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BC sucks!!!!

pain.

Weather looks to be above normal, chance to head to the Grey Cup on home soil......LETS ****** GO!!!!!!

Its just one part of their uniform. The other is "mirrors".

I have all the Pick 'Ems spreadsheets going back to 2016 (the pick 'ems before that were run on a forum extension that stopped working, so I don't have easy access to that data). So, compiled a few stats from those years: Top 3 Finalists By Year 2016 Correct Picks Correct Percentage Cam 56 65.12% WinnipegGordo 55 63.95% TBURGESS 53 61.63% 2017 Correct Picks Correct Percentage bearpants 59 68.60% the watcher 58 67.44% TBURGESS 57 66.28% 2018 Correct Picks Correct Percentage Dicky 57 66.28% TBURGESS 55 63.95% Jacquie 53 61.63% Marshall 53 61.63% Rich 53 61.63% Tony Fresco 53 61.63% wayner 53 61.63% 2019 Correct Picks Correct Percentage bigg jay 69 80.23% wayner 67 77.91% rebusrankin 64 74.42% 2021 Correct Picks Correct Percentage Fox Creek AB Rider Fan 46 66.67% Rich 45 65.22% coach17 44 63.77% 2022 Correct Picks Correct Percentage Stickem 64 74.42% the watcher 62 72.09% Booch 61 70.93% bigg jay 61 70.93% 2023 Correct Picks Correct Percentage MOBomberFan 68 81.93% TBURGESS 65 78.31% Booch 63 75.90% This also means that depending on how @MOBomberFan picks in the remaining three games this year, he could set the record for the most picks and best correct percentage of all recorded years. He currently sits at 68 picks for 81.93%. Next best is @bigg jay in 2019 with 69 correct for 80.23%. I included winning percentage as it gives an indication of consistency in correct picks and it was also a shortened season in 2021 with 69 games instead of 86. Pick 'Ems Hall Of Fame These posters have all participated at least once in all years going back to 2016. Poster Correct Picks Correct Percentage TBURGESS 389 66.84% bigg jay 384 65.98% the watcher 377 64.78% WinnipegGordo 377 64.78% kelownabomberfan 375 64.43% Rich 375 64.43% GCJenks 351 60.31% Bigblue 204 340 58.42% Sard 335 57.56% Marshall 306 52.58% Tracker 285 48.97% MOBomberFan 281 48.28% JPan85 250 42.96% JCon 247 42.44% Cam 222 38.14% coach17 209 35.91% TrueBlue4Ever 149 25.60% @TBURGESS seems to be the model of consistency year after year, but troubles getting over the hump to win it all in a single year. Thanks to everyone for playing over the years!

I want a repeat of that BC game blowout for the next 2 games. I don’t want there to be any doubt who’s winning the game. These nail biting games are not good for my ticker.

OK folks, have done my part to spur the Bombers on to victory. Just bought 2 tickets to the Jets game against Dallas. Never mess with a streak. This will be my 4th double-header. The prior 3: Oct. 19/91 - Bombers beat the Ti-Cats 68-14, Jets beat the Leafs 4-2. Oct. 22, 2011 - Bombers beat the Alouettes 26-25, Jets beat the Hurricanes 5-3 Dec. 5, 2021 - Bombers beat the Roughriders 21-17, Jets beat the Leafs 6-3. Perfect record so far.

Was working out with Johnny A this morning.....so was talking shop with him...picking at him about the injuries.....for most part we fine, but I wanted to zero in on Schoen and Bailey.....he obviously was pretty tight lipped for the most part....tho when we got into specifics, he smiled...laughed....siad guess you will see at the game sunday eh? My vibe is Bailey will be good to go....Schoen right now 50/50 but...was CGY defence and they pretty suspect in a lot of areas, and having to be on field cause the Offence could hardly sustain anything didnt help Our secondary is a different beast tho....and our receiving group is worlds better and will exploit that BC secondary...again....CGY kinda was, and if not for some bad drops again....the game could have been totally different We come out...establish the ground game...which we will...and wear down those BC lineman again... and ZC just has to be patient and not force anything...wont need to

Only thing that concerns me is the Bailey and Schoen injuries. If we were at full health, I'd be very confident for next weekend....

Nah Farhan actually does known something about the game, just a huge homer.

Packing our ice fishing clothes on the flight east but not sure we'll need em. Gonna be a great day on the Stone Angel patio and then to a rowdy IGF with our STH fam!

No one in this league game plans D in the playoffs better than Hall. He will have a weather ready D plan. Boys just need to execute and raise their games.

The Mayor cancelled the meetings for the rest of the year.....Certainly didn't look like the team or qb. that bested the leo's a little while ago...Started out with a bang and then a giant fizzle.....IF you think you are going to beat Vaj, with constant 3 man pressure .....well you see how that goes.....He just stood in the pocket and carved them up.....Never let this guy feel comfortable....Something for us to ponder in the final

If the Bombers throw out of the heavy formation successfully early, BC won’t stand a chance. They play a lot of man, all Collaros needs is the time to burn it.

Stamps looked like a 6 win team, or something...

Congrats to @MOBomberFan! I fought the good fight but it looks like I was bested again this year.

I think @MOBomberFan should get 3DN's award voting privileges this year. Their best guesses are far behind at 57 correct picks, not even good enough for a spot in the top 10 here. No wonder Bluto makes his bets based on the MBB picks. 😂

I thought last year was scarier. Rourke is better than VAJ.

Yeah but both look like they were asked if they knew where they were and answered Thursday.

I get your point but at some point it gets so cold, it levels out... at -25 both teams will be uncomfortable... like we saw in 2021 against Sask... game was closer than it should've been because of the cold... something around -5 is perfect... enough to make BC shiver while Wpg will be in their comfort zone.

I'm an expansion team, so have ground to pick up....didnt really start serious until a few yrs ago....

Thank you, was going to look for that

You’d better not be planning to watch the game from your La-Z-Boy making a wish like that. Fans in the stands would prefer a bit warmer.

Thanks for looking after this Rich. Goddamnit I was in the hunt for most of this year but fell off late. Sonsabitches.

BC looked real comfortable in a temp control stadium, next week if will feel like a little different

I am going to throw this out there, maybe its good VAJ was hot this game, means he'll be not the next game.

Keep that bitching new DL interior together

I hope we tune up our defense- that is going to be the difference maker I think.

He popped up like someone used the joystick in WCW vs NWO

I hope they’re as cocky as they were last time they were on the way to IGF. BTW “smoke” is a stupid uniform colour

Yes I will!!!

Everyone seems super high on that Cyril guy who scouts down south for them... But not sure if he's just a bird dog or if he is eyeing up the big chair. There's so much that goes with being a GM. Walters is a friggin genius when it came to the cap and all that... Going to be near impossible to replace.

I feel like they'd go Goveia out of loyalty and him being here so long but that Ridgemaiden may be the better choice due to his ability to find players.

I don't believe it's any real conflict in the organization. Walters has been doing 24/7/365 type jobs for most of the last 15 or so years. It appears that he is ready to take a step back. That's pretty clear. His kids are both high school aged and his wife has been developing her own career. He seems like a guy ready to take more time on that end. The Hamilton stuff is just speculation given how that's lining up and potential for him to be more of the big picture guy in that front office than the take care of every detail role.

I picked against the grain last week. Got distilled.

Freezing rain and snow all week. 0 and sunny south wind for Saturday.

The way Calgary played tonight on their front you could have thrown for 300.

The only time I have heard it mentioned was by a few posters who say that Walters must be unhappy with the roster management decisions of O’Shea (presumably because they are unhappy with it, so every one in the organization must be as well) and it has caused a rift. And that the rift extends to Miller, who needs to sit OSH down and give him a talking to. Serious projection from some disgruntled posters, IMO. But if any of the “insiders” know differently, by all means let’s hear it. It would be very surprising to me though. Why would Walters be mad that the roster he has built has been very successfully deployed by OSH at a level of excellence not seen consistently in these parts for some 60 years. And is Miller really upset with his coach for rostering a team that has gotten them their 3rd straight home West Final playoff game, led to a surge in season tickets and sellouts, and big profits? Things have not been this rosy in Bomberland in my lifetime, except for those unhappy folks lamenting the inevitable decline and worrying about the other shoe dropping instead of embracing the joyful ride, and the mild criticisms take on a life of their own, and then it manifests itself into these types of rumours of a hidden bad blood that will topple the house of cards. Just my take.

All those passing yards and only 3 targets for Rhymes. Thanks for completely ignoring your highest paid receiver VAJ. 🤬 Congrats @WinnipegGordo

I don't know. Maier didn't make it to the 4th Q of this game last year. Think BC looks about the same. Calgary is pretty bad. Benavides is dressed like he's going to a Look Like the Biggest ****** contest post-game.

Calgary is really really bad. That's the take away here. Also, that WCW vs Nitro reference is sick.... Damn it, it's still 1998 to me!!

Calgary can't rush the pass or pass protect. No need to respect their QB so real easy to defend. Really soft opponent for BC tonight.

Dickie Jr. looks defeated

Both guys up and walking off the field

Pretty good sign you need to recruit some guys and not just sign guys over 30 cut by other CFL teams. Calgary has been dismal of late in finding any players aside from guys coming back from NFL or guys off other teams.

Maier isn't capable of going toe to toe with any of the QBs in this league that are half decent. They've had the ball as many times as BC. He turned it over and did nothing with opportunity when BC took the roughing the kicker penalty.

Good for guys if they get opportunities at Power 5 schools in the states or NFL. On our current staff maybe you'd be worried about losing Costello or Boudreau. The rest don't really have resumes that would get them into the big schools right away. Costello is a disciple of Wylie which gives him a lot of cred, and he performs well at a lot of big coaching clinics. Great speaker. As for the CFL, I like the level playing field. Assistant coaches aren't getting paid anywhere but the top of NCAA or NFL. Wife's cousin is DC/position coach in the Northern Sun which is D2 in the US. There's only 3 paid coaches on the staff and only one is a full-time spot, combined with a professor job in the Phys Ed faculty. He's worked in a couple FCS conferences too, which is what used to be 1-AA, where guys like Lapo came from, more paid coaches there but like head coach and coordinators in six figures at the big programs the rest get paid as part-timers. If they can make money off running camps and stuff can avoid getting another real job. I'm not too worried about the CFL missing out on coaching talent. It's still quite clearly the 3rd best spot to coach in the world behind NFL and very top of NCAA, and the best spot for Canadian coaches.

Would be better if he also goes to the Grey Cup