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Feeling weirdly zen about this loss. Bombers played terrible on offence and were one play away from winning it. So many instances where one little thing going different could have changed the outcome: - Hallet blocked FG, it he got slightly more of it maybe it shoots back 15 yards or we scoop and score - If Willie doesn't tip that Kelly pass at the line, maybe Nichols takes it back for a score - On their last punt return, what if the DB (Lawrence/Parker?) makes the initial tackle or at least stays in his lane. - What if Schoen makes that first deep catch? These are all unknowable. Great season. Can't wait until next year. Absolutely. We've seen this team finish games after plays like that for the last few years. That would have been a long way to go for the single. Weren't we on the 40?

With Evans being a guy that has publicly talked about struggles with mental health, the Riders would be the worst place to go. The "fans" treat players terribly if the wins aren't coming.

Glad the Als are out after how they did Khari. TO looks like a bit of mess. Players and coaches shoving and yelling on the sideline.

We worried about Schoen not practicing?

1. Defence - brought the lumber 2. Special teams - cover teams shut em down 3. Offence - starter only needed 2 drives to score enough to win HH Ford in his first start looked like he belonged

Those are Stegallesque numbers.

Biggie played WIL in BC right? Elimimian was the middle? Gotta have the starting Oline in if ZC is playing. Once he sits they may switch it up. Throw Gray at LT and give Stanley a rest.

Weird that Ford is starting at CB and there are no back up DBs. Is Lawrence nicked or does he not factor into their playoff plans?

Wasn't that play to tie? They were down 7. I agree the Bombers didn't beat them down but they handled them effectively all 3 games.

For sure. My toddler woke up and watched the last quarter with me. She kept asking who that grumpy guy was whenever they showed ZC on the sideline. Had to explain that he really wanted to play but the coaches wouldn't let him. Haha

Haha I was going to say "using the term playing" loosely

I wouldn't mind it but to me it doesn't make sense when there is Duke Williams playing down the road.

Hope it doesn't mean Rutledge is out long-term. Best case scenario it means that Jeffcoat will be back soon and they like the new guy from the Riders.

https://twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/1577323403022843906?s=20&t=zW8rzhdzW51chqmleqPCGw Welcome back Darby!

I haven't paid too much attention to the Ti-Cats but hasn't their D been not bad? Aren't their troubles mostly on offence and Evans giving the ball away?

I get what Bailey does on the team. You need someone to do the dirty work at receiver. He scraps for extra yards and is a high energy guy. I just also think that the reason he is always making contested catches is that he isn't great at getting open and separating from the DB. In the end it doesn't matter too much if he makes the catch. He's never put up monster stats even when he was playing in a different spot last year. That's fine, not everyone can take over a game but it is what it is.

Did anyone catch the pregame interview they spliced in during the game where Dave discussed going with Maier over Bo? Said "I" can win with either guy at QB. Can you imaging OSH ever saying that "I" when talking about the team winning a game? He barely includes himself in "we" when talking about a win and gives all the credit to the players and coaches around him.

Like I said. McRae doesn't bring anything different to the offense from Demski. 100+ yards from scrimmage and a TD! Whoops.

No the booth thought it was a bad call.

They listed McRae as the starting slotback but hopefully they'll mix in Harrison. McRae doesn't bring anything different to the offence from what Demski already does, and ZC could use a big target over the middle.

Exactly. He's already shown mental toughness coming back from being benched last year to win the starting gig this year. Kicked a game winner, week 1. Missed a few kicks at the end of the BC game and bounced back to kick lights out for a few weeks. Kid will be alright.

ZC needs to take care of the ball and not fumble like that. Just handed it to the defence. Leggz needs to make that kick but **** happens. Routledge needs to line up onside (I think the LOS was wrong and he wasn't offside but what can you do) O-line had their worst game in years. Defence limited the Als on the scoreboard but didn't make any big plays to swing the game. Team looked tired and checked out before the bye week. And after that did they get blown out? No, they lost by 3 in OT. In August. Against a team not in their division. Bad game all around. Maybe a loss is better than a cheap win to refocus and piss off the team. It will be ok.

Ya the Bombers got screwed on that one. The 2nd down sneak did not get to the 1 yard line.

I'll switch my pick from Ham to TO with Evans out.

Agree. Woli is way more reliable than Bailey.