Bombers at Ottawa

[JCon]

2 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

They are just teasing me with bringing Dobson/Eli up lol. 

I'm sure Neuf is just taking a vet day but it's good to see Eli getting 1st team reps. 

[wbbfan]

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

I'm sure Neuf is just taking a vet day but it's good to see Eli getting 1st team reps. 

Probably. Though neuf was pretty off last week and a couple times this year. Might have an injury and seeing how it’ll respond to some rest.  

[Booch]

5 minutes ago, JCon said:

I'm sure Neuf is just taking a vet day but it's good to see Eli getting 1st team reps. 

slap Eli in at center and Neuf and Gray get exponentially better...hats of to Kolo for holding things down when couture was out, and to start the season this yr...but he's a weak link, and isnt the best center we have available...would hope once Eli is full game shape ready he takes over

[Nolby]

1 hour ago, Geebrr said:

Something is making sense. 
 

4 convincing wins vs one terrible loss. 

I can't wait to play BC again.

[wbbfan]

19 minutes ago, Booch said:

slap Eli in at center and Neuf and Gray get exponentially better...hats of to Kolo for holding things down when couture was out, and to start the season this yr...but he's a weak link, and isnt the best center we have available...would hope once Eli is full game shape ready he takes over

100%. Eli at 100% is one of the best in the league and kola is an over achieving replacement level guy. He could probably be a step up at guard for a team or two but he should really be a back up to the 6th man. 

[JCon]

2 hours ago, JCon said:

DT via Twitter:

Day 2 of Bombers practice. SB Nic Demski taking the day off. QB Dru Brown is back after missing practice Tuesday + last week.

Early on WR Carlton Agudosi is getting looks with the 1st team. Would make sense for him to replace Janarion Grant on the roster this week.

Tui Eli filling in at guard for Paddy Neufeld today.

More from @DTonOB:

Demerio Houston & Greg McCrae returning punts today.

Abu Daramy-Swaray wins a jump ball vs Rasheed Bailey and Daramy-Swaray is feeling it! And next play Nick Hallett jumps a Schoen crosser for the pick-6!

Thanks to Dru Brown for sharing some heart-warming stories about his dad. And his dad's line: "Are you open to some mentorship?" is one I definitely will be stealing.

@CJOBchristian will have that interview on the CJOB Sports Show tonight.

 

 

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Edited July 12, 2023 by JCon

[wbbfan]

Wonder if Cole is about to hit the 1 game with a dreaded thorax injury to keep him around. 

[TrueBlue4ever]

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

You're all a bunch of assholes and I hate you all.

Hmmm, which meme to go with?

It’s all just in good fun. But why don’t we cool the temperature a bit? Here’s a topic:

LaPo - great offensive co-ordinator, or the best offensive co-ordinator?

[wbbfan]

10 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Hmmm, which meme to go with?

It’s all just in good fun. But why don’t we cool the temperature a bit? Here’s a topic:

LaPo - great offensive co-ordinator, or the best offensive co-ordinator?

He’s the best offensive co-ordinator to work on tsn three times. 

[17to85]

Of all the coaches in Bombers history,  he is definitely one of them.

[kelownabomberfan]

32 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

LaPo - great offensive co-ordinator, or the best offensive co-ordinator?

[Pepper_Brooks]

11 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Of all the coaches in Bombers history,  he is definitely one of them.

His true coaching legacy lies in Ottawa, where he undeniably ranks among the top three head coaches in REDBLACKS history.

[rebusrankin]

2 hours ago, 17to85 said:

You're all a bunch of assholes and I hate you all.

I sense an angry dad or Homer versus NYC level of anger here. 

[17to85]

50 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

I sense an angry dad or Homer versus NYC level of anger here. 

That's my secret... I'm always angry

[K-Shack]

Dru Brown's Dad passed suddenly last week. There's an interview with him on the Bombers site from practice today. ❤️ to him and family

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/07/12/dru-brown-july-12/

[HardCoreBlue]

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Of all the coaches in Bombers history,  he is definitely one of them.

That’s what my Nephew always says to me: Out of all my uncles, you’re one of them. lol

Just now, kschach said:

Dru Brown's Dad passed suddenly last week. There's an interview with him on the Bombers site from practice today. ❤️ to him and family

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/07/12/dru-brown-july-12/

Another reminder where football sits in importance. Condolences to Dru and his family.

[ddanger]

33 minutes ago, kschach said:

Dru Brown's Dad passed suddenly last week. There's an interview with him on the Bombers site from practice today. ❤️ to him and family

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/07/12/dru-brown-july-12/

Well-spoken kid in an especially tough situation in front of the media. Condolences to Dru and his family.

[K-Shack]

2 minutes ago, ddanger said:

Well-spoken kid in an especially tough situation in front of the media. Condolences to Dru and his family.

I was thinking the same. The questions were pretty direct and the first felt insensitive to me. Brown exudes leadership in what must be one of the most difficult situations of his life. I hope being around the team is helpful for him in his grieving.

[Noeller]

Biggie having just gone through this will be helpful for Brown. Lot of crazy **** for this team, so far... Can only think it'll galvanize em going forward... Births and deaths.

[kelownabomberfan]

14 minutes ago, kschach said:

I was thinking the same. The questions were pretty direct and the first felt insensitive to me. Brown exudes leadership in what must be one of the most difficult situations of his life. I hope being around the team is helpful for him in his grieving.

A guy shouldn't have to lose his dad at that young of an age.  Way too young, for both of them.

[Piggy 1]

15 minutes ago, kschach said:

I was thinking the same. The questions were pretty direct and the first felt insensitive to me. Brown exudes leadership in what must be one of the most difficult situations of his life. I hope being around the team is helpful for him in his grieving.

Was that Friesen asking those? ****** has zero tact........

[Booch]

25 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

A guy shouldn't have to lose his dad at that young of an age.  Way too young, for both of them.

was 27 for me....Pops was 59

[GCJenks]

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

A guy shouldn't have to lose his dad at that young of an age.  Way too young, for both of them.

In an interview today Dru said his dad lost his at 10 so he feels lucky to have had him until 26. Can’t help but pull for the young man, such grace, very impressive. 

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Booch said:

was 27 for me....Pops was 59

11 for me. Tears me up thinking about my son going through that. Two bomber players fathers in short order that really sucks. 

[Jesse]

44 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

11 for me. Tears me up thinking about my son going through that. Two bomber players fathers in short order that really sucks. 

****, guys. I’m so sorry to hear you guys have had to deal with this already.

My dad had a heart attack in the early days of covid and no one was allowed to go in and see him. The only reason I knew about it was my aunt was a nurse in the ER and called me. But for hours we didn’t know if he was alive or dead. He thankfully survived but even the thought was enough to put me to my knees.

And same as you wbbfan, I couldn’t stand the thought of putting my daughters through that feeling. Started to be a lot more health focused again.