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WINNIPEG, MB., November 9, 2017 – Building on their long-term relationship, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Corus Entertainment are pleased to announce a new partnership which will see 680 CJOB broadcast games through to 2024. As well, Global Winnipeg will once again be the official community television partner of the Winnipeg Football Club.
“For years, the voice of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Irving and 680 CJOB have been synonymous with Blue Bomber football,” said Blue Bombers President & CEO, Wade Miller. “We’re thrilled that our fans will be able to continue listening to their most trusted source for Blue Bomber coverage, and we look forward to continue working with the talented Corus team.”
Along with game coverage, 680 CJOB is the only place to get in-depth, original Blue Bombers programming including exclusive access and special features on the team, community initiatives and events all year long. Listeners can hear the exclusive play-by-play of every game led by Canadian Football Hall of Fame broadcaster, Bob Irving, and colour commentator Doug Brown, a former Blue Bomber defensive tackle and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
"The Winnipeg Football Club has been in existence for nearly 90 years and I’m excited to be a part of something that means so much to our citizens,” said Bob Irving, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “680 CJOB will continue to be the Winnipeg Blue Bombers radio home through 2024 and we are thrilled be their voice for many years to come.”
Today’s extension is a continuation of the well-established partnership between 680 CJOB and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. To celebrate the renewed partnership, the Winnipeg Football Club and Corus have teamed up to further support the Winnipeg Boys & Girls Club by continuing to send children to every home game.
“680 CJOB and Global Winnipeg are thrilled to expand our long standing partnership with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,” said Kenton Boston, Vice-President of Global News & Corus Radio, Western Canada. “We are so proud of the football club and our relationship with the Bomber organization, and are excited to bring Winnipeggers the most comprehensive CFL coverage on the field and in the community. We are just getting started.”
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Guys, please share this if you haven't already. Friends, family, work, wherever. #BeHere
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12 minutes ago, Atomic said:
I'm not. But rookies don't always get 18 games to make an impression. When the opportunity comes, you have to grab onto it, and the opportunity for Givens right now is huge.
I'm not saying give him a full season of games, but give it a few more at the very least. Last Friday's game should be a write off in terms of his development.
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4 hours ago, Atomic said:
Denmark has looked a little off for the last few games, without a doubt. You can see the coaches in his ear when he comes off the field too. Something is not going quite right for him at the moment. It's too bad because we really need him to step up with Darvin out.
Givens and Washington just aren't cutting it either. We've basically got one receiver who is a threat right now (Dressler) and that's not good. I hope we get to see Flanders at SB again. We need someone in the receiving corps to have a breakout game.
He's played 3 games, one of which was last week. He hasn't looked out of place in my opinion. I wouldn't be so quick to make an assessment on him.
- SPuDS and BigBlueFanatic
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1 hour ago, Nolby said:
Any idea on how many tickets have been sold for Sundays game?
More than 1 but less than 33,000.
Not enough.
- Noeller, rebusrankin and SPuDS
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21 minutes ago, trueBlue83 said:
just a slap in the face to season ticket holders who pay for these upfront.... Joe Blow Bandwagonner who will go Sunday and say he's a huge Bomber fan, but this is actually his first game, gets the same price loyal fans who haven't missed a game in years get. Such a crapshoot... I know they need to sell tickets, but the loyal fans who are going to go regardless see nothing in return for continued commitment.
Season ticket holders are still getting the best deal on the planet for the playoffs. Thank you for your loyal support!
- Noeller, blue_gold_84, yogi and 1 other
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Bomber Fans,
This Sunday, we are embarking on history as the first ever playoff game will be hosted at Investors Group Field. The time has come for post-season football, and it is time for Bomber fans to step up!
We've appreciated your support throughout the season, but now is the time when your team needs you the most!
Get out and buy your tickets. If you already have your tickets, get out and buy more tickets! Get your friends and family to buy tickets, get your mailman to buy tickets.
To make it easy, we are extending the playoff promo price. Simply go to www.ticketmaster.ca/bombers and use the promo code: BBPLAYOFFS saving you up to 27% off regular playoff pricing.
Do it for yourself, and do it for the players who have put their bodies on the line all season.
We need everyone out there cheering loud and proud. The first playoff game in Winnipeg since 2011! Let's prove that Winnipeg does truly have the best fans in the CFL!
Every. Fan. Counts.
- JCon, coach17, Fred C Dobbs and 4 others
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4 minutes ago, Noeller said:
I am really curious how the voters decide, but I sincerely believe Nichols should be league MOP...
It's not really that surprising. Reilly beats Nichols in most statistical lists passing and rushing yards, more throwing TDs and rushing TDs, and more come from behind victories this season.
It would have been closer if Nichols had not been out.
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6 minutes ago, Atomic said:
League winner predictions:
MOP - Reilly
MODP - Elimimian
MOC - Singleton
MOL - Bryant
MOSTP - Ty Long
MOR - Wilder Jr.I think Singleton takes both Defensive and Canadian.
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Does Singleton beat Harris for MOC?
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TORONTO (November 1, 2017) — The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the team winners for the 2017 Shaw CFL Awards.
The award recipients were selected by voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) and CFL head coaches.
In this first ballot, FRC representatives from each CFL city as well as the respective head coach submitted votes for six categories. Voters were asked to select players from their local CFL club who, through the excellence of their on-field performances, best represent the awards’ titles – Most Outstanding Player, Most Outstanding Canadian Player, Most Outstanding Defensive Player, Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, Most Outstanding Rookie, and Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
The East and West Division winners for the 2017 Shaw CFL Awards will be announced on Thursday, November 9.
The 2017 Shaw CFL Awards will take place on Thursday, November 23 in Ottawa, Ontario at the Shaw Centre. To purchase tickets to the Shaw CFL Awards and Rev-Up Party please visit www.greycupfestival105.ca.
Below are the first ballot results:
*Indicates a unanimous selectionBC Lions
Player: Solomon Elimimian
Defensive: Solomon Elimimian*
Canadian: Shaquille Johnson
Offensive Lineman: Cody Husband
Special Teams: Ty Long
Rookie: Ty LongEdmonton Eskimos
Player: Mike Reilly
Defensive: Kenny Ladler
Canadian: Matt O’Donnell
Offensive Lineman: Matt O’Donnell
Special Teams: Christophe Mulumba-Tshimanga
Rookie: Kwaku BoatengCalgary Stampeders
Player: Alex Singleton
Defensive: Alex Singleton*
Canadian: Alex Singleton*
Offensive Lineman: Ucambre Williams
Special Teams: Roy Finch*
Rookie: Marken MichelSaskatchewan Roughriders
Player: Duron Carter
Defensive: Ed Gainey
Canadian: Henoc Muamba*
Offensive Lineman: Brendon LaBatte*
Special Teams: Christion Jones
Rookie: Tobi AntighaWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Player: Matt Nichols
Defensive: Chris Randle
Canadian: Andrew Harris*
Offensive Lineman: Stanley Bryant
Special Teams: Justin Medlock
Rookie: Brandon AlexanderHamilton Tiger-Cats
Player: Larry Dean
Defensive: Larry Dean
Canadian: Ryan Bomben
Offensive Lineman: Ryan Bomben
Special Teams: Sergio Castillo*
Rookie: Richard Leonard*Toronto Argonauts
Player: Ricky Ray*
Defensive: Bear Woods
Canadian: Sean McEwen
Offensive Lineman: Sean McEwen
Special Teams: Martese Jackson
Rookie: James Wilder Jr.Ottawa REDBLACKS
Player: Greg Ellingson
Defensive: Antoine Pruneau
Canadian: Brad Sinopoli
Offensive Lineman: Alex Mateas
Special Teams: Diontae Spencer
Rookie: Sherrod BaltimoreMontreal Alouettes
Player: Kyries Hebert
Defensive: Kyries Hebert
Canadian: Kristian Matte
Offensive Lineman: Kristian Matte
Special Teams: Martin Bédard
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You may have seen this on the Twitter machine. Sarah Evan, who is the team's RMT is donating her time to do 30 minute massages for a minimum $50 donation to Hefney's cause.
Went to see her today and it was well worth it.
- JCon, Fred C Dobbs, kelownabomberfan and 1 other
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I find the deadline to be awfully convenient.
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1 hour ago, Albertabomberguy said:
You are onto something...maybe it's me being a little bit of negative nancy but it seems like there's a lot more to this injury. I guess we will find out more in the next few days but I feel like there was an off the field incident that has caused him to be out for the year. Westerman can't speak on a specific play during the game that he got injured on and the team has nothing to lose by reporting what his injury is if he's done for the year. It seems like they are keeping it quiet out of respect for westerman
If that was the case, which it isn't, there would be no way that he'd be able to get in front of cameras and mics again this season.
Yet we announced today media can have full access to him tomorrow following practice.
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I wouldn't be expecting a "one replaces the other" type of situation. We're just not going to find the next guy that can play the type of role Westerman did in such a short period of time. The Mulumba talk is just wishful thinking for many reasons.
Lots to think about...
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Ditto what Mike is saying. Let's not get ahead ourselves too much here. These types of situations always have a way of biting teams in the rear. Our defense really hasn't shown me enough consistently to make me think that any QB (even a 3rd string) couldn't move the ball on us well enough to win.
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For all those at the game today:
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Thank You to the Blue Bombers for a Great and Entertaining Season.
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This is the most ridiculously incompetent math statistic ever. That's like saying my odds of getting struck by lightning increase with every thunderstorm I am not struck by lightning.