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[Dodge and Burn]

We will run the ball down their throats once again in the playoffs. They dont have the horse's we do. 

#frozentears for a third year in a row. 

These bunch of asshats luck will run out this Sunday. 

I'm really looking forward to the fallout next week on RF. 

[Booch]

26 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Maybe he was spitting on another patron.....or trying to get them to foot his bill.....Spent the night in the clinker eh.....Dickie boy better get a handle on his troops....Watch the big broom come out and sweep everthing under the table.....just like another player who refused to give a sample......Credibility lost

what little he had...joke

[Geebrr]

Next week? I can't wait for the call in show after the game. 

[Geebrr]

If you believe Ticketmaster online (and I don't): there are about 1-2k tickets left.

Darren Cameron says tickets are moving very fast, but who knows what that means for numbers.

Fingers crossed for a sell out this team deserves the support and our money.

[JCon]

 

[JCon]

So, it turns out I cannot put my mother up for adoption. I'm calling my MLA. What's the area code for Costa Rica?

[kelownabomberfan]

35 minutes ago, JCon said:

So, it turns out I cannot put my mother up for adoption. I'm calling my MLA. What's the area code for Costa Rica?

506

[stevethe3rd]

1 hour ago, Geebrr said:

There is more to this than being told.

If there was a domestic dispute it is common for one person (let's be honest, the guy) to be detained for the night, but they are not calling it that. 

His "friend" got charged with assault. There is definitely more to this story.

But pretty safe to assume he was drinking it up  the night after the playoff game.

 

The story is he was upset with the service, compained after not getting food for 2 hours and didnt want to pay the bill. A dispute of some sort happened and his girl who was charged punched the waitress and broke a bunch of stuff. He was not charged because he did not do anything illegal. 

[Dodge and Burn]

3 minutes ago, stevethe3rd said:

The story is he was upset with the service, compained after not getting food for 2 hours and didnt want to pay the bill. A dispute of some sort happened and his girl who was charged punched the waitress and broke a bunch of stuff. He was not charged because he did not do anything illegal. 

Didnt get the allstar service he was expecting I guess. 🤣🤣

[itchy]

I'm still thinking there's more to the story- same way AC Leonard's **** didn't come out right away, and we found out there was more to the story. Guy doesn't spend the night in custody over what's currently coming out.

Rider organization handling this stuff much worse than the Bombers would. All the more reason to embarrass them this weekend. **** them and two time snitch Purifoy.

[stevethe3rd]

2 minutes ago, Dodge and Burn said:

Didnt get the allstar service he was expecting I guess. 🤣🤣

I guess you could say that. 

[Noeller]

I actually know a girl (yes, she's bonkers...) that did the "legally separated from my parents" thing during high school. Moved out, moved away and started living on her own at like 16 years old. Some people be bonkers...

[JCon]

Just now, Noeller said:

I actually know a girl (yes, she's bonkers...) that did the "legally separated from my parents" thing during high school. Moved out, moved away and started living on her own at like 16 years old. Some people be bonkers...

I'm listening...

[Noeller]

Sounds like it's his chick that's more the issue here. His worst decision in all of it is choice of date....

and back to pre-game chatter.

https://www.cfl.ca/2021/11/30/head-head-edge-western-final-4/

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If you are a Riders fan, look away OR embrace the fact that you are the savvy underdog ready to strike the giant that is the 2021 Winnipeg Blue Bombers!

Sports psychology and coaching will be big in this one during the week of preparation as the classic debates of rest vs. rust, heavy favourite pressure, etc. will own the week and if Winnipeg lets Saskatchewan linger deep into the fourth quarter, the pressure of all those storylines will come to a head.

Let’s examine the position groups at play Sunday who will decide this iconic matchup from IG Field.

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Quarterbacks

As always, I’ll go much more in depth on the featured passers as the week goes on but needless to say after a four interception performance, Fajardo has to take the back seat to 2021 MOP lock Zach Collaros.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

 

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Running Backs

If Andrew Harris can’t play this becomes more of a debate, but behind the powerful Bombers offensive line with emerging superstar Drew Desjarlais playing next to Most Outstanding Lineman nominee Stanley Bryant, I believe any of Harris, Brady Oliveira or Johnny Augustine could have an impressive afternoon against the Riders.

Winnipeg will undoubtedly start the game with a couple runs right at the Riders front seven to send a message. How those plays unfold could be very telling for the Riders chances.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Receivers

I love what Duke Williams has brought to Saskatchewan, but who is the Robin to Duke’s Batman? Shaq Evans hasn’t been able to produce much since returning from injury and in his place Canadians Kian Schaffer-Baker and Brayden Lenius have picked up the slack but is it enough?

I don’t believe it is against a healthy, rested and motivated Kenny Lawler who has sit atop of nearly every target and tendency metric alongside Montreal’s Eugene Lewis in 2021.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Offensive Line

I respect how Saskatchewan’s offensive line has evolved through the season with the addition of Logan Ferland and Evan Johnson being right at home – literally – in green and white, but the bodies, continuity and physicality of the Bombers front makes this the easiest choice of the bunch.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Defensive Line

WHAT?! But Willie Jefferson, Jackson Jeffcoat and on and on and on..

I agree, but if you take away the name brand notoriety of the Bombers front and compare the down-to-down impact, A.C. Leonard and Jonathan Woodard have been pretty spectacular this season.

Factor in Micah Johnson against Steven Richardson and you have a great matchup between a series of marquee names. Winnipeg SHOULD have a bigger impact, but Saskatchewan’s front has the potential to make a mess up front on pass plays, which is why I expect Winnipeg to run the rock with aggression early and often.

ADVANTAGE: PUSH

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Linebackers

Deon Lacey has been sensational this season after being forced to kick inside when Larry Dean went down with the freakish Achilles injury just before training camp opened up.

However, nobody owns the middle of the field – or the edges for that matter – with communication and omnipresent playmaking more than Winnipeg’s Adam Bighill.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Defensive Backs

Last week I took Saskatchewan’s defensive backs over Calgary’s which after three interceptions by Jonathan Moxey feels like the wrong call, but I do believe Nick Marshall – when not taking late hit out of bounds flags – can be a game changer by getting to many anticipation throws.

Winnipeg lost some names coming into 2021 but Brandon Alexander has owned the free safety spot with his physical approach, and the young playmakers around him (Deatrick Nichols and DeAundre Alford) made this year’s defensive backfield feel even more dangerous than 2021. Then GM Kyle Walters re-added Winston Rose and well, that was the nail in the coffin.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Return Game

As if the Bombers needed another advantage, Janarion Grant gifted them an extra pop in the return game down the stretch, but Jamal Morrow of the Riders showed in the Western Semi-Final why he deserves to be feared on each snap.

The key here might not actually be the return men, but their blockers and specifically the discipline required to avoid illegal block penalties which take the wind out of a celebrating sideline faster than anything.

ADVANTAGE: WINNIPEG

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Kicking Game

Sergio Castillo is exceptional, but he’s recently back in the CFL and hasn’t blown anyone away. Meanwhile Brett Lauther struggled early but finished strong Sunday in Regina with a 34-yard field goal to extend his team’s season.

This year in Winnipeg has seen Tyler Crapigna and rookie Marc Liegghio try it out, before Ali Mourtada took over and went 8-15. Lauther is 40-47 on field goals this year, for 85.1 per cent.

Nobody wants to win this game on field goals in a low scoring knock ’em down, drag ’em out Western Final.. or do they? If the answer is yes, advantage Riders.

ADVANTAGE: SASKATCHEWAN

 

[17to85]

As I said, it is a joke they give the DL edge to the riders, that is done purely to avoid a car bombing from the mob no doubt  

The riders probably have an edge I  returning and and special teams overall though. If there has been one area that has been an issue for winnipeg it is teams. 

Offense and defense though? All Bombers without a doubt.

[Geebrr]

42 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I actually know a girl (yes, she's bonkers...) that did the "legally separated from my parents" thing during high school. Moved out, moved away and started living on her own at like 16 years old. Some people be bonkers...

And you have been happily married for a year or so, right? 😀

[Bigblue204]

2 hours ago, Booch said:

if he doesnt suspend him if the league doesn't..then he has lost any and all credibility.and is a good fit for that joke of a franchise

I'm not sure what he did warrants a suspension.

[Stickem]

1 minute ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm not sure what he did warrants a suspension.

it warranted him a night in the slammer.........more than meets the eye here and the 'snow job' machine will be working overtime on this one

[Noeller]

4 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

And you have been happily married for a year or so, right? 😀

Nah, I just WISH my wife's parents weren't in the picture.......

[Geebrr]

56 minutes ago, stevethe3rd said:

The story is he was upset with the service, compained after not getting food for 2 hours and didnt want to pay the bill. A dispute of some sort happened and his girl who was charged punched the waitress and broke a bunch of stuff. He was not charged because he did not do anything illegal. 

Yeah that is something that would land you in jail for the night. You don't get detained for being an *******. We have seen that plenty enough times during this pandemic.

Just an innocent bystander, right? Forgive me for being highly skeptical.

You are good at giving the Riders company lines lately. 

 

Edited November 30, 2021 by Geebrr

[Bigblue204]

3 minutes ago, Stickem said:

it warranted him a night in the slammer.........more than meets the eye here and the 'snow job' machine will be working overtime on this one

True, there's more to the story. But I doubt we ever find out.

Just now, Geebrr said:

Yeah thst is something that would land you in jail for the night. You don't get detained for being an *******. We have seen that plenty enough times during this pandemic.

Just an innocent bystander, right? Forgive me for being highly skeptical.

You are good at giving the Riders company lines lately. 

 

You do if you're drunk. I'm assuming he was likely intoxicated/stoned/both etc etc. A night in the drunk tank sounds a lot worse than detained overnight.

[17to85]

Yeah something don't add up. It is really sad that the riders organization cares more about protecting the douchebags on their team rather than trying to curb the douchebag behavior in the first place.

Joke of a franchise. 

[Mark H.]

DL was ranked PUSH, but that's moot even if true, because our OL is worlds better. I am surprised they didn't call the return game a PUSH or give the Riders the edge - but as he said - penalties. 

[JCon]

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

Yeah something don't add up. It is really sad that the riders organization cares more about protecting the douchebags on their team rather than trying to curb the douchebag behavior in the first place.

Joke of a franchise. 

If they're not protecting douchebags, they're not protecting any Riders. 

[stevethe3rd]

3 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Yeah that is something that would land you in jail for the night. You don't get detained for being an *******. We have seen that plenty enough times during this pandemic.

Just an innocent bystander, right? Forgive me for being highly skeptical.

You are good at giving the Riders company lines lately. 

 

A guy not involved said Purifoy punched the waitress. Upon further review of security footage that was not the case and he was released.