Slimy Sculpin

If we can't score TDs, we aren't going to win, even against these scrubs. Did I mention that I'm not impressed with Condell's red zone play calling?

Hallelujah!

Seems like the team isnever prepared to start the game. Sure halftime adjustments are usually made but start the game for once.

No. That was Ellsbury abd Wallace

Ellsbury doing a pretty good imitation of Kolo there.

Major adjustments on both sides of the ball need to be made at halftime.

Sure. Maybe we hold them to a FG with this perpetual prevent D. But if we're not scoring TDs, we ain't going to be successful.

Of course Maier is 10 of 11. It's the Bombers.

Only stopped by to make one comment. Based on Bombers' first series, Bryant is done. Just my opinion but he should have a little talk with management.

And some (soccer) fans were wondering why Alphonso Davies got so little game time during the WC. Anyone think that Bayern Munich management had "input" into his usage during the WC?

Nichols did have a rough night, no doubt but he got no help from his safety (Kramdi), who aside from one play was "lost" out there. And, he's supposed to be the "communications director" on the field? He's too slow and indecisive to play safety and the team has a better player at his former LB spot. On the whole though an exciting W.

Anyone want to comment on Kramdi? I have not been a fan since he first started so I most likely have a major bias but to my eye, he's not making me change my mind. As a safety, he seems too slow and, IMO, he still can't tackle (one of the reasons I didn't like him at LB). Perhaps, he cerebral and can see the "whole" field and calls the correct DB plays?

There does seem to be some confusion among the D-players. Maybe (but doubtful, IMO) they'll figure out Younger's system before it too late. Regarding the DBs playing off in another area code. I agree. On the Elks' game winnining TD (2nd and goal from the Bombers' 8) Luther, who scored, began his waggle run at the 14 while Nichols, who tackled him after he scored, was lined up 5 yards inside the end zone. Luther was making his move while Nichols was still backing up. Not a recipe for success.

I don't know much about O-line play but to my untrained eye, I thought that the left side with Bryant and Wallace was under par when it came to pass protection, Wallace in particular. There were several occasions where Wallace was literally left standing still (ole) while an Edmonton rusher scooted around him, much to Collaros' chagrin. What are your thoughts on the left side of the line?

I think they should have challenged there.

I'll give the O a bit of the benefit of the doubt but this D is....no words to describe it. Younger should be on the first flight out of Winnipeg tomorrow. Hell, get a cab to the stadium now to pick him up.

I don't often comment but in this case, I gave to. Kelly should not even be on the practice roster.

Just a comment on Moxey. Sure he was close but he was unable to "get a hand in there", because he is tiny (trying to be diplomatic here) and Wheatfall, who is listed at 6'01", towered over him. I looked at the game/roster sheet and the Bombers have Moxey listed at 5'10". Sure, maybe on skates. At his real height and his age (31), he may be "too veteran".

Now, if someone would teach him that his arms can be useful for tackling.......

Amen to point no. 1. I just don't get O'Shea with his "philosophy" of starting more Canadians than required. (just one of several issues I have with his "philosophy".)

Just signed in. That was an exciting game. (Unfortunate that the Bombers weren't in it and why do they want to change the rules and field?.) The full stadium looked great. And, MGK, who I hadn't heard about before about a month ago, put on a very good half-time show. I looked at a few earlier posts with comments about the guitar players. They were excellent according to this 75 year-old ex-rocker. Next year in Calgary. Cheers.

I think that you've got it wrong. In most pro sports organizations, the GM hires and fires the HC not the other way around. And most GMs have at least "two kicks at the can" (i.e., They get to hire two HCs before their neck is on the line.) IMO, it'll be O'Shea who will be gone, whether he's hired by the Argos or fired by Walters. Of course, Miller (with input for the BOD?) could fire both of them.

I'm assuming that Miller is responsible to the volunteer Board of Directors. Would he have to get their permission on major matters like this?

If they run it back with Hogan, they won't be getting my season ticket dollars. I'm a diehard fan so, of course, I'll watch them and cheer and jeer from my big-assed recliner but that's it! Some interesting management/coaching scenarios have been discussed here. With both Walters and O'Shea without contracts and the situation in Toronto, it will be interesting times watching things unfold. There's a rumor (and I stress RUMOR) out there that Walters and O'Shea are no longer seeing eye to eye. Could it be because Walters has brought in some decent players who have been cut or have not been given adequate chances to prove themselves on the field? Anyway, if football is like most professional sports, the coach will be let go first. (Most managers get at least two coach misses before they're shown the door.)

I'm leaning towards Kolankowski. So, what are the responsibilities of the centre? He's got to snap the ball either shotgun or short to the QB. Kolankowski seems OK with this but I've noted several mis-fires both long and short over the season. He's also got to call out or adjust blocking assignments for the called play based on what he sees of the defense. I don't know how he did this, yelling above the crowd noise? He certainly didn't do it by hand signals. And, given the way our QBs were under duress during most plays, he might not have done a good job of this. As for blocking, he looked terrible to my eyes. As someone else posted earlier, he was always looking for someone to block. And, I think that he is undersized.