Argos at Blue Bombers PRE GAME thread

[ModAdmin]

It seems to me it would be more appropriate and meaningful if the Bombers honoured Harris after his official retirement when he is no longer connected to another team.  I don't see any advantage to do it while he is part of another team and where his loyalty currently lies.

Having said that, people can cheer for whoever they want but it shouldn't be an "official" recognition.

[dd]

The classy thing to do,would be to acknowledge he?s announced his retirement and congratulate him on an outstanding career. It would give fans a chance to cheer him one more time in Winnipeg, where he?s from and did so much for this club, even if he was playing but especially if he?s not playing, what?s the harm!? Like I said it would be the classy thing to do

[Blueforlife]

Harris will get an extremely warm reception and this is an awesome time to honor one of the best ever, we owe him a great deal

[J5V]

Re: AH, uh, no, I don't want to acknowledge the guy at all. It's not like he bled blue and gold his whole career. He preferred to play elsewhere where he could be a star and only came here when we were on the upswing. He then got caught using PEDs and embarrassed himself and this team, and then got in a contract squabble and bailed on us for another up and coming team. The guy's a traitor and a cherry picker. If we honour him I'll turn off the channel until it's over.

As for Toronto, I'd like nothing better than to lay a beat-down on that team and plant a big old seed of doubt in their minds as to whether or not they can beat us in a Grey Cup rematch. They're a very talented group of individuals but that doesn't make them a great team. If Calgary can beat them we can beat them.

[dd]

I wouldn?t call him a cherry picker. The BB were on the upswing, but the signing of he and bighill were big reasons for the upswing.

I wish things could have been worked out with us but you gotta move on. He did all he could for us and literally willed us to win a GC. we should acknowledge that and congratulate him on an outstanding career.

[Pigskin]

Our D will have to play much better then they did in Hamilton. ZC8 will also have to have his A game.

[3rdand1.5]

Our D will have to play much better then they did in Hamilton. ZC8 will also have to have his A game.

Even if that happens they will outplay us on special teams....T.O only loses this week if they beat themselves.

[J5V]

Toronto has great players but we have a great team. I give Zach the edge over Kelly, Oliveira over Ouellette, our O-line is best in league and our kicking game is much improved. Yes Toronto gets the edge in special teams but Grant has been injured most of the season and is due back any time now. Our D is just as capable as theirs and we have shown the ability to exploit any D. I also believe that Toronto has already peaked and has nothing to play for whereas we are fighting it out with BC for first place and need this win.

I'm reminded of 2019 going into the Grey Cup against Hamilton who were, I believe, 15-3 and were supposedly unbeatable. How did that turn out? We have plenty of opportunity to get on a roll here going into the playoffs and a nice start would be a win over Toronto.

[Pete]

The Argos have a better front seven on defence, and a special teams advantage .
However on any given game it is often the team that has the better intensity and desire. As O'Shea has often said.." that is why you play the game"
We have a superior offence, home crowd, a weeks rest ... Am looking forward to this game

[BBRT]

Toronto has great players but we have a great team. I give Zach the edge over Kelly, Oliveira over Ouellette, our O-line is best in league and our kicking game is much improved. Yes Toronto gets the edge in special teams but Grant has been injured most of the season and is due back any time now. Our D is just as capable as theirs and we have shown the ability to exploit any D. I also believe that Toronto has already peaked and has nothing to play for whereas we are fighting it out with BC for first place and need this win.

I'm reminded of 2019 going into the Grey Cup against Hamilton who were, I believe, 15-3 and were supposedly unbeatable. How did that turn out? We have plenty of opportunity to get on a roll here going into the playoffs and a nice start would be a win over Toronto.

I have to sort of disagree with part of your statement. The Bombers have a good team. Toronto at least IMHO across the board has a better team. We do need this win and need to fight for first place while Toronto is just playing out the balance of the season and trying to make sure they are sharp for the playoffs. I see a Bomber win against the Argos - but it will not mean much other that we will still be in the fight for first in the West.

[northof30]

Darren Cameron
@Darren_Cameron

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With the results of tonight's games, the #Bombers have clinched a home playoff game for a third straight season.

Game will be either Saturday, November 4th (WSF) or Saturday, November 11th (WF). 5:30pm CT kickoff for both dates. #ForTheW

I'm not optimistic if we finish second and have to play the final in BC. I think it's imperative we take the Western Conference and play at home.

[DM83]

I have doubts about the Bombers. Zac has played poorly. The corners in defense are not very good.  The Bombers O line is looking old and tired.  Toronto is very well coached and their execution enables Kelly to look good and their RBs to run untouched for at least five yards. Their defense punishes the offensive guys, while Zac hangs balls up in the air and our receivers get pounded several times

The loss of Grant has hurt more than expected. Special teams coverage doesn?t have  many guys that take pride in making tackles.

Ok we have been really good at times, just nit lately. I personally feel whoever. Is hit at the end of the season, likely does well in the playoffs??So judge for yourselves.  The saving grace is that the Bombers May be rested, and then can execute. Plus I think crybaby Vernon Adams  panicky quickly.  However Ritchie Hall's prevent defense from the start of the game, allows Adams what he needs.  Do we smarten up and apply pressure?

The Bombers can do it.  It?s just as far as trends go, it is producing doubts.

[Pigskin]

JJ94 on the field taking part in the full practice.
Gauthier and Darby working out hard on there own. Both look ready to go.
Grant, working on his own. No equipment, but did much more then I have seen in the past.
Miller, still in sweats. Nothing.
Lawrence, back at full practice. DL22
Deug, new DE wearing #52, could be WJ5 twin brother. Tall and lean. KD52
Hansen, back at full practice.

Didn't see Castillo kick 1 ball. Thought he be working hard after costing us 6 points in the last game.

[Pigskin]

We left with 15 minutes left in practice and they hadn't worked on punt returns at that point.

[Pigskin]

I have never seen Wade Miller on the field at practice. He was there today chatting with MOS.

Also orange shirts and hoodies for sale in the Bomber store.