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My game day experience was great.  
After taking the UP express from the airport to Union Station, it was a mess of construction, google maps, walking in circles, and repeat before I found the TTC link down waterfront to get to the game.  It was much easier taking the GO train from the west last year.  The way home to the airport was easy.  Along the way in I did meet a pair of Rider fans from Victoria BC trying to complete their goal of attending games in each CFL stadium.
Walking to the stadium early, I skipped the Argos tailgate and walked over to the private unofficial tailgated on the siuth side of the stadium.  Wearing full Bomber gear, I was apprehensive about walking into someone’s tailgate.  I immediately was welcomed by a great bunch of people.  3 minutes later I was part of their crew, being offered food, beer and even their prized “Jungle Juice”.  These guys and girls did it right... 55 gallon hitch mounted BBQ drum (painted in double blue) cooking burgers, dogs, sandwiches, ribs, and pizzas.  
One of the tailgaters was Paul Palma, a short stay Blue Bomber from the 1984 Grey Cup Championship team.  
The game itself was great.  The Bomber fans congregated on the west side behind the bench.   Plenty of Blue jerseys in the crowd.  The game was a near perfect road game to attend (minus the two fumbles).  Lots of fist bumps, high fives, and cheers to go around the whole time.
 
Side note: the Jays did have great suppport all weekend.  I was there Friday and Sunday.  Two big late inning wins.  Hopefully the bats can keep the momentum for the rest of the year.

I like this as it will close off the "Henoc Muamba" post-NFL-and-now-free-agent tours.  Guys will still owe a year to the team that they left, if they want to return to the CFL.

If we don’t support all franchises, the league will fail.
I’ve attended games in All locations except BC and Ottawa, having season tickets in Edmonton and off course, Winnipeg.  Games are fun everywhere.  It’s better when you team is playing, but all are good.
Toronto is finicky with all sports.  6 milllion people and only the Raptors and Leafs are near sell outs.  Jays, Argos and even the weekday TFC game I was at last summer wasn’t sold out.  Trains to and from the games, CN Exhibition was on, and a good to great atmosphere.  I don’t get it. 

If we don’t support all franchises, the league will fail.
I’ve attended games in All locations except BC and Ottawa, having season tickets in Edmonton and off course, Winnipeg.  Games are fun everywhere.  It’s better when you team is playing, but all are good.
Toronto is finicky with all sports.  6 milllion people and only the Raptors and Leafs are near sell outs.  Jays, Argos and even the weekday TFC game I was at last summer wasn’t sold out.  Trains to and from the games, CN Exhibition was on, and a good to great atmosphere.  I don’t get it. 

When they took the ball away right after the O turned it over on Saturday?

Hey Toronto,
It's time again to warm up (or is it cool off) the 28 ounce Stella Artois machine as I am going to buy one or two of these in the first half (yes, these aren't sold in the 2nd half).  BMO Field, here I come.    I'm ultimately ending up in Toronto this weekend and will be attending this game along with some Jays games (Friday and Sunday).  
Anyone else form this board going to be their?  Bluto?  
I'll be the guy wearing a white 31 Leggett jersey and a white Bombers hat.  I'll most likely start sitting in the south endzone, then move behind the bombers bench to sit with whatever Bombers fans are there.  Pop by and say hello.
PS I bought my ticket on Stubhub for $9US to sit in the endzone.  Works out to about $17 with all fees.  There are two more $9US tickets available next to me yet.  Even for Winnipeggers, this price is cheap.

At the half, the score was 17-0.
 
Multiple Choice Question:  At halftime, If I told you that the Bomber defence would give up only 20 points in the 2nd half, would you be:
A. Satisfied that we should win
B. Mad because they should do better
C. Worried the Bombers would lose the game
 
AT that point in the game, I think 90% of us would be happy and would assume that we should win the game.  In a dome game and our offense, there is no way we should lay an egg.  We did.

At the half, the score was 17-0.
 
Multiple Choice Question:  At halftime, If I told you that the Bomber defence would give up only 20 points in the 2nd half, would you be:
A. Satisfied that we should win
B. Mad because they should do better
C. Worried the Bombers would lose the game
 
AT that point in the game, I think 90% of us would be happy and would assume that we should win the game.  In a dome game and our offense, there is no way we should lay an egg.  We did.

Did you watch that second half? The offense was a disaster, from the playcalling (LaPolice) to the execution (the players). Yes, the defense didn't play as well or as disciplined in the second half but there's no "manufactured outrage" here. The offense completely crapped the bed.

also tough to play shut down D when you're on the field for more than 20 minutes in a half of football.   the offence didn't do anything to give them a breather!

People really want a field goal on 3rd and a foot?  There’s no coach in Canada who kicks there.  The 3rd and goal from the 2 is a bit of a gamble, but it was a horrible play call running a search play right into a stack.  Probably should be running more option with Streveler and Harris/Demski and giving him pass options too.
Lapo made Streveler one-dimensional tonight and totally took away the reason he’s been successful.

There is no doubt in my mind, this loss is squarely on Michael O'Shea's shoulders
Kick a field goal instead of gambling .... then kick another field goal instead of gambling
Then very late in the game with the ball near centerfield and the game tied: forget to run Andrew Harris on first down
Horrible game management and don't you dare blame a coordinator .... O Shea has a gambling problem

Hot and humid.....players will have to grind it out tonight...
Nichols's intro gets a great hand....salvation is right around the corner
First series for Matt.....incomplete and then tipped ball.....
Opo sacks Jennings....
Nichols hits Adams on the sidelines for a long one....
...but review overturns it on no possession
BC No huddle....giving Blue D some alignment problems
Santos Knox whiffs on Johnson...Lions keep running it to the 25...
Couple of sloppy throws from Jennings….FG makes it 3-0
Streveler comes in on short yd package...runs around end, for 20
Nichols then lays in a nice pass to Adams, at the goal line...20 yd TD.
Johnson gets way behind Bomber secondary...but can't make catch.
Naturally, on next play..Bighill gets INT on Jennings overthrow...
Nichols getting into a groove.....hits Demski, then Wolitarsky…..
Harris takes dump pass and steeplechases right over BC defender to the 4.
Harris then gets a direct snap and barges into paydirt.  14 -3 Bombers
Salvation almost at hand, it seems.....
Jennings rushing some throws, looks indecisive out there.....
Lapo really mixing it up....multiple sets and misdirection stuff.....
Demski runs for first down, from the deep I....just all kinds of looks...
Streveler comes in 2nd and 1....and this time...throws one, down to BC 5
Streveler runs it in.  20-3 Bombers.  BC D looking pretty befuddled....
Jennings sacked by Jeffcoat, then gang tackled for another loss....
Fogg has punt get by him....then throws illegal pass to the wide site....
No matter...Harris busts up a truck sized hole in B gap....for big yards
Nichols follows that up, with long sideline bomb to Adams.....
Lions IC call, then an PI call takes it to the 1....
Streveler burrows in, for his 2nd TD.   28-3
Bombers have 300 yards of O in the half.....
With Bowman as an expensive decoy, or something....
Rainey gets off long KR with horse collar tackle call, to put BC in business
DT Johnson cranks Rainey, with big pop...
Jennings turns to short game....4 completions gets it to the Bomber 2
Johnson scores on next play to give the Lions a lift, going into 2nd half
Demski has good speed, but wants to go East-West at times....
BC adds a FG. 28-13.  Bomber O has slowed down somewhat.....
Moe Leggett now settling in at DHB.....
Fogg gets off a 35 yd punt return....setting up Blue, again...
Fenner adds plenty to kick cover teams....
Demski catches ball at marker, then runs 3 yds backwards....
Medlock FG has it at 31-13
Opo throws down Rainey for 4 yd loss on 2nd down play
Both Bomber DE's much more in evidence tonight ….
Pass pro for Bomber O, impressive.  Nichols can skip laundry tonight.....
Fenner now getting it done on D, as well....
Jennings telegraphs short pass at hashmark.....Bighill steps in front....
..shows a burst of speed....rolling down the sideline for 45 yd TD..
Backbreaker.  Against his ole club.  38-13.
Where in the world is Arceneaux?
Jennings out.....Fajardo in ….
His 1st play....Jeffcoat blows in and buries him....
2nd play....time count violation
Fafardo tries again....Randle tips ball up, then nice diving INT
Better effort from BC back 7 on D, this half....
Medlock makes it 41-13
LaFrance looks like another capable backup guy....
Nichols now showing a little rust on some throws.....
Streveler finally comes in at the 3:00 mark
Fajardo takes some pops, but battles away
Burnham makes an appearance....beating Cooper on long jump ball
Bomber penalties put it on the 1.   Fajardo scores
...then takes a pretty good hit on failed  2 point convert
Overall...more aggression on covering/tackling from Blue D, tonight
Grumpy ole Wally calls a timeout, with 18 seconds left
Some pleasantries and chippyness, in the last minute
41-19.  Not sure if salvation is around the corner
..but at least I know, the gin is.....
 
 
 
 

I'm guessing Under Armour or Lulu Lemon.
Under Armour for the jerseys and clothes, Lulu Lemon for the dance teams.

Nike...?
Disappointing news, anyway. I thought Adidas has done a pretty nice job on these current iterations of CFL jerseys.

I'm guessing Under Armour or Lulu Lemon.
Under Armour for the jerseys and clothes, Lulu Lemon for the dance teams.

Gainer is now in as QB.
 

Gainer is now in as QB.
 

Sask fans booing a fake cramp... that's a good one

It's gold and he isn't wrong at all.  I found it highly entertaining and great! I'd listen to stuff like that for hours! 

Hold your horses people.  It’s only Game 3 of the year.  
We had one LB returning from a long term injury, a new MLB,  a CB and HB playing new positions, and a new HB and CB playing (rookie and injury replacement).
We were playing st Hamilton’s home opener.  Their fans would have been loud as the team is playing well.  They were loud at 0-9 when I visited last year.
On top of this, the offence had at least 6 two-and-outs in a row.  The defence needs rest.
We had a chance at the goal line to keep hope and missed it in the 4th quarter.  
What else can you ask for week in and week out?
 
 
 

The Board of Directors should have zero say in who the coaches are. They put the CEO in place and that is all. 

Hold your horses people.  It’s only Game 3 of the year.  
We had one LB returning from a long term injury, a new MLB,  a CB and HB playing new positions, and a new HB and CB playing (rookie and injury replacement).
We were playing st Hamilton’s home opener.  Their fans would have been loud as the team is playing well.  They were loud at 0-9 when I visited last year.
On top of this, the offence had at least 6 two-and-outs in a row.  The defence needs rest.
We had a chance at the goal line to keep hope and missed it in the 4th quarter.  
What else can you ask for week in and week out?
 
 
 

I think we lost because the other team scored more points.

Streveler and wolitarsky keep scoring touchdowns like this I may have to change my name to 17to82.