Tidbits courtesy of bluebombers.com and our man Ed Tait:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/09/02/game-preview-labour-day-classic-2/

*Note: a win this weekend would clinch a playoff spot for the Blue Bombers for a seventh straight season, their longest run since a 17-year streak ended in 1997.

- Zach Collaros is 6-0 in his career in Labour Day Classic games – 3-0 during his days in Hamilton, 1-0 in his one season in Saskatchewan and 2-0 in Winnipeg. In those games has a 13:3 TD-to-interception ratio while passing for 300 yards three times and over 400 yards in 2015 while with the Ticats.

- The Blue Bombers are 24-3 against West Division clubs since 2021.

- A victory in Regina this weekend would give the Blue Bombers a winning record on the road for the third consecutive season, matching a mark last set from 1960-62.

These are the good times, folks. I hope you are all savoring them.

 

 

 

1 minute ago, greenrider55 said:

Again gents, great game.

Records are meaningless in LDC and BB. See you next weekend

I'm a little concerned about Zach and the O. They just don't look in sync 

At all. Brady only thing that Is consistent 

Not just today... last few games even in the Montreal whooping... the o has not been great the last few weeks now 

Edited September 4, 20232 yr by Goalie

Just now, JuranBoldenRules said:

He traps it against the turf to secure it.  It's not like he had it and rolled onto it.

Whaaaat, officiating git it wrong... again? 

Special teams lost us the game. 

Just now, GCn20 said:

No they weren't. They were outplayed.

And out of steam on defence....again....and that shouldn't happen

It would not have been necessary has someone used some brains! WTF giving up a point for field possession when the d or o were not moving the ball. Having 4 meant a td was required not a field goal. Stupid decisions both times

2 minutes ago, greenrider55 said:

Again gents, great game. 
 

Foxcroft or whoever and his crew should be embarrassed. 

No doubt. Handed the game to the Riders.

kyrie wilson was garbage tonight

Still think the Riders were awfully lucky - as always - on Labour Day. Refs had put those flags away. 

Just now, Blue28 said:

Special teams lost us the game. 

This. And one terrible play by Houston getting greedy and putting himself way out of position.

Just now, GCn20 said:

No doubt. Handed the game to the Riders.

We didn’t deserve to win.

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

kyrie wilson was garbage tonight

Not the only one.

See the Riders don't need Brown,  Dolegala can beat the all mighty Blue so why sign Brown for big bucks?  

1 minute ago, Blue28 said:

Special teams lost us the game. 

Our Qb had 4 completions at half time 

1 minute ago, Blue28 said:

Special teams lost us the game. 

Yep. Return coverage was an abomination.

1 minute ago, Blue28 said:

Special teams lost us the game. 

Honestly, starting at centre field every drive. A couple first downs, FG, repeat.

 

I think we just didn't show up soon enough...and some bad coaching decisions...and non challenges...plus...no team runs 6 dlineman.... especially 2 of whom are sub par....can argue it all u want but that's 2 games now where a loss was a direct result of it...plain and simple

2 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

There are no challenges in OT

Not true. In fact it’s easier to challenge in OT because you don’t need a timeout.

1 minute ago, Jesse said:

We didn’t deserve to win.

No..but that wasn't my point. 

Never a Bomber advantage in LDC, can never assume a win there.  Very poor play calling in the first half - every god damn throw was deep.   Need to be a little more conservative and have clock killing drives.

However, have to give credit to Sask D who made every Bomber drive a tough one.

Offense has real deficiencies in scheme.  Rely way too much on the big play for the weapons we have.  Get bogged down because forcing the big play, not driving consistently.

Part of that is on our O not consistently moving the ball 

2 minutes ago, Blue28 said:

Special teams lost us the game. 

Yup for sure. Way too good of starting field position. 

Just now, Yourface said:

Not true. In fact it’s easier to challenge in OT because you don’t need a timeout.

There are no challenges in OT

field position played a huge factor all game. i seemed like they were always starting on their 45ish and we were constantly burried in our end