Bud Grant statue unveiled at IGF

[Rod Black]

This is great news. A super individual representing a fantastic sport. Loved by NFL, and CFL fans. Brought hope and success to Viking and Bomber fans, a giant among men.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/blue-bombers-unveil-statue-of-coaching-legend-bud-grant-1.2810492?cmp=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[ediger]

good lookin statue

[pigseye]

Nice, looks great.

[Tracker]

Great! And long overdue.

[Mark F]

There's a good article about him at a vikings blog.

 

 

http://vikingsterritory.com

 

intercepted five passes in one game. (didn't Rod get five in one game?)

 

 he sure looks good, he's getting up there isn't he?.

 

Glad the Bombers did this, well deserved.

 

thanks for the link

[nate007]

It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments?

[Mr. Perfect]

It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments?

Maybe I'm not to lunch but considering the statue is at the Blue Bombers home stadium, I think it's rather safe to assume the very large majority of those who visit Investors Group Field may know a thing or two about the history of the organization and Bud Grant. 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments?

 

Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers.

 

I know some teams like Pitts/Dallas don't retire numbers and just take them out of service but it definitely looks better when you see names and numbers in a stadium.

 

That is a visible history.

[Bomber Diehard]

A good warm day for Bud Grant unveiling, not a lot of the old boys there, Wade Miller invited all the Gang out to his nice house tonight. In Bridgewater.

[iso_55]

If Bud Grant was God then Ken Ploen was Jesus Christ. Well deserved for Bud. Nice to see we did him this honour before he passed away. 

[Jacquie]

Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers.

There is going to be a Walk Of Fame by the statue with plaques for all the players in the Bombers Hall of Fame.

[Goalie]

Isn't there a plaque attached to the statue of grant letting people know of his accomplishments? Pretty sure unless i was dreaming of that. Don't think i was.

 

Great Idea tho and even tho I wasn't around for BUD, I appreciate the guy and what he means to the history of this team, Yeah he seems to be getting up there but... man that guy sounds like he could still inspire. What a great honor really. Well deserved for a true legend in bomber history. 

[17to85]

 

It's a great statue, but if you had no knowledge of the history Bombers, it actually tells you as much or more about the people who paid for it than it does about Bud Grant. How about a plaque listing some of his accomplishments?

 

Statue is a great idea. Too bad we don't officially retire player numbers.

 

I know some teams like Pitts/Dallas don't retire numbers and just take them out of service but it definitely looks better when you see names and numbers in a stadium.

 

That is a visible history.

 

If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. 

[Migs]

That's fantastic, props to the Bombers!

[Bomber Diehard]

I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is.

How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks.

Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc.

[Noeller]

I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is.

How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks.

Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc.

Heaven on earth, right there...

[gbill2004]

I had coffee with Gordie Rowland this morning and he remarked how great Bud Grant memory is.

How he mentioned players at different years, Gordie also mentioned how good Phil Minnick looks.

Phil lives up Pinawa way and likes the lakes etc.

Did you two have a sleepover?

[blueandgoldguy]

I'm sure it's a great honour for Bud Grant and truly deserved.  

 

I wonder why there wasn't a presentation during the game instead of some closed presentation available only to the media?  If it's because of his age (must be late 87-89 years old by now) I can understand.  But if Grant was willing to do this - have the presentation available to the general public or at halftime during the game, then it's disappointing that the Bombers didn't follow through.  The team needs all the good publicity it can get after the past 7 seasons.  Having a ceremony that excludes the public looks terrible.

 

Is Bud in the running for best CFL coach ever?  I would think so.  Didn't put up as many wins as Buono or Matthews did (only because he went to the Vikings), but his winning percentage is one of the best ever and he won 4 Grey Cups in 10 years.

[Jpan85]

It was open to the public

[Noeller]

It was open to the public

not only that but they sent out multiple messages online encouraging people to come to it...

[blueandgoldguy]

It was open to the public

Ok.  I was under the impression that the event was media invite only.  Glad the public could partake.

[johnzo]

If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. 

 

Josh Portis wears #6 now.  I think they first gave it out to Brett Cameron in training camp last year and now it seems it's just another number.

 

I think the only other QB-ish number we have available right now is #10.  Strange they didn't give Portis #10 instead of #6.

[17to85]

 

If you start retiring numbers in football you might run out of numbers. When was the last time you saw a Bomber playing wearing #85 though? Or #6? There's a few numbers around here that just don't get used. 

 

Josh Portis wears #6 now.  I think they first gave it out to Brett Cameron in training camp last year and now it seems it's just another number.

 

I think the only other QB-ish number we have available right now is #10.  Strange they didn't give Portis #10 instead of #6.

 

I did not know that, cut portis immediately!