Official Game Day Thread - Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, October 19, 2025

ModAdmin · October 15, 2025, 11:42:53 PM

Taking a team absolute into account, the upcoming game against the Riders has to be looked at as a definite 1 and 0 game, a must win again.

Nic Demski is definitely out and likely replaced by Gavin Cobb. Some good news is that Keric Wheatfall has a good chance to return to the lineup.

Make no mistake though, the loss of Demski is a major disappointment!

Nothing much more to be said on this game except winning it is crucial.

No mistakes, superior execution, 100% effort and a full house is needed for a Rider beat down.

Let's get it done Bombers!

Pete · October 16, 2025, 12:28:10 AM

key to this game is Collaros, he needs to not turn over the ball and make the right reads.
I hope Hogan is also gameplanning so as to protect Zac given the history with the riders.

Blue In BC · October 16, 2025, 12:43:11 AM

Riders are sitting a lot of starters on both offence and defence. If we can't win this game with these advantages then there is a serious problem.

Yes losing Demski is unfortunate and a problem but we're at home and the Riders have locked up 1st place.

Blueforlife · October 16, 2025, 01:02:53 AM

Cobb needs to step up big time

Pete · October 16, 2025, 01:10:22 AM

Any two of sterns/wheatfall(or mitchell) need to up game, if Cobb can contribute with some well timed catches all the better

ModAdmin · October 16, 2025, 03:17:07 AM

"....We still think we're in a good spot," said Sterns. "We still control our own destiny. Obviously, some games have gotten away from us but now we can't worry about the past. It's all about just tackling each day. If everyone has that mindset, we'll be fine."

That's become a bit of a mantra this week after Saturday's loss to Edmonton, following which veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols said, 'everything we want and need is still in front of us.'

"It's like #1 said — Deatrick — we still have everything in front of us," said linebacker Tony Jones. "Obviously, the game last week wasn't in our favour. We felt like we didn't play a completely sound football game — all three phases. At the end of the day, everyone in here knows what we can be when we play three-phase football — we can be an elite team. If we play our brand of football, we're one of the top teams in the league. We have to go out there and prove it, be disciplined and execute the game plan....

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ModAdmin · October 16, 2025, 03:59:47 AM

Tecno · October 16, 2025, 07:51:09 AM

I've been thinking a bit more about what it'll be like if SSK does well in playoffs, and heaven forbid, makes it to the big game. You know, like deciding if I'll go to the GC (which I will).

It dawned on me, that while I hated SSK under Dickenson The Lesser (DTL), I didn't hate them as much as I do now. Because I really hate Mace. I could have stomached Riders making it to 1 or 2 of the cups we beat them to get to under DTL. But not with Mace.

All the Riderfans bash DTL for being too nice, too buddy-buddy, too many bowling outings. But besides being dim and a bad HC, he was likeable. Kind of like the dorky uncle you feel a bit sorry for.

But Mace is like Chris Jones, but with double the douchery. I really don't want to see them go far in the playoffs, and definitely not make it to the cup. And if they do, I'm not cheering for them.

What does this have to do with this game? Well, we need to take them down a notch by creaming them, maybe instill some doubt into their heads. And for ourselves we need to secure that crossover and start our 5 game streak. Because if we are the crossover team, and it is SSK v WPG, I want to kick Mace down so hard in that game it'll be talked about for generations.

jdrattops · October 16, 2025, 12:00:13 PM

Quote from: Tecno on October 16, 2025, 07:51:09 AMI've been thinking a bit more about what it'll be like if SSK does well in playoffs, and heaven forbid, makes it to the big game. You know, like deciding if I'll go to the GC (which I will).

It dawned on me, that while I hated SSK under Dickenson The Lesser (DTL), I didn't hate them as much as I do now. Because I really hate Mace. I could have stomached Riders making it to 1 or 2 of the cups we beat them to get to under DTL. But not with Mace.

All the Riderfans bash DTL for being too nice, too buddy-buddy, too many bowling outings. But besides being dim and a bad HC, he was likeable. Kind of like the dorky uncle you feel a bit sorry for.

But Mace is like Chris Jones, but with double the douchery. I really don't want to see them go far in the playoffs, and definitely not make it to the cup. And if they do, I'm not cheering for them.

What does this have to do with this game? Well, we need to take them down a notch by creaming them, maybe instill some doubt into their heads. And for ourselves we need to secure that crossover and start our 5 game streak. Because if we are the crossover team, and it is SSK v WPG, I want to kick Mace down so hard in that game it'll be talked about for generations.

The winners of the West and East Semi-Final will be this years GC participants. You can book it.

Blue In BC · October 16, 2025, 01:21:52 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on October 16, 2025, 01:02:53 AMCobb needs to step up big time

He's only been on the roster for 2 games this season and has yet to record a reception. I'm not sure how many reps he gets instead of Corcoran but losing Demski is going to hurt in this game.

gobombersgo · October 16, 2025, 02:08:42 PM

Ed Tait:

The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth chart for tomorrow features three changes. On are DB Demerio Houston, SB Gavin Cobb and WR Keric Wheatfall. Off are SB Nic Demski, WR Dillon Mitchell and CB Dexter Lawson, Jr.

Cobb starts for Demski, Wheatfall for Mitchell and Houston for Lawson, Jr. Demski moved to one-game injured list.

gobombersgo · October 16, 2025, 02:24:18 PM

theaardvark · October 16, 2025, 03:52:17 PM

SSK will have some players looking to earn a spot for next year, and trying to impress.

With "nothing to lose", I worry that this may end up being a game where there may be Riders players ready to make statements at the expense of safety. I don't think you earn a place by taking big penalties, but you can by making maximum damage without taking the penalty. "Playing on the edge" easily tips over into danger.

They are not playing for anything in the standings, but the rivalry continues.

Blue In BC · October 16, 2025, 04:14:36 PM

Not a bad looking roster with the exception of losing Demski this week. I don't know what to expect from Cobb this week since he hasn't had much of a chance to do anything this season.

That said, I'd be inclined to throw to him on a deep route early if possible. It's not so much on whether it's a completion but to at least give the defence something to think about rather than ignoring him in the 1st half.

The catch is that you don't want to waste a play but maybe on a 2nd and 1 there might be an opportunity?

Have we heard anything about whether Demski will play again this season?

Throw Long Bannatyne · October 16, 2025, 04:29:07 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on October 16, 2025, 01:21:52 PMHe's only been on the roster for 2 games this season and has yet to record a reception. I'm not sure how many reps he gets instead of Corcoran but losing Demski is going to hurt in this game.

Nonetheless happy to see Cobb get into a game as he's waited patiently for this opportunity, but suspect he will share reps with Corcoran who's size they like.