KBabijGesell

Yes, the team does listen to the fans. And yes, we do monitor forums, mostly to make sure we can dispel false information that's being spoken about as fact. However, first off, it's not a decision made by the "Marketing department" to change the uniform colors. Secondly, yes, we are well aware that a segment of fans wants the team to go back to royal blue full time. Thirdly, it's not as easy as just "deciding" to make a change and then doing it. There are far more factors that would go into a move like that than just making a decision a couple of months before the season and swapping jerseys. It would have to be approved at a variety of levels, and then there would be a substantial cost to switching over all of the team gear, down to the most minute pieces of equipment. If a color scheme switch is going to happen, it's a decision that's made thoughtfully and carefully at higher levels than just the "Marketing department", with consideration given to all of those factors and many, many more. Yes, the royal blues are gorgeous and we know a lot of fans love them. But to suggest the team isn't listening to its fans, or that we "know best" as you put it, just because the royal blues haven't been brought back as the primary jersey is a terribly unfair characterization of the situation when there is substantially more to it than that. But thanks for your input!

As a member of the Communications staff at the Bombers, I can tell you that we do not use a specific calendar to determine when to issue releases. There are a number of factors that have to be considered as far as when a release is sent out, every single one is different. I can't speak for other teams in the CFL, however. No idea what they base their release dates on.

Cause it matters so much considering it's ******* december.....smh Just goes to show the rampant dysfunction that still exists in the Bomber front office. Power struggle for a month and a half over firing a coordinator. Why are you married to this idea that the length of time it took to make the announcement automatically means there was a power struggle? That's a pretty huge leap, based on complete lack of facts to support that.

Interesting!

WHY WON'T THEY LET US KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS!!! Please say you're being silly when you say that.

Sorry, if that was happening or not happening, it would be something our CEO would announce publicly. But I love the rampant speculation! Rampant is what we do. Yes, I see that... in droves. Let me rephrase the question, because I'm mildly curious. Do you know (either way) the answer to my question? Kim, be very careful before (if) answering this question. LOL. Don't worry about me, I didn't fall off the turnip truck last night. And as such, my participation in this thread shall end. But I do look forward to the iron-clad declarations of what my silence means... I know that's also a popular topic around here.

Sorry, if that was happening or not happening, it would be something our CEO would announce publicly. But I love the rampant speculation! Rampant is what we do. Yes, I see that... in droves.

Sorry, if that was happening or not happening, it would be something our CEO would announce publicly. But I love the rampant speculation!

FYI, the image at the top of this thread has skewed colors. This is the actual one with the actual colors. When the photo was first posted, the colors somehow got tweaked. What you see below is the actual logo. Kim Babij-Gesell Communications Manager Winnipeg Blue Bombers