Eternal optimist

LDC showdown: Hall's unorthodox new scheme?... Called "blown coverage"

They could score 40 points off of rouges for all I care, long as they find a way to win. Offense isn't the problem here... (yet), I think as a team though this problem only gets compounded as the season goes on (and gets colder). Our current team reminds me of Hamilton's 2011 team, high-flying offense, scored tons of points, got scored on tons. The problem though is when you play in November, especially outdoors, that fancy offense doesn't run as hot, and that's when our D really needs to step up.

I would argue his reaction was in respect to the massive defensive breakdown by the Esks that game. They could have given up anything else defensively and the Esks win that game.

As long as he has a pulse I don't see why not! He could also play RB on the offensive side of the ball... why not let him kick too? I heard linemen had to be good with their feet and have good footwork.

He means the 'Riders winning streak at home, they haven't lost since we beat them to help all of Canada celebrate Canada's 150th with an age old tradition: watching the Riders lose. Was extra special because as a statuatory holiday; we all got paid to watch it unfold.

This is a massive home-and-home series, as it is every year. A Bombers sweep would really separate from the other teams in the West, especially with Edmonton struggling. A Riders sweep lets them off the mat and quickly back into the western playoff race....

Y'know, for a flat province with no mountains, they sure do have a lot of trolls. Maybe there's a lot of bridges over there...do trolls hide under tractors? Maybe they're just overgrown gophers...

I'm sorry I can't hear you over our IKEA, the Winnipeg Jets, our 7-2 record and your teams' perpetual shade of green - the color of envy.

Not sure if it would factor into the decision, but on the radio they were mentioning Lankford is actually also our backup punter. Born in '89 so I was technically around when they last won, but I can relate to your plight.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Yeah I didn't mean the location or anything like that, sorry for the confusion.

Heartily agree... provided Winnipeg doesn't underestimate their opponent, they should come out with the W here. Montreal might be fired up though after getting spanked by Toronto this week.

Did anyone else notice that the gadget play was exact same one they ran late in the season last year against B.C.? Only difference was instead of Kohlert throwing it was Darvin Adams.

Obligatory mention that the Bombers ran a prevent D last night to perfection, holding Edmonton to 3 points in the closing minutes of the 4th.

My favorite part of this was it was on Military night, there was probably 30+ fans in the stadium that actually know how to fly planes.

1. Nichols - Managed the game well with patience, taking what the Eskimos D gave him. Biggest stat for him - 0 picks. 2. The entire D line - they had no sacks, but gotta give them some credit here, they contained Riley and forced him to throw from the pocket instead of picking up first downs with his legs. It takes disciplined play from the entire line to be able to do that and not get greedy. 3. Randle - I know the D had some lapses/unlucky breaks, but that pick before the half led to a TD, and completely swung momentum for the Bombers. Not to mention it was the difference on the scoreboard at the end of the night. Gotta mention that HH - Lapolice called a fantastic game, I also liked that the very first snap after Harris' fumble, Lapo went right back to him, instead of shying away. Showed trust in his RB and commitment to the running game - also good use of the Harris/Flanders combo.

Are you sure it wasn't 13? I feel like the Esks had 13 men trying to catch Harris, and still couldn't do it.

Wiecek can sling mud from his ivory tower all he wants, I'll be watching the Blue & Gold from my seats with the rest of the city of Winnipeg.

I'm pretty sure it's -3 points for Edmonton if we block an Edmonton field goal through their own uprights.

^ This. Also, for those that have workplaces that allow it, highly recommend taking the Friday following a Thursday night home game off. Makes for some awesome long weekends and means you don't end up leaving the stadium with 1:40 left because you have to "get up early".

Wpg vs. Ham Ti-cats are pigs that Need more lipstick than some of Riderville faithful

Doing this is totally allowed by the rules, and yet there is a consensus its a dirty move... yet there is no opportunity cost for the team doing it. Why not? I mean it makes the other team have to shuffle their roster if they think the player is legitimate - and if not, you get a swing at a potential gem on another teams' PR.

A receiver from the west I am, My career was to be a grand slam, Drafted eleventh overall, During a Bomber overhaul, From Regina Ram to retired lamb

Isn't that why he's on defense? I thought cover guys were just WRs that can't catch.