Bye this week - Hamilton 

I can't wait to lay a beating on the Bombers under the lights July 1st. Place is going to be insane. - (poster- Riderfans - The usual suspect)

Herb Zurkowsky    -   It's believed #AlsMTL cornerback Jonathon Mincy suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter. Injury to @7Bowman not considered serious.

Mason Nesbitt   -   Just talked to @CowboyAthletics and @GopherFootball product Drew Wolitarsky. He's excited to join CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers in about a week.

Randy Turner   -   Fun Fact: Construction crew that built Mosaic Stadium was 2nd largest workforce in Regina last yr. Only Riders practice roster was larger.

Rick Armstrong   - The sideline seats at BMO are $225/$250 a ticket. Sidelines midfield $85-$150. Far too expensive when trying to attract fans. #CFL

?‍? Seems like the Bombers forgot to pretend the 1st quarter is the second Q, so they could actually begin to play on time..

?‍? The Bombers thumb their noses at the Riders by overcoming bad tackling, missed open receivers, allowing 4 sacks and no help from the C’mon Centre.  - But we beat Saskatchewan, so all is forgiven…

?‍?Say what you will, but after all is said and done, we played 3/4 and beat a team that played 4

?‍? Yes, I agree the 4th quarter offence should have been able to control TOP much better than it did

?‍? Heh, heh, heh..Weston Dressler, in the new Mozaic stadium, personally rubbing it in..

CFL - Opening of New Mosaic fails to have fairy tale ending. @Wpg_BlueBombers spoil @sskroughriders

?‍?that's all I need to see ^^

QUOTES   -   3downnation

“Luckily, we made one more play at the end than they did,” said Blue Bombers slotback Weston Dressler.

“It’s a roller-coaster ride, but at the same time I don’t feel like we did our job as an offence,” Nichols said. “We’re up 14 and we need to go down the field and at least kick another field goal and go up 17. We didn’t get that job done.”

“We could have come into halftime feeling sorry for ourselves and not responded,” Nichols said. “We did come out and we did respond and put up points and it seemed like they were coming in bunches. I think that just speaks to the kind of team that we have.”

“We can play good defence some of the time, but we need to learn how to play good defence all the time,” Jones said.

"I make two better decisions in that game, & we win that game." 

Ed Tait    -   “We gave the last punch,” said Bombers receiver Darvin Adams. “It’s always good to win. We’ve got a lot of things to clean up, but it’s so much better to be doing it after a win.

Jeff Hamilton     -   Mike O'Shea on W. Dressler: "He’s still fast, if anyone was questioning that. He still gets behind coverage. You need him on the team.”

-"Great players make great f**king plays," one #Bomber player said re: Jamaal "shoestring" Westerman, who caught the foot of Marshall in OT.

Sam Hurl    -   Love the guys we got in our locker room! Big win! #bluebombers

Chris Jones   -   We can't say we should be 2-0. We played two good teams who deserved to beat us and we let them make enough plays to beat us.

Andrew Harris   -   “For. The. W.”

Maurice Leggett   -   "No more talking about last year. Time to be better starting this week."

?‍?Somebody's going to lose a road game at Mozaic Stadium..we’re ok this time..

CFL Headlines   -   ESPN2 misses end of CFL game with technical difficulties, no on-air acknowledgement awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn2-mis… via @AndrewBucholtz

- $277K 50/50 win unclaimed in Sask. goo.gl/FZwKU9 #MosaicStadium #Riders

Weston Dressler has now played three games against his old club and his totals are gaudy – 20 receptions for 336 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed once for 22 yards -Tait

17:17 – Minutes played before the Bombers registered their first first down of the game, on an eight-yard completion to Weston Dressler. Winnipeg had zero first downs in the first quarter; Saskatchewan had five. Ed Tait

Edmonton remain undefeated – but lose another key player. (John White)

Jeff Hamilton   -   #Bombers R L'Damian Washington, whose family struggled after losing both of their parents, dedicated Saturday's touchdown to his 3 brothers.

?‍?My tackle of the game goes to Kyle Knox on Morris

?‍?My strange play of the game - Sask. throwing 2 defenders out to cover 3 Bomber receivers…Easy TD Dressler

 .....           GREAT EFFORTS............... 

 

Luca Congi   -   I can't stand when people say the kicker lost the game. it's a team game. How about the fact that you left Dressler wide open for 2 TD

Winnipeg Blue Bombers   -   "At the end of the day it’s just football. We knew there would be obstacles to overcome and we did it.”

?‍?MAJOR D-BAG ALERT - On TJ Heath’s interception, Duron Carter chases Heath, but doesn't catch him, so instead he grabs Hurls face mask and spins him around., confirming his official status as the league’s Major D-Bag, and it ain't even close.

At the 1:22 mark of this clip  http://ow.ly/c53O30dfbpA

?‍?Darrin Adams, on the 1st Dressler TD shows restraint by NOT attempting a block on Rider #45 Kacy Rodgers II

?‍?Notice that nice play by Miller on forcing that fumble by Morris.

Blue Bomber Talk   -   Chris Jones lost to Darian Durant in week one & Weston Dressler in week two. He plays John Chick next week. #Riders #CFL

3downnation   -The Stamps are using an international at centre (Ucambre Williams) while Canadians Spencer Wilson (left) and Dan Federkeil (right) are manning the tackle spots. 

-Rene Paredes has a problem with converts.

-the home opener attendance wasn’t great. A crowd of 24,613 might be great in other cities but it’s disappointing in Calgary.

CFL Headlines   - New three-year partnership between Parc olympique and the Alouettes #AlsMTL #CFL  goo.gl/XgFvPM

?‍?Yech - Winnipeg’s first-down production in the first quarter averaged just 1.8 yards Ed Tait

?‍?The good-

The Bombers got possession of the ball with 2:37 left in the first half, and over the next 13 minutes and 32 seconds into the third quarter, out-scored the Riders 31-3. During that span, the club ran 18 plays that resulted in 273 yards and three touchdowns, as Nichols went 10 for 13 for 234 yards and hit Dressler twice and Washington once for TDs.

?‍?The bad

After a Medlock field goal restored a two-touchdown lead at 37-23, the Bombers were outscored 14-zip in the final nine minutes of regulation while having three consecutive punts on their possessions before ending with a kneel-down prior to overtime. Ed Tait

CFL Headlines   - Chris Jones is in over his head goo.gl/fb/mRoMB5 via @GregUrbanoski (Rider Writer)

Herb Zurkowsky   -   It should come as no surprise #AlsMTL CB Jonathon Mincy isn't at practice. Suffered concussion. Two corners are Phillips and Unamba.

Drew Edwards   -   #Ticats have placed REC @TToliver80 on the six-game injured list. #CFL

Calgary   -   The Stamps have added defensive lineman Aston Whiteside to the practice roster

 

Week 3 Bye - Edmonton 

BC @ Montreal

Calgary @ Winnipeg

Toronto @ Ottawa

Hamilton @ Saskatchewan - can you say biggest game of the week?

 

 

WPG Blue Bombers 

 

✔@Wpg_BlueBombers

Cal Murphy statue to be unveiled at Investors Group Field.
7:43 AM - 4 Jul 2017

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Hopefully, it will look a whole lot better than Mosaic's "Escaping from Riderville".

Edited July 4, 20178 yr by WBBFanWest

So we can agree that IGF has better statues than Mosaic. Point Winnipeg.

I think the Riders get their first win this week.  Maybe an unpopular opinion but I believe the Ticats are actually going to be the worst team in the league this season.

Just now, Atomic said:

I think the Riders get their first win this week.  Maybe an unpopular opinion but I believe the Ticats are actually going to be the worst team in the league this season.

I picked Hamilton in the pick ems this week but it was probably the one i thought about most as i agree that hamilton might be pretty bad this year. Riders bad? I dunno. 

10 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I think the Riders get their first win this week.  Maybe an unpopular opinion but I believe the Ticats are actually going to be the worst team in the league this season.

I think Carter becomes completely unglued this week and costs his team the game. It's bound to happen.

11 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I think the Riders get their first win this week.  Maybe an unpopular opinion but I believe the Ticats are actually going to be the worst team in the league this season.

 

10 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

There was also that asshat Rider that tried to horsecollar Dressler 10 yards into the endzone. 

He got 15 yards for it... but really, it was a clearly established TD at that point and there's really no other reason to do that except intent to injure... maybe the league looks at it, but I doubt it...

8 hours ago, bearpants said:

He got 15 yards for it... but really, it was a clearly established TD at that point and there's really no other reason to do that except intent to injure... maybe the league looks at it, but I doubt it...

If they do, it's only because there's a conspiracy against the Riders.

Moe Kahn

In a span of three months, the Alouettes have traded their 2014 1st pick (Foucault), and now cut their 2015 1st pick in Jacob Ruby. #AlsMTL

 

Interesting that the cut Ruby. Wonder what prompted that consequence?

Just now, rebusrankin said:

Interesting that the cut Ruby. Wonder what prompted that consequence?

I agree.. thought he was a pretty solid prospect.

On 2017-07-04 at 10:01 AM, Atomic said:

I think the Riders get their first win this week.  Maybe an unpopular opinion but I believe the Ticats are actually going to be the worst team in the league this season.

I took the Riders in pickem.

I pick the Ticats because Saskatchewan will find a way to Saskatchewan.

5 mil people and can't put 15k in the seats but hey everything is fine in Toronto.

Edited July 5, 20178 yr by FrostyWinnipeg

On 2017-07-03 at 9:42 AM, Mr Dee said:

?‍?MAJOR D-BAG ALERT - On TJ Heath’s interception, Duron Carter chases Heath, but doesn't catch him, so instead he grabs Hurls face mask and spins him around., confirming his official status as the league’s Major D-Bag, and it ain't even close.

At the 1:22 mark of this clip  http://ow.ly/c53O30dfbpA

 

New commissioner is in on the conspiracy against Jones and the Riders I guess. 

https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/07/05/micd-up-weston-dressler/

Probably my favourite thing the Bombers have ever produced.

I feel like running through a brick wall.

Go Blue

Jacob Ruby has been a turnstile from Day 1. It seems maybe a bit early to give up on him, but he has not showed much in his time in the league. 

59 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/07/05/micd-up-weston-dressler/

Probably my favourite thing the Bombers have ever produced.

I feel like running through a brick wall.

Go Blue

That is a highly entertaining Blue Bomber clip. Not only did Dressler get his two TD's, his significant contributions on Medlocks field goals and converts have previously not been as apparent as demonstrated in the video. What a performer. What a great guy. 

Edited July 5, 20178 yr by Rod Black
More poor grammar, again.

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

 

What a turd.

That unit of Medlock Dressler and Remple are so good. 

4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What a turd.

Textbook example of an immensely talented player with a pile of dog turds for an attitude.

Shawn Lemon should tweet this at him and Dennis:

EDIT: here's a link showing the infraction of that gutless douchecanoe: http://3downnation.com/2017/07/05/riders-duron-carter-fined-trying-rip-opponents-head-off/

Edited July 6, 20178 yr by blue_gold_84
link added

16 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Textbook example of an immensely talented player with a pile of dog turds for an attitude.

Shawn Lemon should tweet this at him and Dennis:

EDIT: here's a link showing the infraction of that gutless douchecanoe: http://3downnation.com/2017/07/05/riders-duron-carter-fined-trying-rip-opponents-head-off/

The video link is evidence of an attempt to injure. In the accompanying blog There are many rider fans that support Carter intentionally trying to injure another player. The cart wheel that carter uses Hurl for is way beyond a hard fought play. Unlike Loffler on the BC receiver in the end zone during the west semi last year, that was a football play. The receiver could expect such a hit in the BC case. Hurl could expect to be block by a bigger body than he, Hurl could reasonably expect that he might get injured while being blocked. But he should not have to expect an intentional attempt to injure. It is unreasonable and approaching criminal behavior for Carter to intentionally attack Hurl with a non football play. 

Once again the many rider fans supporting carter as "face masks happen" reflect badly on the perception that they can analyze there own squads faults with a balanced view. They prove, once again, they are effen nuts.

Edited July 6, 20178 yr by Rod Black

2 minutes ago, Rod Black said:

The video link is evidence of an attempt to injure. In the accompanying blog There are many rider fans that support Carter intentionally trying to injure another player. The cart wheel that carter uses Hurl for is way beyond a hard fought play. Unlike Loffler on the BC receiver in the end zone during the west semi last year, that was a football play. The receiver could expect such a hit in the BC case. Hurl could expect to be block by a bigger body than he, Hurl could reasonably expect that he might get injured while being blocked. But he should not have to expect an intentional intent to injure. It is unreasonable and approaching criminal behavior for Carter to intentionally attack Hurl with a non football play. 

Once again the many rider fans supporting carter as "face masks happen" reflect badly on the perception that they can analyze there own squads faults with a balanced view. They prove, once again, they are effen nuts.

yeah those comments are dumb. On riderans it's actually the opposite. Lots of posters think it was a dirty play and are getting tired of Carter already.

16 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

yeah those comments are dumb. On riderans it's actually the opposite. Lots of posters think it was a dirty play and are getting tired of Carter already.

This is true. The sane Rider fans have begun to lump Carter and Jones together as laughable and infuriating.