Official Game Day Thread - Winnipeg at BC., June 21, 2025

[Blue In BC]

Woodruff needs to be ejected

You can't let that garbage stand.

Even though unintentional I think this might be reviewed for a possible 1 game suspension. Have to protect the refs at all times.

[Blue In BC]

What on earth does Willie have to do with an ejection?  He didn't hit the ref, Woodruff took his arm and hit the ref with it.

I guess if Willie got a misconduct, but man make sure it's visible somewhere, not just some words no one heard.

He was literally face to face with the ref so whatever he said would be heard. Could have been taunting etc. His 1st one was taunting as well. So you get 2 and you're out.

Anyway, that was a 4 point win. We're in 2nd place I believe.

[BomberFan73]

Eli. Scores a TD. Who saw that coming? Good on him. Defences will need to be aware going forward.

I think there was an article a couple years ago about Eli and him making a nice grab for a TD in college?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

He was literally face to face with the ref so whatever he said would be heard. Could have been taunting etc. His 1st one was taunting as well. So you get 2 and you're out.

Anyway, that was a 4 point win. We're in 2nd place I believe.

Vaughters was in the middle of the scrum and he physically shoved someone, this might have caused the Lion player to contact the official. A bit unlikely but could also be a case of mistaken identity with Willie getting flagged for the penalty.

[BLUEBOMBER]

Clearly Collaros looked rusty and that's normal. Clercius didn't look good today and neither did Demski. Our defence certainly didn't is a bit different but still has the blue DNA. The offence I would say is a bit more improved as they are more willing to take chances and mix things up a bit.

[dd]

Willie continued to play it up as he left the field. He definitely needs to be pulled short a bit.

This definitely needs to be addressed. It was classless and we're better than that. He's not playing in Saskatchewan anymore, we win and lose with class.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Our offence looks way different with Brady in it. I just hope he comes back soon and stays healthy.

Agreed but part of it was just learning on our part. They needed to test Peterson again. Results probably come back as expected.

Peterson, 42 yards, 3.8 yard average.
Cooley , 43 yards, 6 yard average.

I think if Oliveria is going to be out next week (it's a short week so maybe?), we should reverse the order and run Cooley first and most, and have Peterson come in as a change of pace. Especially against Edmonton and their big front. That will make it closer to a Brady look.

[Pigskin]

ZC8 decent outing. 18/25 179 yards, 2 TDs, 2 Ints. 1/4 on deep throws.
Wheatfall 6/6 86 yards.
Eli with more receiving yards than ND10.

Holm 8 DTs, 1 Int, 1 PD
Parker 6 DTs, 1 Int, 1 PD, 1 TD.
Griffin 3DTs, 1 Sack.

Regular season game in BC, reminded me of a AHL game down south.   

[GOLDMEMBER]

the NFL

[blue_or_die]

We should discuss the question we're all asking ourselves: how many rec yards and TDs for Eli this season?

Is he at the 1000 yard mark yet? Possibly more? Do we sit Schoen and just give Eli his spot? So many questions

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

We should discuss the question we're all asking ourselves: how many rec yards and TDs for Eli this season?

Is he at the 1000 yard mark yet? Possibly more? Do we sit Schoen and just give Eli his spot? So many questions

Good to see, he obviously lost the battle at OG, but is still a valued member of the O-line and well loved by his team mates.

[ModAdmin]

Game Recap | Wpg 27 BC 14 - Ed Tait

"...Collaros now joints a list that includes Anthony Calvillo (455), Damon Allen (394), Henry Burris (373), Ron Lancaster (333), Ricky Ray (324), Matt Dunigan (303), Kevin Glenn (293), Tracy Ham (284), Doug Flutie (270), Danny McManus (259), Tom Clements (252), Bo Levi Mitchell (226) and Dieter Brock (210).

"It felt great to be back out here," said Collaros post-game. "Just to be back out here with the guys... it felt like a long time, but it also felt like yesterday. It was pretty cool."

Collaros opened the game completing his first seven passes in a sensational opening drive as the offence pieced together a 12-play, 72-yard masterpiece that chewed up seven minutes and 21 seconds of clock.

The Lions defence would settle in, though, and Collaros finished the game 18 of 25 for 179 yards with two TDs — the second to offensive lineman Tui Eli for a five-yard score....

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/21/game-recap-wpg-27-bc-14/

[TecnoGenius]

Good to see, he obviously lost the battle at OG, but is still a valued member of the O-line and well loved by his team mates.

Eli is probably the perfect 7th OL.
- Can play C pretty well
- Great at jumbo
- Quicker & more mobile (lighter)
- Presents a pass threat (however rare)
- Not good enough to start means will remain affordable and unstolen in FA

He's also been here basically forever (minus the banned-from-the-league year), and clearly FIFO.  I hope he's here a long time.

[TecnoGenius]

Agreed but part of it was just learning on our part. They needed to test Peterson again. Results probably come back as expected.

Peterson, 42 yards, 3.8 yard average.
Cooley , 43 yards, 6 yard average.

Peterson wasn't as good as last week, but BC planned around him this time.  While he did get stuffed for 0-3 a few times, he also busted 7-11 a few times.  He clearly needs some space and holes to get up to speed.  He's not a power back.  You need to get him some holes.

The one time he didn't bounce a bit outside is the first time I've seen anything where I'd question his overall ability (vision).  The best will press then bounce it to a different gap.

Cooley looked a lot more like a power back who can slice through closed holes.  But he may not have as good a top speed as Peterson.  And all of these results are early returns.

I'm glad we got to see Cooley in live reps, and glad he did very well.  But I won't write off Peterson yet, who at least seems to be as capable as JA27.  However, there's also a chance Peterson is the next LaFrance -- one great game and then... nothing.  In any event, Peterson will not be cut: he'll bounce between AR/PR as required by Brady/ratio.

[TecnoGenius]

The offence I would say is a bit more improved as they are more willing to take chances and mix things up a bit.

If you can't win on REC talent any given Sunday, then win on scheme and creativity.  Last season we relied solely on talent, never getting any help from scheme.  It's good to have both.