Frequently, especially when I'm busy, I like to separate fact from opinion. What makes this site so enjoyable is the opinions and disagreements that we find from our members. However sometimes I just am not interested in opinion. I want to know what's changing for our next game. New injuries, recovering from past injuries, possible replacements and other moves the coaches might make is all that really matters to me sometimes.

I do not know what we all like best but the most important thing for me is the injury report and personnel changes. I am mainly interested in the Bombers but I don't mind hearing about what's happening around the league. So here goes: as a start.

"Attention now turns to Demski's injury, this O can't afford to lose anyone let alone him for considerable time"

"I don’t think it’ll be too serious. He was walking on it no boot or any thing. Worst case I would think a high ankle sprain that takes a couple weeks. "

So if Demski is out for the next game how do we change our lineup?

One of my chief interests is how Brandon Alexander is coming along. Has anybody seen him out on the practice field in the last week or so?

Did anyone notice if any of our other starters besides Demski got a little nicked up on Friday night?

Now I realize some of this is conjecture but we do have some excellent sleuths on this site, people who can see what MOS and the gang don't want to say. I would just like to know sooner than when we publish the game day roster.

6 hours ago, Nolby said:

Any ideas if we may be getting pieces back after the bye week? Read the BA article, sounds like he's still got a little ways but isn't too far,Couture?

I thought I heard/read somewhere that Couture was at practice....maybe he'll be ready which would be  big boost. I haven't minded Kolankowski, it''s Grey I have trouble with.

41 minutes ago, Bugsybombers said:

I dont' think we will ever see Agudosi again. From the sound of the tweet he made after he was injured when he says he will always remember the fans.  Dosen't sound like something you would say if you plan on returning. Maybe it was his knee-jerk reaction reaction to getting injured after finally getting a chance to start.  If the injury is really serious, maybe he has decided to move on from football

No offence, but I hope you're wrong! I think he was just really upset after everything he's gone through and made a comment on his socials. That kid is good, and we're a better team with him playing. 

I hope you are right as well, as he makes us a better team, but he is not a kid anymore, He's 28 or 29 if I am correct and should be entering the prime of his career.  Have we heard anything at all from the team at all regarding his injury  and when they expect him back?

19 hours ago, Bugsybombers said:

I dont' think we will ever see Agudosi again. From the sound of the tweet he made after he was injured when he says he will always remember the fans.  Dosen't sound like something you would say if you plan on returning. Maybe it was his knee-jerk reaction reaction to getting injured after finally getting a chance to start.  If the injury is really serious, maybe he has decided to move on from football

Not quite what he said.  He thanked the fans for the prayers & well wishes and says he was grateful for the chance to play in front of them.  Saying it's going to be a journey back does not sound like he's given up on the game, just that it's a long road (one he is already familiar with).

 

 

I stand corrected- I was only going from memory. thanks for clarifying that

How come no one is talking about Bobby Clarke in this thread?

54 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

How come no one is talking about Bobby Clarke in this thread?

and big Bobby clobber... need to bring his name into the discussion.

6 hours ago, Wideleft said:

How come no one is talking about Bobby Clarke in this thread?

I can confirm that no CFL team will be putting Bobby Clarke in their lineup anytime soon.

What's Bobby doing these days....I heard a rumour he was running a dental clinic in Flin Flon

On 2022-08-20 at 9:57 AM, Stickem said:

What's Bobby doing these days....I heard a rumour he was running a dental clinic in Flin Flon

Actually it's in Philly 

On 2022-08-18 at 10:20 AM, Geebrr said:

I’m actually expecting us to be down a guy or two. Sometimes it seems like these BYE weeks come and guys realize that they have been ignoring/playing through more serious stuff. 
 

So, If we come back the same as we left I’d be happy. 

Sounds like Houston may be the guy. 
 

Expecting Parker to play 

3 hours ago, Goalie said:

Actually it's in Philly 

Specialising in tooth removal using a Sher-Wood.

I fully expect our injury list to grow after last night's game. Any updates on some of those hurt last night?

Yeah, what happened to Brady?

Think ribs....or the ever awesome Thorax issue

 

8 minutes ago, Jesse said:

Yeah, what happened to Brady?

TSN didn't even notice he was out for more than a quarter. 

But, he stayed on the sidelines, in uniform, so I'm hopeful it's just a knock. 

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Think ribs....or the ever awesome Thorax issue

 

Damn thorax gets us again! 
 

but damn we are banged up. Hope Brady isn’t serious. 

He was wincing pretty good when the camera was on him a couple of times.....

Our Db corral took quite a hit,hopefully Thompson is back soon,we need the depth

The way Houston went down it looked like he was shot...Looked like he was in a lot of pain and it seemed to come out of the blue....I thought the Cal. receiver was far too open but after seeing Houston start to double up, I could see why....Injuries mounting up....Renee off on a cart didn't look good....We need BA back and Thompson....hopefully for Labour Day...Looks like Brady could be out.....Augustine tuning up for the next one 

Edited August 26, 20223 yr by Stickem

23 minutes ago, Nolby said:

Our Db corral took quite a hit,hopefully Thompson is back soon,we need the depth

We need to get Hallett off the field .. he's a liability.

I wonder if Bighill’s struggles (last night especially) stem form him trying to do too much to cover for all these injuries? Like trying to play quasi-safety in pass D because BA is gone and we are 4th string now. Or covering for Clements and not just doing his own job and letting his teammmates do theirs? Thoughts? 

35 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

I wonder if Bighill’s struggles (last night especially) stem form him trying to do too much to cover for all these injuries? Like trying to play quasi-safety in pass D because BA is gone and we are 4th string now. Or covering for Clements and not just doing his own job and letting his teammmates do theirs? Thoughts? 

Looked like that to me.

50 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

I wonder if Bighill’s struggles (last night especially) stem form him trying to do too much to cover for all these injuries? Like trying to play quasi-safety in pass D because BA is gone and we are 4th string now. Or covering for Clements and not just doing his own job and letting his teammmates do theirs? Thoughts? 

Nah doesn't really work like that.  Eventually they put him over to more of a weak-side LB spot with Gauthier in the box and were able to stop the run in the 4th a bit more consistently.

There were more than a few plays where everyone did their job vs the run but Bighill among others did not finish the play.  The rally to the ball was not there for the most part.  There were lots of plays where guys were getting washed out on inside zone.  Would help a lot vs Calgary's scheme if our backside ends got a lot more active.  Don't really have to worry about the QB pulling the ball down and that's the guy who is basically left unblocked especially when they run the trap block.  I'd like to see Wilcots back on the roster at some point to take more reps on first down and let Jefferson focus on the pass.

You can just see with Clements and Rutledge that they are trying to get their assignments down in pass coverage and that's being exploited to some extent with both the matchups opponents are isolating on those spots and in the run game.

After last night I wondered about giving Rutledge some run at safety.  Darby is on the outs in Hamilton, get him back.  SAM is a bad spot for a rookie.

 

with keystone players out, the defence has done well. Alexander and Wilson, and  Mercy

Maston.  Two of our guys that had receivers looking.

Calgary scored four points total in the 4th.

defence done  good.

and....dickensen is shitty play caller!

 

Edited August 26, 20223 yr by Mark F

53 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Nah doesn't really work like that.  Eventually they put him over to more of a weak-side LB spot with Gauthier in the box and were able to stop the run in the 4th a bit more consistently.

There were more than a few plays where everyone did their job vs the run but Bighill among others did not finish the play.  The rally to the ball was not there for the most part.  There were lots of plays where guys were getting washed out on inside zone.  Would help a lot vs Calgary's scheme if our backside ends got a lot more active.  Don't really have to worry about the QB pulling the ball down and that's the guy who is basically left unblocked especially when they run the trap block.  I'd like to see Wilcots back on the roster at some point to take more reps on first down and let Jefferson focus on the pass.

You can just see with Clements and Rutledge that they are trying to get their assignments down in pass coverage and that's being exploited to some extent with both the matchups opponents are isolating on those spots and in the run game.

After last night I wondered about giving Rutledge some run at safety.  Darby is on the outs in Hamilton, get him back.  SAM is a bad spot for a rookie.

agreed....the Wilson loss was big hit...BA was manageable with Thompson...not great...but better than with Hallet. I was thinking the same about Darby....would be a savy move....would drop right in as he knows the defence, plus he could play safety as well...and is a very good at it. 

If anything I would like to see us sign or trade for a big dtackle monster, or a WIL linebacker..we do that and get our gyus all back from injury it would serve us real well