Blue Bombers Vs Lions WDF Pre-game thread

[GOLDMEMBER]

@DarrinBauming
Demerio Houston, arguably Winnipeg's best DB this season - next to Deatrick Nichols, of course - is edging himself back and towards a return for the playoffs. #Bombers

oh wow, nice!

[Stretch]

For those keeping track, the current extended forecast for Sunday is a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -9.

[M.O.A.B.]

For those keeping track, the current extended forecast for Sunday is a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -9.

Even nicer. C'mon white stuffs. Freeze the West Coast dwellers.

[3rdand1.5]

For those keeping track, the current extended forecast for Sunday is a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -9.

That is perfect football weather!

GO BLUE

[M.O.A.B.]

Also, I'd like TSN and the media to talk more about Rourke and the Lions. Let them have the spotlight.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Also, I'd like TSN and the media to talk more about Rourke and the Lions. Let them have the spotlight.

Indeed I agree 100% the boys want more fuel for that fire! No respecting the champs!

Let Farnham and crew get there rocks off all week.

[3rdand1.5]

Also, I'd like TSN and the media to talk more about Rourke and the Lions. Let them have the spotlight.

The new sister channel coming soon RSN...Rourke Sports Networking.

[Waffler]

Rourke's foot.  The tape is a pretty bad sign. It means there is swelling they are trying to keep down. He was doing a lot of hopping as it was.  Interesting to see how the foot responds this week. In my mind he over did it Sunday. We'll see, but if I was the Bombers I would be prepared for Adams at some point.

[Pigskin]

The weather will change 5 times before game time on Sunday. But it will be a minus, so get out your long under wear and winter boots.

[bomb squad]

Rourke's foot.  The tape is a pretty bad sign. It means there is swelling they are trying to keep down. He was doing a lot of hopping as it was.  Interesting to see how the foot responds this week. In my mind he over did it Sunday. We'll see, but if I was the Bombers I would be prepared for Adams at some point.

If he held anything back, we'd be seeing Calgary here this Sunday. That's the way it works in the playoffs. There's no overdoing it.

Forget about his foot. Rourke (and his receivers) were superb. He's proven he can play through his injury and at a high level no less. It's really jacked up the rest of that team too. That is the effort we are going see from BC this Sunday. Count on it.

The Bombers need to be ready, and they will be. They will have learned from last year. They won't get away with spotting a bunch of turnovers this time. Not with that guy playing for the other team. It's going to be an awesome CFL Divisional Final at IGF.

[Lincoln Locomotive]

BLM's take on Rourke...."I wanted to see if he looked like what he was going to look like [in warmup] and he was jumping off his back foot and throwing the ball like Patrick Mahomes,? Mitchell said. ?The guy?s got a very live arm, that can help some lower body ailments, but he?s a hell of an athlete. He takes care of his body and he?ll stay ready. Very impressed by what he did tonight.?

Even on one foot he's dangerous and he has a warrior mentality to even play in that game.   The true test will come next week in a very hostile environment to play on 3 levels....the frozen prairie tundra, the rabid Winnipeg fans and a veteran team on the verge of a 3-peat that doesn't lose often at home.

That being said....there is more pressure on the Bombers and Rourke will play come hell or high water.   Had Rourke played an entire season he likely would have won both MOP and MOC awards.    There is No questioning his abilities and he beat a very good defence on one foot at home.   He is fearless and much of Canadian fandom is cheering him on.

One thing is certain....we will be watching the two best QBs in the CFL go toe to toe on Nov 13 and despite all the hype on Rourke (and deservedly so) I still like our chances with Zach and company!  

[Jesse]

BLM's take on Rourke...."I wanted to see if he looked like what he was going to look like [in warmup] and he was jumping off his back foot and throwing the ball like Patrick Mahomes,? Mitchell said. ?The guy?s got a very live arm, that can help some lower body ailments, but he?s a hell of an athlete. He takes care of his body and he?ll stay ready. Very impressed by what he did tonight.?

Even on one foot he's dangerous and he has a warrior mentality to even play in that game.   The true test will come next week in a very hostile environment to play on 3 levels....the frozen prairie tundra, the rabid Winnipeg fans and a veteran team on the verge of a 3-peat that doesn't lose often at home.

That being said....there is more pressure on the Bombers and Rourke will play come hell or high water.   Had Rourke played an entire season he likely would have won both MOP and MOC awards.    There is No questioning his abilities and he beat a very good defence on one foot at home.   He is fearless and much of Canadian fandom is cheering him on.

One thing is certain....we will be watching the two best QBs in the CFL go toe to toe on Nov 13 and despite all the hype on Rourke (and deservedly so) I still like our chances with Zach and company!  

I'm obviously very impressed with Rourke the individual. I think some of the Bomber fans out there trying to minimize his accomplishments are just ridiculous.

But BC is  not at Winnipeg's level. Certainly not at IG Field in the cold.

I don't anticipate a close game.

[theaardvark]

Well, the cold will be good for his foot, it will be "on ice" he whole game. 

The fact Rourke came out in fill spats after halftime speaks volumes.

Field conditions are going to be sub-optimal, which favours a ground and pound, which we are built for.  Our Oline and Dline are trench warefare specialists, and Oliviera is a cold weather back.  Not sure who BC trots out if Butler can't go...

[blue_gold_84]

But BC is  not at Winnipeg's level. Certainly not at IG Field in the cold.

I don't anticipate a close game.

If the crowd, defense, and run game get going early on, I agree.

[J5V]

We are rested, healthy, and at home. No way we lose this game.