Arnold_Palmer

I don't remember this perfectly but its crazy to think that every game wasn't on TV and that once upon a time not too long ago blackouts meant you had to either be at the stadio or listen to the game on CJOB 68.

This is a really great thread. I was 10 years at the time and 2001 was the first year I really got into football and the Bombers in particular. I was at the game against BC where BC missed the last second field goal. It was a really special team, to bad they lost the big game. It seemed like fate that they would win it all. It wasn't meant to be. It shows that the window of opportunity is so slim. By 2005 we were the worst team in the league again.

Well it was a bit of a surprise to see Pencer released. But he clearly wasn't progressing and in this league especially you have to perform. The window of opportunity is so slim. Just because you have the right passport doesn't make you exempt from this rule. Such a disappointment for a high draft pick but that goes to show that the draft is a crap shot at best.

He wont get cut but to me Hall was one of the big disappointments. He has the most experience then any other quarterback on this roster in the CFL, and is the only QB back from last years 3-15 squad. I expected him to show more poise and get rid of the ball a little quicker. I fully expected him to compete with Willy and have a good showing. Granted there was a few drops, but there was just too much missed opportunities for a guy that's fighting for a starters position. The guy is 29 years old and has bounced around the NFL and CFL. Is his ceiling set at mediocre starter or average back up? Seems like that's a realistic possibility.

It's highly apparent that Friesen doesn't care about the team. He writes to create controversy, which in turn unfortunately sells.

As someone who works in the healthy industry I can't help but shake my head at his comments about fast food and walmart. Heck even if he's joking which it sounds like he is, he's still a professional athlete. You should hold yourself in a higher regard. It's just plain embarrassing to be talking about fast food when you should be concentrated on football.

Winnipeg is so small, i've been on dates with three of the Bomber cheerleaders it's great to see they're doing well, this was back before they were Bomber cheerleaders ofcourse, and when i was single. Everyone looks great though! Atleast if our team doesn't look good the cheerleaders do!

I'd rather have Glenn to be honest. Solid and dependable. In a weak eastern division we might be able to win the east with him, and have Goltz learn and package some plays for him, then in a year or two hopefully Goltz is ready. But who knows they said that about Glenn in Hamilton with Porter, and with Tate in Calgary. Glenn's remained the constant. Goes to show how under rated this guy really is.

Wow that new layout for their site is putrid.. I have no issues with Colin but c'mon man.

The good news is they can't beat anyone else.

After watching Saskatchewan destroy Hamilton 37-0 we're officially tied for second at 1-3 with Hamilton and Montreal. As bad as we've been all season Hamilton and Montreal both look as pathetic if not more. Who would of thought at 1-3 we would be log jammed for home field advantage.

As good as he was in 2011 (Hefney was better btw) I think he peaked in 2009-2010. Both years he was outstanding not only in coverage, but he was explosive as a kick returner. Clearly he's lost a step. He was never the quickest guy but he had a great football IQ really knew where to be in coverage or where to follow his blocks returning the football. You see him try and make these reads and get burnt because he's s step slower now. Time to relieve him of his returner duties and let him focus on the Defensive side of the ball. No doubt it's taken a toll on him.

Ding ding ding we have a winner. In the CFL you need to be able to pass to open up the run. The defense will just stack the box all night long until Buck proves he can move the ball through the air.

Both Hamilton and Edmonton don't look like anything to write home about.. But it is a long season and i'm sure adjustments will be made. But thats great news for us because Edmonton is usually the cross over team and Hamilton is usually one of the teams in the hunt. Looking forward to our Defensive line getting to Burris all night! Big 0-3 start for Hamilton would be huge for us.

The defense was exceptional. The special teams and offense was meh. The turn overs were brutal! When you turn over the ball 5 times and only allow 11 points you know you've earned your pay cheque and then some.

I think Kavis Reed want's his old buddy from Saskatchewan Kerry Joseph to play some games this year That Eskimo o-line is terrible!

Big target, fond memories of him here in Winnipeg. Too bad he couldn't duplicate his success in Edmonton or Saskatchewan.There would be nothing to lose by bring him in at the right price, if not I won't lose any sleep.

It's only one game. I wouldn't get too high or too low on the kid. I still think Reilly will be a fine QB in this league, but he's going to take his lumps as many first year starters do.

Buck loves the game of football. He will continue to play as long as a team takes a chance on him. Unfortunately the hits have taken a toll on him over the years. His pocket awareness is very poor for a veteran QB who's been around as long as he has, and he tends to lock on a target and rushes his throws. I don't blame him he's taken A LOT of licks over the years and mentally I would be surprised if he didn't do these things.

Thought the defense played well considering the three first half turn overs by the offense. The thing that really kills me is Bruce pushed off of Johnson yet they call it on Johnson.. a 50 yard play while the game is on the line. If you're not going to call it against Bruce then don't call it at all.. Then to miss the PI on Edwards.. Tough way to lose the game. I thought the defense played good. I mean SJ Green got his catches but he made the tough catches, nothing was ever easy. Buck played well at times, absolutely terrible at others. It's disappointing that with all the misfortune Winnipeg had all night they still had a good chance to win the game. Oh well.. 17 games to go.

Very SIMILAR Offense that Mike Kelly ran here.

My idol as a kid. I was a shorter shifty running back as a kid and I tried to emulate Sir Charles game. Probably the best first cut runningback i've ever seen. Yes that includes NFL...

Ladies please...

I think thats the point!

As we all know Cornish and Harris finished one and three respectfully in rushing last year. Throw in a guy like Messam who is a former 1000 yard rusher is there a good nucleus of good Canadian backs in the league? Will most teams eventually feature a Canadian back? Clearly coaches are giving these guys a chance instead of just throwing them on special teams, are guys like Harris and Cornish the exception, or eventually the norm?