MOBomberFan

I took one of the Blue and Gold Express buses from St James... I saw the first bus go by as I was walking to my stop, and it was packed to the ****. Nobody at the next 4-5 stops was getting on that thing. The next bus was fine. I got a seat, and I didn't notice us turning anyone away all the way to the stadium. Perhaps some routes were a little more saturated than others? Whatever the case, traffic was fine til we got to Pembina... lots of cars with 2 or less people in them blocking traffic, sitting in the middle of the intersection, jamming up the long procession of buses trying to get in. We definitely need some cadets directing traffic or something, because as long as there are ******* drivers who think they're time is more valuable than everyone else's, we will experience this again and again. I left just after the start of the second half. I thought that if it were this crazy getting in, it would be so much worse getting out. I'm a bit surprised to hear things ran smoothly getting out of there. Here's hoping things are sorted out for the next game.

I just thought it needed repeating.

Yep, apathy or even hostility. But it's a Wednesday night Pre-Season game, I would have been more than a little surprised if it sold out. I imagine the regular season home opener will be much more of a big deal. A convincing win would go a long way towards ensuring another sellout... then another...

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What a relief. The very last thing we need to be doing is start cutting otherwise perfectly capable players over petty things like this, least of all impact players like Hefney.

There's a joke about 'second hand' in here somewhere.

I hope this blows over as quickly as possible and does not cost us a valuable member of our defense.

...I like the OTTAWA ALLCAPS, now that you mention it.

When I was buying individual seats for the home opener for a buddy of mine, we were able to use a seat selector. Each and every individual seat was shown, and anything that was taken was greyed out. So I think they already have something like that in place... I only hope I can use this feature next year when I renew my season tix.

Not to mention some of the key non-signings he made. Greg Carr bolted, and Mack just went and replaced him with Matthews. I'd say we came out on top in that one.

Buck Pierce was a FA when he signed with the Bombers, was he not? I'd say he was a pretty big FA signing.

Nah, Hall got dibs.

I don't think Collaros or Gale will be lol'ing when he sacks their sorry butts next week.

I like his optimism that we will finish 2nd in the East. Tough to argue with the need for stability at QB, and I agree that we should lean on the RBs a little more, especially now that Chad is healthy. edited

Howdy neighbors. I'm in section 204, row 9. Very good sight-lines from both of my seats. I must say that one of my 2 seats suffers from one of those extra safety rails that were installed later during construction, but only barely... partially cutting off my view of the southwest corner of the field. If I lean slightly forward it's good, I think I'll live. I'm coming from the front row upper deck at CanadInns, and I can tell you the experience in this new upper deck is going to be amazing. You feel much closer to the action and less of an afterthought in the stadium design. Only having to go up a few short flights of stairs or riding one of the many elevators to get to the very top is a nice change from the winding ramps. I have a feeling that crowds will have an easier time dispersing thanks to all sorts of exits. It's a pretty special place, I can't wait to see it in full swing.

If a second league comes together I'd give it a shot.

This.

QFT I'm skimming back through the comments... seems more like 'pro-other guys' than 'anti-DB97' but that's just me. DB97 was stellar, if Cup-less. From where I sit, Stegall gets the nod because of all the records he set, despite not winning a Cup. Bud Grant also seems like a pretty good choice, if a Coach were to be featured. At this point, it doesn't really matter, now does it? Doug Brown deserves to be honored, no matter what. Edit: 'Dough' Brown would be a terrible nickname.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_B3dvFMyDE

If selections were being made 20-30 years from now, I agree DB97 wouldn't likely have made the cut. But he is instantly recognizable to most current fans, he's Canadian, he's a Winnipeg resident.. oh, and he's a 7 time CFL All-Star. Now... I personally would have put Chris Walby ahead of Doug Brown. He was a 9 time CFL All-Star, Winnipeg born and raised, and is also a Winnipeg resident. If current Bomber fans aren't aware of who Chris Walby is, they should be.