Posted November 3, 20186 yr comment_365486 IT"S GAME DAY!!!! Let's Stay Healthy and WIN BABY!!! GAME 18 | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (10-7) at EDMONTON ESKIMOS (8-9) THE 4-1-1 Kickoff: 3 p.m. Saturday; Commonwealth Stadium, EdmontonTV: TSN, ESPN+Radio: CJOBThe forecast: A mix of sun and cloud, high of 6C.Vegas line: The Eskimos are favoured by 4.5 points.Streaks: Edmonton: 1L; Winnipeg: 5WHome/Road: The Bombers are 4-4 on the road this year; the Eskimos are 6-2 at home.Series: The Eskimos lead the all-time series (since 1938) 102-89-3.Recent history: The Bombers and Esks have split their season series this year, with Edmonton winning here in the season opener 33-30 and Winnipeg winning on the road in the Alberta capital 30-3 on September 29th. Winnipeg has won in each of its last three trips in Edmonton, dating back to Matt Nichols first game as the clear-cut starter in July of 2016. (Thanks to Ed Tait)
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365494 Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here?
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365497 11 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? Maybe he is right up there as an injury replacement during the playoffs so they want him to get some reps (?)
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365499 13 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? I'm not so sure we actually see that much of Lankford today. He isn't listed as a starter on the depth chart at least. I would think they would want to get a closer look at Charles Nelson on returns. I guess we'll see.
November 3, 20186 yr Author comment_365501 I am excited to see our Canadians today- going to be great to see the depth and the future of this team.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365503 18 minutes ago, Atomic said: I'm not so sure we actually see that much of Lankford today. He isn't listed as a starter on the depth chart at least. I would think they would want to get a closer look at Charles Nelson on returns. I guess we'll see. Sure hope so.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365505 Lankford should have been released in TC. Looking forward to seeing Streveler, Nelson, Simonise etc.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365521 1 hour ago, Eternal optimist said: Per the Bomber game preview: https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/02/game-preview-wpg-edm-3/ Players to watch: #84 Ryan Lankford, WR: He’s established himself as a receiver and returner in parts of four years in the CFL. Why on Earth would we be starting Lankford in this game? Missed opportunity to give some of our younger (future) players some much needed experience in a regular season CFL game that is otherwise meaningless. Am I missing something here? Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365537 56 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. Imagine a bomber win today with this line up....... what's the furthest FG Lankford has ever kicked, is there even a record of it lol
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365539 Sad that Lankford is kicking. At least bring someone in off the street who might kick in a meaningful game, ideally a young Canadian.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365540 1 minute ago, JuranBoldenRules said: Sad that Lankford is kicking. At least bring someone in off the street who might kick in a meaningful game, ideally a young Canadian. Maybe O'Shea is making a point to some of the fans who want Lankford gone..... O'Shea is gonna show those fans today how valuable Lankford actually is. Or .........he is just making sure he takes absolutely zero chances today on getting Medlock injured.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365541 1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. This makes a lot more sense, I always forget he's our backup punter. 6 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said: Imagine a bomber win today with this line up....... what's the furthest FG Lankford has ever kicked, is there even a record of it lol Lots of players can play multiple positions, just don't see it in professional leagues much anymore. Randall Cunningham (NFL QB) even had 20 punts in his career for the Eagles - he even had a 91 yard punt (longest in Eagles history) once.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365542 1 minute ago, NorthernSkunk said: Maybe O'Shea is making a point to some of the fans who want Lankford gone..... O'Shea is gonna show those fans today how valuable Lankford actually is. Or .........he is just making sure he takes absolutely zero chances today on getting Medlock injured. It's protecting Medlock. Would be nice to use the opportunity to see someone who might actually be a CFL kicker, especially since we might be auditioning guys next season too.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365543 1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Medlcok is not dressed, Lankford will be handling the kicking duties. Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365544 1 minute ago, B-F-F-C said: Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me. No, but why risk it? It's still football, which is a very violent game, even if kickers (mostly) manage to stay away from it.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365545 I assume Medlock is doing the kicking and Lankford will handle the punting duties.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365546 2 hours ago, B-F-F-C said: Why would they sit Medlock? Is he injured? Makes no sense to me. Why the heck not? Playoff games often come down to the kicking game making the difference and this is really a nothing game to the Bombers although the Eskies are dressing all their starters, at least to start. Might as well give Medlock the day off.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365547 1 minute ago, B-F-F-C said: I assume Medlock is doing the kicking and Lankford will handle the punting duties. Medlock is not dressed.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365548 I see the need to protect our starters but we really should field a lineup that gives us a chance to win.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365550 Just now, B-F-F-C said: I see the need to protect our starters but we really should field a lineup that gives us a chance to win. Why? Both clubs know this game is meaningless, it doesn't even affect how we finish in the standings. This game, and its results are nothing more than a formality.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365551 All games are meaningful. I'd hate to get blown out entering the playoffs.
November 3, 20186 yr comment_365552 2 minutes ago, B-F-F-C said: All games are meaningful. I'd hate to get blown out entering the playoffs. Playoff games are meaningful absolutely, that said I'm just going to have to agree to disagree at this point - I don't want to hijack this thread with such a menial argument.
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