Banjo Bowl ( early talk )

[blue_or_die]

Sounds like Zach is will be playing which is GREAT news. Although, I'm not overly worried about Streveler either as we would have had a week to plan a game around his abilities and he wouldn't be purely a game manager or short yardage specialist. That said, he wouldn't exactly transform into Ricky Ray over a few practices, either.

I like the Bombers' chances due to momentum and the fact that PAS is turned up to 11 on Banjo Bowl. Fully expect T-Hare to nickel and dime us across the field and give Lauther plenty of FGs, but I think we get 7s and our D can force some turnovers which will be the difference maker. I don't think it will be 55-0 but pray every night before bed that I'm wrong.

[bunker]

Apparently neither their starting centre Godber or LG Fry are practicing for the riders, assuming due to injuries from Sunday.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Some good news on Wallace:

@DTonOB
And this is good: no crutches for guard Gabe Wallace. He injured a knee in that Hamilton game. Moving slow as he tests things out. Great news for him. #Bombers

[Pigskin]

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.

Depending on what you consider practicing. Last week he took part in a few drills. This week he looked a little more mobile then last week but doesn't look ready to play yet. With next week a bye week, I can't see him playing this week. 

[Blueforlife]

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS AT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Saturday, Sept. 7 | 3:00 p.m. | Princess Auto Stadium

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   Game Status
Michael Chris-Ike   FB   Foot   Full      
Zach Collaros   QB   Neck   Full      
Adam Bighill   LB   Knee   DNP      
Brian Cole   LB   Foot   Full      
Pat Neufeld   OL   Knee   Full      
Stanley Bryant   OL   Illness   Limited      
 

SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS   Practice Day   
Player Name   Position   Injury   WED   THU   FRI   Game Status
Jayden Dalke   DB   Healthy scratch   Full         
Peter Godber   OL   Ankle   DNP         
Jaxon Ford   DB   Wrist   Full         
Zack Fry   OL   Elbow   DNP         
Amari Henderson   DB   Shoulder   Full         
Bruno Labelle   FB   Healthy scratch   Full         
Dohnte Meyers   WR   Shoulder   DNP         
Kian Schaffer-Baker   WR   Hip/Hand   Full         
Melique Straker   LB   Hip   DNP         
Nick Wiebe   LB   Knee   Full   

[Blue In BC]

Depending on what you consider practicing. Last week he took part in a few drills. This week he looked a little more mobile then last week but doesn't look ready to play yet. With next week a bye week, I can't see him playing this week. 

That would make sense both from a recovery time frame and an SMS issue. It really depends on how well we're doing with the changes on the OL. 

[blue_or_die]

That would make sense both from a recovery time frame and an SMS issue. It really depends on how well we're doing with the changes on the OL. 

I'd say we're fine enough with the OL to give him the extra time to get to full strength. Really hoping we can pull out another win this week with this patchwork and go into the bye and then out of it significantly more healthy than when we went in.

[Blue In BC]

I'd say we're fine enough with the OL to give him the extra time to get to full strength. Really hoping we can pull out another win this week with this patchwork and go into the bye and then out of it significantly more healthy than when we went in.

So much on the line this week. Since we might expect Adams to be added if Bighill comes off, there aren't really any obvious other imports to add elsewhere to take Vanderpool off IMO.

I agree he seems to be the best option for this week.

[J5V]

See 2019 Banjo Bowl when Streveler started:

Very enjoyable. Thank you Blue_Gold_84 for that!

[bwiser]

Good to see Cole back practicing. Its good timing with an injury to Bighill and Cole could play a part in replacing Bighill.

[markf]

I predict Lawler is going to have a big game.  I can't say what he's thinking, but this season is probably bothering him a fair bit.

[peg_city]

See 2019 Banjo Bowl when Streveler started:

I love how not only did I watch this game, but was at it and still barely remember anything about it.

Once we got Collaros behind centre, that was the best bomber team of this era.

[J5V]

I love how not only did I watch this game, but was at it and still barely remember anything about it.

Once we got Collaros behind centre, that was the best bomber team of this era.

Zach is great but, no love for Streveler? Did you see how well he played in this game? What a beast of a warrior!

[Blueforlife]

https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/sports-riders-update-new-offensive-line-for-banjo-bowl

[TecnoGenius]

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.

Uh, I call "no way" on that one!  His mechanics can't get any more unique and wacky than they already were.

But hey, it often seems to work for him!

On my rewatch of LDC I noticed that a couple of "bad throws" into the turf by Strev were actually throw-aways on busts in his protection.  They were actually good throws to ditch the ball safely (guess he prefers the turf rather than the stands).  I'm willing to bet huge money he was told to chuck it away on the first sign of trouble rather than force something.  He was operating under strict instructions.