What a dynasty means to me

[Zach Schnitzer]

My latest article on what a dynasty means to me. 
 

https://bonfiresports.ca/my-dynasty-of-dreams/

Edited November 16 by Zach Schnitzer

[Wanna-B-Fanboy]

Thanks man- I really appreciate you sharing your experience.

[Arnold_Palmer]

Love it man! These really are the best days and all I can do is soak it all in. I lost my grandfather shortly before the 2019 run and we used to watch a lot of games together over the years. I was so sad we couldn’t share that moment together, almost 30 years of watching together without a Bomber Grey Cup win. I’ll never take this journey for granted it’s a one in a life time type of run. 

[Zach Schnitzer]

25 minutes ago, Wanna-B-Fanboy said:

Thanks man- I really appreciate you sharing your experience.

Thx so much!

3 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

Love it man! These really are the best days and all I can do is soak it all in. I lost my grandfather shortly before the 2019 run and we used to watch a lot of games together over the years. I was so sad we couldn’t share that moment together, almost 30 years of watching together without a Bomber Grey Cup win. I’ll never take this journey for granted it’s a one in a life time type of run. 

Thx for sharing. So sorry about your grandfather. I’m sure he and my pops are getting ready to watch tomorrow and celebrate. 

[MOBomberFan]

My desire to see a win can also be described as unhealthy, that's probably the case for most of us here. This isn't just any championship, it's a once in a generation dynasty run not every sports fan gets to experience. A loss is just not an option

A common theme here and elsewhere seems to be 'it's not just about the sports, it's about the people you enjoy it with' so win or lose I hope everyone takes a moment to appreciate those around you tomorrow (and here online too... I appreciate yall)

[HardCoreBlue]

1 minute ago, MOBomberFan said:

My desire to see a win can also be described as unhealthy, that's probably the case for most of us here. This isn't just any championship, it's a once in a generation dynasty run not every sports fan gets to experience. A loss is just not an option

A common theme here and elsewhere seems to be 'it's not just about the sports, it's about the people you enjoy it with' so win or lose I hope everyone takes a moment to appreciate those around you tomorrow (and here online too... I appreciate yall)

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

[Booch]

1 hour ago, HardCoreBlue said:

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

its dust....

I don't care tho what media...rival fans...other team players...pundits say. To me this is a dynasty win or lose....A win would make them an all-time best team in my opinion but a loss still cements it.....In this era of SMS....changes in the game...everything.....this wont be seen again in our lifetimes....if ever.

I come from a playing and coaching back ground...and know how hard it is to just keep teams together....let alone keep winning to get to the Cup...and even keeping the support staff and coaches intact is a major feat. To discount anything cause we dropped a couple of them is just hater's hating

[HardCoreBlue]

Just now, Booch said:

its dust....

I don't care tho what media...rival fans...other team players...pundits say. To me this is a dynasty win or lose....A win would make them an all-time best team in my opinion but a loss still cements it.....In this era of SMS....changes in the game...everything.....this wont be seen again in our lifetimes....if ever.

I come from a playing and coaching back ground...and know how hard it is to just keep teams together....let alone keep winning to get to the Cup...and even keeping the support staff and coaches intact is a major feat. To discount anything cause we dropped a couple of them is just hater's hating

We are definitely at the stage in the CFL where it's anybody but the Blue Bombers. That might suggest something. 🙂

[Tracker]

1 hour ago, HardCoreBlue said:

We are definitely at the stage in the CFL where it's anybody but the Blue Bombers. That might suggest something. 🙂

It suggests there is a lot of envy out there.

[Goalie]

A dynasty? Isn’t that like a falcon crest or knots landing. 

[White Out]

It's crazy to think how different the narrative around this team and the legacy of this team will be in a matter of three hours or so. The 80s teams always are immortal giants in my mind as a kid growing up and a win tonight will mean that our team of this last few years has surpassed them, which would be really cool after 29 years of not winning the big game.

[Atomic]

So can Zach throw or what? We need a miracle now

[wbbfan]

Die-nasty. That’s what my old Chrysler in high school was called. 
 Doesn’t matter though. Conversations over. 2021 is a long time ago. We aren’t those guys anymore more. 

[Booch]

Yup...I don't wanna hear ya but 2 cup wins...5 appearances when critical of Osh anymore...last win bein 4 yrs ago now...and 3 straight epic flops...his rope has to be shortened up now...he's used up his grace from previous successs

[Super Duper Negatron]

Density!!!

[do or die]

The pressure is off.....

[SpeedFlex27]

4 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Die-nasty. That’s what my old Chrysler in high school was called. 
 Doesn’t matter though. Conversations over. 2021 is a long time ago. We aren’t those guys anymore more. 

I don't want to hear that word again. We're no dynasty. We're a team that has great regular seasons but can't win their very last playoff game of the year. 

[Booch]

Dynasty are winners....great teams get to the dance often...but cant seal the deal...we are a great team on a great run.....I more apt to say were a great team who over the last 2 yrs especially have seriously regressed and are on the edge of really tripping next yr if we don't do the right thing for 2025 and cut bait with some players...there are probably 6...7 who shouldnt be back....a couple cause they just suck now...and some where the bang for the buck isnt there and need that cash to re-stock with in their prime talent

[rebusrankin]

We are the new Stamps  of 2012-2018

[17to85]

13 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

We are the new Stamps  of 2012-2018

Or the Als of the 2000s. 

Can't all be Toronto who wins every grey cup game they play in.

[BigBlueFanatic]

Bombers are to the Argos what the Ti-Cats are to the Bombers… makes me sick

[bluto]

Perspective check because some of you are my internet friends and I feel compelled to pull you back from the ledge a little bit:

I saw someone recently reference the Bud Grant Dynasty era. To me, that's not a Dynasty because it was 3 in 7. But it is looked upon by many both in and out of Manitoba as the zenith, the true halcyon days of the Bombers within living memory.

Fact: if you win next year or the following year, you have equaled or bettered the Bud Grant Bombers.

[Noeller]

People have lost their ******* minds. I knew it would be bad with 3 Cup losses in a row, but seriously wanting to trade Zach for VAJ is over the edge. People need to step back for awhile and come back in a more rational state...

[bigg jay]

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

People have lost their ******* minds. I knew it would be bad with 3 Cup losses in a row, but seriously wanting to trade Zach for VAJ is over the edge. People need to step back for awhile and come back in a more rational state...

It's not just the 3 in a row for me.  It's his performance in 5 in a row, his performance for most of this season and his age.  He may be the present of this club but he's not the future.  VAJ is younger and has a contract through 2026.

[Tracker]

5 hours ago, Noeller said:

People have lost their ******* minds. I knew it would be bad with 3 Cup losses in a row, but seriously wanting to trade Zach for VAJ is over the edge. People need to step back for awhile and come back in a more rational state...

Disagree- we here are rightfully pissed at Collaros (among others) but Collaros is the target of opportunity as the de facto leader of the team and highest paid player. Anyone can have a bad day, but he has been trending downward and choking far too often.