Opponent unknown, but the Bombers will host the Western Final for the first time in 49 years. 

 

Can Harris come back?
I'm assuming McGuire dresses behind Collaros?
Who's in/who's out? 

 

Long, long range weather (as of November 22): High -3, feels like -9. Wind 21. 

(as of November 24): High -11, feels like -18. Wind 26. 

(as of November 26): High -5, feels like -10. Wind 18, gusting 27.

(as of November 29): High -9, feels like -14, Wind 14, gusting 24. 

(as of December 1): High -7, feels like -12, Wind 20, gusting 30. 

(as of December 3): High -5, feels like -12, Wind 33, gusting 50.  This is interesting, the wind has picked up SIGNIFICANTLY, to the point that I don't even think the kicking game is going to matter. But, the high on Monday is -22, which tells me it's likely the temperature will get much colder prior to or during the game. The weather is definitely going to be a factor but we're still too far out to see what the full impact will be. It's going to be fun. 

Do what Willie says and no one gets hurt. 

 

Who's coming in from out of town? 

Edited December 3, 20214 yr by JCon

5 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

My thoughts on the WSF....

We can only lose if we don't show up mentally and take the game off. The only team we might do that against is the Stamps. Therefore, I want the Riders to win the WSF as it pretty much guarantees our guys are all up for the game and therefore we are assured victory.

I think with the way they acted like they won the WF against our backups and then started popping off in interviews, either of them is getting that smoke.

1 minute ago, JCon said:

 

No Harris!

Concern now at 50%

2 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Concern now at 50%

If Oliveira and Augustine are healthy, I'm okay. But, it sure would be nice for Harris to line-up back there. Not sure which RB I would take out, though. 

 

Thank, Zeus

the Harris thing is weird...if he's done for the year, why not just announce it?? 

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

the Harris thing is weird...if he's done for the year, why not just announce it?? 

Doesn't the 6 game expires after WF?  If so, they may be keeping him for the Grey Cup.

7 minutes ago, Noeller said:

the Harris thing is weird...if he's done for the year, why not just announce it?? 

Maybe he’s not done for the year. There’s still two games to go. 

Just now, Sard said:

Doesn't the 6 game expires after WF?  If so, they may be keeping him for the Grey Cup.

I don't see it, unless they're over the cap and need the relief? 

 

I bet he's close. Not practicing this week but will next week. It's just a guess. 

I’m not too worried about him not practising this week but if he isn’t practising next week then we’ll know there’s some serious doubts. 

Bob says the only one in doubt is Harris.....

 

I have had a feeling since I saw him on the sidelines of the Edm game that he is done for the year. Still hope I'm wrong, but I just have a gut feeling.

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Bob says the only one in doubt is Harris.....

 

"Seriously questionable" is not encouraging

If Harris can't play in the WF, then I wouldn't put him in for the GC even if he's healthy enough, because he'd be so rusty. So why not just shut him down for the year? The whole thing is really odd. 

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If Harris can't play in the WF, then I wouldn't put him in for the GC even if he's healthy enough, because he'd be so rusty. So why not just shut him down for the year? The whole thing is really odd. 

I disagree. Harris came in week 4 this year after well over a year off and showed little rust.  If he can play, you play him. Augustine and Oliveira can be on the roster too if needed.

Just now, blue85gold said:

I disagree. Harris came in week 4 this year after well over a year off and showed little rust.  If he can play, you play him. Augustine and Oliveira can be on the roster too if needed.

By his own admission, it took him "2 or 3 games" to get his legs back. He wasn't great for the first bit....but......who knows. I'm really curious to know what the hell is going on with that, for sure. 

7 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If Harris can't play in the WF, then I wouldn't put him in for the GC even if he's healthy enough, because he'd be so rusty. So why not just shut him down for the year? The whole thing is really odd. 

I guess the only ray of hope is that he came off 2 years of no football and an injury to have a great game in his return.

 

Just now, Noeller said:

By his own admission, it took him "2 or 3 games" to get his legs back. He wasn't great for the first bit....but......who knows. I'm really curious to know what the hell is going on with that, for sure. 

I think he played very well that game. Maybe not peak AH33 but he was a factor.

9 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If Harris can't play in the WF, then I wouldn't put him in for the GC even if he's healthy enough, because he'd be so rusty. So why not just shut him down for the year? The whole thing is really odd. 

Keeps opponents guessing. One more thing they may have to plan for.

17 carries 81 yards and a TD for Harris his first game back 

hey I'm just saying what he said to Irving at one point this season...can't remember which pre or post game show it was, but that's what he said to Irving. Took him awhile to get his game back. I guess the question is, what's better? Rusty Andrew Harris at about 85% health, or 2-Headed Augustine/Olly at about 95%...??

On 2021-11-25 at 10:14 AM, TrueBlue4ever said:

Let’s try to pass the time with some random topics and see if any discussion can come up. 

1. What is the most memorable dominant individual playoff performance people can think of? Some candidates are Bob Cameron’s 1988 Grey Cup, Greg Battle’s 2 INT Grey Cup in 1990, James Murphy vs the Lions in the 1984 West Final, Michael Richardson’s 200+ yard game in the 1992 East Final. Any others, and what made them so great?

2. What is the best fan sign you have ever seen in the stands? “Riders suck” was brilliant in that it appeared at a Bomber-Argo game, but what other creative signs have you seen? I have 3 that come to mind but will wait for others to chime in. 

I vote for the 1990 Grey cup Battle. A one sided Battle on many counts. High defensive pressure in a pressurized stadium. That trip was worth every penny dug out of the couch. The only way it would have been better was if it was the other green guys. 

Just now, Noeller said:

hey I'm just saying what he said to Irving at one point this season...can't remember which pre or post game show it was, but that's what he said to Irving. Took him awhile to get his game back. I guess the question is, what's better? Rusty Andrew Harris at about 85% health, or 2-Headed Augustine/Olly at about 95%...??

I want him on the field at 85% 

 

Just now, Geebrr said:

I want him on the field at 85% 

 

85% can turn into 0% really fast. Save him for next season's Western Final. He's playing forever right? 

3 minutes ago, Fan Boy said:

85% can turn into 0% really fast. Save him for next season's Western Final. He's playing forever right? 

100% can turn into 0% really fast.

There is no tomorrow. Hell who knows if they play a season next year even. 

IF Harris isn't practicing, could be we're making sure  that we're keeping him healthy as long as possible, and that  he's ready for next week and the final....Does he really need the reps.????Keeping him out as long as possible is a way to insure he's in top form for the final run.....I wouldn't be too worried about not seeing him on the field yet....Next week will reveal all (says the great swami)...When it really counts Andrew will be there

The real question is who does he bump off the roster.   The fact that Harris, Oliveira, and Augustine are all Canadian, gives lots of flexibility here, because you can dress them all.

So is having Harris at 85% better than the backup / special teams Canadian we'd have to take off the roster.