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#21
Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays
Last post by Pigskin - February 07, 2026, 08:51:39 PMBuck has officially retired from the broadcast booth. What great career.
#22
Offside Forum / Re: Fishing Manitoba 2025
Last post by Pigskin - February 07, 2026, 08:50:00 PMBig day on the ice. Lots of good size walleyes. 12' of water, on 5/16 oz jigs, and frozen minnows. Also lots of good size perch around.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / MOVED: Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue ...
Last post by ModAdmin - February 07, 2026, 07:32:55 PM #24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...
Last post by markf - February 07, 2026, 07:09:40 PMYounger will trick us all and have a four man D line.
#25
Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...
Last post by Hollywood - February 07, 2026, 06:12:26 PMFebruary 7, 2026: SATURDAY MORNING LINKS
There are three game stories from Friday night that were not uploaded until Saturday morning, one each from Calgary, UBC, and MacEwan.
Links:
➤ UofC: Dinos can't slow down Huskies (with boxscore)
The Dinos are the Bisons' opponent next weekend. If they lose today, they will have no chance at first place in their division and would need help to get second and a home series. They were the CW's "IT" team in November but have been on a slide. They are currently on a 5-game losing streak, against UBC, MRU, and Sask.
Links:
➤ UBC: Program records fall as 'Birds score five unanswered to dismantle Golden Bears (with boxscore & video)
UBC has now set a program points record. While it is true that the current standings include bonus points for OTLs and the schedule has been expanded from 24 games to 28 games since 1986. Of note, the prior high water marks were 42 points in 2023 and 46 points in 2024, obviously both under the current system. After opening the 2nd semester being swept on home ice by MRU, the T-irds have bounced back with seven straight wins, over Calgary. Trinity, MacEwan, and now Alberta.
Links:
➤ MacU: Dowhaniuk plays OT hero as Griffins win wild one over Spartans to move past Golden Bears into second (with boxscore & video)
MacEwan continues their so-so type of season, with some good games and bad games seeming to pop up randomly. I suspect that they should complete their sweep of Holy Trinity. Not just the weekend sweep, they are now 5-0-0 against them this season. The Spartans usually have one good and one bad game each weekend.
There are three game stories from Friday night that were not uploaded until Saturday morning, one each from Calgary, UBC, and MacEwan.
Links:
➤ UofC: Dinos can't slow down Huskies (with boxscore)
The Dinos are the Bisons' opponent next weekend. If they lose today, they will have no chance at first place in their division and would need help to get second and a home series. They were the CW's "IT" team in November but have been on a slide. They are currently on a 5-game losing streak, against UBC, MRU, and Sask.
Links:
➤ UBC: Program records fall as 'Birds score five unanswered to dismantle Golden Bears (with boxscore & video)
UBC has now set a program points record. While it is true that the current standings include bonus points for OTLs and the schedule has been expanded from 24 games to 28 games since 1986. Of note, the prior high water marks were 42 points in 2023 and 46 points in 2024, obviously both under the current system. After opening the 2nd semester being swept on home ice by MRU, the T-irds have bounced back with seven straight wins, over Calgary. Trinity, MacEwan, and now Alberta.
Links:
➤ MacU: Dowhaniuk plays OT hero as Griffins win wild one over Spartans to move past Golden Bears into second (with boxscore & video)
MacEwan continues their so-so type of season, with some good games and bad games seeming to pop up randomly. I suspect that they should complete their sweep of Holy Trinity. Not just the weekend sweep, they are now 5-0-0 against them this season. The Spartans usually have one good and one bad game each weekend.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...
Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 05:51:01 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 07, 2026, 05:42:26 PMDom Rhymes still available, can't see the Stamps letting him slip away as he has a great connection with VA but hard to understand the delay in re-signing him.
There are a few good players left but as you mentioned it's odd they haven't re-signed or decided to move elsewhere.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...
Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 05:49:56 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 07, 2026, 05:31:16 PMI expect Schmeck to be a big part of the 3 man DT rotation this year, he's going into his 4th season and this should be is his make it or break it phase whether he'll become a starter or remain a marginal contributor in certain situations. Both Schmeck and Lawson have had injury problems in the past so it remains to be seen if this rotation will work or if they'll have to add more bodies to keep it going. Don't expect much from Korny, but they keep bringing him back so never know.
We'll probably draft another DL in the 1st 3 rounds this year. That's just a guess on where we are the least deep. I was surprised we brought Kornelson back but yes it's a break or make it season.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 05:42:26 PMDom Rhymes still available, can't see the Stamps letting him slip away as he has a great connection with VA, but hard to understand the delay in re-signing him.
On further review Rhymes may have become an unnecessary expense.
Under contract:
Begelton
Pilpot
Eric Brooks
Clark Barnes
Tevin Jones
Plus the tall moose guy, first round draft pick Damien Alford currently dipping his toes in NFL waters.
On further review Rhymes may have become an unnecessary expense.
Under contract:
Begelton
Pilpot
Eric Brooks
Clark Barnes
Tevin Jones
Plus the tall moose guy, first round draft pick Damien Alford currently dipping his toes in NFL waters.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 05:31:16 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on February 07, 2026, 03:16:07 PMThe DL is still a work in progress. Ceresna is a great addition. Lawson is an upgrade over Thomas but Schmekel and Kornelson have to step up as depth.
It's almost moot whether we see Ceresna replacing Vaughters more often than Woods. Ultimately we still have 1 " starter " to determine.
While we had some candidates with minimal time with the Bombers as DE types, we had nothing at DT. New rookies will be fighting to win a role at both DE and DT roles.
The new signings always sound promising but there may be more focus on recruitment knowing there is a real competition this TC?
IMO there is only a remote chance we find part of the solution in what remains of free agency. Possible but looking at the free agent list and list of rookie candidates, it looks like a rookie makes the AR on the DL. Noting that I include the 3 from 2025 that played the last game as essentailly rookies as well.
I expect Schmeck to be a big part of the 3 man DT rotation this year, he's going into his 4th season and this should be is his make it or break it phase whether he'll become a starter or remain a marginal contributor in certain situations. Both Schmeck and Lawson have had injury problems in the past so it remains to be seen if this rotation will work or if they'll have to add more bodies to keep it going. Don't expect much from Korny, but they keep bringing him back so never know.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add DL, LB
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 04:51:25 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on February 07, 2026, 03:20:39 PMFletcher is the 5th DL added that is 6'4" or taller. Long , lean and all seem to be lighter than Vaughters.
Hopefully an indication they're returning to a formula that worked with Jeffcoat bookending Willie.