Rod Black Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 This is great news. A super individual representing a fantastic sport. Loved by NFL, and CFL fans. Brought hope and success to Viking and Bomber fans, a giant among men. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-unveil-statue-of-coaching-legend-bud-grant-1.2810492?cmp=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediger Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 good lookin statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigseye Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Nice, looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Great! And long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 There's a good article about him at a vikings blog. http://vikingsterritory.com intercepted five passes in one game. (didn't Rod get five in one game?) he sure looks good, he's getting up there isn't he?. Glad the Bombers did this, well deserved. thanks for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate007 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Perfect Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments? Maybe I'm not to lunch but considering the statue is at the Blue Bombers home stadium, I think it's rather safe to assume the very large majority of those who visit Investors Group Field may know a thing or two about the history of the organization and Bud Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments? Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers. I know some teams like Pitts/Dallas don't retire numbers and just take them out of service but it definitely looks better when you see names and numbers in a stadium. That is a visible history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Diehard Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 A good warm day for Bud Grant unveiling, not a lot of the old boys there, Wade Miller invited all the Gang out to his nice house tonight. In Bridgewater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If Bud Grant was God then Ken Ploen was Jesus Christ. Well deserved for Bud. Nice to see we did him this honour before he passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers. There is going to be a Walk Of Fame by the statue with plaques for all the players in the Bombers Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Isn't there a plaque attached to the statue of grant letting people know of his accomplishments? Pretty sure unless i was dreaming of that. Don't think i was. Great Idea tho and even tho I wasn't around for BUD, I appreciate the guy and what he means to the history of this team, Yeah he seems to be getting up there but... man that guy sounds like he could still inspire. What a great honor really. Well deserved for a true legend in bomber history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments? Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers. I know some teams like Pitts/Dallas don't retire numbers and just take them out of service but it definitely looks better when you see names and numbers in a stadium. That is a visible history. If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migs Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's fantastic, props to the Bombers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Diehard Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is. How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks. Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is. How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks. Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc. Heaven on earth, right there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is. How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks. Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc. Did you two have a sleepover? Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgoldguy Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm sure it's a great honour for Bud Grant and truly deserved. I wonder why there wasn't a presentation during the game instead of some closed presentation available only to the media? If it's because of his age (must be late 87-89 years old by now) I can understand. But if Grant was willing to do this - have the presentation available to the general public or at halftime during the game, then it's disappointing that the Bombers didn't follow through. The team needs all the good publicity it can get after the past 7 seasons. Having a ceremony that excludes the public looks terrible. Is Bud in the running for best CFL coach ever? I would think so. Didn't put up as many wins as Buono or Matthews did (only because he went to the Vikings), but his winning percentage is one of the best ever and he won 4 Grey Cups in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It was open to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It was open to the public not only that but they sent out multiple messages online encouraging people to come to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgoldguy Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It was open to the public Ok. I was under the impression that the event was media invite only. Glad the public could partake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnzo Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. Josh Portis wears #6 now. I think they first gave it out to Brett Cameron in training camp last year and now it seems it's just another number. I think the only other QB-ish number we have available right now is #10. Strange they didn't give Portis #10 instead of #6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. Josh Portis wears #6 now. I think they first gave it out to Brett Cameron in training camp last year and now it seems it's just another number. I think the only other QB-ish number we have available right now is #10. Strange they didn't give Portis #10 instead of #6. I did not know that, cut portis immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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