Official Game Day Thread - Calgary at Winnipeg, July 12, 2024

[blue_gold_84]

I'll take flack for this but w/e: this is a (sort of but not really) must-win game.

No, it's not that objectively, but really, how horrible would it be to lose this game? Dig in deeper and show that even with a healthy Zach we can't beat a mid or lower tier team at home with a big crowd = PATHETIC.

Conversely, win and it will feel GREAT. We're back, baby. We are right back in the picture, on a 2 game win streak, and everyone will be excited about the Bombers and their chances again.

There is no middle...

I would argue it's objectively another must-win game. The Bombers need to beat division rivals to keep pace and help their playoff chances.

And if they can win this game by more than a FG, they'll take the season series.

[Pigskin]

I think it's a must win game. Also a game that ZC8 needs to get on track.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Tonight is also Purolator Tackle Hunger night at the game.

Bring a tin for the Purolator bin and enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes...

- Autographed Brady Oliviera jersey

- $250 gift card for merch at the Bomber Store

- Blue Bomber team autographed football.

Winners to be announced during the 4th quarter.

This is also a "wear white" game so dress accordingly!

GOLD MEMBER will be going as Lamar McGriggs (fav white jersey) as the white jersey need.

[gobombersgo]

GOLD MEMBER will be going as Lamar McGriggs (fav white jersey) as the white jersey need.

Did you know Lamar will be at the game?

[gobombersgo]

Blue Bomber Alumni   @BomberAlumni
Stellar lineup up! Joining us at Alumni Alley tomorrow night (south endzone 1 hr prior to kick off) @Wpg_BlueBombers
Alumni Blair Atkinson, Boyd Barrett, Chris Greaves, Chris Cvetkovic, Lamar McGriggs & Fred Reid! Be sure to stop by & say Hi! @CFL_Alumni #OnceABomberAlwaysABomber

[TecnoGenius]

Heading off shortly.  Ya, must win to show we're back in it!  Besides, I picked WPG in pickem... they have to start paying off!   

Zach needs to show he's still MOP-worthy.

GO BLUE!

[GOLDMEMBER]

Did you Lamar will be at the game?

no I did not.

He is awesome!

He already signed it. Row 1 section 211 though.

Thanks

[Slingin Sammy]

Just flipped onto TSN before pregame.  They had panel members  Barker, Sanchez and Stegall talk about if they expect Zach to have a bounce back game. 

The following is paraphrasing: Chez said he thinks Zach will play better but what that looks like will depend on if he trusts his line and receivers...Milt said pretty much the same...but added O line issues and receiver issues aside, Zach has been a MOP...he needs to play like one and find a way...Barker said (paraphrase) nothing he's seen to date gives him confidence Zach will play better.  All 3 panelists agreed Zach has been bad so far.

I think most objective observers agree Zach hasn't been playing to a standard we've become accustomed to; IMHO the decline in his play started late last year including the WF and GC. 

Hope he works his way out of whatever is affecting his play...that will be key to winning tonight and any chances we have of turning our season around.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Just flipped onto TSN before pregame.  They had panel members  Barker, Sanchez and Stegall talk about if they expect Zach to have a bounce back game. 

The following is paraphrasing: Chez said he thinks Zach will play better but what that looks like will depend on if he trusts his line and receivers...Milt said pretty much the same...but added O line issues and receiver issues aside, Zach has been a MOP...he needs to play like one and find a way...Barker said (paraphrase) nothing he's seen to date gives him confidence Zach will play better.  All 3 panelists agreed Zach has been bad so far.

I think most objective observers agree Zach hasn't been playing to a standard we've become accustomed to; IMHO the decline in his play started late last year including the WF and GC. 

Hope he works his way out of whatever is affecting his play...that will be key to winning tonight and any chances we have of turning our season around.

Pivotal game for Zach, he either rises to the challenge and shows he still has the magic of old or he falls short and they spend the rest of the season struggling to escape the swamp they're mired in.

[ichabod_crane]

I think it's a must win game. Also a game that ZC8 needs to get on track.

NO MUST wins at this point of the season, but a VERY IMPORTANT game for sure to keep building momentum

[ichabod_crane]

NOT A GREAT START!   Calgary coming out swinging like they are at the Calgary Stampede calf roping!

[The Zipp]

Ford bit hard and it cost

BA can't tackle and it cost

[The Zipp]

Just a terrible start on D

[Pete]

Alexander whiffed on two tackles...as if avoiding contact . Calgary oline getting to the second level to block bighill

[markf]

looks like BA wants to grab ball carrier and pull him down, not wanting to hit.