GAME 4 | B.C. LIONS (1-1) at WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (1-2)

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Investors Group Field
TV: TSN, ESPN-+
Radio: CJOB
Vegas line: The Bombers are favoured by 3 1/2 points.
Streaks: B.C.: 1L; Winnipeg: 1L

 

 

Nevis has drawn 2 holds.

5 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Bowman M.I.A.

Indeed. He's playing the long game? Make everyone miss him for a little bit then show up with 3 TDs one night. Dare to dream

Bad opening series of the half, lost 35 yards of field position.

Bighill making loads of tackles at the first down stick....better set his sights about 5-6 yards upfield.

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Bowman M.I.A.

That is still a problem. BC is not that good, but to beat the top teams all Bomber receivers will need to be involved. Not sure why he is not being targeted in the Bomber O.

Defense was solid, but like Montreal, the BC offence is putrid, so it is hard to see if that means anything.

 

Just now, TheSource said:

That is still a problem. BC is not that good, but to beat the top teams all Bomber receivers will need to be involved. Not sure why he is not being targeted in the Bomber O.

Defense was solid, but like Montreal, the BC offence is putrid, so it is hard to see if that means anything.

 

Nichols was throwing to his more familiar guys. Makes sense. Needs time to maybe get in sync with Bowman 

I'm surprised this thread is so quiet?   A big win by the Blue and I thought the o-line looked fantastic and the d-line as well had their way all night.  

The only negative I have from watching the game is the onside kick and cheap shot at the very end.  What was the point of Wally calling for the onside kick and the guy who took the cheap shot I would hope gets suspended.  That was as intentional as could be.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I'm surprised this thread is so quiet?   A big win by the Blue and I thought the o-line looked fantastic and the d-line as well had their way all night.  

The only negative I have from watching the game is the onside kick and cheap shot at the very end.  What was the point of Wally calling for the onside kick and the guy who took the cheap shot I would hope gets suspended.  That was as intentional as could be.

 

Its plus 50 with humidity lol. People at the lake or likely dead at IGF. 

16 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Nichols was throwing to his more familiar guys. Makes sense. Needs time to maybe get in sync with Bowman 

I hope so.. Good game for the Bombers thought both sides of the ball contributed but am worried about Bowman - if he continues to be a no-show we need someone else to step up.

3 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I'm surprised this thread is so quiet?   A big win by the Blue and I thought the o-line looked fantastic and the d-line as well had their way all night.  

The only negative I have from watching the game is the onside kick and cheap shot at the very end.  What was the point of Wally calling for the onside kick and the guy who took the cheap shot I would hope gets suspended.  That was as intentional as could be.

 

Yes, OLine was excellent against a BC DLine that is supposed to be better this year.

Surprisingly, playing Neufeld continues to be a non-issue.

Last year the sample size was too small, but he is making a case now for belonging on the starting OLine.

Buono continues to show what a clown he is. Win or lose, he never fails to show his colours. 

Glad we smoked them. 

16 minutes ago, BBRT said:

I hope so.. Good game for the Bombers thought both sides of the ball contributed but am worried about Bowman - if he continues to be a no-show we need someone else to step up.

He will have a big game or 2 eventually... As long as we win and getting contributions... But.. Nichols only threw for 162 yards so... If he's throwing for 350 400 and Bowman has nothing then I'll start to get a little concerned. 

Edited July 8, 20187 yr by Goalie

Dare i say if Streveler plays we put up 50? 

Bowman might be the guy stepping up if Adams is out.  I'd assume we'd roster another American and potentially start Simonise.

Just now, Goalie said:

Dare i say if Streveler plays we put up 50? 

Nichols was lights out IMO. Nichols threads needles and proved he can still use his legs when called for. Streveler can keep doing what he's doing, it's plenty enough.

Loved how the play calling allowed Streveler to get in the game with meaningful and productive reps.  Finally got to see how good the short yardage + hurry up offense can be, without LeFevour screwing it up.

Yeah some pretty classless shots by BC players late in the game.  Wally didn’t even blink an eye.  You can be sure Osh will be in his players ears about discipline and conduct.

Edited July 8, 20187 yr by BigBlueFanatic

Player of the Game..........Tristan Okpaluago

He wore a long sleeved sweat shirt under his equipment in this weather and didn't melt or pass out.

I wasn't happy about the Bowman signing, and he's actually been worse than I expected. For all the talk on this board about Dressler being a luxury, Bowman should be on any potential chopping block long before Dressler. I fully expect Bowman to be one and done in his return here. 

Demski also needs to start going North-South rather than East-West all of the time. He dances around far too much trying to avoid being hit or trying to make a home run play and it costs us yards.

Aside from those two things, we played a great game. It was nice to see our D attacking the ball and making plays. It was even better seeing Matt Nichols back out there. He missed a few throws he would ordinarily make, but it in his season debut you can't complain about much. I'm sure he'll be a lot better against BC next in his second game back, which spells trouble for them. 

5 minutes ago, BigBlueFanatic said:

Loved how the play calling allowed Streveler to get in the game with meaningful and productive reps.  Finally got to see how good the short yardage + hurry up offense can be, without LeFevour screwing it up.

Yeah some pretty classless shots by BC players late in the game.  Wally didn’t even blink an eye.  You can be sure Osh will be in his players ears about discipline and conduct.

M.O.S. showing progress as a H.C., finally taking out his starters and allowing his backups real game time to improve their play.

Oline was outstanding tonight. Harris was a beast. Bighill played well. List goes on and on. Oh and its nice to have a guy who can throw, running the short yardage and hurry up package.

Best birthday ever.

43 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Dare i say if Streveler plays we put up 50? 

We'll never know, but I doubt it. Nichols is our starter and gives us the best chance to win.

But I think we have the best QB combo in the league...

2 minutes ago, blueingreenland said:

We'll never know, but I doubt it. Nichols is our starter and gives us the best chance to win.

But I think we have the best QB combo in the league...

Better than all but Edmonton at the moment.

2 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Bowman M.I.A.

I'm not ready to throw Bowman under the bus. He has been our least productive starting receiver thus far, but do we know for sure that he hasn't opened up room for other receivers to get open? Do we know what his blocking on runs and sweeps has been like? Maybe he is doing what is asked of him.

Now I do admit I would have liked to see more effort on that end zone toss, but I think his production will come.