Official Game Day Thread - Saskatchewan at Winnipeg , September 6, 2025

ModAdmin · September 05, 2025, 03:19:31 AM

Another very important game for the Bombers (aren't they all now!).

The standings are tight and may be even tighter following the Lions' game against the Redblacks tomorrow.

The big topic this week was ball distribution and fans will be watching this week with increased interest. Mike O'Shea's comments in Ed Tait's 48-Hour Primer on this subject goes like this...

"Asked Thursday how much of Oliveira's workload was dictated by being in a trail position for all of the second half, or what the Roughriders were doing defensively, head coach Mike O'Shea thought for a moment and then offered this:

"Yeah... 72-28," he said with a chuckle. "No, there's a bunch of factors that go into it. It starts with the game planning and what Saskatchewan does, where we're at in the game and the time remaining, the score, all those things... the success we've had earlier on in the game and if their part of the plan has changed or not. There's so many factors that go into it.

"We love Brady. We like what he can do. We like him touching the ball whether it's running or catching the ball. There's never a number but every single week it's, 'All right, Brady needs to touch the ball' but it's not a set number. And above all that — above anybody touching the ball — is what do you need to do this week? And at halftime, what do you need to do to win that half? What do you need to do to win that quarter?

"Each game is going to look different and each game might not unfold according to the plan."

The injury list remains fairly long with 5 players - Jamal Parker, Fabien Weitz, Tanner Schmekel, Dalton Schoen and Jereth Sterns ruled out of Saturday's game and 4 players - Gabe Wallace, Micah Vanterpool, Nick Hallett and Rheda Kramdi ruled questionable.

Bombers are at home, in front of a sold out crowd and many reasons to bring their A-game in this tilt. Depth Charts and updates will be available tomorrow so, bring it on Bombers!

dd · September 05, 2025, 03:23:20 AM

Ya Mike, thanks for the insight, but run the ball more!!

The Zipp · September 05, 2025, 02:29:41 PM

IN: Kramdi, Peterson, Vanterpool, Wilson, Kornelson

OUT: Logan, Weitz, Cobb, Schoen, Schmekel

6 game for Schoen

Still no Houston

blue_gold_84 · September 05, 2025, 02:42:53 PM

Must win. I hope Wilson has a huge game.

Pete · September 05, 2025, 02:45:30 PM

Kornelson who wasn't good enough for practice roster starting ahead of Woods and Adams
I swear OShea's just trying to screw with us

blue_gold_84 · September 05, 2025, 02:46:36 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2025, 02:45:30 PMI swear OShea's just trying to screw with us

Yeah, that must be it.

barbk · September 05, 2025, 02:46:45 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on September 05, 2025, 02:29:41 PMIN: Kramdi, Peterson, Vanterpool, Wilson, Kornelson

OUT: Logan, Weitz, Cobb, Schoen, Schmekel

6 game for Schoen

Still no Houston

I don't mean to be critical here but why did Schoen even come back last game when clearly he wasn't at 100 percent? And how many games did he play this season? Not impressed.

The Zipp · September 05, 2025, 02:56:59 PM

Schoen is having a tough couple of years...

Blue In BC · September 05, 2025, 03:04:06 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on September 05, 2025, 02:29:41 PMIN: Kramdi, Peterson, Vanterpool, Wilson, Kornelson

OUT: Logan, Weitz, Cobb, Schoen, Schmekel

6 game for Schoen

Still no Houston

That's a lot less changes that I thought we'd see. In particular with no Houston being added. Not sure about having Vaval having to do most of the return duties and start at CB.

What's the deal with Houston. He can't possibly be not ready physically or mentally. This is a choice made which is fine if the team feels Lawson and Vaval are better at the moment.

Vanterpool in was something I thought we might see either due to Wallace being nicked or an expected better OL combination.

No addition of either import DT.

The Zipp · September 05, 2025, 03:12:06 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on September 05, 2025, 03:04:06 PMThat's a lot less changes that I thought we'd see. In particular with no Houston being added. Not sure about having Vaval having to do most of the return duties and start at CB.

What's the deal with Houston. He can't possibly be not ready physically or mentally. This is a choice made which is fine if the team feels Lawson and Vaval are better at the moment.

Vanterpool in was something I thought we might see either due to Wallace being nicked or an expected better OL combination.

No addition of either import DT.

I guess they won't take out a player to insert a new one...if Schoen wasn't hurt we likely wouldn't see Pokey in the lineup.

Wallace is a GTD

or Houston is just not ready and out of shape

blue_gold_84 · September 05, 2025, 03:16:13 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on September 05, 2025, 02:56:59 PMSchoen is having a tough couple of years...

Disastrous would be the better descriptor, IMO.

Blue In BC · September 05, 2025, 03:21:58 PM

Quote from: The Zipp on September 05, 2025, 03:12:06 PMI guess they won't take out a player to insert a new one...if Schoen wasn't hurt we likely wouldn't see Pokey in the lineup.

Wallace is a GTD

or Houston is just not ready and out of shape

I expect Wallace will play but limited in jumbo etc. I have no idea what the deal with Houston is thought. That's somewhat alarming.

Schoen to 6 game IR is both unfortunate and disappointing. I think his days as a Bomber are over and possibly his football career as well. I feel badly for him with all the effort he's put into re-hab.

theaardvark · September 05, 2025, 03:41:28 PM

This is the Banjo Bowl.

The D will be operating in the most hostile stadium environment in the CFL, period. We bring the noise when the opponent is on O.

So, I understand not bringing in a guy that just got to camp into that. Houston may need some conditioning, or may need to refresh on the playbook, might even need some attitude adjusting, but more than anything, he does not have the months of working with each other that the current DB's have. And THAT is going to be essential when there is no chance of communication pre-snap.

We will see next game. I don't doubt that if he's going to stay on the roster, he's going to play next game. If he does not get elevated, I can see him getting an apple and a roadmap. Like swerve.

Pete · September 05, 2025, 04:40:42 PM

houston was practicing with the number 1 unit but obviously coaches werent thrilled with what they saw. my guess is that they arent 100% sure on Kramdl is why Woodbey is still in.(I hope this isn't another case of bringing a player in when he's liable to reinjure himself)
I would have thought having another db as insurance with vaval kick returning would be smart, but once again O'Sheas guy Ayers is untouchable. (remind anyone of Jackson in 23?)
I guess 10 linebackers is a good number especially with the poor depth at db and dline.

Blue In BC · September 05, 2025, 04:45:53 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2025, 04:40:42 PMhouston was practicing with the number 1 unit but obviously coaches werent thrilled with what they saw. my guess is that they arent 100% sure on Kramdl is why Woodbey is still in.(I hope this isn't another case of bringing a player in when he's liable to reinjure himself)
I would have thought having another db as insurance with vaval kick returning would be smart, but once again O'Sheas guy Ayers is untouchable. (remind anyone of Jackson in 23?)
I guess 10 linebackers is a good number especially with the poor depth at db and dline.

Maybe but Makonzo would be Canadian depth at SAM and he's been practising at full for weeks. Griffin will be next up at SAM if Kramdi struggles so we're talking next, next man up and a Canadian is preferable to an import.

Yes Woodbey looked good last week, but is he the best choice from a DI point of view that prevented us from adding an import DT?

Ask me after the game if Oullette rushing for over 100 yards.