BigBlue

Booch, I rarely disagree with you, but this... there may not have not been any "moral-suasion" from the Ambroise's office, but there was a tidal wave of pressure mounting from every imaginable vector ...  perhaps not a word was formally said but those green people did not have a choice .... nothing worse than having a choice forced upon you ... and this is precedent setting for  years to come

On Marino's late hit at the end of the game, I do not know if O'Shea could have challenged for roughing the QB, but it is not his way. What if Marino had have been reassessed with roughing/misconduct. Would that have caused him a league suspension? Will he be given a misconduct by the league anyway?
I have been preaching the Blue needed to take care of Marino early in the game. But would that have been class-less?
Clearly Collaros was fidgeting with his shoulder.
I hope he is good to go for the Banjo Bowl....
We have clean super heroes playing for us !!!

If Couture starts I expect we swap center for center.
What I do not expect is if Couture replaced Grey at guard, which might have huge impact immediately. I see MOS as patient with Grey until he matures; he would only lose his starters role to injury; he puts his faith in his players and the next up philosophy to develop the underlings' skills. That seems to be the  culture that has the best players yearning to play here.
 
 

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

I am wondering if we are taking Brandon Alexander perhaps a week early to be our 6th DB ... I do not know how banged up our starting 5 in the defensive backfield. We rarely discuss the little dings and dents afflicting any particular player. Rotating in will not be as taxing/straining as starting and he will not have to dig as deep.
 

Obviously you do NOT like creativity especially when it speaks to what is actually going on inside connecting to real attitudes.
How is that ridiculous?

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

Obviously you do NOT like creativity especially when it speaks to what is actually going on inside connecting to real attitudes.
How is that ridiculous?

Obviously you do NOT like creativity especially when it speaks to what is actually going on inside connecting to real attitudes.
How is that ridiculous?

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

I hope we have Brady ready for Labor Day

I watch all my Bomber games by PVR, even live ones. It allows me to do so much more in viewing the games, cuts out the commercials if I want, and lets me review certain plays ad infinitum. The PVR allows me to control my entertainment life in a very convenient way.
I just blocked all sports messages coming to my devices and voila. I tell my friends do not talk about certain things if I am watching them on a tape delayed basis. They comply or don't stay my friends.
Now if you're addicted to social media, I have nothing to say.

I watch all my Bomber games by PVR, even live ones. It allows me to do so much more in viewing the games, cuts out the commercials if I want, and lets me review certain plays ad infinitum. The PVR allows me to control my entertainment life in a very convenient way.
I just blocked all sports messages coming to my devices and voila. I tell my friends do not talk about certain things if I am watching them on a tape delayed basis. They comply or don't stay my friends.
Now if you're addicted to social media, I have nothing to say.

On another media related topic, 3Down Nation, is starting to slightly annoy me. It's not about their football judgement. It is all about how they ignore the leading team in the CFL with two Grey Cups under their belt. Everything seems written from the perspective of their opponents, and the analysis ignores so much of what actually went on in  the games.
I love Ed Tate and the bluebombers.com site. I find TSN more than adequate. But 3DN is shooting itself in the foot when they could be doing so much better, in my opinion.
I do not know if anybody else feels the same way but I would like to know your opinions, if you have any.
 

On another media related topic, 3Down Nation, is starting to slightly annoy me. It's not about their football judgement. It is all about how they ignore the leading team in the CFL with two Grey Cups under their belt. Everything seems written from the perspective of their opponents, and the analysis ignores so much of what actually went on in  the games.
I love Ed Tate and the bluebombers.com site. I find TSN more than adequate. But 3DN is shooting itself in the foot when they could be doing so much better, in my opinion.
I do not know if anybody else feels the same way but I would like to know your opinions, if you have any.
 

The ;league needs to structure itself to be profitable at 20K attendance
Low attendance just begs the leagues long term marketing plan (the lack of wisdom and know how). We have an extremely amazing product for any one with even a pea sized football brain. We are amongst the most entertaining of all the sports choices on TV. The CFL needs to look at culture especially.
 

https://www.bluebombers.com/2022/07/21/game-preview-wpg-at-edm/
"The Bombers depth chart features two changes from last week. Coming aboard are receiver Tavaris Harrison and DE L.B. Mack III.
Off are receiver Greg Ellingson – the CFL’s leader in receiving yardage – and all-star DE Jackson Jeffcoat, both of whom were moved to the one-game injured list.
Their absences means the club will be without six starters against Edmonton, also including safety Brandon Alexander, linebacker Kyrie Wilson, slotback Nic Demski and centre Michael Couture.
Janarion Grant is listed as the starter in Ellingson’s place with newcomer Tavaris Harrison also dressing for his first game.
“It’s obviously tough losing a guy like Greg,” said Collaros upon arrival at the team’s hotel in Edmonton. “We have the ‘next man up’ mentality around here and we’ve got a bunch of guys who can play and know the system and I’m excited for their opportunities tomorrow.”
Ellingson, FYI, not only leads the CFL in catches and receiving yards, but also in second-down conversions with 15."
Grant (replacing Ellingson) is interesting... his chance  to shine. Harrison replacing McRae is a lets see. It seems like Collaros likes to throw to familiar receivers. This is going to mean a lot of scheme changes. We will see a lot more jet sweeps with Grant & Bailey I believe. I am also expecting a lot more 1st down screens.
 

I love listening to Matt Dunigun as a colour man.. My fovourite: "BAM!!!"
And then he followed up with a wry comment suitable for life in the trenches.
In the post game: "He lost his legs... he was just gassed" speaking of real life on the field. He was talking about Augudosi who was being hailed as a star in Captain Obvious fashion.

Back to the definition of insanity. Expecting our O-line to out muscle our opposition D's front seven is kind of like that. Running inside the tackles makes about as much sense - -  right now - - as ordering Chateau Briand at a hamburger stand. Nothing is going to happen.
To Pierce's credit we are not bucking up the middle on every first down. I see  us passing a lot on 1st down. Maybe this is just compensating for our nicked up starters. So I am glad to see some strategic thinking going on. 
If we start running outside the tackles, and mix a few traps in, then when we go inside, perhaps some of the 2nd and 9s will disappear. I thought Friday night was one of our best called games.
Still the D line was charging in all night  full tilt with no provision for a possible run. (That's why I talked about trapping earlier). So no wonder Zack was so constantly being chased out of the pocket. With that kind of charging rush, eventually Collaros is going to get nicked.
Still what's a coordinator to  do?
 

It's just a stat, with Andrew passing Milt for 4th in the all time yardage from scrimmage.
But NO!!!
Those statistics are more than that. To us it is a tribute, a celebration. The Bombers have had many, many heroes.
And here are two more: not just for achievement and longevity. There is leadership,  personality, and heart. As individuals, they are different, but as Bombers they stand tall amongst our best.

Still Jones is not to be underestimated. He seems to instill a will to win.

Looks like we got through the Calgary game without any serious nicks.

Back to the definition of insanity. Expecting our O-line to out muscle our opposition D's front seven is kind of like that. Running inside the tackles makes about as much sense - -  right now - - as ordering Chateau Briand at a hamburger stand. Nothing is going to happen.
To Pierce's credit we are not bucking up the middle on every first down. I see  us passing a lot on 1st down. Maybe this is just compensating for our nicked up starters. So I am glad to see some strategic thinking going on. 
If we start running outside the tackles, and mix a few traps in, then when we go inside, perhaps some of the 2nd and 9s will disappear. I thought Friday night was one of our best called games.
Still the D line was charging in all night  full tilt with no provision for a possible run. (That's why I talked about trapping earlier). So no wonder Zack was so constantly being chased out of the pocket. With that kind of charging rush, eventually Collaros is going to get nicked.
Still what's a coordinator to  do?