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I would agree. Probably going to sound like this. Bob: Welcome to the coaches show, as usual, we have Bombers Head Coach Mike O'Shea with us. Mike, that was quite a game on Friday. But before we get into it, let's take a quick break for commercials - 20 minutes later - Bob: So Mike, any thoughts on the way your team played on Friday? Mike: Well, I was fairly happy. Matt looked sharp and we... Bob: Sorry to cut in Mike but we need to take a break. We'll be right back... - 10 minutes later - Bob: We have a caller, Terry from Calgary, what's your question? Terry: Bombers suck, life sucks, all is darkness and sorrow . <click> Bob: Ummm, that wasn't a question. So Mike, any update on the injury situation with Adam Bighill or Lucky Whitehead? Mike: As usual, we're not going to talk abou... Bob: Sorry again Mike but it's time for another quick break. - 15 minutes later - Bob: we're back with Bomber head coach Mike O'Shea and we have another caller. Chip what's your question for Coach O'Shea? Chip: When are you gonna cut Nichols. He's bad. I know he's bad. Mike: Umm, we're 5-0 right now so... Chip: Doesn't matter. He's bad. Not one 300 yard passing game. Cut him Mike: Probably not going to do that Chip: You got a bunch of bad players there Mike. Give me a call some time and I'll go over it with you. My number is 204 <click> Bob: We seem to have lost Chip Mike: What a shame. Bob: We have 1 more caller, I didn't get his name. Caller are you there? Caller: I love Big Chris! Big Chris, he's so dreamy. Bob: So do you have a question? Caller: BIG CHRIS <click> Bob: Well, we've only got about 12 minutes left and 15 minutes worth of commercials, so we're going to have to wrap things up. Thanks Mike. Mike: Your wel... - more bloody commercials -

So if I’ve got this straight Zaius was at the bar, saw a guy that looked like Chris Matthews, kept asking him why he was a healthy scratch... buddy kept saying I’m not Chris Matthews eventualy dude punches Zaius at which point he screams ‘you’re finished in this town, Matthews’

Guys, I'm just going to lock this now .. if *anything* comes of this RUMOR, feel free to create a new thread to discuss. For now, let's set this aside.

We'll know it's legit when Biggie throws Matthews track suit in the shower.

he won the fight so decisively everyone is scared to discipline him...so team is acting like it didn't happen...

Can you post this in the gossip thread? Apparently murder suspect Chris Matthews has not been charged yet.

I wouldn't eat too much crow .. 'Being involved in a fight; expect his release' is much different than 'Guy was stabbed and went to / released from hospital; is practicing with team today'.

Matthews did arrive at the stadium in a white Bronco, if that means anything.

Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC · 4m Good to see #Bombers draft pick Jonathan Kongbo practising for the first time this season. Suffered an ACL injury while playing for Tennessee last October in a game against Auburn

There wasn't much of the story broken, it was all very vague, which was the source of the sarcasm.

It’s exactly the place I would’ve guessed if you’d asked me to guess where a Bomber might get stabbed. Anyways, hope Matthews is alright. Find it interesting that nobody is in here eating crow after all of the sarcasm directed at the guy who broke the story here.

Matthews, 29, was at La Roca on Smith Street when the incident happened Saturday night. Matthews was taken to hospital and has since been released. So truth to the rumor that he was released...

Matthews is at practice. And participating. That news must so huge and unbelievable the coaches are having a hard time processing it...at least that's what I heard.

Again, after letting the emotion subside and reviewing the weekend that was: What to say about the Bombers after another systematic dismantling of a team at home? Well, they have outscored the opposition 78-11 in the first half of their last 3 games, and despite grumblings about inconsistency and taking their foot off the gas, they have outscored their opponents 28-25 in the second half of those same 3 games (and in fact have outscored their opponents in the second half 61-40 on the entire season). Perhaps we should praise this team for knowing how to lock things down and grind out the clock when ahead, unlike our pro hockey team last year, rather than picking on low passing totals and two and outs. They have outscored their opponents in the second half in 4 of 5 games this year. Bombers have led going into the 4th quarter of every game so far this year, and only trailed at the half once. They have not been behind in any game since the opening week against BC, when they trailed four minutes into the third quarter after a Lemar Durant TD. They promptly tied the game on the next play on the blocked convert attempt return. They never trailed against Edmonton, Toronto, or Ottawa in either game. The Bomber defence has not allowed a touchdown in 3 of 5 games this year. Then there is this nice summary on cfl.ca: https://www.cfl.ca/2019/07/22/steinbergs-mmqb-no-sign-weakness/ The best part of this team so far is the balance. Week one the offence made adjustments at the half when trailing, defence forces a turnover and they capitalize immediately. then after they lose the lead again the defence atones to tie it up, and the offence takes over from there. Next game, offence struggles but makes some big plays, and defence stands tough when needed. Third game defence is strong while offence gets untracked, but special teams makes the difference and again the O capitalizes when handed the opportunity. Then all 3 phases click against the Argos, and when it seems like there is some life, the D says enough and gives us a goal line stand, and the O says we'll put a cherry on top with an exclamation point TD. And this week, the secondary rebounds after the letdown against the Argos to stifle the RedBlack passing attack, while Lawler atones for last week's brain cramp and Petermann shows "next man up" is no big worry. And different players are stepping up consistently. Wolitarsky and Adams are sharp early, but when they disappear, Demski steps up. Harris having an off game? Cue Lucky Whitehead. Injury to Matthews, hello Kenny Lawler. And Nichols is using them all fairly equally. On defence the line has been a monster, but it's the collective, with no weak links and no one star to key on. The secondary has given up some yards, but even I was surprised to see they have 8 INTs already, and their coverage on Friday was impressive with no PI calls. Medlock has not had many opportunities to kick field goals, and missed a couple, but his sidewinder punts are proving to be no gimmick but a legitimate weapon. Return game has been solid (sure handed catches) and spectacular (big gains), and the punt coverage is unreal, with a different star each week (Exume 5 tackles in week 1, Miller 7 in week 4, Miles 3 in week 5). So life is really good in Bomber land, and I haven't seen this kind of offensive balance since 2001, where they spread the ball around as much as they do. And they are cool, calm, and collected. Liked the attitude after Toronto where it was "we can do better, we left some stuff out there on offence and gave up some stuff on defence" without sounding panicked or petty about it. And every week it's "we're 0-0, let's go out and be 1-0 after this game". Give me more of this quiet humility and determination than a boatload of Swaggerville - this team doesn't need to prove to anyone else how good they are, just themselves. Others will catch on soon enough.

NorthernSkunk was there too????

Opened inside a dumpster in 2006 by Japanese sumo wrestler turned brain surgeon Fuji Howzer M.D. This place has everything....Furby's, Cracker Jack, Spud Webb. The bouncer is a bulldog who looks like Wilfred Brimley, and the password is "Dia-beetus"

Here are some numbers to chew on when trying to decipher where the CFL teams really stand so far, in terms of strength of competition. I'll just give you the raw data, make of it what you will. I will first list the overall record and winning percentage of each team's opponents, along with the number of games against an opponent with a .500 or better record. I will then provide the "adjusted" record and winning percentage as determined by what the opponent's record was at the time the game was actually played, to possibly reflect that's opponent's strength at that point in time (example, the Bombers have beaten Ottawa twice, a team with a 2-3 record, so a .400 winning percentage and no games against a .500 or better opponent - but at the point in time the Bombers played them, the RedBlacks were 2-0 and then 2-2, for a .667 winning percentage and 2 of 2 games against a .500 or better team). When considering the "at this point in time" record of the team to establish a game against a .500 or better team, I did NOT count week 1 where everyone was 0-0. So the number of games against a .500 or better team in that category ignores playing a team at 0-0. Only Toronto did not factor into this adjustment, and Hamilton in fact had two games reduced because of this factor. All totals are complete through week 6. BC's opponents have an overall record of 16-14 (.533), and 4 of 6 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-7 (.364) with 2 of 5 opponents at .500 or better. Calgary's opponents have an overall record of 9-17 (.346), and 1 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-9 (.308) with 1 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Edmonton's opponents have an overall record of 13-14 (.481), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-6 (.400) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Saskatchewan's opponents have an overall record of 10-16 (.384), and 2 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 3-7 (.300) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Winnipeg's opponents have an overall record of 8-18 (.308), and 1 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 6-5 (.545) with 3 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Hamilton's opponents have an overall record of 11-14 (.444), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 2-4 (.333) with 1 of 3 opponents at .500 or better. Montreal's opponents have an overall record of 16-9 (.640), and 4 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 10-2 (.833) with 4 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Ottawa's opponents have an overall record of 18-7 (.720), and 4 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 7-3 (.700) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Toronto's opponents have an overall record of 15-11 (.577), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 6-7 (.462) with 3 of 5 opponents at .500 or better.

Not going to say much until I check out the story on riderfans. That's my Fox channel.

He did get cut! (with a knife) Hope he's okay.

Nic Demski is running but not a full practice participant today. Whitehead and Bighill are involved and active at practice. Jeff Hecht is taking the day to watch. Oh’Shea will provide sharply specific updates on all following practice 😁 #Bombers - Darrin Bauming 😳😉😂😂😅😜🧐🤥🤗🤬

I hope about a dozen losses cost them a playoff spot

HENCE THE 5-0 RECORD HAHAHAHA

NS: Big Chris is the best!!! Chris Matthews: Thanks, I really- NS: (interrupting) Not you! The real Big Chris. Chris Streveler. CM: Uh, yeah okay freak. NS: *Stabbing motion*

Police lay charges. Stabbing someone is a level up from fighting.

I posted this in "Monday Morning Musings" but maybe it is more appropriately re-posted here in light of the discussion of quality of teams: Here are some numbers to chew on when trying to decipher where the CFL teams really stand so far, in terms of strength of competition. I'll just give you the raw data, make of it what you will. I will first list the overall record and winning percentage of each team's opponents, along with the number of games against an opponent with a .500 or better record. I will then provide the "adjusted" record and winning percentage as determined by what the opponent's record was at the time the game was actually played, to possibly reflect that's opponent's strength at that point in time (example, the Bombers have beaten Ottawa twice, a team with a 2-3 record, so a .400 winning percentage and no games against a .500 or better opponent - but at the point in time the Bombers played them, the RedBlacks were 2-0 and then 2-2, for a .667 winning percentage and 2 of 2 games against a .500 or better team). When considering the "at this point in time" record of the team to establish a game against a .500 or better team, I did NOT count week 1 where everyone was 0-0. So the number of games against a .500 or better team in that category ignores playing a team at 0-0. Only Toronto did not factor into this adjustment, and Hamilton in fact had two games reduced because of this factor. All totals are complete through week 6. BC's opponents have an overall record of 16-14 (.533), and 4 of 6 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-7 (.364) with 2 of 5 opponents at .500 or better. Calgary's opponents have an overall record of 9-17 (.346), and 1 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-9 (.308) with 1 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Edmonton's opponents have an overall record of 13-14 (.481), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 4-6 (.400) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Saskatchewan's opponents have an overall record of 10-16 (.384), and 2 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 3-7 (.300) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Winnipeg's opponents have an overall record of 8-18 (.308), and 1 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 6-5 (.545) with 3 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Hamilton's opponents have an overall record of 11-14 (.444), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 2-4 (.333) with 1 of 3 opponents at .500 or better. Montreal's opponents have an overall record of 16-9 (.640), and 4 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 10-2 (.833) with 4 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Ottawa's opponents have an overall record of 18-7 (.720), and 4 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 7-3 (.700) with 2 of 4 opponents at .500 or better. Toronto's opponents have an overall record of 15-11 (.577), and 3 of 5 are currently .500 or better. "At the time" record is 6-7 (.462) with 3 of 5 opponents at .500 or better.

By the way, if any Rider fans give you grief about this, just throw this gem back at them (which had the wonderful courtesy of coming out during the same news cycle): https://globalnews.ca/news/5667246/saskatchewan-roughriders-mascot-inappropriate-behaviour-stuffed-lion/

A great injustice was served to me. YOU'LL ALL RUE THE DAY!

John Hodge @JohnDHodge I’m told this move was not made in light of the injury to Nic Demski, who shouldn’t be out long (if at all). This is purely a depth move. Remember — the #Bombers wanted Rashaun Simonise to stick around on the PR when he bolted to the #BCLions. #CFL

Winnipeg is more of a stabbing city than fist fights...

oh boy here we go again... Three hours from now: "Matthews was alone when he accidently cut himself with a butter-knife at La Roca. The waiter running to his aid slipped on a spilled margarita and was sent to hospital with minor injuries"....

Kids these days...first tide pods now this.

Look, if the police charged EVERYONE that stabbed someone else downtown the Remand Centre would be full. A little stabbing is barely a misdemeanour. A stabbing is like a Winnipeg hive-five! Great win Bombers, here's a stabbing for you. ......... But, seriously, I really hope he's okay and there was nothing malicious involved.

This is Winnipeg. We don't make mistakes in games of knifey-spooney. We're all-pro, if you will. I don't buy this tale.

The word gossip does not get a favourable reaction from many people..

Ok but the tone of the rumour implied Matthews did something which has not been implied in this story at all.

I was just about to post this......let's just relax on the "EVERYONE OWES HIM AN APOLOGY!!1!" stuff...

Not too surprising. Dr Zaius is still getting grief because he didn't get the "released" part right.

This is bigger than I thought.

Kongbo back on the field is so very exciting.

Guys, we're just lucky that the rest of the CFL always plays their best game against the Riders, it makes things easier for us.

Anyone want to share what they're hearing??

Interesting and quite the relief on the news of Demski..

Lie about the big things... lie about the small things- I often wondered why would he lie about <insert minor thing>? And the only thing I can come up with is - just because he can.

Does a player deserve to be straight out released if he gets into a fight on his own time, let's play hardball.

I heard it was Chris Matthews from MSNBC

Probably Bryan Pallister... even a tall guy like him gets accosted downtown - Winnipeg is dangerous.