do or die

49th season opener.... Last time we won a game in Regina... .....I could still remember everything... Tonight, offense jelled...but defense was mostly Jello.... Easy to play O, when people actually block for the QB/RB's Drew Willy took full advantage of the situation.... ....with poise, good reads and a precise short passing game..... ...to the tune of 22 of 25 325 yds and 3 tds. Outstanding game, from Paris Cotton....100+ rush yds.... ...breaking tackles, and getting YAC in the passing game.... RB Marshall has some pretty good wiggle and speed.... ....for a big power back.....with 2 TDs That 2 back system looked real good today.... ....and really provides more options....in the redzone... KR Velting showed potential....had 65 yd return called back Rough first half for Bryant.... but was very strong down the stretch... Good game from J. Daniels on that right side.... Chung did not look out of place....in his debut... Overall, huge passing grade, against vaunted Rider D-line Moore had his first TD and a productive game.... Denmark still best receiver on the team.... Durant goes down with torn Achilles tendon...ending 1st half..... Rider's questionable depth....tested early, with multiple injuries For most part, Bombers controlled ball and clock, with their O... But, DC Hall's tenure...off to shaky start...... Gap cancellation almost non-existent....on D ....as Bombers victimized by 3 long TD plays ...and a number of other big gains... Soft coverages and lack of pressure up front..... ....completed the dismal picture... Hurl was underwhelming at MLB..... Big jump ball INT by Adams on goal-line..... Parts of that game....turned into flag fest... Riders had some problems understanding new illegal contact rules..... Back and forth game......the Bomber O took... ....and the D gave back....until the last 2 minutes..... Bombers then managed some stops.... ....and gave Riders taste of own medicine.... ...as they ran the clock out to seal the win..... And that gin..... turned out nice again......

Offense is a simple concept.....when people actually do some blocking.....nice effort by OL against a very good Rider D-line.

We gave up 3 long TDs, where the Rider ball carrier was completely unsullied.....

We may of found our Hail Mary specialist....

Will work for cash.....

Section Eight.......

Or as they say in the Vatican......"insufficient vote for election"

That is very logical but this is a fan website and logic only visits here. Crazy emotional responses are the regular fare. We fans are either wildly optimistic or stubbornly pessimistic depending on the type of beverage you prefer. As much as I would enjoy Riders sliding down, it is going to take a while. We have seen the short term gain , long term pain approach and it is inevitable but it won't come fast enough for Rider haters. Yeah, I know......after all this time, still tend to trip myself up, on the logic thing, round these parts......

Bunch o' chaff......

Pre-interview is for amateurs.....

They could of done the Point Douglas thing.....with only a couple of new bridges, for starters.....

When the talent is unproven....the default position tends to lean towards the negative, until proven otherwise........

Boss didn't give me a fair shot Girl didn't give me a fair shot Lottery didn't give me a fair shot Traffic cop didn't give me a fair shot School didn't give me a fair shot Coach didn't give me a fair shot Interviewer didn't give me a fair shot So, what does one do next? Always something.....

It is time....for the Bombers to stop sucking...

Bryant Dumping Etch Picard

Might be more of a "mentoring" move, anyways....

Come to think of it.....burns me that the Club used the ole injury excuse.....and failed to give me my shot.........

At this rate.....it will have to be the Cornish Library....

Player convinced he didn't get a shot?. Film at 11.

You're just throwing stuff up against the wall....

So....if I was to boldly venture forth from the depths of my gentleman's cavern, some day....what place in town would provide a suitable venue for watching a Bomber road game? Comfortable environment and edible food would be preferred.....

Age... is in the eye of the beholder.....

Well, this business of "amateurs" deferring to the "professional" coach stuff.....makes plenty of sense, in the abstract main. But over time, plenty of guys with that title have come down the pipe.....and have made what have been proven to be many mistakes in on field/personnel decisions. Our job on MorningBigBlue...is to merely separate the wheat from the chaff.....which requires a certain amount of discussion and....dare I say it....debate. Besides, it's not like any of us are going to get the opportunity to prove otherwise....

Frank Williams.....

Kuale and Bryant were simply taking up space....