Man, they're quite cocky over there right now. They played a decent game, nothing scary, we aint BC.

26 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

"Bighill, can you walk?"  "No coach Osh"  "Good, you're going!"   "Schoen are you able to run at all?"  "No coach" "Good, you're going!"

“Schoen’s a killer!”

”Schoen’s a mess” 

The West Final approaches. The final test before the ultimate test.

Winnipeg. Saskatchewan.

The stage is set, the stakes higher than ever. Brothers. Rivals. Neighbors. The clash of titans. Two fanbases that burn with unrelenting fire. This is no ordinary game. This is destiny, tangible in the air, thick with anticipation. My heart pounds. Fear and excitement blend into a single force.

On paper, we stand tall as prairie grass. In practice, when our team finds its rhythm, we've steamrolled them before. Confidence? Yes, maybe too much, but it’s earned. When the players take the field, we’ll see what’s real. Their defense? Overhyped, in my eyes. Their offense? Best left unspoken. We’ve only grown stronger as the weeks have passed. Those who were once shadows, Dobson, Jones, Ayers, now rise to their true form.

And Zach? Oh, Zach :). This is November. When the cold bites, he thrives. If he gets going, they will not stop us. Ten points in the first quarter? The game will already be ours. Mark it down. I’ve got my Grey Cup ticket already, waiting.

Let the battle begin. The Blue and Gold shall prevail. Welcome.

4 hours ago, Pepper_Brooks said:

And Zach? Oh, Zach . This is November. When the cold bites, he thrives. If he gets going, they will not stop us. 

History says otherwise, but that could change.

43 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

History says otherwise, but that could change.

Couldn’t be any less true lol. Right on brand though. 

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Couldn’t be any less true lol. Right on brand though. 

ZC has been sneakily efficient and almost tactician like of late...Is this the play-off yr he actually looks MOPish???

Great storylines for both games.

Winnipeg tries to extend its dominance of the West division and earn a third Cup for this cycle of players a year prior to the game being on their own field.

Saskatchewan's rookie head coach tries to get to the big dance in his first year and take the one scalp that will instantly make him a Rider legend.

Montreal has been the best team over the last 12 months and looks for a rare back to back Cup win.

Toronto has revenge and redemption on offer and has a chance to use that chip on their shoulder to get back to the big game and reassert their Eastern dominance.

(also, weird subplot for Argo fans: 3 of Ricky's disciples and his heir all square off!)

I'm a bundle of nerves, but these are the times a football fan lives for.

Plus 12 isn’t exactly what I’d call normal western final weather but 30 mph wind gusts is closer so guess we see which Zach shows up. The one from playoffs past who isn’t very good or the more tactical version we have seen the last few weeks. If it’s the one from the past few weeks, we will be ok. Starts with the hogs tho. Should be able to tell early if it’s happy feet Zach or not. 

Edited November 7, 20241 yr by Goalie

1 hour ago, bluto said:

Great storylines for both games.

Winnipeg tries to extend its dominance of the West division and earn a third Cup for this cycle of players a year prior to the game being on their own field.

Saskatchewan's rookie head coach tries to get to the big dance in his first year and take the one scalp that will instantly make him a Rider legend.

Montreal has been the best team over the last 12 months and looks for a rare back to back Cup win.

Toronto has revenge and redemption on offer and has a chance to use that chip on their shoulder to get back to the big game and reassert their Eastern dominance.

(also, weird subplot for Argo fans: 3 of Ricky's disciples and his heir all square off!)

I'm a bundle of nerves, but these are the times a football fan lives for.

were Collaros, Harris, and Fajardo ever on the Argos at the same time?... I'm leaning towards Fajardo showed up after Zach left...

49 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Plus 12 isn’t exactly what I’d call normal western final weather 

I'm sure the people getting the stadium prepped...greatly appreciate it.

30 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

I'm sure the people getting the stadium prepped...greatly appreciate it.

I'll never forget the image of Wade out there with a shovel helping clear out after that snowstorm in 2021 or whenever it was... This year will make their lives a hell of a lot easier. 

38 minutes ago, bearpants said:

were Collaros, Harris, and Fajardo ever on the Argos at the same time?... I'm leaning towards Fajardo showed up after Zach left...

Harris was #3 in 2012 when we won and Zach was on the IR. Harris and Collaros were there in 2013. Harris was with us till 2015 when Cody showed up.

14 hours ago, JCon said:

I do not care for that combo. The gold on jersey doesn't match the gold on the pants. It drives me crazy. 

I think a nice big W will help lessen your frustration.
 

W as in just win and send these greenies back to wherever they slink around on a day to day basis.

Edited November 7, 20241 yr by HardCoreBlue

5 hours ago, Mark H. said:

History says otherwise, but that could change.

I'm putting a lot of emphasis on if lol. Sorry for being excited you sour puss's

2 hours ago, Goalie said:

Plus 12 isn’t exactly what I’d call normal western final weather but 30 mph wind gusts is closer so guess we see which Zach shows up. The one from playoffs past who isn’t very good or the more tactical version we have seen the last few weeks. If it’s the one from the past few weeks, we will be ok. Starts with the hogs tho. Should be able to tell early if it’s happy feet Zach or not. 

Hopefully if Zach has learned anything from the last 2 GC cup losses, it's take what is given and don't risk forcing the ball downfield when there's nothing there.

5 minutes ago, Pepper_Brooks said:

I'm putting a lot of emphasis on if lol. Sorry for being excited you sour puss's

Thanks Chatgpt.

Sorry I've missed breaking your balls on this.

Welcome back.

Go Blue.

2 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

Hopefully if Zach has learned anything from the last 2 GC cup losses, it's take what is given and don't risk forcing the ball downfield when there's nothing there.

Hopefully he's learned to not be injured (2022) and to not have all of his receivers be injured (2023)

1 minute ago, blue85gold said:

Hopefully he's learned to not be injured (2022) and to not have all of his receivers be injured (2023)

Zach played like dogsh*t in the last two Grey Cup runs.  Injuries or not, he has to be better.

Just now, voodoochylde said:

Zach played like dogsh*t in the last two Grey Cup runs.  Injuries or not, he has to be better.

Yup that's a fact jack typed grudgingly. 

11 minutes ago, Pepper_Brooks said:

I'm putting a lot of emphasis on if lol. Sorry for being excited you sour puss's

 "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is."

8 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Thanks Chatgpt.

Sorry I've missed breaking your balls on this.

Welcome back.

Go Blue.

I'm just peeking in here...and it looks like the same three arguments are still circling, with the same four posters leading the charge. What a silly little corner of the internet this is. Go Blue

6 minutes ago, Pepper_Brooks said:

I'm just peeking in here...and it looks like the same three arguments are still circling, with the same four posters leading the charge. What a silly little corner of the internet this is. Go Blue

Chat GPT, who is most active in the Morning Big Blue riders at bombers thread?

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In the Morning Big Blue thread discussing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions Western Final, key contributors include active members like "TrueBlue4ever," "Piggy 1," "Mark F," and "wbbfan." These users frequently share insights, predictions, and detailed analysis of team strategies, such as handling BC Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. ("VAJ") and keeping him from finding a rhythm. These posters, along with others like "HardCoreBlue" and "Stickem," have engaged significantly with the thread, focusing on the upcoming challenges and expressing support for the Blue Bombers' defense and fan involvement to impact game atmosphere

 

Just now, bluto said:

Chat GPT, who is most active in the Morning Big Blue riders at bombers thread?

 

It's like looking into a mirror 🤡 excited for another Chad Kelly east final implosion this Saturday!

39 minutes ago, bluto said:

Chat GPT, who is most active in the Morning Big Blue riders at bombers thread?

 

Well played but still doesn't discount Argos suck ass.

46 minutes ago, Pepper_Brooks said:

It's like looking into a mirror 🤡 excited for another Chad Kelly east final implosion this Saturday!

Chat GPT, what is best comeback ever?

Okay, that's enough.

1 hour ago, Fatty Liver said:

Hopefully if Zach has learned anything from the last 2 GC cup losses, it's take what is given and don't risk forcing the ball downfield when there's nothing there.

he seemed to slowly got on board with that last half of season....so I have a positive feel for ZC going into the WF...