Banjo Bowl ( early talk )

[GOLDMEMBER]

I guess with games on Monday you can't have a Thursday game - plus it's nfl Thursday AND NFL opening Sunday, can't go against that either. 

Saturday it is...

You nailed it Zipp. I am sure this is a reasoning.

[blue_gold_84]

I wouldn't bet money on that.  In fact, I'd easily still take WPG to win.

See 2019 Banjo Bowl when Streveler started:

[Blue In BC]

I will prepare for the blue cool aid replies, but being 1 point ahead in the standings and have a 1 - 1 record against them does not mean you have the riders number. This will be another close game and either team could win it.

Riders have lost how many in a row now?  Bombers have won how many games in a row now?

[theaardvark]

Riders have lost how many in a row now?  Bombers have won how many games in a row now?

Remember when we were 7-1 and SSK was 1-7?

Previous games do not matter.  Its what you bring today that counts.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

See 2019 Banjo Bowl when Streveler started:

These highlights show what Strev. can do if given the chance to play more than a 3rd down specialist.  Not going to win a GC with him, but if he gets back to this level no concerns with him as the second string QB.

[Blue In BC]

These highlights show what Strev. can do if given the chance to play more than a 3rd down specialist.  Not going to win a GC with him, but if he gets back to this level no concerns with him as the second string QB.

Highlight films are just that. Players need to be consistent. IMO his throwing mechanics have gotten worse and he's no longer the running threat he used to be.

I'm counting on Collaros to play this week.

[Blue In BC]

Good. Two practises + a walk through this week.

[The Zipp]

Zach is practicing as is Stanley B and Patty N - as per ed tait

[BBRT]

Riders have lost how many in a row now?  Bombers have won how many games in a row now?

I am someone optimistic regarding the upcoming Banjo Bowl but do have some concerns around a number of injuries and related. I doubt Biggy will play but prepared for that. It is Zack that I worry about more than anything. I believe that Bryant will be back but anyway you cut it I think it will be a hard-fought close game.

I know the Riders will have their share of injuries too but still think this one will be close.

[Blue In BC]

Zach is practicing as is Stanley B and Patty N - as per ed tait

Good to know. I expect Collaros and Bryant to play but I've been surprised before. Neufeld practising is more of a surprise. He's only missed 4 games but it's not entirely impossible they don't take him off IR early. It does come with an SMS hit though.

Bryant returning bumps Eli to 6 OL so there might not be a need for a roster spot used for Vanterpool. OTOH, having a 7th OL is useful even if it's used rostering an import on an ELC.

[The Zipp]

no bighill and no Whitehead at practice.

It was great that Whitehead came back into the game - he might have won it for us with that return that got us a FG

[blue_gold_84]

These highlights show what Strev. can do if given the chance to play more than a 3rd down specialist.  Not going to win a GC with him, but if he gets back to this level no concerns with him as the second string QB.

Considering Streveler went in cold, I think the decision was to play it safe and try and hold the lead going into the second half. I'm sure it didn't exactly go as planned considering the nailbiter ending, but that's part of a broader discussion, IMO.

He's rarely, if ever, going to beat an opponent with his arm. However, with the right gameplan, I think he can be effective enough to help get a win (such as the Banjo Bowl in 2019).

Zach is practicing as is Stanley B and Patty N - as per ed tait

This is all great news!

[Sir Blue and Gold]

no bighill and no Whitehead at practice.

It was great that Whitehead came back into the game - he might have won it for us with that return that got us a FG

Whitehead is either hurt or they didn't like him trying to buy beer for people bare knuckle boxing in the stands... or both?

[Blue In BC]

Considering Streveler went in cold, I think the decision was to play it safe and try and hold the lead going into the second half. I'm sure it didn't exactly go as planned considering the nailbiter ending, but that's part of a broader discussion, IMO.

He's rarely, if ever, going to beat an opponent with his arm. However, with the right gameplan, I think he can be effective enough to help get a win (such as the Banjo Bowl in 2019).

This is all great news!

The game plan all season has been to play safe when Streveler is on the field. He hasn't been allowed to throw very often. When he is allowed it's short and safe.

[Blue In BC]

Whitehead is either hurt or they didn't like him trying to buy beer for people bare knuckle boxing in the stands... or both?

He was nicked earlier in the game and wasn't very active as a receiver either. I don't think they'd hold him out of practise for that beer issue. Benching him is a different issue though.