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I'm still nervous because you just never know. We can't get cocky now.

Bob is the man, always.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA they deserve this so bad

That moment of silence was beautiful and one of the reasons that I love this country. Imagine trying to pull off a moment of silence like that in the middle of an NFL game? It would never happen. Way too many drunken disrespectful idiots. Kudos to the Hamilton fans for being able to shut it down like that and show such amazing respect to our vets.

I do have to say that the experience this week has really soured me on the bomber/rider rivalry. I honestly thought it was all fun. Obviously it isn't and there are some real thin skinned individuals in this world who don't know how to have a laugh. I really want Nichols and the Bombers to totally annihilate the riders today....embarrass them even. Run up the score and force TSN to engage in Bomber talk..... and then the Bombers can take that attitude into Calagary and carry on next week..... GO BOMBERS ,!!

It was never going to be about their O anyway.

I agree. The weather is a great equalizer and makes it really tough to pass, especially when many of the players have limited experience in these temperatures and footing conditions. Have to really secure the ball. Fumbles are a big worry. Special teams will be massive in these conditions. Facing a running QB isn't necessarily the easiest thing on this field in this weather. A lot of that will depend on how both offenses scheme. I hope to hell we go run heavy, use all our weapons including Streveler.

Yes, I remember that taunt..

We haven't won yet. Our O has to take care of business and make their O play from behind putting more pressure on BB or DT. I have a feeling we are going to see Tate.

IT"S GAME DAY!!!! WESTERN SEMI-FINALS!!! Let's Dominate the riders and End their season! WEST DIVISION SEMI-FINAL | WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (10-8) at SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (12-6) THE 4-1-1 Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Sunday; Mosaic Stadium, Regina TV: TSN1, TSN4, RDS, ESPN2 Radio: CJOB The forecast: A mix of sun and cloud. High -10C. Vegas line: The Riders are favoured by 2.5 points. Streaks: Winnipeg: 1L; Saskatchewan: 2W. Home/Road: The Bombers are 4-5 on the road this year; the Riders are 6-3 at home. Head to head, 2018: The Riders captured two of the three meetings this year, winning 31-23 in the Labour Day Classic in Regina and 32-27 a week later in Winnipeg in the Banjo Bowl. The Bombers countered with a 31-0 shutout on October 13th at Investors Group Field. Playoff history: These two clubs last met in the playoffs in the 2007 Grey Cup, a game won 23-19 by the Riders. The Bombers last played in Regina in the playoffs on November 8, 1975, a 42-24 Saskatchewan victory in the West Semi-Final. Add it all up and the Bombers have lost seven straight playoff games to their arch-rivals dating back to a win here in Winnipeg in the 1965 West Semi-Final. The Riders hold an 11-9-1 advantage in the 20 playoff meetings between the two teams. (Thanks to Ed Tait) https://www.bluebombers.com/2018/11/10/game-preview-wpg-ssk-4/

So you’re saying if we’re up by 139 at half time we have a pretty good shot at winning...

Buono might retire at half time...

instead we get Homer Suitor gushing over the Riders all game. Talk about a no win situation.

Coaches should be milking that...

I am crazy excited for this game! A little anxious, cuz I have no clue what that crazy jonestown is gonna pull... Interesting though- the rider fans have some seriously dedicated hate for Brandon Bridge: And you know it was someone educated in Regina who requested that plate, they don't even know how to spell: suck.

It took 11 years. But the way he has played of late, I almost think it doesn't even matter.

It was actually a 61-yard attempt. Anyone watching that game knows it was the monumental second-half collapse that caused them to lose that game, not the missed field goal attempt.

Sure...but dont mention anything about the bridge/Watson fiasco. Or using you're best O player only on D.

Only advantage the riders have is home field

CFL Game #92 West Semi-Final - Winnipeg at Saskatchewan:  Switching Teams: Winnipeg's projected roster for this game has 8 players who once played for Saskatchewan (W.Dressler, N.Demski, K.LaFrance, J.Hecht, C.Rempel, J.Hardrick, P.Neufeld & R.Lankford). The Riders have 4 , 5 former Blue Bombers in their lineup (S.Hurl, C.Marshall, J.Johnson & B.LaBatte, and Poop Johnson)  September 8th WPG vs SSK: In this game, part of the 2-1 season series triumph for the Riders, BOTH QBs left the game early due to injury. Brandon Bridge led 4 late drives and produced 6 points on two Field Goals that won the game. Chris Streveler played the entire 2nd half in relief of Matt Nichols and led the Bombers to a late 27-26 lead which they failed to hold.  2018 Season Series Comparison: The teams compared closely in 2018 in a number of key areas. Winnipeg outscored Saskatchewan 81-63 thanks to a recent 31-0 win, however Saskatchewan took 2 of the 3 games. The critical area of 2nd Down Conversions was a key as Winnipeg held the Riders to just 32%, well below the CFL average of 46%. 👁‍🗨 Winnipeg had the advantage in 5 out of 8 key categories: points, net offence, less two-and-outs, 2nd down conversions and rushing yards. Saskatchewan had more turnovers, scored more points off turnovers, and had 2 more sacks.  The Riders scored 15 Touchdowns on all returns this season.  The Riders scored 11 TDs on Defence this year.  Better SSK Defence than Offence: In 8 games in 2018, the Riders' defensive unit actually had at least as many or more Touchdowns than their Offence including their final game of the year vs BC that clinched a home playoff berth (2 TDs).  8 INTs for 30 points vs the Bombers in 2018: The Riders intercepted Matt Nichols and Chris Streveler 8 times in 2018. From those 8 INTs, Saskatchewan created 30 of their 63 points (48%) in the 3-game season series. Overall, 33 of their 63 points in 2018 vs the Bombers came off of Turnovers.  Nichols and Collaros in the Playoffs: Matt Nichols has a Career 1-2 Playoff record and oddly LOST his best two starts but won his poorest (for Edmonton in 2014). Nichols' 35 completions in the 2017 Semi-Final 39-32 loss to Edmonton was a Winnipeg club record and ranked as #3 all-time, just 3 completions short of the CFL playoff record of 38 (set by Kerwin Bell for Toronto in 1998). Zach Collaros has just two career playoff starts and to date has yet to throw a TD pass in a playoff game (though he did have one in the 2014 Grey Cup). His record is 1-1 last winning back in 2014 over Montreal. Zach Collaros in 2018: Started 14 games in 2018 but did not finish 4 of them (Jun 21 v OTT, Sep 8 at WPG, Oct 13 at WPG & Oct 27 vs BC). Two of those DNF's came against the Bombers and the Riders went 2-2 in these 4 games.  3 TDs on Offence: The Bombers offence has been so consistent lately that they have a 7-game streak with at least 3 TD drives. They were the only CFL club two score at have at least 2 TD drives in EVERY game in 2018.  Matt Nichols in 2018: The Bombers' #1 QB missed the first 3 games but then started 14 in a row. He failed to finish only one game (Sep 8 vs SSK) other than being pulled due to the Bombers' being well ahead. Nichols threw for 300+ yards just once but that came in their crucial playoff-clinching victory over Calgary in his last start. Nichols ended up 9-5 overall and 3-3 on the road.  Nichols & Collaros II: In 14 starts each, Matt Nichols and Zach Collaros were in the lower half of the CFL's leading passers on a yards per start basis in 2018.  3 TDs on Offence: The Bombers offence has been so consistent lately that they have a 7-game streak with at least 3 TD drives. They were the only CFL club two score at have at least 2 TD drives in EVERY game in 2018.  Sayles' Last 10 Games: Marcus Sayles made 72 Total Defensive Plays in his last 10 games - that rate taken over the full season would have given him 130, just 3 off the CFL leader Alex Singleton (133) and more than Adam Bighill (127).  Nichols' Streak: Matt Nichols comes into this game with a 5-game win streak as a starter with wins over both 1st place teams.  Playoff experience: Winnipeg's projected starters/kickers have 68 career games; Saskatchewan's have played 72 playoff games.  Josh Bartel: Had the lowest qualifying punt average at 30.9 but not one single among 122 punts.  Ed Gainey: Had zero interceptions in the first 9 games of 2018, but finished strong with 3 in the 2nd half of the season.  1st Half Team: The Bombers outscored the opposition 335-196 (+139) in the 1st half but were -8 in the 2nd half/OT in 2018.  Chandler Fenner: Wound up #2 in Special Teams Tackles with 24 - and he had 8 in his final 3 games.  Mike Miller: Ended the season with 22 ST Tackles and a streak with at least one in 8 straight games.  Alexandre Gagne: Ended the season with 23 ST Tackles and a run with at least one in 11 straight games.  Shaquelle Evans: Had a team-leading 785 receiving yards but zero TDs, the highest yardage total in CFL history without a TD.  Justin Medlock: Closed his season with a perfect 10-for-10 on FGs before sitting out last week ahead of the playoffs.  Darvin Adams -Comes into this game with a 3-game TD streak and 15 catches for 270 yards, his best 3-game run of 2018.  Brett Lauther - Finished up at 90% on FGs. He missed only 3 times in the first 14 games, but had 3 misses in the last 4 games  Kevin Fogg - Tied with Jonathan Rose for the CFL lead in Turnovers Created with 10 (4 INTs, 3 Fum returns, 3 Forced Fumbles)  Roosevelt didn’t catch a pass against B.C., ending his streak of consecutive games with at least one reception at 50  Both clubs also go into the post-season on a 5-1 run. All in all, their method of winning games has been similar. But O’Shea isn’t fooled..

It annoys me that this is coming from Westwood who absolutely choked in the 2001 Grey Cup.

I'd rather play against Collaros. A frail, immobile guy like that out shivering in the cold would be an easy target.

Classic trap

Jock Climie, sideline reporter?? holy ****... Braylon Addison! Why can’t we ever uncover these receiver gems??...

" Crossover cat-fight" if you want to be Rod Black correct

Don’t put words in my non-rivalry.

I choose to ignore the rivalry - makes life better.

which pregame do people listen to Bauming/Walby, or Bob/Doug, or both? I prefer Bob, cause he has Ed Tait on for much of it....

All I care about this afternoon both on the field and and on the scoreboard is this..................Go Bombers Go

I expect the Bomber DL to be teeing off as well with what the Riders have on the OL. Just need to stay disciplined and keep the QB in the pocket, that’s where Bridge and Watford are least dangerous.

And we’ll stomp all over them in ‘the fawth period.’

Yup..good luck.. too bad Collaros isnt in so as not to hear the ya buts all year but dont think he would have been a difference maker anyway...and all things.. stats..etc considered.. if we lose game with a backup beating us we had no business in grey cup anyway

Good luck today guys. Its gonna be what its gonna be. Playoff football time

CAN'T SLEEP SO EXCITED!!!

Might I offer this up then from CFL.ca https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/10/oleary-bombers-electrified-loyalty-head-coach-oshea/

900 yards... I know it’s masoli but still that’s respectable id still take woli as most underrated - even by Lapo

Or most live in the city or don’t want to engage with you because of comments like this.

On Sunday I want to see lots of this: and this: and this:

Jaw dropper on the night before the game. Wow.

Huge 6-2 win by the Moose tonight. 2 goals for Vesalainen, another multi point night for Appleton with a goal and 2 assists, 38/40 saves for Comrie. Logan Stanley scored a point for the second game in a row, playing big minutes on a pairing with Niku.

CFL Pundits are split 50/50 on their prediction. Bomber and rider boards prediction threads are easily 80%+ in favour of the respective teams board. Game day weather looks to be cold. If we can establish the run game and minimize turnovers / SSK defense, this one is ours. ONE MORE SLEEP!

Jones isn't underrated. He just isn't that good.

Ummm, no.

Yes very much. Paint it green they like that.

nobody discredited the results of NOAA, (except no doubt you somewhere or other) I discredited you, as usual saying something about the study that wasn't true, ie that the NOAA study was contrary to what you thought scientists had been saying. "that there would be more Atlantic hurricanes" Of course, since that was coming from you, that was wrong. that's not what the science was saying. Increased frequency of storms was an open question. Not hard to understand. It says it right in the bloody report. however, it's now been shown that hurricane intensity, as predicted, is increasing, as shown for instance by Michael, which was one of three category five hurricanes in history, to hit the US. but what me worry, only the entire city of Panama beach Florida reduced to rubble. you misrepresent everyhing.

The thing is... it's tiring.... when we have posted rebuttles to your cherry picking... backed with data and well thought out argument... to be met with silence initially... then you post some other odd cherrypicked data point from the same discredited web site completely unrelated.... and the rinse and repeat.... at some point you just treat that behaviour the same as someone who continues to falsely peddle flatearthness.