BC @ Winnipeg Home Opener.

[Pigskin]

My only concern going into this game is Strev. As long as he sticks to what he does well, we should be fine. I like our D, Bridges would be my only? He was out of position and blew coverage a few times last season. OL only lost one player from last season, this group should gel quickly. If, BO20 is 100%, this should be a different start to the season. Zach out, hurts.

[Jesse]

Who knows what anything looks like in week 1, but our D should be exceptional this season. All of Younger's abilities combined with a revamped DL should lead to really exciting results.

The Brady/Strev combo should lead to BC really keying on the run, I hope Strev can make them rethink that strategy a little early in the game to give us some space.

[The Zipp]

we will see how BC looks tonight. 

starting the season with the backup QB isn't ideal.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

BC on a short week is always a recipe for good fortune in Winnipeg. They've got one day of rest, a day of practice, an install day and a travel day.

Even down Collaros that might be enough.

[The Zipp]

BC looks as expected. Rourke is very accurate and is elusive.  we have had success against him before and the crowd noise of a sell out is going to challenge him as well. if we can hit him and maybe get a pick early we have a shot at getting him out of a rhythm.

with Strev at QB i am obviously more worried than if Zach was playing and the fact we won't have had a game to get into sync and BC has.   those early games are key to building the timing and communication. 

the schedule makers didn't do us any favors with having BC to start - while early these games will impact the final standings in a big way - maybe even dictate home field advantage. 

[Pigskin]

BC looked good. It's going to be a big test. First game of the season for all our new players, and a backup QB. But, it's only the first game of 18. I expect BC's D will pressure Strev all night. We can't hang back and give Rourke all night to throw he will pick us apart. 

[gordo]

No Zach and no Bighill.

Things look different. New leaders need to step up but we have many.

Look forward to seeing some new blood play well - pass rushers, receivers, LB's.

Bomber football, Princess Auto and beer. Can't beat it.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

BC looks as expected. Rourke is very accurate and is elusive.  we have had success against him before and the crowd noise of a sell out is going to challenge him as well. if we can hit him and maybe get a pick early we have a shot at getting him out of a rhythm.

with Strev at QB i am obviously more worried than if Zach was playing and the fact we won't have had a game to get into sync and BC has.   those early games are key to building the timing and communication. 

the schedule makers didn't do us any favors with having BC to start - while early these games will impact the final standings in a big way - maybe even dictate home field advantage. 

This may be the only start Strev receives this season, I hope he takes advantage and shows he's a real QB with a passing attack, instead of trying to bulldoze the offence into the endzone every series.  Not going to beat the Lions without putting up 3-4 TD's and they can't all come the hard way.

[J5V]

BC celebrating their win over the Elks as if they'd won the Grey Cup complete with the gatorade shower for Buck. A little over the top considering the Elks were awful. Ford is a great runner but a terrible QB.

[Jesse]

BC celebrating their win over the Elks as if they'd won the Grey Cup complete with the gatorade shower for Buck. A little over the top considering the Elks were awful. Ford is a great runner but a terrible QB.

It's Buck's first career win as a head coach. They can feel happy for him.

[The Zipp]

It's Buck's first career win as a head coach. They can feel happy for him.

exactly it wasn't just a regular game for them - rookie head coach comes back to the team he played for and gets a win in his first game - shower away!!  it shows the team respects their coach and they played hard for him.

[dd]

exactly it wasn't just a regular game for them - rookie head coach comes back to the team he played for and gets a win in his first game - shower away!!  it shows the team respects their coach and they played hard for him.

Agree 100%. This was Buck's homecoming and things worked out great for him. Good for him, and the Lions look legit for sure. Gatorade shower all you want!!

[Pigskin]

It's Buck's first career win as a head coach. They can feel happy for him.

I liked it. Nice to see Buck get his first win.

[TecnoGenius]

BC looks as expected. Rourke is very accurate and is elusive.

BC's success was due to a few busts where their RECs got behind the DBs.  EDM fell for it again and again.  I don't think Younger will have that problem, and we'll play a lot more match coverage, whereas EDM was doing zone.

[BLUEBOMBER]

Chalk it up for a win for the Lions. There is no way the BB will win against them with Streveler.