Slimy Sculpin

While I agree that there were several factors that lead to a one point loss last Sunday, I believe that at a minimum, the Bombers have to bring in some serious competition at kicker/punter position. (Darn, in spite of how poorly the Bombers played and were coached in certain aspects of the game, at the end, it was still there for the taking.)  Yes, Liegghio took a "massive leap" relative to last year. However, in three regular season games where he was kicking last year, he missed 3 of 8 FGs and 3 of 8 converts. It would be difficult to not improve on those numbers. So, he did. However, this year he was still 7th of 9 regular kickers in FG% and 8th of 9 in convert success. There was a definite improvement in his %s but relatively speaking he was mediocre at best. And for KOs (yd. per kick), he was 4th among regulars and with a 46.9 yd. punting average, he was 5th among regular punters.

While I agree that there were several factors that lead to a one point loss last Sunday, I believe that at a minimum, the Bombers have to bring in some serious competition at kicker/punter position. (Darn, in spite of how poorly the Bombers played and were coached in certain aspects of the game, at the end, it was still there for the taking.)  Yes, Liegghio took a "massive leap" relative to last year. However, in three regular season games where he was kicking last year, he missed 3 of 8 FGs and 3 of 8 converts. It would be difficult to not improve on those numbers. So, he did. However, this year he was still 7th of 9 regular kickers in FG% and 8th of 9 in convert success. There was a definite improvement in his %s but relatively speaking he was mediocre at best. And for KOs (yd. per kick), he was 4th among regulars and with a 46.9 yd. punting average, he was 5th among regular punters.

Every time Leggs lines up to kick, I just hold my breath & say a prayer that he won't miss. 

I was concerned about that missed convert as soon as it happened - because of how poorly the offense was playing
There was a really strong sense that this would be a close game
Just my 0.02

Seems to me that Liegghio has taken a lot of criticism (most of it justified) over his kicking in the game. Heck, someone even called him out in a letter to the editor in the WFP. (Over the line, IMO.) However, although Buck P. has been on the receiving end of a few critical jabs after the game, mostly it has been crickets. IMO, proper execution or not, that was a horribly called game by him.

Hearsay, but I've read that the NFL/NFLPA is considering messing again with their already confusing QB rules that would allow an extra QB (3rd) on the roster full-time effectively adding another roster spot for all teams. I'm thinking that if Rourke is anywhere near healthy he would be at least 3rd string material in the Excited States.
In 2004, Ricky Ray was third string behind Chad Pennington and Quincy Carter for the Jets. Big $$$s for Ricky for a very short time.

What Bluto said is true. However, the last time the Bombers and Argos met in a Grey Cup was 1950! I'm no fear and I highly doubt the the Bombers have it either.

Oliveira is tip toeing tonight. Not a good thing.

Am truly amazed that we're tied. And as for Homer Suitor, that was a head shot.

Am truly amazed that we're tied. And as for Homer Suitor, that was a head shot.

Any idea why Holm is returning kicks?

Am truly amazed that we're tied. And as for Homer Suitor, that was a head shot.

I'm being overly negative today because it took the Bombers more than a while to wake up. In the end they'll be fine even if they drop this one. Go Blue!

It's a microcosm of the game, defensively, but any team that has Shane Gautier starting at LB and Hallet at Safety is in trouble. Both have been literally standing around in particular Mr. Gauthier. 

While I appreciate Demski's TD, why the heck didn't we take the ball on the 40 after the SK FG? 

I agree the the on-field officials got the call wrong. However, when they ruled it an incomplete pass, the whistle went and the majority of the players stopped (Yes, like all well-trained athletes, they played to the whistle.) Then it went up to the "command/control" centre for the final say and they, in my opinion, made the correct (and fair) call.

I agree the the on-field officials got the call wrong. However, when they ruled it an incomplete pass, the whistle went and the majority of the players stopped (Yes, like all well-trained athletes, they played to the whistle.) Then it went up to the "command/control" centre for the final say and they, in my opinion, made the correct (and fair) call.

I agree the the on-field officials got the call wrong. However, when they ruled it an incomplete pass, the whistle went and the majority of the players stopped (Yes, like all well-trained athletes, they played to the whistle.) Then it went up to the "command/control" centre for the final say and they, in my opinion, made the correct (and fair) call.

I agree the the on-field officials got the call wrong. However, when they ruled it an incomplete pass, the whistle went and the majority of the players stopped (Yes, like all well-trained athletes, they played to the whistle.) Then it went up to the "command/control" centre for the final say and they, in my opinion, made the correct (and fair) call.

I agree the the on-field officials got the call wrong. However, when they ruled it an incomplete pass, the whistle went and the majority of the players stopped (Yes, like all well-trained athletes, they played to the whistle.) Then it went up to the "command/control" centre for the final say and they, in my opinion, made the correct (and fair) call.

I'm a Bomber season ticket holder and I've followed the team since 1957. And I really do enjoy watching the CFL in general. However, I do have grave concerns about the current viability of the league. Anyone do a count of fans in the stands at Commonwealth tonight? It looks like the stands at a USFL game. And Edmonton is not the only team with a paucity of butts in the seats. The CFL is in big trouble in my opinion.

Don't often comment in game but O play calling in horrible and Oliveira and Augustine for that matter are like the second coming of Keenan LaFrance. And that's not a good thing.

Don't often comment in game but O play calling in horrible and Oliveira and Augustine for that matter are like the second coming of Keenan LaFrance. And that's not a good thing.

I noted that too. I still don't know why five yards (difference) weren't march off against the Cats. Also, did anyone else notice that Evans was past the line of scrimmage when he threw the ball on a least two occasions (to my eyes anyway) and no flag was thrown?

Hate to contradict you but based on the first three games this season, Oliviera is not "fine". He is slow! He's looks small (not that that matters if he were quick....but he isn't); and he hasn't been used as a pass receiver. Hmmm.....maybe he's a great blocking back. Unfortunately based on the first three games, I'd say he's not.
However, it may be the O-line that's contributing to Olivietra"s lack of production, that may. Gray, imo, has been a less than adequate replacement as a guard. (Is that an unnatural position for him?) For a guy who had all sorts of try-outs/practice roster spots in the NFL, he's having problems with the Canadian game.  Anyway, just my opinion of two guys on the O for the Bombers.