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Hilarity would ensue as people proposed trading for that oft-injured QB Collaros.

The last thing I want to see before I die is my wife, my daughter, and that Thiadric Hansen special teams hit. Not necessarily in that order.

I have a hard time believing any of those guys is going to leave Osh and a championship squad. Especially the vets....just do not see that happening.

That is both irresponsible & stupid.

Since we're all gushing over Strevs anyways, just thought I'd mention he is one of the only QBs I've ever seen that goes out of his way to make blocks for his teammates. Other QBs do it in critical situations (such as on a WR double reverse) but he's just straight out there looking to hit someone. Best example I can think of was in the Grey Cup at 4:05 of the shortened highlights, seals off #94 perfectly. https://www.cfl.ca/2019/11/24/gc107-recap-winnipeg-33-hamilton-12/

This note is what Dale Hawerchuk was all about..

Sometimes people don't like accepting what they are.

This is a beautiful tribute. I can't wait to go pay my respects later this week.

Can't hear you. Paul LaPolice's 2 Grey Cup rings are plugging my ears.

Since our season is cancelled, how would MBB feel about weekly games that mirror last season, leading up to the Grey Cup? Someone could provide a link to the YouTube game and we could comment on it. Obviously, the outcome would known but we could walk, week by week, to the penultimate Grey Cup finish? Yay or nay?

When Mike talks...we listen.

GOOD CFL news...

It's pretty lame the CFL website doesn't have an archive available for previous games over the years, especially now that a 2020 season isn't going to happen. It'd be fun to go through classic games, milestones, and moments from seasons past.

Just stopping in to say I too was one of the doubters. Mr. Collaros, you sir will always be remembered fondly for that magical 2019 Grey Cup run, helped push us over the top at just the right time. Also, yes, I love this idea and can't wait to see Fajardo throw that post pattern.

Yes, 2019 was quite the season. The thing that I remember best, upon review, was not only beating Calgary in the semi, beating Sask. in the final (extra sweet) and then beating the ‘superior’ Hamilton Ti-Cats in the Grey Cup, but there’s something else we beat in that run and that was the odds. 3 games on the road with a newly installed QB. Talk about drama. Talk about a team coming together. Thank goodness I still have those 3 games recorded..

Can’t wait for the playoff semi in Calgary so everyone can spend the first half in the game thread demanding to fire O’Shea, Walters and Miller, whining that LaPo’s offence won’t do anything all game, and Declaring that Richie Hall has again proven how useless a coordinator he is.

If you often find yourself defending racists, you're probably a racist.

So here is mine. I was vaguely aware of the Bombers as we entered the 1980's (in fact, Ray Jauch once came to my house for some unknown reason and I only sort of who him as the Bomber head coach but knew enough to be in awe of a big time sports figure as a young impressionable lad of 9, even if I had no clue about the team). My school was even asked to participate in the team's 50th anniversary celebration by running out on the field to make a giant number "50" in formation. I declined to join in, possibly the first, last and only time I would snub the Big Blue. I did later make up for it, as I will relay in this memory. So on to 1981, where the memories take shape. First, I remember being at my cottage with no electricity, no TV, propane heating, and only a battery powered AM/.FM radio. We were at a friend's cabion and all the younger kids were playing a game of charades, while my dad was glued to the radio listening to Bob Irving, Ken Ploen and Cactus Jack Wells call the Bomber game. I was curious about what the supposed big deal was and he said the Bombers were beating the Alouettes, who had just stocked up on a bunch of big time NFL talent and were looking to take over the league. The biggest name of all was Vince Farragamo, fresh off his Super Bowl appearance. As the night wore on, I saw my dad getting more and more excited and pleased, and kept getting score updates (32-2 at the half, over 40 now, over 50 now). I could tell this was something monumental, so he explained what it meant to take down the big dog and for this community owned team to rout the "let's buy a championship" Nelson Skalbania run Als. The next day, the Free Press ran a picture of Vince on the turf after another sack looking up at the refs, and his face was the epitome of "the agony of defeat" in a way that the ski jumper wipeout will never quite capture,. I have looked high and low to find that pic and cannot find it on the internet, but it is burned in my brain. I also remember my dad seeing that photo and saying "Boy, if that picture doesn't say it all. THAT is what a beaten man looks like. You can literally see him wondering what he got himself into coming up here". So that radio memory is my first inkling, and was followed by my first TV memory of Dieter Brock completing 41 of 47 passes in Ottawa, and then listening to the season finale against Calgary where Eugene Goodlow caught a then-record 15 passes to become the first receiver ever to hit 100 receptions in a year. My school then decided to participate once again in the pre-game ceremony for the West semi-final, this time singing the anthem. Knowing now a good thing when I saw it, I happily jumped on board. (Side note, I got a second anthem singing gig a few years later, but in much warmer weather). And my dad thought it would be fun to not just go to sing, but watch the game, so my first Bomber live attended game ever was the 1981 West Semi-Final vs. BC. Bombers heavily favoured. These were the days before wind chill was invented, and my recall may be skewed, but in my school uniform with dress shoes and not wearing the proper snowsuit/snow boots combo the rest of the game, I am forever convinced that it was minus 18 without wind chill and probably minus 30 or worse with. And the Bombers just sucked that day. Brock could not finish a drive, Trevor Kennard missed 3 of 4 field goals or something like that, including a couple of chip shots from inside 25 yards, and they lost 15-11. I was cold, I was miserable, I was frustrated...….I was hooked. And next year my dad bought us season tickets, and we had them every year until he died in 2017, and I took them over and have them to this day, where I now take my family every chance I get. And lots of joy, heartache, but zero regret and a lifetime of great memories since then.

In university, worked at the movie theater (Silvercity) as a projectionist as well, so could often keep track of the game easily as I'd listen to Irving while threading shows... could see the scoreboard between East/West booth of the theater. I can thread a 45-mm film projector in under a minute, which goes on the long list of non-employable skills I acquired from that job - wasn't all bad though, threading film was super-easy once you got the hang of it, managers were pretty laid back and was able to graduate university debt-free as a result of it (had class during the day, would work the night shifts for shows during the week). As a kid, was always a fan, but my first real live experience that was memorable was in 2010 when Bombers came back from a 21-point deficit in the 4th quarter. Absolutely crazy game and was the first one I attended live with my then-girlfriend (now wife). Next year we agreed to get season tickets and have enjoyed it ever since. Side-note, because of that game, my wife and I never, ever ever ever leave a CFL game early. Which resulted in witnessing the Montreal miracle a few years back, which was also awesome. She's also even more optimistic than I am, I remember during their abysmal 2013 season she'd also say "at least it's an outing..." which was, technically, true.

My fondest memory is going to my first game with my friend in 1969 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I was 14. Going into this game, the Riders were 4-0 & we were 1-3 & on our way to a miserable 3 win season that year while the Riders were going to the Grey Cup. We bought two Salisbury House tickets for the bleachers in the South End zone for 50 cents each. This game marked the debut of former Argos starting qb Wally Gabler who we picked up for my favourite player at the time, halfback Dave Raimey. I was crushed when he was traded to the Argos but The Knife had publicly blasted HC Joe Zaleski & GM Earl Lunsford saying he wanted out because he thought the team was not committed to winning while demanding he be traded to a contender. The Bombers had finished last in the West every season since 1967 & he was tired of losing. Lunsford didn't take kindly to players going to the media criticizing him & demanding a trade so he was dispatched quickly to Toronto for Gabler. This was back in an era where the CFL was the only game in town as the NHL only had Canadian teams in Toronto & Montreal. There were no Blue Jays or Raptors. The Expos were brand new in 1969 but hadn't caught on yet with Canadians. So, this trade was a blockbuster. Headline news in every newspaper or sportscast across the country. In essence, the Bombers gave up one of the top running backs in the league for a benched former starting qb who was backing up an unknown Tom Wilkinson in Toronto. But the Bombers were desperate to find an experienced qb who had success as a starter in the league. They were prepared to give up their only superstar to get Gabler. The Bombers had cut John Schneider & their only backup at the time Rick Cassata didn't have the experience to start so they were hurting at that position. Interestingly enough, the Bombers cut Cassata that year. He ended up with the Ottawa Rough Riders & was the Grey Cup winning qb for them in 1973. With only a few practices under his belt, Gabler went out & beat the Riders 16-14 at Winnipeg Stadium. August 27, 1969.... The day I became a Blue Bomber fan forever.

not sure about first memory. I was 10 when we won our last cup (before the current one) and I remember having the "Grey Cup Champs" pennant (I still have it).... I remember being at a game with Sean Salisbury (so I guess that would be the earliest...) that we won 14-12 or something to that effect. Trevor Kennard had all our points. It was cold and windy and miserable at the stadium that day. I also remember KD Williams with diamonds in his teeth and our whole section screaming "DEEEEEEE........FEEEEENCE....." when I was a little kid. And I remember watching the 60-pt blowout to the Esks (on TV) that got Coach Cal fired. Those are my memories from when I was a kid.....some good, some not so much.

Be a long long time before I set foot in America again, then again I don't think they will miss me

I've told this before but my mother is a Rider fan. I assume I'm adopted. She grew up in Saskatchewan, so I suppose it's not really her fault. Despite her poor character, she took me to my first football game on September 22nd, 1985 at Winnipeg Stadium to see the eight time and defending Grey Cup Champion, Winnipeg Blue Bomber face her two time Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders. We sat in the South East corner. Close to the field. The Bombers proceeded to pound the Riders 49-3. What a game. I don't remember much from the game except that the Bombers kept scoring and scoring and scoring. I also have a memory of Sandy "The Flame" Monteith being there and sitting close to us. We sat among a lot of Rider fans. Although this isn't my first Bomber memory, it was my first live game. Not a bad way to cement my fandom.

I didn't, either. It's been widely unknown. Only a few days I found out but it's been allowed, since at least early June: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/u-s-travel-restrictions-covid-19-land-border-fly-1.5607741 I can understand wanting to visit family there but I wouldn't step foot on a plane these days to travel domestically, much less to travel into the COVID-19 Cesspool south of us.

I was actually contemplating that kind of thing, but thought it hit a little close to the nomination process for the all-time team, so I wondered how repetitive it might be. But stay tuned, have a few thoughts...….. ….and I know how much everyone loves my long-winded, detail heavy posts, so I aim to please.

The sad part is it will be Arizona that retires his number & not us. A city he never played for & the fans could care less about. Which is why the history of the Jets should belong to us. Not Arizona. Their history started in 1996. Mark Chipman needs to work out a deal with the NHL to give us all of our history back, including the old colours & logos.

Air Canada and WestJet have been pumping the ads out for recreational travel. SMH.

No.

Good point about the threads. I've been using the build up ones and the GDT to help refresh my memory and get material. I'll add them right now.

Well... if there was a season in the last 30 years that bears reliving, 2019 is it. Yay. Just a quick suggestion, link the game day threads into posts.

Wait until you find out what Harris has done!

Are you gatekeeping racism? So then what is true racism pray tell? Cause I will tell you right now that based on your comments in a couple threads you don't really understand it and are in fact harbouring some racist tendencies. You probably don't know that you're doing it, but trust me, signs point to it.

Welcome to the internet, where I see you posting opinions too. Yes, that`s me being judgey.

One of my favourite games to re-watch is the Banjo Bowl from 2019....... my word was Streveler dominant in that game.

I have almost every win from last year on my PVR. Have watched them regularly since the season was supposed to start. The last week or so, I decided to watch that magical run of Collaros games again. So much fun. I have also been working on the 2007 season, which has been a lot of fun.

Got it. I tell you guys, I just have a feeling that Lapo is going to the old rope a dope in the first half of our playoff game versus Calgary. First half, it'll look awful and we'll all be calling for his head but in the second half, he'll flip the switch and kick some Stamps butt.

Call them whatever you want.

There is a ****-tonne of whataboutism here in defense of racists... I don't get it man... I guess we all have to pour our energy into something.

I know Marni from TEP was mentioning how huge the line of cars was in Brandon for the drive-up testing. My daughter and I were on the bus today here and when the bus turned onto Mountain from Main there was the start of a line-up for the testing at MPI at 1284 Main. The cars lining up went for at least 3-4 blocks long. However on all the buses we were on the minority of passengers were not wearing masks. We also went to a movie at Scotia Bank Theatre and I was quite impressed with the changes they made to make sure social distancing was happening. You had to pick your seats when you bought them and they were only selling a few blocks of seats per row and they were making sure there was an empty row between ones where people would be sitting.

During the April, May lockdown, it was perceived as a Winnipeg problem. “It can’t happen to us outside the perimeter.” Brandon is simply the largest symptom of a pervasive problem. But the vibe is changing, it seems like people are starting to come around.

No luck finding a stream of the full game (I gave YouTube a quick glance and had no luck) but here's the recap video from the CFL website: https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/24/recap-winnipeg-34-edmonton-28/ EDIT: holy ****, I miss football.

Supporting and enabling a racist is racist. Or is this not the case in your experience?

As hard as it is for us fans, it must be crushing for his fellow teammates...

Supporting racist people IS doing something racist. It really is a case of if you aren't denouncing racism you are enabling it.

I actually like something Bo has said..

Madani has been a real asp over these talks and non-talks, blaming almost anyone associated with the league. I can take one or two tweets, but he goes on and on about what he knows....which is nothing.

Pft whatever... damage is done. They need to force dejoy to repair the damage done.

I'm absolutely gutted. I can't find the words to say more right now.

Fitting indeed..