Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 IT"S GAME DAY!!!! Let's Stay Healthy and WIN BABY!!! GAME 18 | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (10-7) at EDMONTON ESKIMOS (8-9) THE 4-1-1 Kickoff: 3 p.m. Saturday; Commonwealth Stadium, EdmontonTV: TSN, ESPN+Radio: CJOBThe forecast: A mix of sun and cloud, high of 6C.Vegas line: The Eskimos are favoured by 4.5 points.Streaks: Edmonton: 1L; Winnipeg: 5WHome/Road: The Bombers are 4-4 on the road this year; the Eskimos are 6-2 at home.Series: The Eskimos lead the all-time series (since 1938) 102-89-3.Recent history: The Bombers and Esks have split their season series this year, with Edmonton winning here in the season opener 33-30 and Winnipeg winning on the road in the Alberta capital 30-3 on September 29th. Winnipeg has won in each of its last three trips in Edmonton, dating back to Matt Nichols first game as the clear-cut starter in July of 2016. (Thanks to Ed Tait) Eternal optimist and Mark F 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSkunk Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 A chance for Big Chris to pad his stats..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSkunk Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? Maybe he is right up there as an injury replacement during the playoffs so they want him to get some reps (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? I'm not so sure we actually see that much of Lankford today. He isn't listed as a starter on the depth chart at least. I would think they would want to get a closer look at Charles Nelson on returns. I guess we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanna-B-Fanboy Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I am excited to see our Canadians today- going to be great to see the depth and the future of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Lankford has, has he? Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, Atomic said: I'm not so sure we actually see that much of Lankford today. He isn't listed as a starter on the depth chart at least. I would think they would want to get a closer look at Charles Nelson on returns. I guess we'll see. Sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Lankford should have been released in TC. Looking forward to seeing Streveler, Nelson, Simonise etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. Tracker and Bigblue204 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSkunk Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 56 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. Imagine a bomber win today with this line up....... what's the furthest FG Lankford has ever kicked, is there even a record of it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Sad that Lankford is kicking. At least bring someone in off the street who might kick in a meaningful game, ideally a young Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSkunk Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 minute ago, JuranBoldenRules said: Sad that Lankford is kicking. At least bring someone in off the street who might kick in a meaningful game, ideally a young Canadian. Maybe O'Shea is making a point to some of the fans who want Lankford gone..... O'Shea is gonna show those fans today how valuable Lankford actually is. Or .........he is just making sure he takes absolutely zero chances today on getting Medlock injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. This makes a lot more sense, I always forget he's our backup punter. 6 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said: Imagine a bomber win today with this line up....... what's the furthest FG Lankford has ever kicked, is there even a record of it lol Lots of players can play multiple positions, just don't see it in professional leagues much anymore. Randall Cunningham (NFL QB) even had 20 punts in his career for the Eagles - he even had a 91 yard punt (longest in Eagles history) once. NorthernSkunk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 minute ago, NorthernSkunk said: Maybe O'Shea is making a point to some of the fans who want Lankford gone..... O'Shea is gonna show those fans today how valuable Lankford actually is. Or .........he is just making sure he takes absolutely zero chances today on getting Medlock injured. It's protecting Medlock. Would be nice to use the opportunity to see someone who might actually be a CFL kicker, especially since we might be auditioning guys next season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 minute ago, B-F-F-C said: Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me. No, but why risk it? It's still football, which is a very violent game, even if kickers (mostly) manage to stay away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I assume Medlock is doing the kicking and Lankford will handle the punting duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, B-F-F-C said: Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me. Why the heck not? Playoff games often come down to the kicking game making the difference and this is really a nothing game to the Bombers although the Eskies are dressing all their starters, at least to start. Might as well give Medlock the day off. Mr Dee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 minute ago, B-F-F-C said: I assume Medlock is doing the kicking and Lankford will handle the punting duties. Medlock is not dressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I see the need to protect our starters but we really should field a lineup that gives us a chance to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Lankford has a strong leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Just now, B-F-F-C said: I see the need to protect our starters but we really should field a lineup that gives us a chance to win. Why? Both clubs know this game is meaningless, it doesn't even affect how we finish in the standings. This game, and its results are nothing more than a formality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 All games are meaningful. I'd hate to get blown out entering the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal optimist Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, B-F-F-C said: All games are meaningful. I'd hate to get blown out entering the playoffs. Playoff games are meaningful absolutely, that said I'm just going to have to agree to disagree at this point - I don't want to hijack this thread with such a menial argument. NorthernSkunk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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