BC @ Winnipeg Home Opener.

Tecno · June 09, 2025, 04:59:58 AM

Quote from: BLUEBOMBER on June 09, 2025, 04:51:12 AMChalk it up for a win for the Lions. There is no way the BB will win against them with Streveler.

Then you have a sure bet to make with the bookies! Me, I'll be eyeing that spread and jumping on a WPG win when the odds get rich enough.

Never bet against WPG at home. We may actually be a better team this year, Zach or not. We don't know yet. And we've had BC's number for a few seasons now when they had far better RECs.

Jesse · June 09, 2025, 03:38:30 PM

I still expect a win. I don't think Rourke is going to look as comfortable against our secondary.

blue_gold_84 · June 09, 2025, 03:58:17 PM

Quote from: Jesse on June 09, 2025, 03:38:30 PMI still expect a win. I don't think Rourke is going to look as comfortable against our secondary.

Ditto. I'm really looking forward to the defense this season.

John T. · June 09, 2025, 04:13:00 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on June 08, 2025, 03:53:50 PMthe 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.

Maybe, but probably not. The Bombers went 0-4 in their first four games last year, and still finished first. Obviously winning every game is the preference, but losing the opener is not likely to make much difference come November.

The Zipp · June 09, 2025, 04:32:45 PM

from DT:

Day 2 of Bombers practice for Thursday's season opener. Early notes:

Micah Vanterpool at LG early.
DB Redha Kramdi is back practicing.
And, of course, Chris Streveler at QB1 (Collaros suspended for this game)

Notable that QB Coach Jarious Jackson has arrived and is at practice for the first time this season.

HC Mike O'Shea would only say that Jackson's absence was excused.

The Zipp · June 09, 2025, 04:38:08 PM

Quote from: John T. on June 09, 2025, 04:13:00 PMMaybe, but probably not. The Bombers went 0-4 in their first four games last year, and still finished first. Obviously winning every game is the preference, but losing the opener is not likely to make much difference come November.

i see BC as our biggest competitor in the west this year. losing both games to them whether they are in june or october is huge in the head to head race in the west.

Jesse · June 09, 2025, 05:24:42 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on June 09, 2025, 04:32:45 PMfrom DT:

Day 2 of Bombers practice for Thursday's season opener. Early notes:

Micah Vanterpool at LG early.
DB Redha Kramdi is back practicing.
And, of course, Chris Streveler at QB1 (Collaros suspended for this game)

Notable that QB Coach Jarious Jackson has arrived and is at practice for the first time this season.

HC Mike O'Shea would only say that Jackson's absence was excused.

They have flip-flopped that LG spot so often I have no idea what to expect.

Last week in practice it was Wallace, not it's Vanterpool. It was Eli in camp. Whoever it's going to be needs reps at this point.

Throw Long Bannatyne · June 09, 2025, 05:34:27 PM

Quote from: Jesse on June 09, 2025, 05:24:42 PMThey have flip-flopped that LG spot so often I have no idea what to expect.

Last week in practice it was Wallace, not it's Vanterpool. It was Eli in camp. Whoever it's going to be needs reps at this point.

I thought they moved Vanterpool to the PR just yesterday!

Throw Long Bannatyne · June 09, 2025, 08:31:12 PM

Jason Hogan June 9

Jarious Jackson June 9

Blueforlife · June 09, 2025, 08:37:22 PM

Injuries

theaardvark · June 09, 2025, 11:28:29 PM

Neufeld limped off the field favouring his knee?

The Zipp · June 10, 2025, 12:21:09 AM

Quote from: theaardvark on June 09, 2025, 11:28:29 PMNeufeld limped off the field favouring his knee?

where are you seeing that?

dd · June 10, 2025, 02:23:35 AM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on June 09, 2025, 03:58:17 PMDitto. I'm really looking forward to the defense this season.

The defense will not only have to play good, we'll need a TD from either the defense or ST to keep pace with BC's offense as I don't see Strev matching them offensively.

ModAdmin · June 10, 2025, 05:48:12 AM

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blue_gold_84 · June 10, 2025, 02:21:01 PM

Quote from: dd on June 10, 2025, 02:23:35 AMThe defense will not only have to play good, we'll need a TD from either the defense or ST to keep pace with BC's offense as I don't see Strev matching them offensively.

Non-offensive TDs would nice but I don't think they're necessary in order to win this game.

The defense just has to get Rourke off his game early on, limiting their ability to score. A sack, INT, or even just a knockdown would help get the crowd into it, too.