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Seeing him hoist the Grey Cup in these colours was worse.

Better than John Helton? Certainly worthy of a debate. Eras are tough to compare, just like comparisons between positions. I do think Brown has a legit argument, but Helton was above and beyond everyone of his era by a lot.

If they were ex-Bombers they would be praised. If they were ex-Riders they would be trashed.

Hmmm, had not factored him in originally, an oversight on my part. Definitely behind Walby, maybe ahead of Pop and Cameron depending on my mood. Apples to oranges positional comparisons are tough.

Harris is not the greatest ever. He is not even the greatest Bomber ever. He is arguably not even the greatest Canadian or Canadian Bomber ever Greatest ever - Doug Flutie by a lot (Jackie Parker often cited as 2nd best, although Anthony Calvillo and Mike Pringle could also get consideration) Greatest Bomber - Milt Stegall Greatest Canadian Bomber - Based on tenure and making an apples to oranges positional comparison, I’d put Chris Walby, Joe Poplawski, and Bob Cameron ahead of Harris. Greatest Canadian - Harris’ overall career including his BC time gives him a puncher’s chance to lay a claim (especially with the all-time Canadian rushing record). But he has only won the MOC award once and was never MOP. Jon Cornish (3x MOC, MOP), Tony Gabriel (4x MOC, MOP), and Russ Jackson (4x MOC, 3x MOP) all did better. Cornish and Jackson also won the Lou Marsh Trophy, and Jackson was given the Order of Canada, was Grey Cup MVP, and was indicted into the Canadian Sports Hall. Of Fame). For me Jackson is the best. Again, if a positional comparison is factored in, Walby could lay a claim.

I’m just happy we have a network committed to showing every CFL game on TV. I have no real strong opinions on any of them, not enough to let it ruin my mood, anyway.

Going out on a limb here - Lions will be #1 in the power rankings this week. Elks will be #13 (behind whichever fantasy team had James Butler this week at #2, the other CFL teams at 3 through 9, the Tampa Bay Lightning pick-up football team at #10, the TSN panel of Beirness, Stegall, Dunigan, Sanchez, and whatever camera persons can fill out a starting dozen at #11, and the Saskatchewan goalpost at #12.

Always much appreciation to those who make the responsible choice. Enjoy your day of celebration and raise a glass at the Rum Hut to cap off your tour!

As long as he’s walking and not driving, any combination is fine by me.

Well, since both back-ups seem to be dressing, I’m going to have to see how they choose to run their short yardage/goal line offence before committing to a pick. So although I say a Bomber back-up will score a TD tonight, since I can’t be sure which name to pick I will take Lucky Whitehead at home against the Elks as my pick for week 1

By the way, this will also be my reaction to what I fear will be another underwhelming banner “raising”.

I thought Trotz himself said he would not make a decision on any team until the playoffs were done.

He could have owned the city had we won a Cup with him, but the stories about his lack of motivation to practice or get in shape, added to the off-field reports about his casual attitude to getting game-ready and focussed, and his extra-curricular activities on top of that, has really soured his legacy for some.

That is the best Rider joke I have seen in a while, and there are plenty to choose from. Straight up spat out my drink on that one. Kudos.

Since the list is almost entirely based on last year’s performances, it would 6 of the top 7 were Bombers. It may require a few years and some historical distance to fully put it into perspective, and the shorter season may skew the objective comparative stats, but a very compelling argument can be made that we just witnessed the greatest all-around team in Blue Bomber history last year. For a franchise that’s 92 years old, take a moment and reflect on that.

Two days left. And today’s choice is non-negotiable. From Notre Dame and SI to one of the greatest Grey Cup finishes ever in Ottawa, and ending the first great Bomber Cup drought, here is my favourite Bomber QB ever.

That is top shelf! Well done and thanks Starman.

Three days left and one of the best Bomber gifs ever involving 3 players including our #3:

The way Wayne Newton pronounces it in the song is actually incorrect.

Everyone’s favourite #4 jersey:

I’d pick the Bomber back-up QB but I don’t know who it is yet!