Bombers @ Elks

Pigskin · October 02, 2025, 06:12:42 PM

We should be well rest and pretty healthy going into this game. I expect a much improved Edmonton team will give us all we can handle.

theaardvark · October 02, 2025, 06:28:08 PM

Odd, but I agree. It may be that the Elks are more of a threat to win than the East leading Ticats were.

Much as they have improved of late, still don't think we are in too much danger of losing. Its not like they have a PAS crowd supporting them.

Blue In BC · October 02, 2025, 06:33:35 PM

Win the coin toss and take the opening K/O. That will scare them having to kick to Vaval.

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 02, 2025, 06:48:29 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on October 02, 2025, 06:33:35 PMWin the coin toss and take the opening K/O. That will scare them having to kick to Vaval.

Scared to death of the Elks, they will not go down easy and they can't underestimate Fajardo's stubbornness, he does not fold. Zach has to continue showing he can lead the team to victory and play consistently well, no more off games allowed.

BBRT · October 02, 2025, 07:15:50 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 02, 2025, 06:48:29 PMScared to death of the Elks, they will not go down easy and they can't underestimate Fajardo's stubbornness, he does not fold. Zach has to continue showing he can lead the team to victory and play consistently well, no more off games allowed.

I have to ask! I married a Winnipeg Girl in 1971 and we returned to Winnipeg from Dallas in 1981. I was wondering about your handle. I remember Bannatyne as a Ave in the Peg (downtown area - might be where the old Spaghetti Factory was located) but was curious as to the "Throw Long" part. And I agree! The Elks do scare me as they seem to be in a very pronounced upward swing.

My handle is not all that complicated -just my initials with a "B" added for "Bombers". I am not all that imaginative

gobombersgo · October 02, 2025, 07:34:03 PM

Quote from: BBRT on October 02, 2025, 07:15:50 PMI have to ask! I married a Winnipeg Girl in 1971 and we returned to Winnipeg from Dallas in 1981. I was wondering about your handle. I remember Bannatyne as a Ave in the Peg (downtown area - might be where the old Spaghetti Factory was located) but was curious as to the "Throw Long" part. And I agree! The Elks do scare me as they seem to be in a very pronounced upward swing.

My handle is not all that complicated -just my initials with a "B" added for "Bombers". I am not all that imaginative

My guess is they are a Guess Who fan.

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 02, 2025, 07:54:45 PM

Quote from: gobombersgo on October 02, 2025, 07:34:03 PMMy guess is they are a Guess Who fan.

Correct, also used to work on Bannatyne Ave, down by the river.

Blueforlife · October 02, 2025, 08:05:01 PM

Cody will get frazzled by our D and can't chuck it deep. Zach will sling nasty. BBB will be in full effect. We shall feast.

That said they are a good club. Ding ding, can't wait.

If healthy and the OL plays like last week, we can roll over them. We're back baby. Gotta stomp the throat here.

Horseman · October 02, 2025, 09:17:55 PM

Burton Cummings also used to live on Bannatyne Ave and also maybe Randy Bachman.

TrueBlue4 · October 02, 2025, 10:58:15 PM

I'm worried about the Elks - I think their D is aggressive and getting better - their running game is dangerous Rankin is a hard runner and we have given up a lit of rushing yards although lately been better but we'll have to play a very good 3 phase game to beat them. Just my opinion

Blueforlife · October 02, 2025, 11:19:02 PM

Quote from: TrueBlue4 on October 02, 2025, 10:58:15 PMI'm worried about the Elks - I think their D is aggressive and getting better - their running game is dangerous Rankin is a hard runner and we have given up a lit of rushing yards although lately been better but we'll have to play a very good 3 phase game to beat them. Just my opinion

Run game is solid agree

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 02, 2025, 11:53:26 PM

Quote from: Horseman on October 02, 2025, 09:17:55 PMBurton Cummings also used to live on Bannatyne Ave and also maybe Randy Bachman.

Don't mean to be pedantic but I hate when wrong information is passed along, as sooner or later it displaces the truth. Kurt Winter lived on Bannatyne and moved to Chevrier Blvd. as the song tells. BC grew up on Lansdowne Ave. between Main and Scotia St, Bachman grew up 2 blocks over on Luxton Ave, but age difference of 4 years meant they didn't know each other till later on.

markf · October 02, 2025, 11:59:14 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on October 02, 2025, 11:53:26 PMDon't mean to be pedantic but I hate when wrong information is passed along, as sooner or later it displaces the truth. Kurt Winter lived on Bannatyne and moved to Chevrier Blvd. as the song tells. BC grew up on Lansdowne Ave. between Main and Scotia St, Bachman grew up 2 blocks over on Luxton Ave, but age difference of 4 years meant they didn't know each other till later on.

When I was a kid I hung out at the Sals on Main, one street over from Landsdowne; pre fame Burton would drop by sometimes with Jumbo... his roadie/ bodyguard. Burton was flamboyant lol.

Facebook page "Manitoba Music museum" is dedicated to that period of music in wpg. Lots of photos articles updates and now, obits.

Elks D kind of collapsed last game after playing well for most of the game. I'm not sure why.

Blue In BC · October 03, 2025, 01:18:38 PM

I think the Elks have to win out and beat us by more than 13 points. Bombers would have to lose out so Elks are in tough to have a shot at the play offs.

theaardvark · October 03, 2025, 03:44:26 PM

The Elks go as Fajardo goes. Get to him early and often, we win. Willie gets the arms up often, we win. Allen gets and early pick to put Cody off, we win. Cody doinks the FG post on an EZ pass, we crush them.

If the Elks can keep Cosy clean, and if he's dropping dimes, keeping him off the field is key. Long productive drives from Zach. Lots of 2nd and 3rd and inches to eat up TOP. And Sergio capping off every possession with points. Every one, be it a FG or a PAT.

Three phases, Vaval will be a target. Killam's ST heritage means he's going to be focused on that part of the game, MOS vs. Killam on teams is going to be a big factor. Win that battle, and it could be the game.