The 1971 Canadian College Draft the Bombers drafted Wingback Bobby Kraemer, DB & WB Peter Ribbins, Fullback Clay McEvoy & HB Dennis Hrycaiko. All except Hrycaiko played extensively & helped turn a horrible 2-14 Bomber team in 1970 into an exciting 8-7-1 third place team with the highest scoring offense in the league. The Bombers made the playoffs for the first time in 5 seasons. Kraemer& Ribbins were starters. A draft pick from a year earler in the second round, Bob LaRose was also an impact player. Tall, fast with soft hands, LaRose became a favourite of QB Don Jonas as he had the speed & route running ability to get open downfield. Suddenly, CFL DC's had to account not only for Split End Jim Thorpe downfield but LaRose as well. They complimented each other very well. Two years before, anyone unfortunate enough to play qb for the Bombers had no one at all to throw to. Kraemer could play qb & did at times to spell off Jonas as well as becoming a clutch possession receiver. In one game in 1973, Kraemer caught 15 passes which was a Bomber record for number of catches.. Ribbins was another great receiver but an even better Defensive Back where he was a ball hawk in the secondary lining up against the CFL's best receivers. He led the CFL in interceptions in 1972 . McEvoy backed up FB Ed Williams. He was a crash & banger up the middle like Bob Houmard was. As well as a decent blocker. I never liked GM Earl Lunsford. He was an Old School Oklahoman meaning he didn't like Blacks although he knew he needed them to win. He treated his players like vermin at times. However, from 1970 to 72 he drafted very well & our Canadian content was replenished. These & other guys Lunsford drafted those 3 seasons shone as players.