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    Mark H. reacted to Fatty Liver in Which Vets do we cut next season   
    Wasn't just that game, he played decently in a few games down the stretch, threw some nice passes too.  Given a good game plan and some decent weapons, Fajardo can be reasonably effective.
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in Bombers TC Memories   
    Sure, as he had an arm where he legit could throw 70-75  yards downfield. A lot of those overthrows were receivers not believing he could get the ball to them so they quit on a route. Those guys usually didn't last too long. He had a Canadian wide receiver that was awful named Brock Aynsley. He couldn't catch a cold. On the other side MIke Holmes who was a very good wideout but subject to the dropsies at times. Tommy Scott & Joe Pop caught everything although they never played together. 
    Once he stopped throwing on the run doing rollouts & started throwing from the pocket where he could set his feet & throw his accuracy improved not just for the long ball but for everything. Jauch taught him to read defenses. So did jauch's OC Jim Erkenbeck. He helped Brock develop as well. He doesn't get the credit he deserves. They must have spent hours & hours watching film together. 
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    Mark H. got a reaction from WildPath in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    @SpeedFlex27 I knew you'd be able to help this guy out - love to see it!
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    Mark H. got a reaction from Piggy 1 in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Single malt and 1919 are exempt from the salary cap.
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    Mark H. got a reaction from JCon in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Single malt and 1919 are exempt from the salary cap.
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    Mark H. got a reaction from GCJenks in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Single malt and 1919 are exempt from the salary cap.
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    Mark H. got a reaction from MOBomberFan in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Single malt and 1919 are exempt from the salary cap.
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    Mark H. reacted to 17to85 in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    His name is Wade and he's just big boned.
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    Mark H. reacted to TrueBlue4ever in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    As has been mentioned by @Booch, Joe Pascucci would be the best to touch base with for any video clips, as he acts as an unofficial club historian with lots of archival stuff from his days at CKND (had the foresight to save the stuff). The Free Press has their online archive, or you could attend the Winnipeg Centennial library to view their entire microfilm catalogue (which would allow you to print any pages from any issue of the paper, provided you know which dates you are looking for). They may have some newspaper photos. As for the club, not sure if the Alumni Association could help, but try their website at www.bomberalumni.com and reach out to them if you have any specific requests. I also saw that the club posted an obituary for your dad on the www.bluebombers.com website back in 2011 (you can still find a link to it by searching your dad’s name on Google), so they might be of assistance too. Finally, as you have seen, @SpeedFlex27 is our resident go-to guy for the past living history of the club, especially the 1970’s era, so he would have a trove of memories for you. Best of luck with your search. 
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    Mark H. got a reaction from MOBomberFan in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    @SpeedFlex27 I knew you'd be able to help this guy out - love to see it!
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    Mark H. got a reaction from Wanna-B-Fanboy in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    @SpeedFlex27 I knew you'd be able to help this guy out - love to see it!
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in TSN1290 - Shutting Down   
    He tells some great stories. Forster passed away. These are old stories. 
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    Mark H. reacted to iHeart in TSN1290 - Shutting Down   
    whatever I'm only listening to CFRY right now because they have the rights to Gipp Forster's It Feels Like Christmas (I will admit I wish it was still on CJOB because that jingle is just not the same without "On CJOB" add-on)
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    Mark H. reacted to Taylor Ribbins in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    Girl**  I do have a brother though and he rocks the shoulder length hair and moustache like Dad
    Will have to re-activate facebook!! Thank you
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Not someone like him. 
  16. Go Bombers
    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    Wow, those are kind words. Thank you. I appreciate that. 
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    Mark H. got a reaction from Tracker in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    @SpeedFlex27 I knew you'd be able to help this guy out - love to see it!
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    Mark H. got a reaction from JohnnyAbonny in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    It's the only reason I'm still on facebook.
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    Taylor should check out my CFL History Group on Facebook. Almost 5,000 members & growing strong. 
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    Mark H. got a reaction from JCon in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    @SpeedFlex27 I knew you'd be able to help this guy out - love to see it!
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    Imagine coaching or playing with teammate who could run the ball, play receiver, play defensive back at a high level. return punts & kicks & be an undersized long snapper? Then be even more athletic as your best American player. That was Peter Ribbins.  I'd call him a generational player. 
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    Mark H. reacted to Booch in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    was gonna say this be one the dudes to contact on here...or who would have good insight
    Joa Pascucci as well may have archival stuff from then....Was before my time really as well so not much I can offer
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    Mark H. reacted to SpeedFlex27 in Peter Ribbins - Seeking Memories of Peter Daniel Ribbins' Time with Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1971-1976)   
    Scott Grant Photography has a great action photo of your father I'm sure your family would appreciate. You should contact him. His photos are online & you can order it. I remember your father very well. He was just a natural as a player. Peter excelled whatever position he played. He was a safety, a corner, a receiver (wingback) & he could run with the ball as well. He also was the Blue Bomber long snapper. At 185 lbs & he did that very well, too. 
    I remember the game in 1972 when he picked off 4 passes against the BC Lions. 
    Your Dad was one of my favourite player's back when he played. 
     
     
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    Mark H. got a reaction from Piggy 1 in 2023/2024 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread (BRADY’S BACK! DALTON’S BACK!)   
    Ok. But there was also 'pretty good authority' saying Pierce was the front runner. 
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    Mark H. got a reaction from Fatty Liver in 2023/2024 CFL (Non Bombers) Off Season News   
    The Big Blue were in an almost identical situation - back in 2013 when they hired O'Shea.  
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