RHÉANNE M.

WINNIPEG, MB., May 11, 2017 –  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has invited Winnipeg Rifles wide receivers Xander Tachinski (#73) and Brendan Naujoks (#74), running back Michael Ritchott (#76), and defensive back Andrew Ricard (#77) to take part in the club’s three-day rookie camp commencing Wednesday, May 24. The players will continue with the team through the first part of the main training camp.

Tachinski and Ritchott attended part of last season’s rookie camp, and most recently played in their third and fourth years with the Rifles, respectively. Naujoks and Ricard have both spent three seasons with the Rifles.

“The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have continued to try to invest in the growth of younger football players within Manitoba,” said General Manager Kyle Walters. “This will be a great experience for all of them to be on the field with professional players, and to continue to grow as athletes.”

Quarterbacks and CFL newcomers will report to Winnipeg and will be on the field for the opening of rookie camp on Wednesday, May 24th. Veterans report on May 26th and will begin practicing on May 28th.

The Blue Bombers will play two pre-season games:  June 10th at Mosaic Stadium in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and June 15th at Investors Group Field against the Edmonton Eskimos.

 

Edited June 5, 20178 yr by Mr Dee

Lot's of new player interviews up on the Bombers website.

http://www.bluebombers.com/videos/

Kyle Knox, Nichols, Lefevour and D. Davis.  I see they are all wearing black Bomber gear, is this something new?

Edited May 23, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

1 hour ago, IC Khari said:

MOS is almost going on 4 years, considering his record in the first 2 seasons, that's miraculous. 

Not considering the team he had to work with...  miraculous would have been having a better record...

13 minutes ago, BigBlue said:

BOMBERS ROOKIE CAMP

Schedule

Wednesday, May 24

(At Subway Soccer South, University of Manitoba)

Practice: 3-4:45 p.m.

 

Thursday, May 25

(At Investors Group Field)

Practice: 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

 

Friday, May 26

(At Investors Group Field)

Practice: 10:15 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

 

I was surprised rookie camp is so short  ... teaching opportunity

Wondering why ... new rules, budget, taking it easy on staff , or ....

 

Rookie camp has been only 3 days for as long as I can remember.  I think it is regulated by the league and/or CFLPA.

1 hour ago, IC Khari said:

... sounds good, up until last year this was my approach as a long suffering fan of this team

I preferred the Swedish equivalent during those dark times.

1 hour ago, IC Khari said:

He had a lot of help also though ...

You're right. It was a collective bed-crapping but Kelly wearing the GM and HC hat put a lot of blame at his feet when he was shown the door.

17 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

I preferred the Swedish equivalent during those dark times.

You're right. It was a collective bed-crapping but Kelly wearing the GM and HC hat put a lot of blame at his feet when he was shown the door.

Judging by the current state of affairs in Riderville I'd wager John Murphy also had a lot to do with the gongshow that was the 09 Bombers.

Edited May 23, 20178 yr by Atomic

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

Darrin Bauming - Investors Group Field is abuzz with activity today. Many players already in town working out. #Bombers coaches prepping for camp.

Darren Cameron - First overall selection @Faith_Joseph has arrived in Winnipeg. On field tomorrow 3pm to start rookie camp. #FortheW

Gotta have Faith in the Bombers this season.

6 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Judging by the current state of affairs in Riderville I'd wager John Murphy also had a lot to do with the gongshow that was the 09 Bombers.

If I'm not mistaken... I believe Murphy was directly connected to the Pacman Jones debacle...

Just now, bearpants said:

If I'm not mistaken... I believe Murphy was directly connected to the Pacman Jones debacle...

I believe so as well.

Just now, Atomic said:

Judging by the current state of affairs in Riderville I'd wager John Murphy also had a lot to do with the gongshow that was the 09 Bombers.

The same John Murphy who went on to help Hufnagel in Calgary...? I'm not sure about that. When given the opportunity, he seems to succeed.

I'd put more blame on Kelly and Jones, the GMs in charge - not an assistant whose forte is talent down south. I also have to wonder how much actual say Murphy is getting in Jonestown right now.

4 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

The same John Murphy who went on to help Hufnagel in Calgary...? I'm not sure about that. When given the opportunity, he seems to succeed.

I'd put more blame on Kelly and Jones, the GMs in charge - not an assistant whose forte is talent down south. I also have to wonder how much actual say Murphy is getting in Jonestown right now.

Yes maybe it is just a coincidence that he has found himself in a similar situation again.  Maybe not.

http://www.bardown.com/winnipeg-db-taylor-loffler-cut-his-long-locks-into-an-incredible-mullet-1.759154

 

 

Majestic. Absolutely majestic.

*purchases mullet wig off ebay to wear at the game in edmonton 

1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

The same John Murphy who went on to help Hufnagel in Calgary...? I'm not sure about that. When given the opportunity, he seems to succeed.

I'd put more blame on Kelly and Jones, the GMs in charge - not an assistant whose forte is talent down south. I also have to wonder how much actual say Murphy is getting in Jonestown right now.

Or is it a case of Hufnagel kept him in line? I dunno seems to me that given his associations with a couple egomaniacs I would say that he's got some ego issues of his own but a guy as strong as Hufnagel keeps him in his place. 

Here is Walters pre camp press conference.

http://www.bluebombers.com/2017/05/23/kyle-walters-season-preview/

Interesting tid bit he said Waggoner graded out as the best special teams player last year.

25 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Or is it a case of Hufnagel kept him in line? I dunno seems to me that given his associations with a couple egomaniacs I would say that he's got some ego issues of his own but a guy as strong as Hufnagel keeps him in his place. 

Could be. I've rarely seen him speak and he seems pretty knowledgeable in terms of American talent, but I'm no sure how ego plays into how he operates. I think  Hufnagel knew how to maximize Murphy's talents and let him do his thing for the better of the Stampeders, an organization that never seems short on talent or depth. I have to think he learned a lot under Hufnagel, too.

We do know Jones is an egomaniac of pretty epic proportions, so I have to think Murphy is just told to tow the company line. It seems like Jones wants to take credit for everything, which leads me to believe everyone else has to be a yesman.

Edited May 23, 20178 yr by blue_gold_84

Duff Beer for sure was a help in some past seasons. I hear in Saskatchewan, they've been drinking Fudd Beer the last two seasons.

3 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Duff Beer for sure was a help in some past seasons. I hear in Saskatchewan, they've been drinking Fudd Beer the last two seasons.

Just a random dive bar in Shelbyville... Er, I mean Saskatchewan.

15 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Duff Beer for sure was a help in some past seasons. I hear in Saskatchewan, they've been drinking Fudd Beer the last two seasons.

I thought they took it off the market after all those hillbillies went blind...??

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I thought they took it off the market after all those hillbillies went blind...??

Clear evidence that it was Saskatchewan. I hear they got pressure from the network to not name the province, so they used code aka hillbillies.

I am a beer snob, I only drink Henry K. Duff's Private Reserve

 

I stick mainly to Canadian beers.

13 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I am a beer snob, I only drink Henry K. Duff's Private Reserve

 

17to85, you snob. Here's what I say to you.

 

well this thread certainly took a turn for the better.....well done, gents...