Adam Bighill appreciation thread

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Eventually the body just tells you no.

I've been a bit critical of him over the last year or so but we possibly saw the last snap of one of the best middle linebackers to play for the Bombers tonight.

Hope it's not as bad as it looked but in the meantime, just want to say thank you to Adam Bighill. So many good years and sensational plays.

[The Zipp]

Incredible player and a great part of our community.  We were lucky to see him play in his prime. 

Getting old stinks. Hopefully the injury isn't too bad.

[J5V]

It looked like Adam tried to dive over an attempted chop-block and hurt his leg when he came down and hit the turf. I hope it's not too bad. Maybe a hyper-extension.

[Jesse]

I'm probably too critical of him. He is a first ballot hall of famer. He knows the game better than anyone else on the field.

We can all hope this is not how it ends. Love you Adam.

[Blueforlife]

Dominate player who has always made us a better team and was a critical part of our run with one of best Bomber D's in decades.  Heal up soon! Doesn't look good.

[blue_or_die]

I don't think we've seen the last of him. The 'Hill will rise again.

[TecnoGenius]

Love me some Biggie.  But when you get old so many different things can knock you out of a game where the 25 year olds will just shrug it off.

The worst aspect of him getting injured like he has in the last year is that for the rest of the game we're down an important roster spot.  That ruins the set plans, the spelling plans, the rotation; not just on D but also on ST.

When it starts disrupting GCs and then many games next season... even I will start to say we need to go shopping.

Luckily this time it wasn't a non-contact injury, so it may not be a season ender.  A strain seems to be more likely.  But that could still be a tough one to rehab in a timely manner, especially at his age.

Mafia won't tell us much, but if we start making moves on LBers, that will be the tell.  I really don't see how we roll into playoffs with just Gauthier.  Unless we already have our future plans with Ayers or Jones?  If so, move those plans up pronto!!

[ichabod_crane]

Maybe Henoc Muamba wants to come out of the TSN BOOTH!! He'd be booed out of Winnipeg if he put on a Bombers jersey on again I think!

[TecnoGenius]

If we 6 game him this week, do we get the SMS savings?  Or no - possibly because it's his 2nd time on the 6GIR, or maybe because there's not enough games left (exactly 6)?

Unsure of the rules around this.  Of course, this assumes he is out 6 games (season-ender)...

[Bomber Diehard]

When you get older injuries occur more often.
The bombers have some major spots to be filled next year.

[Ducky]

Did not look that bad to me?  Helmut on knee but his leg was not planted.  Did I miss something (other than he did not return to the game)?

[J5V]

Did not look that bad to me?  Helmut on knee but his leg was not planted.  Did I miss something (other than he did not return to the game)?

I saw it the same way. I have no doubt it hurt like a ----- but I'm hopeful there isn't any structural damage. Time will tell. Has anyone seen Biggie in a cast/brace or wearing a wrapped ice pack?

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Did not look that bad to me?  Helmut on knee but his leg was not planted.  Did I miss something (other than he did not return to the game)?

Maybe he's okay. But I am assuming a few things:

This is probably his last season. We've got two months left. If it's even a medium term injury that could be it. I guess he didn't need the cart which is good. With knee injuries you never know. He probably doesn't know either, yet.

[Blue In BC]

I saw it the same way. I have no doubt it hurt like a ----- but I'm hopeful there isn't any structural damage. Time will tell. Has anyone seen Biggie in a cast/brace or wearing a wrapped ice pack?

Reportedly on crutches after the game.

What exactly did we do when Bighill went out? Gauthier was in at times and that's a liability. Any chance Wilson might come off the 6 game IR?

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Reportedly on crutches after the game.

What exactly did we do when Bighill went out? Gauthier was in at times and that's a liability. Any chance Wilson might come off the 6 game IR?

Gauthier started. Heck, there were times yesterday when Gauthier and Bighill were both in. Maybe if Bighill is done for the year they will come to a different conclusion on Gauthier playing there but it's also possible they've concluded he's the best choice.

For the Banjo Bowl, I fully expect Gauthier to be the starter.