WINNIPEG, MB., November 9, 2017 –  Building on their long-term relationship, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Corus Entertainment are pleased to announce a new partnership which will see 680 CJOB broadcast games through to 2024. As well, Global Winnipeg will once again be the official community television partner of the Winnipeg Football Club.

“For years, the voice of Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Irving and 680 CJOB have been synonymous with Blue Bomber football,” said Blue Bombers President & CEO, Wade Miller. “We’re thrilled that our fans will be able to continue listening to their most trusted source for Blue Bomber coverage, and we look forward to continue working with the talented Corus team.”

Along with game coverage, 680 CJOB is the only place to get in-depth, original Blue Bombers programming including exclusive access and special features on the team, community initiatives and events all year long. Listeners can hear the exclusive play-by-play of every game led by Canadian Football Hall of Fame broadcaster, Bob Irving, and colour commentator Doug Brown, a former Blue Bomber defensive tackle and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

"The Winnipeg Football Club has been in existence for nearly 90 years and I’m excited to be a part of something that means so much to our citizens,” said Bob Irving, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “680 CJOB will continue to be the Winnipeg Blue Bombers radio home through 2024 and we are thrilled be their voice for many years to come.”

Today’s extension is a continuation of the well-established partnership between 680 CJOB and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. To celebrate the renewed partnership, the Winnipeg Football Club and Corus have teamed up to further support the Winnipeg Boys & Girls Club by continuing to send children to every home game.

“680 CJOB and Global Winnipeg are thrilled to expand our long standing partnership with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,” said Kenton Boston, Vice-President of Global News & Corus Radio, Western Canada. “We are so proud of the football club and our relationship with the Bomber organization, and are excited to bring Winnipeggers the most comprehensive CFL coverage on the field and in the community. We are just getting started.”

44 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

I think that is probably a function of the kind of team we have. Lots of yards given up and dink and dunk lots of field goals offense. Not like he is getting a big play offense or a stingy defense.

You may be right.

3 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Good gawb, having listened to many broadcasts of different sports etc., and many cross country broadcasts of CFL football, across the prairies, if it’s one thing I will not say about Bob and crew, is that it’s boring. 

Knowledgable comes to mind, and not over the top, unlike many.

Nope, Bob’s still got it, no question.

I have to agree. Bob Irving is at another level completely compared to the likes of Rod Black. Bob and Doug are at another level compared to Rod and Duane. The only one that comes close is maybe Cuthbert but not really. Part of the reason I believe is that Bob Irving is completely committed to the Blue and Gold whereas the others are spread thinner amongst other teams and events.

On ‎11‎/‎23‎/‎2017 at 3:04 PM, J5V said:

I have to agree. Bob Irving is at another level completely compared to the likes of Rod Black. Bob and Doug are at another level compared to Rod and Duane. The only one that comes close is maybe Cuthbert but not really. Part of the reason I believe is that Bob Irving is completely committed to the Blue and Gold whereas the others are spread thinner amongst other teams and events.

How long will Bob want to keep doing pbp? That's the question... I remember back in the 80's I hearing a story that the NY Giants wanted to bring him in as their pbp radio announcer & he turned them down. Small town boy from Regina liked the Winnipeg lifestyle & didn't want to live in New York.

That's a crazy story... But I'd believe it. As both a fan and a broadcaster, I can tell you he's absolutely the best there is. I think the guy legitimately enjoys what he does, and on the reduced schedule, he can probably fulfill the contract. As someone earlier in this thread said, look how long Scully lasted... Bob's got some juice left... 

On ‎2017‎-‎11‎-‎09 at 7:33 PM, mbrg said:

I believe CJOB has a bunch of AM stations around the province paying for the right to carry Bomber broadcasts.  I couldn't tell you who they are.

Not in Thompson. However, last preseason I was able to listen to the Bomber game on 680 while fishing at a lake about 20kms South of Thompson.  I haven't really attempted it any other time in Thompson because of a little thing called TV...but I was pleasantly shocked that my little 1970's battery op AM radio  that I bought at a yard sale for $1.50 allowed me to fish out on my boat while listening to the game.