IT"S GAME DAY!!!! Let's Clobber the ALLCAPS!!!

 

 

GAME 15 | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (7-7) at OTTAWA REDBLACKS (8-5)

THE 4-1-1

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CDT, Friday; TD Place, Ottawa
TV: TSN, ESPN+
Radio: CJOB
The forecast: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 11C. Cloudy overnight with a high of 4C.
Vegas line: The REDBLACKS are favoured by 1.5 points.
Streaks: Winnipeg: 2W; Ottawa: 2W
Home/Road: Ottawa is 4-2 at home; the Bombers are 3-4 on the road.
Series: The Bombers lead the all-time series with Ottawa-based clubs (since 1961) – the Rough Riders, Renegades and REDBLACKS – (44-31-1).
Recent history: The REDBLACKS pounded the Bombers 44-21 in Winnipeg back on August 17, a result that started a four-game losing streak. Winnipeg has won its last two visits to Ottawa, winning 33-30 last August and 33-20 in November of 2016.

 

(Thanks Ed Tait)

 

 

 

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Edited October 5, 20187 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

The team is rounding into form at the right time. All the credit to them. 

5 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

LaPo playcalling inconsistent. Shows some imagination on some plays rolling out Nichols or misdirection.  Then goes entire series into a shell when the game was on the line in the 4th qtr.  Stops using what works. Some bad playcalling in the Red Zone results in FGs instead of touchdowns.  Hall being Hall with his soft zone in the second half let Ottawa back into it.  Both coordinators have to go. 

Speedy, you're right, but O'Shea has to go too. Year 5 and yet this season he's 1 for 6 on challenges and doesn't have a clue.

Just now, JuranBoldenRules said:

The problem was too much blitzing, and too predictably blitzing Bighill and JSK in the 4th Q.  That's what he always reverts too.  I didn't see any prevent.  They were never that far ahead against the clock.

In general I'd like to see our D focus more on making tackles and less on trying for kill shots every down.  Alexander is the worst offender, wrap up and finish the play.  Don't let them bounce off you for another 5-10-15 yards if not more.

He had the corners way backed off on the final drive of regulation and made no adjustments to the tempo offense.  Awful on his part.

Definitely playing their best ball of the season now which is good news. 

Apart from the fumble Demski had a not bad game, d line had it moments except for the last 2 series, Medlock kicking fg's is great 6 pts are preferred.Bighill money well spent, Sayles most improved played since the beginning of the season.

1 minute ago, bustamente said:

Apart from the fumble Demski had a not bad game, d line had it moments except for the last 2 series, Medlock kicking fg's is great 6 pts are preferred.Bighill money well spent, Sayles most improved played since the beginning of the season.

This team has talent no doubt. 

1 minute ago, USABomberfan said:

He had the corners way backed off on the final drive of regulation and made no adjustments to the tempo offense.  Awful on his part.

Disagree.  You won't find anyone playing up on the receivers on the line unless they are in a bunch, standard to play off 8 yards.  This is Canadian football.

The open space was due to having no LB's in coverage, again.  Nobody in the flats, again.  Take Bighill and JSK out of the coverage and you basically have to run quarters, cover 1 or 0 with 6 in coverage.

D has been dominant when they've done a good job of mixing blitzes and coverages with 3 man rushes.

Jesus.... you'd think we lost with the comments from a few select posters here.

 

1 minute ago, bustamente said:

Apart from the fumble Demski had a not bad game, d line had it moments except for the last 2 series, Medlock kicking fg's is great 6 pts are preferred.Bighill money well spent, Sayles most improved played since the beginning of the season.

He missed a catch in OT and tipped it up. Very lucky it wasn't picked or that would have snuffed the drive and virtually ended it for Winnipeg.

He has a habit of untimely fumbles and tips for picks.

Demski, on balance, is more of a liability than an asset.

5 minutes ago, USABomberfan said:

He had the corners way backed off on the final drive of regulation and made no adjustments to the tempo offense.  Awful on his part.

It would have worked 2 if Fogg didnt fall down. 

Bombers deserved that win. Frustrating that the D played so well that game and gave up e lead.  The key play was Fogg slipping while covering JFG.  He makes that stop and the Bombers win in regulation.  Regardless I'll take the win.

Just now, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Jesus.... you'd think we lost with the comments from a few select posters here.

 

Yes, they were lucky to win that game.

5 minutes ago, pigseye said:

Definitely playing their best ball of the season now which is good news. 

If this is our best ball then the same thing will happen in the playoffs that occurred the past 2 seasons. 

6 minutes ago, J5V said:

Speedy, you're right, but O'Shea has to go too. Year 5 and yet this season he's 1 for 6 on challenges and doesn't have a clue.

Should have won that challenge. It was a catch by Adams.

Just now, Goalie said:

It would have worked 2 if Fogg didnt fall down. 

Hall must be a genius to have Fogg playing so far off the line knowing Ottawa was going to run that fly to JFG.

Just now, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Jesus.... you'd think we lost with the comments from a few select posters here.

 

Yeah.. Its actually quite annoying cuz its the same old crap over and over again. Just beat Ottawa in Ottawa in a game where we only trailed once. 

Some people are so committed to their biases they can't see what really happened. Lapo called a pretty good game, the D started rough but got a lot better and Ottawa made plays at the end to get to OT, but they needed 3 downs to do a lot of what they did. In the end the Bombers won a game they deserved to win and we all avoided a heart attack.

Just now, Doublezero said:

Yes, they were lucky to win that game.

Lol. They trailed once and had a 15 point lead with 3 minutes left. Bombers aren't the lucky ones tonight... They were the better team overall. Its funny ppl want the Ottawa DC here so bad.. Thats a good D and great O in Ottawa but we were better tonight. 

2 minutes ago, Goalie said:

It would have worked 2 if Fogg didnt fall down. 

Didn't JFG straight arm him for the td?

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Yeah.. Its actually quite annoying cuz its the same old crap over and over again. Just beat Ottawa in Ottawa in a game where we only trailed once. 

We gave up a 15 point lead late in the fourth quarter & went into OT. Ottawa was marching in for a score. Bighill came up with a big play to win the game so props to him. 

3 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

If this is our best ball then the same thing will happen in the playoffs that occurred the past 2 seasons. 

Just arent ever happy when they win are you. Putting up 40 on a Thorpe D is pretty damn solid. 

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

Some people are so committed to their biases they can't see what really happened. Lapo called a pretty good game, the D started rough but got a lot better and Ottawa made plays at the end to get to OT, but they needed 3 downs to do a lot of what they did. In the end the Bombers won a game they deserved to win and we all avoided a heart attack.

LOL!

1 minute ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

We gave up a 15 point lead late in the fourth quarter & went into OT. Ottawa was marching in for a score. Bighill came up with a big play to win the game so props to him. 

So we won?

Props to the Bombers.

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

We gave up a 15 point lead late in the fourth quarter & went into OT. Ottawa was marching in for a score. Bighill came up with a big play to win the game so props to him. 

In the real world tho.. Ottawa didnt score a TD so.. Who is to Say what happens there. 

2 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

If this is our best ball then the same thing will happen in the playoffs that occurred the past 2 seasons. 

I actually agree, we don't have a quick strike offense, we have to grind out everything. It's going to be tough keeping that going every game.