB's get more exposed if the "rush" doesn't apply the pressure in 3-4 seconds
Checked stats and safety Alexander and young star Holms have "No" int's., and yet are our total tackle leaders
Will be catching the game later on CFL+ from Madrid, Spain!
Very cool place. Mexico is a shadow of the scene here. Only wish I was paying Mexican prices! OLA! 🙃
Quote from: ichabod_crane on October 04, 2024, 05:44:23 PMThe very first blue bombers superstar Fritzy Hanson was a two way player I believe and demon on special teams. Janarion grant is not even close to what Fritzy did overall in the 1930's! 🙃🤓
Is the more recent "Fritz" Hansen still in the league? Believe a team picked him up in the offseason but do not know what happened after that.
Yes Thiadric Hansen is playing for the Argos this season, he took a misconduct penalty last weekend for throwing a player to the ground during an after whistle scuffle.
Best overall secondary since Dee Alford Mr Nichols and co. ???
Holm was a great surprise last year and on. Then you add...
Ford put us over the top pure talent wise on the back end.
Right if I had to pick I'd say Alexander is the weak link. He has been miss playing balls. He could have a comeback game still...
But if you had to pick a position of shorter comings I'd think it would be that.
I hope the great OL play trend continues.
Gotta limit the penalties as always.
From Jeff Hamilton:
BREAKING: Bombers receiver Nic Demski has been cleared and will play tonight against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Quote from: gobombersgo on October 04, 2024, 09:44:55 PMFrom Jeff Hamilton:
BREAKING: Bombers receiver Nic Demski has been cleared and will play tonight against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
EXCELLENT!
Thinking ahead here but if we win rest Demski for a bit then play him a game or less if just a warm up and on point.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 04, 2024, 09:55:29 PMThinking ahead here but if we win rest Demski for a bit then play him a game or less if just a warm up and on point.
I'm definitely worried that Demski should have been sitting for this game.
I hope he makes it through ok.
PSA: TSN is doing this game in 4K on the TSN 4K channel for those that have it.
Quote from: Jesse on October 04, 2024, 10:04:42 PMI'm definitely worried that Demski should have been sitting for this game.
I hope he makes it through ok.
Same. The Bombers are likely looking at the schedule and seeing two byes if all goes well. Might as well go get it.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 04, 2024, 10:37:31 PMSame. The Bombers are likely looking at the schedule and seeing two byes if all goes well. Might as well go get it.
the only reason they are playing him is because this clinches I trust the staff and playing I smart.
Here we go....
The bombers are seriously due their anyways...
2 BLM picks is a great parlay
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 04, 2024, 10:54:32 PMHere we go....
The bombers are seriously due their anyways...
2 BLM picks is a great parlay
I'm calling a Jake Thomas pick.
Then Fat Boi special at next home game.
Quote from: gordo on October 04, 2024, 10:57:23 PMI'm calling a Jake Thomas pick.
Then Fat Boi special at next home game.
Hell yah nice pick, err um pick
Ugh. Milt in overalls.
Zachy revenge game! Errrr
Quote from: Jesse on October 04, 2024, 11:00:55 PMUgh. Milt in overalls.
TSN is getting so bad with antics Re: Bovalls... embarrassing
Brady ball
Keep feeding Brady
Well, that sucked.
37 yard punt? at least our punt coverage kept Whyte in check
Well, this will be good field position.
Touchdown please.
Top notch secondary play
Velcro coverage from Deatrick Nichols
Oh man! Way to go Kevins! Great route great ball.
Clersius Congrats awesome stuff!
Oh, that was good.
Great pass by Zach
Clercius's first td in the CFL is a Moss job. Beautiful!
What was that?
Yikes we made that really easy. Illegal kick off. Penalty on second and long. No pass rush.
Bo hasn't played this well for years.
His arm strength looks good.
Interesting.
Wilson doing just fine on short yardage.
Hate to say it but I like Terry Wilson for short yardage he seems to get 3 yards every time.
Quote from: barbk on October 04, 2024, 11:38:51 PMHate to say it but I like Terry Wilson for short yardage he seems to get 3 yards every time.
indeed my dear
This is going to be a good game.
Got lucky there with that drop ball with Tim Whyte
Quote from: barbk on October 04, 2024, 11:45:00 PMGot lucky there with that drop ball with Tim Whyte
Like, wow.
That was scary.
Darn.
We need more from the O to keep BLM off the field.
Quote from: J5V on October 04, 2024, 11:51:24 PMWe need more from the O to keep BLM off the field.
We certainly need to stop shooting ourselves in the foot. Quite a few missed opportunities already.
Good job D!
Yikes. Zach.
They don't call holding hardly all year and they decide to now? I hope it was a really egregious one, otherwise maybe the refs want HAM to win?
Odd that at the same time, there is a CFL player Named Justin Macinnes
And a cfl head ref named Justin Macinnes.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 04, 2024, 11:57:11 PMThey don't call holding hardly all year and they decide to now? I hope it was a really egregious one, otherwise maybe the refs want HAM to win?
Thats exactly what went thru my mind too.
Nice try number 9
Quote from: gordo on October 04, 2024, 10:57:23 PMI'm calling a Jake Thomas pick.
Then Fat Boi special at next home game.
Inches away! lol.
Picked Nichols! Brilliant!
Our D is outstanding.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 12:01:58 AMPicked Nichols! Brilliant!
Nichols doesn't get many, but he's always in the picture!
Ticats have adopted the three man rush
Wilson great game thus far.
Katz destroys a teammate.
Plus the penalty. Katz is nasty.
Quote from: J5V on October 04, 2024, 11:58:33 PMThats exactly what went thru my mind too.
this ref crew has the woman that called an clearly dropped td pass good, against the bombers this season, which was overturned.
Sure looked,like an intention to hit the head of Wilson.
A challenge flag is really pushing and what would he challenge?
Wow, a HAM guy penalized on a play that a HAM player got injured. LOL
Peters out will hurt them
Milo challenge lol go ahead Milo :D
Peter's got belted.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:03:40 AMTicats have adopted the three man rush
Chris Jones special.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:03:40 AMTicats have adopted the three man rush
Jones looooooooooooves the 3 man rush, especially against non-running QBs
Free bird.... Yah
So far offence sputtering
Hahaha Sheahan is crazy.
Hay the punter made a play finally.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:09:15 AMSo far offence sputtering
I think Jones is good at creating confusing looks, and it screws up Zach's reads. There's been a few weird choices by Zach, and it's not just Zach making bad choices but creative Jones schemes.
This Hamilton D is proving to be a tough nut to crack.
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 12:11:56 AMThis Hamilton is proving to be a tough nut to crack.
We'll figure it out. We need to get more creative on D. Where's the blitz? You can't give Bo lots of time, and he won't make mistakes when you give him blanket zone and lots of time -- he just throws 2 feet to the side of a D to get a zone-sitter open.
Let's get points and kill the clock here
Guys are getting into Brady along the LoS. Need better blocking and better deception. More RPO. Where's our pass-on-first-down?
Zach's gotta go back to being patient and taking what's there. Chris Jones isn't going to let you bomb it down field very often.
Bahahahha and then he bombs it down the field.
Kenny!
Wonderful pass. Kenny had to go max-speed to catch that and no hope for the DB
Beautiful throw and catch by Lawler and Zach.
Hoggie TD or Brady TD?
That is a Brady touchdown
It's first and goal. Brady's gotta be a big more careful there. Still going to work out for us.
Great 2nd effort. He didn't get Pigromed!
That's 100% on SY for Wilson as a Bomber.
Terry Wilson proving to be decent in short yardage. Push wasn't good. That was all him.
Castillo pin point accuracy as well.
The Lawler beast has awakened!
TSN trying to get a look at the Bombers offensive scheme.lol
Man that was a perfect throw by Zach to Lawler.
I like how Cole is giving 110% on every snap he gets trying to show he deserves his roster spot next year.
Crap o la
Oh ya, so noooooow BOO starts being a good player.
What a play by Grffin!
Kramdi full beast
Not good enough they cried (last year)
Well that's a messed up play.
Might be a TD. Might be incomplete.
Griffin should have run around for just 1 more second! Scoot to the back of the EZ!
Nice stop
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:23:48 AMI like how Cole is giving 110% on every snap he gets trying to show he deserves his roster spot next year.
Has to control his emotions imo
Fine line
I like the energy but the penalty he took was ugly
Since he did the little hop, he has to survive contact with the ground and he didn't.
It's the right call.
Griffin should have killed just 1 more sec
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 05, 2024, 12:28:35 AMHas to control his emotions imo
Fine line
I like the energy but the penalty he took was ugly
Cole took a penalty? Must have missed that
Griffin's hustle saved us a TD there.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:28:38 AMSince he did the little hop, he has to survive contact with the ground and he didn't.
It's the right call.
Griffin should have killed just 1 more sec
Wouldn't have mattered with the incomplete ruling.
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 05, 2024, 12:27:15 AMKramdi full beast
Not good enough they cried (last year)
Look. If you don't want people to call you out, this is the kind of comment you have to stop making.
That's a great GL stop there. I hate how all the DBs play so far back when everyone just TDs right at the line lately.
At least Kramdi knew where the line was.
Can't complain up 7 in HAM.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 12:29:48 AMWouldn't have mattered with the incomplete ruling.
They put the time back on the clock after the ball hit the turf?
Guess that makes sense. I didn't look at the clock with all the excitement.
Need to get some pressure on BO. He has had all night to throw.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:31:17 AMThey put the time back on the clock after the ball hit the turf?
Guess that makes sense. I didn't look at the clock with all the excitement.
They don't put time back on. Technically, the time never comes off. The play is dead as soon as it's ruled incomplete so everything that happened after that doesn't happen. The play should have been blown dead like any incomplete pass with :03 left so that's where is stays.
17-10 at the half. Very good game.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 04, 2024, 11:57:11 PMThey don't call holding hardly all year and they decide to now? I hope it was a really egregious one, otherwise maybe the refs want HAM to win?
Careful Techno, you're spending too much time over there. You're starting to sound like them now. ;)
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 12:35:49 AMThey don't put time back on. Technically, the time never comes off.
Except the time did come off in what the stadium fans and us TV fans see on the clock, so the timer controller has to correct that.
Clock did say 0:01 left when they blew that play dead.
I understand what you're saying, it's like it "never happened", but someone still needs to correct the visible manifestations of what transpired.
Since it was 3rd down, none of it matters as they want the 3.
Lets see which team makes the better adjustments.
Milt on point, ugh.
Quote from: bomb squad on October 05, 2024, 12:38:59 AMCareful Techno, you're spending too much time over there. You're starting to sound like them now. ;)
Nah, I'm fully tinfoil even without
their influence. The difference is, I'm right! :P :P :P :P ;) ;) And I'm not worried about a grand conspiracy, just the odd ref who's a homer.
My point still stands though, they've reduced holding calls by maybe 75% and everyone can see nasty holds on every play... and they pick this critical one to call to kill our drive when HAM was clearly struggling still? That's why I said I hope it's egregious. I'll study it after the game. I hope it was on-screen live, because we never got a replay.
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 12:39:45 AMLets see which team makes the better adjustments.
Ya, this is a very important game for both teams. I want our braintrust to step up, on both sides of the ball.
And I want a sack on BLM
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 12:30:25 AMLook. If you don't want people to call you out, this is the kind of comment you have to stop making.
Call me out no problem. This has nothing to do with that though. I call it like it is and always will. I took heat for believing in Kramdi, preached patience and turns out he has developed really well. There is no rule on here about bringing up the past. I don't mind bird and I eat it on occasion but I'll continue to serve as well. It's OK to have a little fun on here. That said point taken. I'll put the platter of wings to share away. Sorry Brady gave me a case of the chicken box lol.
If people challenge me, I will defend my position and I don't forget easy.
Wow, Scianitti really went nuts with the razor on the back and sides.
I think that 2 years of sucking has killed the HAM STH base. That stadium used to be packed every game. And now they're winning lately with good play and it's still half empty.
You have to really demoralize those hardcore fans to achieve that. Sad.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:44:31 AMYa, this is a very important game for both teams. I want our braintrust to step up, on both sides of the ball.
And I want a sack on BLM
So close
Dontaria Wilson out. Surprised if he is not concussed.
That play should have been an ejection for katsantonis
Suspect ticats receivers will be looking around this half.
Kramdi getting good at holding guys just shy. That's so important, and we've not been good at it.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:48:25 AMDontaria Wilson out. Surprised if he is not concussed.
So Lucky in his spot? Did they say if he's out all game? Might see some Johnny sets too.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:48:25 AMDontaria Wilson out. Surprised if he is not concussed.
That play should have been an ejection for katsantonis
Suspect ticats receivers will be looking around this half.
I was wondering why Lucky was in.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:50:35 AMSo Lucky in his spot? Did they say if he's out all game? Might see some Johnny sets too.
Think he said also ayres out. And a third.
Cjob
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:50:35 AMSo Lucky in his spot? Did they say if he's out all game? Might see some Johnny sets too.
Pretty rare but I hope we do
I think if we can put up another 17 points this half we'll be okay.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:48:48 AMKramdi getting good at holding guys just shy. That's so important, and we've not been good at it.
Motor is his strength.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 12:52:07 AMThink he said also ayres out. And a third.
Cjob
That's a big loss.
Our OL is playing really well today on SY and pass-pro. Run block only so-so so far. Let's hope that big Brady run is a sign of things to come.
We're winning TOP, maybe we can tire them out early.
😂TSN hyping the completely unknown Sirius Xm host. lOL!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 12:45:59 AMWow, Scianitti really went nuts with the razor on the back and sides.
Unfortunately it looks like how the Brownshirt's used to cut their hair back in the 30's. Yuk!
From X:
The following players will not return to tonight's game:
Michael Ayers
Ontaria Wilson
Brandon Alexander
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 12:59:56 AMFrom X:
The following players will not return to tonight's game:
Michael Ayers
Ontaria Wilson
Brandon Alexander
****
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 12:59:56 AMFrom X:
The following players will not return to tonight's game:
Michael Ayers
Ontaria Wilson
Brandon Alexander
Yikes!
At least we're doing really well against the run, outside that one TD romp we probably weren't expecting.
So cool how TSN mentions none of that.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 12:59:56 AMFrom X:
The following players will not return to tonight's game:
Michael Ayers
Ontaria Wilson
Brandon Alexander
Yikes!
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:01:35 AMSo cool how TSN mentions none of that.
Ya, I'm fine with seeing movies from the 60s and celebrating top players, but at least keep up with the game too! Tell us the injuries, show us the penalties!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:04:19 AMYa, I'm fine with seeing movies from the 60s and celebrating top players, but at least keep up with the game too! Tell us the injuries, show us the penalties!
It's weird that they do that too. All injuries in the NFL are treated like breaking news alerts. I get the difference in production but all you need to do is monitor the team's Twitter.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:01:35 AMSo cool how TSN mentions none of that.
Good chance they don't even know about it.
Too busy with flashbacks, interviewing musicians and unknown hosts, and bad jokes.
A few seasons ago they would keep the sideline reporters on top of the injuries. They were pretty good at it. Now, it's like it's not even in the job description.
Kenny seen daylight there
Brady!
Good thing they picked up that flag, I was about to go ballistic as there was no infraction.
P.S. GO BRADY!
That was funny a fan yelled, I want a hold lol (no infraction)
Eli took out two guys.
Let's go!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:09:00 AMGood thing they picked up that flag, I was about to go ballistic as there was no infraction.
P.S. GO BRADY!
Yeah I was having ptsd too
there DL is suffering now! Keep it rolling.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:09:45 AMthere DL is suffering now! Keep it rolling.
Yup, we're up at least 5:00 on TOP now I'm guessing
The Brady drive
Big Stan getting loads of love. Gotta love it.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:11:02 AMBig Stan getting loads of love. Gotta love it.
Many including the tsn panel said our OL was too old, just well seasoned
Brady is building a case for him being one of best Bomber backs of all time imo.
Biiiiiiiiig drive there.
That may be the dagger. A walk-in is demoralizing at this stage in the game after running 90% of the plays of the drive.
Who didn't know Brady was getting the ball there??
Brady has amazing feet.
TOUCH DOWN
Sergio perfect tonight.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:12:55 AMBrady has amazing feet.
TOUCH DOWN
I know your love for Charlie, how to you rate him against the legend?
Buck /zach adjusted.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 01:13:45 AMBuck /zach adjusted.
Ya, HAM was stopping our run and stopping our pass, for the most part... so we decided to just, uh, not let them stop our run!
Braintrust!
Nice TD!
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 05, 2024, 01:13:33 AMI know your love for Charlie, how to you rate him against the legend?
ugh! But if you ask...Not yet Charlie but couple more years and or 1 cup minimum.
Refs Evened up the holding calls
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:15:12 AMugh! But if you ask...Not yet Charlie but couple more years and or 1 cup minimum.
Brady is not even AH33 yet. Needs cups, needs more years, needs to commit to the team long-term.
Also, Brady has never been as good at the pass as AH33, but he is starting to ramp it up this year!
#1d
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 01:16:38 AMRefs Evened up the holding calls
ST doesn't count as it doesn't kill a drive.
Nichols is so special!
Great D stop. Good luck on DPI there, you have 10% chance of success with new guidelines. Looked fine live to me
No DPI if the right arm isn't twisting the REC
Bombers secondary is amazing.
Good challenge from Hamilton. Even if they don't get it their d needs a rest.
Milo lame O challenge?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:16:49 AMBrady is not even AH33 yet. Needs cups, needs more years, needs to commit to the team long-term.
Also, Brady has never been as good at the pass as AH33, but he is starting to ramp it up this year!
Agree. It's a good point. If he can start catching it he will cement his legacy. I'm not sure he will ever be as good as Harris in this regard. A rare talent to be able to do both. Hope I'm wrong. Brady has the ability to take a game over. Same we used to see with Mike Pringle, not that anyone can likely ever tough his legacy.
No way that's overturned. 100% waste of a challenge in desperation mode
:D :D :D
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:16:49 AMBrady is not even AH33 yet. Needs cups, needs more years, needs to commit to the team long-term.
Also, Brady has never been as good at the pass as AH33, but he is starting to ramp it up this year!
The only difference between Brady and Andrew is the couple years it will take Brady to blow past Andrew's numbers.
Brady vs Charlie is harder because they're such different backs. Brady will never be as exciting as Charlie. But he's gonna have more team success and maybe more longevity.
Deatrick Nicholas is having a great game tonight... I knew that wouldn't be PI
Lucky not getting many yards. They respected Grant so much more and gave him a much wider halo.
However, Lucky has been 100% on security, and that's all I really care about from a returner this season.
Hey It Is Pig Skin Pete! :D
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:21:18 AMLucky not getting many yards. They respected Grant so much more and gave him a much wider halo.
However, Lucky has been 100% on security, and that's all I really care about from a returner this season.
He is nicked
Agree on ball security, that will become even more critical when the ball freezes
10 mins TOP lead!! Huge
10 mins benefit in TOP
Still too early to just do 2&outs on the ground.
Kenny got stripped, bad luck on that one
HAM might start airing it out. Bo likes to go deep. Could be INTs incoming. Win a couple of 50/50 balls and we should put this game away.
Lol you gotta love Brady's fight. DL getting annoyed.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:24:28 AMStill too early to just do 2&outs on the ground.
Kenny got stripped, bad luck on that one
HAM might start airing it out. Bo likes to go deep. Could be INTs incoming. Win a couple of 50/50 balls and we should put this game away.
Ground game is the only way
Kenny gotta squeeze
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:24:46 AMLol you gotta love Brady's fight. DL getting annoyed.
I would love to know what Brady said to that Pussycat player
Quote from: Blueforlife on October 05, 2024, 01:26:22 AMGround game is the only way
Kenny gotta squeeze
Then mix it up a bit with some Lucky & Demski sweeps, or maybe a couple of hitch screens.
We didn't stop airing it out vs EDM
They got Gauthier spying BLM lol
Well there's the offsetting holding LOL
However, on a breakdown and QB scramble there's often holding.
Younger's D has taken the Hall bend and don't break and improved it to a super blanket coverage. This defense is as good as we have had recently imo. Players and coaches are exceptional.
TSN going hog wild tonight? Lol
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:28:13 AMThey got Gauthier spying BLM lol
We were doing that spying MBT too. I thought it was odd. We seem to like to stand off and then close in with Gauthier or Cole or Hallett.
It seems to be a staple of our game plan this season.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:27:27 AMThen mix it up a bit with some Lucky & Demski sweeps, or maybe a couple of hitch screens.
We didn't stop airing it out vs EDM
Brady bully ball is the only way imo
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 01:18:23 AMBombers secondary is amazing.
Probably the most under rated secondary's in the league. I'd say we have the best secondary in the CFL, bar none, yet Montreal always gets the talk, fine by me. our secondary is ferocious.
Haha, right when I mentioned Lucky is 100% on ball security LOL
Techno caused that fumble
Geez wizzz Lucky
Quote from: dd on October 05, 2024, 01:30:03 AMProbably the most under rated secondary's in the league. I'd say we have the best secondary in the CFL, bar none, yet Montreal always gets the talk, fine by me. our secondary is ferocious.
MTL are the flashy fast roving ball-hawks. We're the every-man every-down grinder DB corps.
It's the difference between Thorpe and Younger.
HAHA on the low block HAM, they are melting down now. That's like a twice a year penalty.
Keep her going boys. Brady looking devastating tonight.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:32:45 AMSorry!! My bad. 10 pushups.
Can't post for 5 mins, time out, mods need to step in
That was a very weak low block penalty LOL, but I'll take it
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:16:49 AMBrady is not even AH33 yet. Needs cups, needs more years, needs to commit to the team long-term.
Also, Brady has never been as good at the pass as AH33, but he is starting to ramp it up this year!
Brady is in the infancy of his career, but he definitely is on track to eclipse AH's and CR's numbers. The guy is a beast out there, knows how to read blocks and use his linemen effectively, doesn't try to do too much and puts the pads down and lays down the lumber when the time comes to make contact with tacklers.
Someone suggested that they laugh when Brady runs it up the gut (arguement was too vanilla), I told him I cheer when we do that. The pillar of our offense. Brady bully ball.
TOP must be brutal now
Poor HAM front 7
Game over
Put in Johnny
And HAM wasted their challenge on nothing.
On first glance that's a weak PI.
Who blew that whistle so soon with no wrap-up? Player must be wrapped up "encircled"!
Looking great now folks!
Hammy don't likely them referee
TD! I don't like the refs maybe "giving us one" there (is there such a thing as reverse tinfoil?)
But at least now we're one step away from winning the West.
Not gonna help HAM attendance though!
Hammy's run is over and I think bad Bo will return
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:37:12 AMAnd HAM wasted their challenge on nothing.
On first glance that's a weak PI.
Who blew that whistle so soon with no wrap-up? Player must be wrapped up "encircled"!
That early whistle was B.S.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:39:00 AMTD! I don't like the refs maybe "giving us one" there (is there such a thing as reverse tinfoil?)
But at least now we're one step away from winning the West.
Not gonna help HAM attendance though!
Reverse tin foil is the not shinny side lol
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:38:57 AMHammy don't likely them referee
Refs will need to sneak out the side door with a security detail
Hamilton win streak over. Duane seems a little sad.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:39:54 AMRefs will need to sneak out the side door with a security detail
They will dress as Hammy fans post game
The better team is winning.
There's my sack! Haba man!
Only way we don't host the West Final is if we lose out and the Riders win out. Five chances to clinch.
HABA DABA DOOO SACK
Fatboi eating at the buffet!!!
FAT BOIIII
Jake serves up fresh turkey, he is a good player even at this stage. What a beast.
Terry time! Get him some snaps.
Going to pick bo
Mr Ford checking in. Game, Set, Match!
#1d bad Bo, I called it.
All we do it eat.
hmmm wonder if BLM is still being considered for MOP
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:45:13 AMTerry time! Get him some snaps.
I would at this point. Get he some more different O set reps.
Well, that's that. Let's all wish EDM a big game so we can have a long garbage season.
Crossing fingers the 3 injuries are minor. Pokey probably is. Have no idea what happened to Ayers.
Quote from: barbk on October 05, 2024, 01:45:45 AMhmmm wonder if BLM is still being considered for MOP
:D on burn
Bombers the class of the league.
Look how happy pappy is
His Dad is the happiest!
There are proud Dads and then there is Ford's dad.
Why not Wilson & Johnny? Let's take everyone out. Put in Eli too. Same on D.
Get both Hallets on the field at once
Duane Ford making the case that we should get to nominate ALL our Canadians bahahhahah
Quote from: barbk on October 05, 2024, 01:45:45 AMhmmm wonder if BLM is still being considered for MOP
Cold blooded, barb.
I love how Brady had his best performance while Bo had a a subpar performance.
Really a microcosm of the season, imo.
Can't take that smile off of Tyrell Ford's dad face... holding the football with pride
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:48:55 AMDuane Ford making the case that we should get to nominate ALL our Canadians bahahhahah
No, he's sayin the best people should be nominated for awards, not just one from each team.
The payout odds on WPG tonight were so bad I should have known we were going to win for sure. Vegas knew the real deal.
Howdie Doodie pulled. Beauty
Man that was wholesome Ford dad.
Quote from: barbk on October 05, 2024, 01:49:13 AMCan't take that smile off of Tyrell Ford's dad face... holding the football with pride
Moment of the game.
Cutest thing I've ever seen.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:48:48 AMWhy not Wilson & Johnny? Let's take everyone out. Put in Eli too. Same on D.
Get both Hallets on the field at once
MOS too stubborn
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:48:55 AMDuane Ford making the case that we should get to nominate ALL our Canadians bahahhahah
Yup Duane is running his mouth a bit tonight. :D
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:51:08 AMYup Duane is running his mouth a bit tonight. :D
He makes a good point!
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:48:55 AMDuane Ford making the case that we should get to nominate ALL our Canadians bahahhahah
And they should be
He wants players off one team is what he said
Walby s warrior is Nichols to me. Brady close second.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 01:52:16 AMHe makes a good point!
Yup and he has said this before too. Agree with him.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:53:03 AMWalby s warrior is Nichols to me. Brady close second.
They both should get a giant root beer for their effort lol
Great shot of Demski and Brady yucking it up!
We throttled the life out of Hamilton tonight.
#1 d nuff said
Hall is boss
Younger has the hunger
#9 eats and #5 gets the egg lol
Nice play Garbutt
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:55:12 AMWe throttled the life out of Hamilton tonight.
My buddy sent me this
Brady stole hamilton's playoff soul. Slowly sucked the life out of them all game.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on October 05, 2024, 01:55:08 AMGreat shot of Demski and Brady yucking it up!
Heart of the club
Garbutt! MOS/Younger are gonna looooove that strip effort. We're so well coached.
Johnny!
I wanna see Wilson chuck it deep!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:56:14 AMGarbutt! MOS/Younger are gonna looooove that strip effort. We're so well coached.
Johnny!
I wanna see Wilson chuck it deep!
Not fair anymore we too good
I heard NFL wants us to join lol
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 01:49:06 AMCold blooded, barb.
I love how Brady had his best performance while Bo had a a subpar performance.
Really a microcosm of the season, imo.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 01:49:06 AMCold blooded, barb.
I was biased because I believe Brady O got robbed last year and he is playing phenomenal football
I love how Brady had his best performance while Bo had a a subpar performance.
Really a microcosm of the season, imo.
Ter-Bear, or T-Will if you will, has had more snaps than you would normally expect a CFL rookie to have.
Gives him a nice little head start in any QBs we bring into camp next year.
Neuf/Lofton need to get with the consecutive-number program! 64-65-66-67 (and Wallace 68?). Neuf/Lofton need to be in the 60's line-up.
Thank goodness Milt has his suit back on
This run for the Blue is one of best I can remember. Zero to hero. Never stop believing. My glasses are dark blue I can't see.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 01:58:39 AMTer-Bear, or T-Will if you will, has had more snaps than you would normally expect a CFL rookie to have.
Gives him a nice little head start in any QBs we bring into camp next year.
Will be good, has the tools, good point
It's true!
Brady had, by far, the most outstanding performance in the league last year. Chad Kelly wasn't even the best QB in the league last year.
He should be going back-to-back this year.
Quote from: barbk on October 05, 2024, 01:59:03 AMThank goodness Milt has his suit back on
Ugh. Milt.
Makes me wonder sometimes.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 01:58:39 AMTer-Bear, or T-Will if you will, has had more snaps than you would normally expect a CFL rookie to have.
Gives him a nice little head start in any QBs we bring into camp next year.
Yup we see What Mr Wilson has in time going forward. This dude is gonna get a dream chance in the CFL NOW.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 01:58:44 AMNeuf/Lofton need to get with the consecutive-number program! 64-65-66-67 (tel:64-65-66-67) (and Wallace 68?). Neuf/Lofton need to be in the 60's line-up.
I will talk jersey numbers all day long.
A run of consecutive OL numbers would look too weird.
Boy the Bomber's look good right now!
8 wins in a row. I'm not surprised. 4 Grey cup appearances in a row. That's not luck. Bombers are playing their best football at the most important time of the year. Go Bombers!!
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 02:01:44 AMI will talk jersey numbers all day long.
A run of consecutive OL numbers would look too weird.
Not only should they all be consecutive, but it should run monotonically increasing down the line positionally! So when they line up it's all in a row. :D :D :D :D
I don't recall a time when we had guys rostered who were using all the numbers 64 to 68!
What a tremendous performance.
Go Edmonton tomorrow.
And I thought HAM with their DL assets would be good against the run and Brady would have a meh game! So I didn't take him in fantasy. Doh.
Argos next. Should be fun.
Sweet. We've locked up at least 2nd place and a home play off game.
Interesting game plan on offence after last week. Low passing yardage but massive run game. Ball control, won TOP and field position.
Did Ayers play and / or get injured? I didn't notice him at all.
Great game by our secondary and that hit by Kramdi near the goal line. That could have changed the momentum of the game.
So with our win BC can't touch us... so should we cheer for BC to win? I was going to cheer for CGY.
Maybe we need to decide if we'd rather face BC or SSK @PAS in the WDF? I'm torn. BC looks weaker but a mobile QB in the cold might be tricky. Plus, often teams will keep taking cracks at the WDF then finally win one... and the team doing that has been BC.
However, BC is always easier to beat in the cold @PAS because BC are wusses in their sheltered tropical climate and roof for when it's waining boo hoo. Say what you want about SSK, at least they know the cold.
Plus... Greenie fans would be sadder being elminated in the WSF than they would losing in the WDF! Maximize greenie fan tears? choices choices
I believe Ayers was injured.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 05, 2024, 02:06:00 AMSweet. We've locked up at least 2nd place and a home play off game.
Interesting game plan on offence after last week. Low passing yardage but massive run game. Ball control, won TOP and field position.
Did Ayers play and / or get injured? I didn't notice him at all.
Great game by our secondary and that hit by Kramdi near the goal line. That could have changed the momentum of the game.
Felt like that wasn't the plan going in, but made the switch and never looked back.
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 02:08:51 AMI believe Ayers was injured.
He was announced out during halftime, but didn't notice when it happened.
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 02:08:51 AMI believe Ayers was injured.
What about Brandon Alexander? Seemed like he missed much of the game.
Quote from: Doublezero on October 05, 2024, 02:11:59 AMWhat about Brandon Alexander? Seemed like he missed much of the game.
Alexander, Ayers, and Wilson were declared out at halftime.
I can understand Wilson being kept out of the game after that hit. Precaution is wise.
Didn't see Ayers or Alexander getting injured.
Anyone know when or what happened to those two? Can't afford to lose more players.
I noticed that Kelly was in on defence quite a bit. He may have been on at the same time as Hallett, but I'm not sure. Either way, he's doing well most of the time and experience is going to help.
Quote from: Blue In BC on October 05, 2024, 02:21:13 AMI can understand Wilson being kept out of the game after that hit. Precaution is wise.
Didn't see Ayers of Alexander getting injured.
Anyone know when or what happened to those two? Can't afford to lose more players.
I noticed that Kelly was in on defence quite a bit. He may have been on at the same time as Hallett, but I'm not sure. Either way, he's doing well most of the time and experience is going to help.
Ayers might have been a hit on special teams but I couldn't quite tell. Didn't see Alexander.
I saw Alexander holding his right hand/arm at the end of a Ham passing play.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 02:08:02 AMSo with our win BC can't touch us... so should we cheer for BC to win? I was going to cheer for CGY.
Which team would give the Riders a physical beating in the WSF?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 02:08:02 AMSo with our win BC can't touch us... so should we cheer for BC to win? I was going to cheer for CGY
QuoteIt doesn't matter.
I'm rooting for Calgary because funny.
I think Ayers made a big hit on a kick return, maybe got hurt on that play.
Very enjoyable game.
Tip: CJOB play by play is just a second or so behind the TSN video stream....
Makes the game Much more interesting.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 01:05:38 AMIt's weird that they do that too. All injuries in the NFL are treated like breaking news alerts. I get the difference in production but all you need to do is monitor the team's Twitter.
Gone are the days when you could watch the game on tv and listen to the commentary on CJOB! Went to garage for a smoke at half-time and turned on the radio. The third quarter was just starting, while TSN still had the panel talking about the game. I turned off the radio when game was at 8 minutes and on tv they were just going to begin the Paul Police playbook. TSN did not start the third quarter for at least another 10 minutes!
I sure everyone noticed that at the end of the third TSN went to commercial and when the game resumed, the clock was at 8 minutes. I guess the first 7 minutes were not important enough to televise. What is going on with TSN???
Quote from: Sergio105 on October 05, 2024, 02:39:39 AMGone are the days when you could watch the game on tv and listen to the commentary on CHOB! Went to garage for a smoke at half-time and turned on the radio. The third quarter was just starting, while TSN still had the panel talking about the game. I turned off the radio when game was at 8 minutes and on tv they were just going to begin the Paul Police playbook. TSN did not staart the third quarter for at least another 10 minutes!
I sure everyone noticed that at the end of the third TSN went to commercial and when the game resumed, the clock was at 8 minutes. I guess the first 7 minutes were not important enough to televise. What is going on with TSN???
You must have been smoking some good stuff in the garage man.
Quote from: markf on October 05, 2024, 02:28:21 AMI think Ayers made a big hit on a kick return, maybe got hurt on that play.
Very enjoyable game.
Tip: CJOB play by play is just a second or so behind the TSN video stream....
Makes the game Much more interesting.
I agree. I listen on CJOB and watch on TSN. Then I don't miss any of the big plays.
It used to be a 5 second delay on tv but this was over 10 minutes! I was not smoking the funny stuff! My buddies laughed when I described the first six plays before they even happened.
Quote from: Sergio105 on October 05, 2024, 02:46:40 AMIt used to be a 5 second delay on tv but this was over 10 minutes! I was not smoking the funny stuff! My buddies laughed when I described the first six plays before they even happened.
That's interesting. I watch TSN on a streaming box and sometimes it delays things even more to smooth over dropouts. Mine is normally 2 plays behind.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on October 05, 2024, 02:41:33 AMYou must have been smoking some good stuff in the garage man.
You're supposed to turn the car off when you shut the garage door!!
:D :D :D
Seriously though, I'll check out what you describe on my PVR later. Sounds crazy, but you never know. Are you talking about TSN on broadcast TV or some weird streaming thing?
Everything on TSN is predictable. First half is always ~75 mins long. Halftime is ~16 mins. Very easy to skip around if you're behind on the PVR.
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 02:26:13 AMWhich team would give the Riders a physical beating in the WSF?
At this point it's virtually guaranteed it's BC/SSK in the WSF. EDM & CGY are extreme long shots.
So the question is how much can we have BC/SSK get beat up before they play the WSF and WDF. And who we prefer to face in WDF.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 02:10:40 AMFelt like that wasn't the plan going in, but made the switch and never looked back.
Yes, we certainly tried the air game from last week. Demski on the seam, Kenny in the deep zone, etc. HAM did their film study and covered it all. And DBs were holding up our guys just that little bit to make them all overthrows.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 03:18:02 AMAt this point it's virtually guaranteed it's BC/SSK in the WSF. EDM & CGY are extreme long shots.
So the question is how much can we have BC/SSK get beat up before they play the WSF and WDF. And who we prefer to face in WDF.
I'd prefer to play BC. No one wants to play a dirty scumbag team like the Riders.
I guess TSN is using Sask math, they list the Bombers in 1st in the west with a 10-6 record for 18 points, REALLY TSN, in Manitoba 10 wins means 20 points.
What happened to Wheatfall tonight?
Quote from: J5V on October 05, 2024, 03:51:38 AMWhat happened to Wheatfall tonight?
Zach only threw for 200
Wheatfall also left for a long stretch and came back, apparently.
It's pretty incredible to think we started 2 and 6 and we are now 10 and 6 on the cusp of locking up first place in the west. That is what I call a Comeback, with a capital C!
Quote from: ModAdmin on October 05, 2024, 04:59:29 AMIt's pretty incredible to think we started 2 and 6 and we are now 10 and 6 on the cusp of locking up first place in the west. That is what I call a Comeback, with a capital C!
I no longer worry about how the Bombers are playing at the end of the regular season, it's what happens in the playoffs that freaks me out.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 05, 2024, 05:43:36 AMI no longer worry about how the Bombers are playing at the end of the regular season, it's what happens in the playoffs that freaks me out.
But they have a major advantage of "been there done that". They know how to pull out the win if it's at all feasible. Except the cup -- anything can happen in the cup.
But the best part is they never get flustered and they never give up, even in the cups.
Quote from: Jesse on October 05, 2024, 02:11:10 AMHe was announced out during halftime, but didn't notice when it happened.
Good to see Cole in for an entire half, he looks quite large when standing next to the other DB's.
HAM could still crossover to the W if they win their last 2 and SSK loses all 3, right? Wouldn't that be hilarious if SSK ends up beating EDM in the standings but still loses out to a crossover!
I think a W->E crossover is now mathematically impossible.
Revisiting the holding call: 2Q9:33 on Lofton, killed our drive by putting us 1st & 20 at our 26.
It's on screen on the live shot from a high in-the-stands side cam. So that's good.
Lofton is holding his DL guy as Brady is clearly going edge around. Yes, he's at the point of attack. But as Brady gets close he lets go; certainly by the time Brady gets there. The D has a chance to make a play.
I was right: this was a weak call and they have been letting these go 95% of the time all season. Last year they probably call these when they see them, but not this year.
What probably clinched it was the DL guy doing the old "my arm is in the air, see I'm being held!" routine. Still, I watch for these things all the time and even point-of-attack holds like this are going uncalled unless they are insanely egregious.
Oh ya, before I forget:
I wonder who showed who what kind of team they are tonight, eh?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 05, 2024, 11:35:45 AMOh ya, before I forget:
I wonder who showed who what kind of team they are tonight, eh?
That quote is so old now... it's time to move on
Quote from: bluengold204 on October 05, 2024, 12:43:26 PMThat quote is so old now... it's time to move on
As long as Bo is still playing, he gets to have it thrown in his face.
The first half was a bit shaky, but the second half really showed off the completeness of this team.
Best part is they shut out the Tabbies in the second half and never looked back.
This organization, though. Elite from top to bottom.
TSN tried to hype this game as a battle of two hot teams with two veteran QBs duelling it out head-to-head. While it wasn't a perfect performance I believe you have to give the nod to Zach Collaros over BLM. They both made some plays and they both made some mistakes. Zach could have been picked twice that I recall but he made some very nice throws to Clercius and Lawler. BLM was picked and was unfortunate when his receiver dropped a sure TD pass.
Football is a team game and the better team won.
Quote from: bluengold204 on October 05, 2024, 12:43:26 PMThat quote is so old now... it's time to move on
Agreed. Was silly for years already. Nothing even close to Deet the treat leaving in 1983 with parting words "What else is there to do in Winnipeg outside the zoo?!"....or very similar to that effect! :) Still loved his arm....bullet! :)
Looking at the Lucky DPI play again, I think it was an ok call. The earliest contact is the HAM DB giving Lucky a push, then a pull, both of which change his speed/direction a little bit. He's also impeding Lucky's right arm from coming around to make the catch (though not with his own arm/hands so this isn't terribly important). The behind-the-post view shows this best.
The sideline cam is what makes it look like Lucky is doing stuff too. That's where it appears Lucky's left arm is hugging him. I don't think it's impeding the DB though. (To be safe Lucky should have let go and put his arm out in low-catch position when the ball is arriving... though maybe he was worried about an INT.)
I'd say DPI is the right call, but they could have also let it slide. If uncalled and challenged it most likely is upheld. If challenged by HAM, it's likely upheld. So hard to overturn DPI/OPI these days.
My gut says this should have been "mutual PI" and refs don't flag anything: this has been done before. It's that initial push/pull that did the DB in.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 09, 2024, 07:51:13 AMLooking at the Lucky DPI play again, I think it was an ok call. The earliest contact is the HAM DB giving Lucky a push, then a pull, both of which change his speed/direction a little bit. He's also impeding Lucky's right arm from coming around to make the catch (though not with his own arm/hands so this isn't terribly important). The behind-the-post view shows this best.
The sideline cam is what makes it look like Lucky is doing stuff too. That's where it appears Lucky's left arm is hugging him. I don't think it's impeding the DB though. (To be safe Lucky should have let go and put his arm out in low-catch position when the ball is arriving... though maybe he was worried about an INT.)
I'd say DPI is the right call, but they could have also let it slide. If uncalled and challenged it most likely is upheld. If challenged by HAM, it's likely upheld. So hard to overturn DPI/OPI these days.
My gut says this should have been "mutual PI" and refs don't flag anything: this has been done before. It's that initial push/pull that did the DB in.
The way Lucky played it was perfect. I knew it was going to draw a flag and I wasn't disappointed. Lucky has developed to a very smart receiver and we're "lucky" Lucky came along at just the right time. I don't think it's totally coincidence that our fortunes changed when we picked him up. I wasn't sure about the move when it happened but I am sure happy it did!
Bombers are 8-0 with Lucky in the line-up.
Quote from: J5V on October 09, 2024, 10:36:19 PMThe way Lucky played it was perfect. I knew it was going to draw a flag and I wasn't disappointed. Lucky has developed to a very smart receiver and we're "lucky" Lucky came along at just the right time.
Ya, but I want to win legit and not via chintzy calls. This call was weak, but I can see the rationale for it and am fine with it, because there was something there. It's not nearly as chintzy as the garbage thrown at us vs SSK (1st game) and TOR.
We were up 2 scores and likely to score again regardless... I don't want other team fans to get an out saying we only won because of some cheesy EZ DPI.
In sum, I'm glad it wasn't bad OPI as some had said and it looked in that one angle. There really was DPI going on. But I still think refs need to hold their flags in those situations.
WPG leads the ratings, yet again.
2024 Week 18 TV ratings
Friday
Winnipeg at Hamilton — TSN 557,200
Calgary at B.C. — TSN 379,800
Saturday
Saskatchewan at Edmonton — TSN 490,500
Total average: 475,833
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 10, 2024, 02:51:03 AMYa, but I want to win legit and not via chintzy calls. This call was weak, but I can see the rationale for it and am fine with it, because there was something there. It's not nearly as chintzy as the garbage thrown at us vs SSK (1st game) and TOR.
We were up 2 scores and likely to score again regardless... I don't want other team fans to get an out saying we only won because of some cheesy EZ DPI.
In sum, I'm glad it wasn't bad OPI as some had said and it looked in that one angle. There really was DPI going on. But I still think refs need to hold their flags in those situations.
For that call to go against Lucky would have been bizarre. When I first saw it in real time I thought it was DPI for the reason you stated and obviously so did the official that threw the flag. As for other team's fans I really couldn't care less what they think. Just win baby!
Both Katsantonis and Murray receive fines.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on October 10, 2024, 03:12:48 AMWPG leads the ratings, yet again.
2024 Week 18 TV ratings
Friday
Winnipeg at Hamilton — TSN 557,200
Calgary at B.C. — TSN 379,800
Saturday
Saskatchewan at Edmonton — TSN 490,500
Total average: 475,833
I see that Rider fans have abandoned their team on TV as well as in the stands.
Is it O'Day, Mace or both?
Or seeing Fajardo getting MOP looks, and a GC ring...
Quote from: theaardvark on October 11, 2024, 08:17:03 PMIs it O'Day, Mace or both?
Or seeing Fajardo getting MOP looks, and a GC ring...
Well, them winning the last 2 games and being an inch away from ending #1 in the W, and a home WDF, may help things.
However, I doubt they fill up the stadium for a cold playoff game more than they just did for the hugely important divisional BC match-up.
They alienated so many fans last season, and keeping JOD didn't give anyone hope. And maybe ticket prices are too high... in general they are a fair bit higher than in WPG.
If we have a Winnipeg@SSK WDF in Mosaic there could be a massively visible contingent of Blue relative to the green crowd -- even more so than usual when the prairies face off.