Winnipeg @ Montreal Pre-Game

Waffler · November 01, 2026, 01:42:43 PM

Quote from: Tecno on November 01, 2026, 05:13:29 AMJust my 2c theory. I like our chances at an upset. It's Edmonton I'd be more worried about...

I like that you are optimistic. That's been missing for a few games now. Yeah we did beat Montreal, at home. This is for all the marbles in their ball yard. I feel like we CAN win but a lot has to go our way. They normally score a lot and don't make many mistakes.

The other final, BC is not out scoring EDM? Weather could be an issue in this one. That part depends on fate I guess but would favor EDM a lot if cold and or snow. Curious to see the crowd size here. Maybe Montreal ends up being the only playoff sell out?

gordo · November 01, 2026, 02:50:00 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on November 01, 2026, 03:22:00 AMBrown had a tough day with the long ball.

The good news is that on a few of the long balls the reciever was very open. Brown was overthrowing them and also over the wrong shoulder on a couple.

But we now have at least 3 deep threats with White, Singer, Demski and you could say 4 with Pokey too. We haven't been this deep in quality deep threats in ages. Just need to hit them. And I have faith Zach will hit a couple against the Als.

BBRT · November 01, 2026, 03:30:17 PM

Quote from: gordo on November 01, 2026, 02:50:00 PMThe good news is that on a few of the long balls the reciever was very open. Brown was overthrowing them and also over the wrong shoulder on a couple.

But we now have at least 3 deep threats with White, Singer, Demski and you could say 4 with Pokey too. We haven't been this deep in quality deep threats in ages. Just need to hit them. And I have faith Zach will hit a couple against the Als.

I agree with your comments - this is the first time in long time that we have had a number of deep threats. Now if our QB can just hit them and if our OL can give the QB time to do so!

tlf · November 01, 2026, 04:05:22 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on November 01, 2026, 01:38:39 PMMontreal should be pretty healthy. However, they haven't played a meaningful game in awhile. Would feel better about this game if it was played in Winnipeg, and ZC8 was 100%.

I mentioned this in the TO thready, but I am not sure about Alexander's hammy It has been an issue for months. I hope our DL can get to him early and often and throw him off his game. I believe we have a good chance either way, but a better chance if we do.

Philpot's shoulder was also an issue in week 21. I wonder if he is 100% to go now. I'm sure that he will, but if he has limited motion it could be in our favor.

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 01, 2026, 04:34:15 PM

Quote from: tlf on November 01, 2026, 04:05:22 PMI mentioned this in the TO thready, but I am not sure about Alexander's hammy It has been an issue for months. I hope our DL can get to him early and often and throw him off his game. I believe we have a good chance either way, but a better chance if we do.

Philpot's shoulder was also an issue in week 21. I wonder if he is 100% to go now. I'm sure that he will, but if he has limited motion it could be in our favor.

Alexander injuring himself is about the only chance the Bombers have of pulling off an upset, he'll be so high wired he'll attempt to do all sorts of foolish things that could put his body in jeopardy. He needs a QB coach that calms him down and does not let his emotions spiral out of control, it's too easy to get under his skin and push his buttons.

dd · November 01, 2026, 04:42:24 PM

Montreal is for sure the favourite in this one, but so were we playing Arbuckle and the Argos in the GC and how did that turnout??

We're the underdog, no question, have nothing to lose. I think if we can get a defensive turnover leading to points or a TD and Vaval has a great game returning, we can beat these guys. And we've all seen how Alexander carries on like a big baby yelling at the refs when things are going his way, I m thinking we get up on them and Alexander will have a melt down like Vernon Adams!!! Can't wait.

Tecno · November 01, 2026, 06:16:06 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on November 01, 2026, 01:00:27 PMYou can make up a theory about anything. It's like trying to prove a point with statistics. This is just another one that I disagree about.

Ya, it's called a hypothesis. Like... the scientific method? I came up with this hypothesis ages ago and most seasons seem to prove it true. The others don't prove it wrong.

Thus the hypothesis stood up against the experiments and data. And as per science, doesn't mean I'm right. But it also means I might be right. Until it's disproven.

Us blowing MTL out of the water (like we did when we faced them early in the season) would go a long way toward solidifying my theory.

TrueBlue4 · November 01, 2026, 11:52:07 PM

Does anyone know the practice schedule for this week?