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9 hours ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:
Stamps forum is that way --->
Sorry Dude - but no matter what slant you try and put on things - IMHO Richie Hall needs to exit stage right after this year. And sorry yet again but the Calgary Stamps organization is something the Bomber organization should try and aspire to. They are the top organization in the CFL as of today - Nice try though!
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10 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:
Never quite understood this sort of black/white thinking. A good team protects a lead. Sure it does, but then again, a good team overcomes a deficit too. Ottawa players are pros too. They're paid to make plays. What we saw last night was a good offence (Ottawa) do it's best to claw its way back into the lead. But ultimately, they fell short. Two sets of pros, each side doing its best to win. We won. We beat a team, that going into the game, had a better record than us and (for those who find this stuff so important) a team above 50%.
Long and the short is that the Bombers built up a lead, fought against a good team that was fighting hard to come back and ALMOST did, but in the end, WE WON.
Other than the "we have to find fault with everything and everyone Bombers" people here, we can look at this game as a hard fought win. I like wins. Good job Blue!
I can agree with most of what you say - however I would rather have a defense that can protect a lead. And I agree Ottawa has a good team and fought back hard. And the 2 points is 2 points regardless of how it is achieved. I am just not sold on the Richie Hall defense and have not been sold on him for 5 years now. When his defense can protect a lead and play at the level they did against Edmonton game in game out - he will make a believer out of me.
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Just now, 17to85 said:
Disagree all you like, but in the middle of the game the D did a real good job.
I agree - in the middle of the game the D did a real good job - but there is more than a middle - there is a beginning and an end. And the Bomber Defense is not very good at ends. Thankfully Bighill forced the fumble and it was game over. However and can not even begin to emphasize this - the game should have never gotten to OT. Richie Hall's defense as usual sagged and almost self destructed in the 4th quarter - which has happen way to many times during his tenure IMHO.
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1 minute ago, White Out said:
Are Nichols haters stfu'ing yet or whining about the FG's?
Not a Nichols hater by the 3's instead of 7's could come back to haunt us. It is also the adjustments at half time that concerns me. Ottawa will make some adjustments however the Bomber Brain Trust has been sorely lacking in making many positive half time adjustments.
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This game, at least to me is just too hard to predict. Which Trevor Harris will show up? Can our DB's handle the Ottawa wide outs and slots (they are very very good)? Can we stop Powell? Can they stop Harris? Just too many variables to think about.
The one thing that does concern me is mistakes. If the game is close and comes down to who makes the fewest mistakes, there have been times in the past when we have played the goat and made the most mistakes etc. Too many penalties etc.
I see it as a very close game with the team that makes the fewest mistakes coming out on top.
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10 minutes ago, USABomberfan said:
This is one I'm very curious to see how things turn out with. After going into Edmonton and actually blowing them out for once, team has to be pretty confident coming into this game.
Big question will be will Richie Hall bring the new improved defense into TD Place after being made a mockery of in IGF about a month ago? And will Lapolice and Nichols keep the offense on track while perhaps also creating some big plays?
Big things on the horizon during Canada's Turkey Day weekend starting at TD Place Friday night.
It will be an interesting game. To me the large variable is which Trevor Harris will show up? There are times he looks like a world beater and other times you wonder why he is even in the game. Also what Bomber defense will show up will be interesting. Ottawa has a good OL and and good receiver set and at the moment the leagues leading rusher, therefore will be a challenge for the Bomber defense. And of course we will all wonder if MN is on the uptick or not.
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35 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:
I can't speak for anyone else but for me, the issue has been the raising of expectations over the past couple of years. We really did seem like we were on an upwards trajectory and that finally, we'd be seeing this team put it all together. I still have hopes, but I think that it's fair to say that at this moment, the team is not where most of us expected them to be at this stage of the season. Yes, things have looked better these past few games, but I know that my confidence in the team is not what it was in June/July. At the same time, I'm really beginning to get the feeling that O'Shea is a good coach, but he's not quite good enough. I'm not sure he's the guy to get us to the next level, but the idea of tearing it all down just depresses me. Not as much as living in Regina would, of course, but depressing never the less.
At the same time, I know that there are more than a few "fans" on this board who are clearly loving the current state of the team because it gives them the chance to come on here and rail about all the things that are wrong, and how they are just so darned clever that they could see how much this team sucks before anyone else did. There are some regular "downers" on the board, and one or two contrarians (ok, really, just one), but there are also a few posters that you don't often see here when things are going good, but boy howdy, do they love to post when things are going tough. To me, that's why it's getting harder and harder to come one here.
While I tend to disagree with the majority of your posts - I do want to 100% agree with your comments "I'm really beginning to get the feeling that O-Shea is a good coach, but he's not quite good enough" - Got to agree with that 100%. The balance of your post not so much! There are a number of us that have been here and on other Bomber sites over the years that hang around when things are bad and post when things are good (which they have not been for a very very long time). Whether you agree or not - moot point!
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12 hours ago, Mike said:
I just find it kind of hard to *really* care about the Bombers anymore, to be honest. Most of it is that I have a new job and I’m never around, but the way this team is managed is just so uninspiring these days.
We are loyal to a fault and it’s a major flaw that is costing us games at this point. There are no measurable consequences for playing poorly, unless you’re a young American (the exact kind of player you should offer up a longer leash to) like Poop who has been stapled to the bench. We sign veterans to heavy money deals and when they don’t fit our scheme or play the role that was envisioned, instead of cutting bait (see: Purifoy, Reed, etc), we just hang onto them and ruin our cap flexibility. We don’t make the moves necessary for midseason talent additions, we just deploy the PR guys even though our scouting is so poor that it forces us to rely on adding so many veterans in the off-season. We’ve now missed on Posey and Matthews, who are two guys who quite likely would’ve been huge boosts to our team and why? To keep playing mediocre guys like Darvin who is having a total down year?
I just don’t really care anymore. It’s too difficult.
And this is what really scares me. When guys like Mike makes comments like this and others that have been long time posters and Bomber True Blue Fans no longer even bother to post here - I take notice. I will and still am a Bomber Fan - just not as emotionally invested these days. I have zero faith that the Bomber Management Team is capable of turning the ship around however will always cling to the hope that at some point in time the Board will bring on a competent management team. Until then I will enjoy all of the pros and cons posted here but at the end of the day whether the Bombers win or lose really does not make my list of important issues of the day.
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1 hour ago, WBBFanWest said:
Thank you so much for including me in that group. I appreciate it!
Your more than welcome!
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34 minutes ago, Tracker said:
Oh, crap. Do Walters and O'Shea have objectionable body odor that he did not sign here?
I am sure Walters and O'Shea's standard line will apply - "We are happy with what we have" Etc. Etc.
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1 hour ago, Mike said:
I’m just about over this regime.
and this scares me. When Mike says he is "just about over this regime" IMHO the Regime needs to take notice. As for me love, the dialogue here - I no longer have any emotional investment in the Bombers but like to discuss the pros and cons. Hard to believe that I use to buy season tickets even though I live in Calgary! It will be interesting to see how the season plays out and where the Bombers land - and given where I believe they will land what changes will take place in the off season in order to get enough folks to buy season tickets for 2019. Hope does spring eternal!
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46 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:
Classic TBurgess post there. Might I suggest that to save time you just post something like this:
"the usual"
We'll know that it means...
Let me be perfectly clear on where I stand. I am in pretty much agreement with TB's posts. Most of what I hear here and I want to be absolutely clear I include you "WBBFanWest" in that group - is that most of what I hear is all of the "We Could Have - We Should have" etc. etc.
The Bombers beat Edmonton - great win! They are a 500 club with an uphill battle and I have my doubts they will win more than 1 maybe 2 more games. They may or may not make it in the playoffs as a cross over. They are just not that good and that includes from the top to the bottom and I fully expect changes in 2018 regardless of what happens for the balance of the year. You have your opinion and I happen to align my thinking more closely with TB's.
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11 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
They'll get to the playoffs & the Esks will kill them.
not sure about that - the Edmonton offense seems to be having some issues and their defense does not scare anyone. Just to get there would be nice. All the Bombers can hope for is a cross over (if that). Riders seem to be able to figure out how to win when they probably should not have won. Give them credit for that at least. We on the other hand seem to be able to ****** defeat from the jaws of victory quit easily.
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6 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:
Being there live, I would say not impressed by Manziel. He can run but man he throws a lot of ducks and off his back foot a lot.
That was my thoughts also. Manziel just does not have that good throwing motion that all successful QB's have. His throws were off his back foot, wobbly at times and seem to only have arm strength no technique. Great running capabilities but as a CFL QB doubt he will be here next year unless he learns how to throw. Just not impressed with his passes period.
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1 minute ago, blueandgoldguy said:
Heh, heh. Long-term injuries to those three will give the Bombers the perfect excuse to bring back all the coaches next season.
Dang never thought of that - Now you will keep me up all night worrying about having to see the entire collection back next year!
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4 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:
Big story has to be Harris and Demski going forward. No chance we beat anyone left on our schedule without Harris, and probably about the same with Demski.
Agree - Injury report will be very critical. We don't have much hope with them in but without them we have zero hope. All that happened tonight is that the Bombers beat the worse team in the league and the score did flatter the Bombers IMHO.
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2 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
The Source is predicting Adarius Bowman will have over 200 yards receiving today.
Wouldn't that be a hoot!
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10 minutes ago, 17to85 said:
Even then I am sure you can find a way to make excuses for it.
I agree 100% with TBURGESS's comments. Winning over Montreal means very little IMHO. Losing to them would mean much more. When and only When the Bombers beat someone like Calgary, Edmonton, heck even Regina now, would mean progress and create some positives IMHO. Winning over Montreal is just a Meh to me. Losing to Montreal would be an interesting scenario IMHO.
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2 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:
No surprise that O'Shea is starting Nichols again, even tho he's already had several chances to work out his problems. Montreal provides the best chance for Nichols to get a win. When he does, O'Shea and a bunch of folks around here, can do the Itoldyasos. The real test comes the week afterwards when we play Edmonton.
This is how I see it too - MOS gives Nichols the start and the Bombers win against the worse team in the league. Then all is sweetness and light and some folks around here can plan the parade. I see it differently;
Winnipeg wins - to be expected
Winnipeg wins by a lot - Wow! We are really good!
Winnipeg Loses - Well can not even imagine what I will read here.
Bottom line to me, a Bomber win by a few or lots means nothing to me. It is what happens after this game and the next game that counts IMHO
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25 minutes ago, Mike said:
It is. All 5 guys were listed as participants in the autograph session at Fan Fest too. I can't post their tweet since I'm blocked on Twitter, but I think they tweeted it too.
Mike what is the twitter account for the bombers? I am sort of new to twitter and not sure which one to follow - and hopefully not get blocked right away😀
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35 minutes ago, Ripper said:
You have no qb. simple. Riders have trouble with a passer. They wouldn't go after Harris for fear of Powell, and Powell was hurting us too. Perfect storm. Nichols scares no one, shut Harris down and wait for the Picks to come. Riders mistake was not blitzing, we should have went after Harris guns blazing and we didn't
Can't help but agree - shut down Andrew Harris and wait for the picks to come - seems to work quiet well. Wonder if Montreal saw the game film on how to handle the Bombers? I was surprised that neither Hughes or Jefferson got a sack last night. Maybe the Ottawa OL is a little better than we had thought.
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50 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:
The Stamps are down three receivers & they can still throw the ball deep to a depth receiver better than we can with our starters.
That is the truly sad part and tells us more than we care to know about the Bomber organization. The Stamps always have 1,2 or 3 in the wings waiting for their chance - all quality people at just about every position. We are lucky to find a fill in for Buzz and Boomer!
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Great first half and I agree with a previous poster - both of these teams can/have/will beat the Bombers easily.
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26 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:
BC has: Hamilton, Hamilton, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Calgary
Winnipeg has: Montreal, Edmonton, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Calgary, Edmonton
We need to win at least two because I'm not sure BC wins 3 of those 7.
I see BC winning one of the Hamilton games maybe Toronto and then if Calgary has first place wrapped up maybe win against Calgary - that gives them 3 wins.
I see Winnipeg winning against Montreal and maybe finally win one against the Riders (as it is in the Peg). But that's about all I see on the win side for the Bombers.
That would leave the Bombers with a 7-11 and BC 8-10. Will be interesting to see if either team can pull one out against Calgary or Edmonton.
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I missed the BC-Toronto game last night, did Elimimian play? I had thought he was back for this game.