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

Most of the Rider big plays on O, consist mostly of Fajardo with the playground stuff.  Not sustainable....

Well might as well be the one contrarian here...thought Fajardo played well using his legs and the short to intermediate pass is his game. Couple of bad picks that he overcame. I never like to underestimate an opponent and Sask will have no pressure on them. Tough game for us but i know MOS will have us as ready as we can be..  

When should the game be over? I'm trying to figure out how  long it will take to get from the stadium to the arena. Seriously considering re selling my Leafs/Jets tix after that **** tonight.

18 minutes ago, White Out said:

When should the game be over? I'm trying to figure out how  long it will take to get from the stadium to the arena. Seriously considering re selling my Leafs/Jets tix after that **** tonight.

There is a shuttle arranged by the club to run straight to the arena from the stadium. Game should be done by 6, hockey starts at 7. 

Bombers would have to royally sh!t the bed to lose to Fubardo!

8 hours ago, Geebrr said:

Their leader put that narrative out there during the TSN broadcast.

They are following their orders to protect the QB (someone has to on and off the field and it isn't happening on it).

Suitor said in the first half that it was all on Fajardo for locking in and staring down his receiver which he was doing. 

5 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Speedflex has only relived the agony of those last few minutes on these forums oh, about 100 times at least.  Thankfully my Bomber memories only start kicking in around 1980 so I have no knowledge of that game.

It WAS agony. 

Edited November 30, 20214 yr by SpeedFlex27

Breaking: Glenn Suitor sniffs bike seats

The only opinions from TSN I care about:

TSN panel supposedly discussing the West Semi-final:

Milt: If the the Riders think they can play like that against Winnipeg next week (and win), they got another thing coming.

Matt: You're darn right.

17 hours ago, GCn20 said:

 

I think the Riders have a talented team but in the playoffs it comes down to whats in the players heart and in between their ears. Watching morons like Fajardo, Shaq Evans, Nick Marshall, and Ed Gainey lose composure on a regular basis I would say we have a massive advantage in that department. I mean really...Shaq Evans quit on his QB on Sunday...literally...Nick Marshall with a 15 yard roughing penalty has become a weekly occurrence,  Fajardo playing inconsistently from series to series, and Ed Gainey getting beat on a deep ball or two....these are weekly occurrences in Riderland this year and they occurred yesterday too. Do that against the Bombers and it will be a blowout. If Mitchell could hit the side of a barn this year the Riders would have gotten pasted yesterday. 

I’ve got a good amount of confidence in the Bombers this week, but there’s always a little doubt/what if thought in the back of my mind that others have mentioned. 

That said, the one thing I have confidence in is that Ed Gainey is going to take a moronic penalty or get badly beaten on a terrible read. 

7 minutes ago, BattleLevel said:

I’ve got a good amount of confidence in the Bombers this week, but there’s always a little doubt/what if thought in the back of my mind that others have mentioned. 

That said, the one thing I have confidence in is that Ed Gainey is going to take a moronic penalty or get badly beaten on a terrible read. 

Probably multiple times. 

 

Edited November 30, 20214 yr by GCn20

17 hours ago, JCon said:

Tried. They said she obviously lacks the cognitive capacity and the charges wouldn't stick. 

Wow....Noeller's revelations earlier, and now JCon coming out as the son of a Rider fan....I have new found respect for mental health awareness because of this thread. I mean we all have mommy issues to some degree....but a mother who is a Rider fan....that's gotta be tough.

13 hours ago, 17to85 said:

Honestly he is quickly getting into Henry Burris levels of leadership. When they win it's all rah rah team! Lose and under the bus everyone else goes.

Difference being Burris has actually backed up his talk at times and led his teams when it mattered. Fajardo has one MOP nomination and has had fat-head syndrome ever since.

9 hours ago, do or die said:

Most of the Rider big plays on O, consist mostly of Fajardo with the playground stuff.  Not sustainable....

Lemon's ejection at half-time really hindered the Stampeders' ability to contain Fajardo in the second half, IMO. 77 of his 89 rush yards came in the second half.

That being said, the Bombers' D-line is leaps and bounds ahead of the Stampeders' and we saw how woefully ineffective Fajardo was in both games during the season vs. WPG. There is nothing to suggest Sunday's game will be any different, especially with the crowd noise.

I love a Rider team coming in feeling good about itself.

We always smack them down to reality.

11 hours ago, Geebrr said:

Former Rider player and current Rider fan boy Zach Evans:

"Just put those 10 play drives together and make their (our) Defence beat us. I don't think they can."

I hate that franchise top to bottom. 

Where is this ridiculousness from?

I'm also going to assume he only watched the 2nd half of the Bombers last regular season game.

Edited November 30, 20214 yr by Bigblue204

1 minute ago, Bigblue204 said:

Where is this ridiculousness from?

Zach Evans' mushy brain.

Just to remind Zach Evans... the combined score in 2 games vs the riders this year was like 65 to 15. 

Did they even put up a TD against us? 

The last two games of the year left a sour taste in my mouth.  I hope they come out on Sunday and set the tone right away. Don't let that Saskatchewan team off the mat.

Play smart physical football on both sides of the ball - punch them in the mouth (over and over again).

Let them know they have no business being in the same building with us.

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Just to remind Zach Evans... the combined score in 2 games vs the riders this year was like 65 to 15. 

Did they even put up a TD against us? 

They haven't scored a TD against us in 2 years. 

10 hours ago, White Out said:

When should the game be over? I'm trying to figure out how  long it will take to get from the stadium to the arena. Seriously considering re selling my Leafs/Jets tix after that **** tonight.

My guess is with 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.

Edited November 30, 20214 yr by Wideleft

26 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

They haven't scored a TD against us in 2 years. 

I expect that to continue on Sunday!

Edited November 30, 20214 yr by captaincanuck12

27 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

They haven't scored a TD against us in 2 years. 

Yes I thought that was the case. Wasn't sure as thought they did in the west final but guess not 

I hope we don't get suckered by stupid penalties........AND we have to be wary of their 'trick plays' they seem to come up with......Maybe we should have one of our own, besides the Jeffs pummeling Faj ,and making him see crossbars

 

There is that leadership 😄

They are clearly focused.

Rider players "not being charged" in Regina is a real shocker.