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GAME 9 | OTTAWA REDBLACKS (5-3) at WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (5-3)

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Friday; Investors Group Field
TV: TSN, RDS, ESPN+
Radio: CJOB
Vegas line: The Bombers are favoured by 5 ½ points.
Streaks: Ottawa: 1W: Winnipeg: 3W
Home/Road: The Bombers are 3-1 at home; Ottawa is 2-2 on the road.
Series: The Bombers lead the all-time matchup with Ottawa clubs – Rough Riders, Renegades and REDBLACKS – 44-30-1 and are 22-13-1 all-time vs. the those squads in Winnipeg.
Recent history: The Bombers have won three straight against the REDBLACKS, capturing both games last year – 29-9 on September 22 in Ottawa and 33-30 on August 4 in Winnipeg, and 33-30 in Ottawa on November 4, 2016. Since the return of football to the capital, Winnipeg is 4-4 against the REDBLACKS.

(Thanks Ed Tait)

https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/08/16/game-preview-ott-vs-wpg-2/

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 17, 20187 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

46 minutes ago, Tracker said:

O'Shea's goddam pigheadedness probably cost us the game.

That will be his ultimate downfall. His stubbornness in general and his loyalty when it comes to veterans. Even his lack of NEVER going for 2 unless the game is on the line is ridiculous and plain dumb.

9 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

That will be his ultimate downfall. His stubbornness in general and his loyalty when it comes to veterans. Even his lack of NEVER going for 2 unless the game is on the line is ridiculous and plain dumb.

That’s something he really has to think about.  If your opponent scores multiple 2 point converted touchdowns and you keep kicking 1’s, how do you get those points back?  You’re shorting yourself a possession once that gap is 3-4 points just from converts.

Man, to get a** spanked like that at home....what a disaster. They finally get over 27000 for a game and proceed to defecate all over the field. Games like this are not going to help the bottom line.

55 minutes ago, blueingreenland said:

I know this is a bit of a ridiculous  comment from a very frustrated fan (me), but I'm ready to start Shreveler and let him grow and improve. We have to get better.

Just really frustrated. And flabbergasted that O Shea would leave Nichols in the game.

 

 

Streveler appears to have a huge upside......if he was to be the next big thing in the CFL could you imagine being the people who held him back ? 

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

Man, to get a** spanked like that at home....what a disaster. They finally get over 27000 for a game and proceed to defecate all over the field. Games like this are not going to help the bottom line.

We seem to always play badly in front of bigger crowds.

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Man, to get a** spanked like that at home....what a disaster. They finally get over 27000 for a game and proceed to defecate all over the field. Games like this are not going to help the bottom line.

They manage to pull that stunt off almost every year, it must drive Wade bonkers.

2 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

Streveler appears to have a huge upside......if he was to be the next big thing in the CFL could you imagine being the people who held him back ? 

Its still far too early to roll with Streveler, but man, if Nichols is still doing his best Trent Dilfer impersonation and we lose the next 3 (which is very much a possibility) than it might be time to see what he can do.

36 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Our quarterback couldn’t counter it.  Either not prepared by Lapo and Co or doesn’t pick it up and hit the hot route.

He couldn't counter because he is slow as molasses......Streveler was moving way nicer 

Said it at the start of the year - as long as this regime stays in place, the best we'll ever do is first round playoff exits. Content with just being average.

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Its still far too early to roll with Streveler, but man, if Nichols is still doing his best Trent Dilfer impersonation and we lose the next 3 (which is very much a possibility) than it might be time to see what he can do.

3 games ? Really that is what he gets ?......I would give him a half then if it looks the same as this game put Streveler in and tell the two of them it's a competition now.  

1 minute ago, Mr. Perfect said:

Said it at the start of the year - as long as this regime stays in plays, the best we'll ever do is first round playoff exits. Content with just being average.

Yup, something has got to change. Easiest fix would be Hall and his "defense"

2 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

3 games ? Really that is what he gets ?......I would give him a half then if it looks the same as this game put Streveler in and tell the two of them it's a competition now.  

You think that isnt soon enough? Lol with O'Shea he'll probably give Nichols 3 YEARS to figure it out.

Edited August 18, 20187 yr by Bubba Zanetti

8 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Yup, something has got to change. Easiest fix would be Hall and his "defense"

That has to change for sure - but there's more to it than that. Our scouts, how many import receivers have we found? O'Shea's loyalty to players and his coaching staff is problematic, and Lapo's inability to adjust or to use situational play calling is also an issue. Our offence should not be so fragile to look like the mess it does when Dressler is out of the lineup, and when Harris is contained we have no ability whatsoever to counter that.

4 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Yup, something has got to change. Easiest fix would be Hall and his "defense"

Without that defense and Harris going off in several games you’re probably looking at a team that beats Montreal and maybe splits with Toronto.  This offense ain’t winning ****.

We got our collective asses handed to us tonight.

4 minutes ago, Mr. Perfect said:

That has to change for sure - but there's more to it than that. Our scouts, how many import receivers have we found? O'Shea's loyalty to players and his coaching staff is problematic, and Lapo's inability to adjust or to use situational play calling is also an issue. Our offence should not be so fragile to look like the mess it does when Dressler is out of the lineup, and when Harris is contained we have no ability whatsoever to counter that.

Agreed. It seems like they go in with a game plan and from the get-go it doesnt work so they do absolutely nothing to rectify the situation, just keep throwing the same s*** against the wall hoping it sticks. Whats the definition of insanity again.....?

3 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Without that defense and Harris going off in several games you’re probably looking at a team that beats Montreal and maybe splits with Toronto.  This offense ain’t winning ****.

So many flaws.....

2 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Agreed. It seems like they go in with a game plan and from the get-go it doesnt work so they do absolutely nothing to rectify the situation, just keep throwing the same s*** against the wall hoping it sticks. Whats the definition of insanity again.....?

You could apply this to many aspects of the team unfortunately. 

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

So many flaws.....

Keep in mind we’ve basically taken 4 of 5 wins off backup QB’s (whatever you call Montreal, Franklin x2, Jennings).  Not trending well!

15 minutes ago, Mr. Perfect said:

That has to change for sure - but there's more to it than that. Our scouts, how many import receivers have we found? O'Shea's loyalty to players and his coaching staff is problematic, and Lapo's inability to adjust or to use situational play calling is also an issue. Our offence should not be so fragile to look like the mess it does when Dressler is out of the lineup, and when Harris is contained we have no ability whatsoever to counter that.

They did bring in that scout this year who is highly regarded.  Can't remember his name...

Maybe it will take another year before his work makes hay.

They got ass whooped tonight plain and simple.

You can blame the coaches all you like but the talent just isn't there in the secondary or receiver positions for this team to contend with the top dogs.

1 hour ago, Mr. Perfect said:

That has to change for sure - but there's more to it than that. Our scouts, how many import receivers have we found? O'Shea's loyalty to players and his coaching staff is problematic, and Lapo's inability to adjust or to use situational play calling is also an issue. Our offence should not be so fragile to look like the mess it does when Dressler is out of the lineup, and when Harris is contained we have no ability whatsoever to counter that.

Playing Lankford over Petermann  was another head scratcher. Everytime he's in he's a sparkplug & makes plays. Lankford is an average receiver who doesn't make plays. Bad decision. 

I'd kill for Lankford to be an average receiver. That would be a massive improvement.

I was at the game today this is what I saw..

Terribly soft defense in first half with zero blitzes soft zone coverage easy pickings.

Absolutely terrible game by the refs mostly the tiny short ref was the worst. Lots of mediocre calls on us that killed us.

Fogg had the worst game I've ever seen by a bomber db. Absolutely terrible tonight.

Bighill is a must read sign he was amazing.

Nicholls not seeing wide open guys in front of him. Harris was waaaay better. 

Fans were absolutely livid at the end when they pulled Streveler. Completely sucked all the energy out of the crowd when they did it. No idea why they because he was making much quicker decisions and wasn't telegraphing his throws. Nichols really locked in on some guys.

Lankford succcks try someone else.

This defense won't win the big games .. the DBS were burned and the initial gameplan was terrible. Today was a perfect example of how this defense can't stop **** unless the dline gets pressure.

 

3 minutes ago, AKAChip said:

I'd kill for Lankford to be an average receiver. That would be a massive improvement.

You know Lankford will play next game & Petermann will sit & the game after that etc because as I've heard a thousand times... "That's how O'Shea rolls".