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A view of the game from the 55 yard line, west side upper deck. First Banjo Bowl for me in about three years, for my wife, first one ever. I thought that the atmosphere was a little lacking for a game of this magnitude. At other games this year the crowd seemed more boisterous. In spite of the loss, we had a good time. I only swore once at the ineptitude of the Bombers (might have had to do with my company yesterday). But, in spite of enjoying ourselves, it was a frustrating game to watch. Some of many thoughts on the game: Although coming out on the short end of the score, the game sheet suggested that it was an evenly played game with one or two notable exceptions. We out-possessioned them (31-29 minutes) and the rushing and passing stats were similar. The exceptions….4 Bomber turnovers to one for them and we had had no, zero, zilch red zone opportunities (Our lone TD came from outside the area.) The game was winnable by the Bombers but….. The usually reliable Castillo misses two FGs. The missed one in the third quarter was into the wind. He kicked it low but it was a bit wide. Stuff happens. The whiff in the 4th was with the wind but he still kicked a line drive ball. It was odd. Perhaps, it was just a mis-hit. Although the wind was quite stiff from the north, I wonder how it impacts the game given that the field is below grade and the stands form a bit of a bowl around the field? We had three Americans starting on the O-line yesterday but were they able to run and pass block any better? Who is in charge of the blocking schemes for the O? Is it a line coach who then works with the OC in an attempt to have it all mesh? And, who calls the blocking assignments (adjustments?) at the line? Is it the centre? I won’t comment on the other linemen but Kolankowski is lacking in so many areas. Someone else coined this nickname K-olé-kowski. It fits! I didn’t like the play calling on our last drive in the 2nd quarter, the one that resulted in a FG for the Riders. With 54 seconds to go, we started at our 26. Plenty of time to move it into the scoring zone, I thought. Oliveira into the line two times. Hmm, although a first down resulted, that’s going to use up the clock. An IC followed by and ill-advised long ball INT by Collaros and disappointment again. I saw at least one other Bomber receiver open underneath on that one. It seems that Zach focusses in on his first look a little too much. A problem all year? Did OC Hogan have any competition for the position? Seriously, was anyone else interviewed? I don’t think that Vaval can handle both current duties. He seems to have potential for both, so pick one. As a DB, he was certainly picked on yesterday. I’m also not a fan of Younger’s play calling. A couple of times I saw only one guy at the line. Seriously, one guy on the line and 11 back! No pressure that results in too many options for the opposing QB. I think that if Collaros is out long term and, that is a distinct possibility, IMO, we won’t make the playoffs this year. Heck, I think that if he’s back at the controls next week, the Bombers will be hard pressed to make it. And, this when the Grey Cup is being held in town? What were the tall foreheads thinking in the past offseason? This is the CFL so, I’ll be there to the bitter end. Go Bombers Go!

I would like to see him as well but this is where we defer to the coaches who see him in practice and they obviously feel Strev gives them the best chance as backup even if it does not 'pass' the smell test.

Not like it's a new thing that the area you can actually hit a qb in is pretty small.

How am i suppose to tackle? Is that a trick question? Good gracious.

He’s supposed to be in control of his body and not let his head slam into zachs lol. that’s not one point of failure on his part, it’s two. he has to not contact the qb high, and has to be in control of his own head. It was 100% a penalty, it was not some horrid dirty hit though. I don’t expect supplementary discipline and i don’t think it’s needed.

Imo, if we jettisoned the thomas and kola, fixed the ratio on the lines to have the best talent possible, we’d see significant improvement. But i don’t think mos will have any willingness to make those moves. None at all.

What is a STM exchange game? Asking because I know we can't make the game on the 27th and we've got 4 tickets.

CJ is dumb. Also the Riders organization always seems to do this against us. Its frustrating as heck.

Picks this week need to be in by Friday @ 6PM Standings below:

Not gonna win many games in the CFL scoring 13 points. Was cool to see Brandon Alexander walking around chatting with fans in the tailgate area. Dude still looks like he could play lol

\ Ken Dryden playing for Canada's National Team in 1969. Two years before he starred with the Canadiens from 1971-78.

Breakdown and wrap at the waist. Guy wrapping the shoulder pads and bashing heads is going to tell us he’s making a form tackle?

Nothing gonna change until Osh is gone. Which hopefully means next year.

Ill be happier next week to see them at least properly field our best roster to show were just not a barrel of **** right now. Kolankowski needs to get the **** off the Oline, Houston needs in, everyone in the middle dline can pound sand.

At least. Changes need to be made on both lines. We need to upgrade our receiving corps. If there are any free agent qbs out there we need to try to sign one or two of them.

Fire OC, promote Jackson? That's about the only big move they could make? Next season they could use 2 - 3 new starters out of free agency.

Speaking of wiping, we can flush this but the same stuff seems to gurgle back up each week 😕

And coaching sucks...and refuse to change anything Only change we will see is at qb and again...only cause of injury Osh truly thinks we got a winner...and they doing all the right things and it will just work out....cause it did before...he is completely clueless Read above...that be the only change...and honestly...based on history they probably trot ZC out there Barely

Whole team is built poorly...gm AND coach to blame. Time to wipe both clean

The way he was hit you would have to think concussion, only he and the teams doctors know exactly how many he has had during his career but from my perspective it's way to many. How much damaged has occurred is TBD.

Of course you're not interested. You've been singing the praises of the Canadian Mafia for 12 years. Despite decisions that negatively affected the team by both Waters & O'Shea the past 3 years. Looks like they weren't as good as we thought & just extremely lucky in 2019 & 2021 when all the pieces fell into place Twelve years. Time for a change. I'd like to see how Jefferson with just a competent DT beside him before he's released. And in a four man front... with 2 competent DT's.

I’d bet my house on concussion. looked like he got knocked out cold. he’s been concussed 2 times prior this year as well. for a guy whose career was previously on the scrap heap due to concussions, that’s about as bad as it gets.

Okay, I see. Yeah, I'd like to see how he plays outside of short yardage just to see what we have.

Terry Wilson. They love him so much they'll trot anyone else crippled out there to avoid playing him in any situation.