Obviously this game is always tough for us and maybe more so with Nichols out. Chris needs to have a more balanced game with more passing to beat the riders. If he can throw for 200-225 yards and our D keeps it close then we win.

Look i like Augustine as well but he is no where near Harris level,we need a dynamic Rb to take the pressure off Strev... start Santiago and sub Augustine in...we have the Cdn depth to do this... as everyone has pointed out. 

56 minutes ago, bb1 said:

Look i like Augustine as well but he is no where near Harris level,we need a dynamic Rb to take the pressure off Strev... start Santiago and sub Augustine in...we have the Cdn depth to do this... as everyone has pointed out. 

Augustine is 5’9 200+...  I’d give him and our OL a shot 

i don’t think anyone is suggesting we don’t dress both... but Augustine is more of a powerback than people think - probably fits better with the Harris playbook

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by Floyd

12 hours ago, bb1 said:

Look i like Augustine as well but he is no where near Harris level,we need a dynamic Rb to take the pressure off Strev... start Santiago and sub Augustine in...we have the Cdn depth to do this... as everyone has pointed out. 

I'm sure Santiago is a solid running back. But I don't get why people are so high on him. He has exactly zero carries so far in his career. lol. Augustine has been playing all year, been a part of practices, has time in game. And has shown well when given the opportunity. I'll be blown away if Santiago is starting over Augustine.

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by Bigblue204

This is a great opportunity for Johnny Augustine. For a bunch of reasons, including looking forward to the 2020 season, I hope he steps up and shows.

  Santiago and Augustine, both dress.....for inside/outside capability

I think that we will do well in the back to back games- I even think we will sweep them this year in all three games. 

1) total trap game for the riders and our boys are going to be highly motivated and really pissed.

2) Our offence, defense and special teams will be able to score more than 17 points.

3) our defense will not let the riders score 15 points. Willie J... is going to be a ******* Monster. Motivated and focused

4) the following week- same thing but the Bombers will have more confidence and the game will have slowed down more for Strevs. 

5) AH33 comes back into the line up for the third meeting and he is going to run like a man possessed- that is going to be awesome to watch.

 

Things bode well for our guys in Blue and Gold.

 

 

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

It is actually back to Streveler.   We mount some kind of passing attack......then we are good.

Love watching this vid before any game we play against the green gang. 

 

And this too...

 

Szarka at the end, on the bench....inquiring about the plate number.

Anyone else notice the lack of passing in the Sellers clip.  Freaking LaPolice...

24 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:

Anyone else notice the lack of passing in the Sellers clip.  Freaking LaPolice...

Jones just couldn't get it done.

2 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm sure Santiago is a solid running back. But I don't get why people are so high on him. He has exactly zero carries so far in his career. lol. Augustine has been playing all year, been a part of practices, has time in game. And has shown well when given the opportunity. I'll be blown away if Santiago is starting over Augustine.

Augustine plays because you need to have a Canadian backup on the roster not because he’s better. 

53 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Jones just couldn't get it done.

Game manager.

Chucker

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Augustine plays because you need to have a Canadian backup on the roster not because he’s better. 

Interesting in hindsight since the Bombers knew about this for at least 3 games that they did not get Santiago onto the roster.  I mean last week we had a DI LB who as far as I recall didn't play a snap on D, there was a reasonable opportunity to get Santiago on.  Makes me think they'll give Augustine the first crack at the job.

Still want both.....so we can slam inside or attack the edge

i bet we dress both...be a coaching blunder if we didn't...just the fact if one..or the other goes down we have nobody...and no..Demski is not a full-time RB candidate..also if one isn't getting it done you can swap out...but hopefully we have a plan to utilize both...this is the game where we see if Lapo is worth his highest paid OC salary in the league...and is the wizard people claim he is

1 minute ago, Booch said:

i bet we dress both...be a coaching blunder if we didn't...just the fact if one..or the other goes down we have nobody...and no..Demski is not a full-time RB candidate..also if one isn't getting it done you can swap out...but hopefully we have a plan to utilize both...this is the game where we see if Lapo is worth his highest paid OC salary in the league...and is the wizard people claim he is

80% passing plays. Calling it now. 

 

Watching Santiago (albeit in limited action).....guy has really quick feet and gear shift.  Could do damage in open field.

Just now, do or die said:

Watching Santiago (albeit in limited action).....guy has really quick feet and gear shift.  Could do damage in open field.

Thats what I noticed in camp..and pre-season too...one play he made 3 quick cuts..and the defender crumpled down and actually hurt his ankle

He showed wicked change of direction and ability to hit top speed in a few strides...any open space or seam he's making big gains..showed toughness too

as always, some good reading re: our current RB situation from the fantastic Eddie Tait...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/08/27/next-man-augustine-santiago/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I wouldnt be surprised if one of Lawler and Grant will sit. Im leaning on Lawler as the Bombers will rely heavily on D and ST.

I guess, Augustine will be listed as a starter, but Santiago will be also be very involved in the run game. 

This week we will crank up the speed. Looking for lot of misdirection and sweeps.

Riders eyeballs are going to be in different directions.

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.

See if old man elemimian can still run. 

6 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm sure Santiago is a solid running back. But I don't get why people are so high on him. He has exactly zero carries so far in his career. lol. Augustine has been playing all year, been a part of practices, has time in game. And has shown well when given the opportunity. I'll be blown away if Santiago is starting over Augustine.

I think he is a little better than solid you dont keep an international RB on the PR if he is just as good as Augustine...too many International RB to pick from...