OT: Blue Bombers Thread - 2018 Season

[Hank Chinaski]

Lol that was a pathetic effort from Bowman.

Yeah I know, it's meaningless at this point. But still.

 

[purdy44]

The score is not indicative of what's happening on the field. Bombers are in control

Alright, now the score is a bit better

 

[DerekDevils30]

Lol that was a pathetic effort from Bowman.

Yeah I know, it's meaningless at this point. But still.

Doug Brown voiced his concerns about Bowman after that play.

Great game tonight. Nichols was sharp and spread the ball around nicely.

Bighill has to love sticking it to his former team.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

BC may be horrible, but this is still a good confidence booster for the D, and a nice bounce back performance.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Hope Darvin is ok

 

[puck stoppa]

Lions are awful. But great play calling coaches and execution by the players! Really enjoyed watching this one. What was the announced crowd, 25k? Looked thin, everyone at the lake?

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Lions are awful. But great play calling coaches and execution by the players! Really enjoyed watching this one. What was the announced crowd, 25k? Looked thin, everyone at the lake?

Lots of ppl chill near the rum hut or in the concourse.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Lions are awful. But great play calling coaches and execution by the players! Really enjoyed watching this one. What was the announced crowd, 25k? Looked thin, everyone at the lake?

Almost 27K.

Bombers are certainly good at taking care of business against the teams they should beat. Run this to 5-2, get the bye in and then get to the real work.

 

[HannuJ]

the good was obvious yesterday. i don't want to be a Sad Sally, but let's talk about what needs to be cleaned up.

Bowman. I talked about it before. not sure which specific play it is that you guys are talking about, but yeah, there has to be a reason why he didn't get any touches (again).

the D: was much better. pass rush was a bit better, but still not overly threatening. although one of Jeffcoat's rushes and tackles were a thing of beauty.

the short game: on d, they're still letting the other team easily complete 5-8 yard passing plays. teams can chip away at the bombers' d.

kicking: not sure if anyone else noticed, but there was a good amount of pressure on us when we kicked. thought BC got awfully close to a few blocks

 

[ps241]

Lions are awful. But great play calling coaches and execution by the players! Really enjoyed watching this one. What was the announced crowd, 25k? Looked thin, everyone at the lake?

A weekend in Manitoba where everyone knows it’s going to be in the 30’s ahead of time makes it very tough. Not only do cottage owners make sure they get to the lake but every invited guest makes it out too. I have 16 at my cottage this weekend but we did have the Bombers game on last night and there was allot of cheering going on.

 

[SensibleGuy]

We have ourselves a pretty sweet little QB tandem operating here. Being able to put Streveler out there and actually do damage to the opponent is a nice option...

 

[libertarian]

You got to love Lapolice play calling. The man is a genius on how he is able to use all of the Bombers offensive weapons for maximum gain and keep fooling the opposition D.

 

[puck stoppa]

A weekend in Manitoba where everyone knows it’s going to be in the 30’s ahead of time makes it very tough. Not only do cottage owners make sure they get to the lake but every invited guest makes it out too. I have 16 at my cottage this weekend but we did have the Bombers game on last night and there was allot of cheering going on.

I guess my invite got lost in the mail
I bet Sip got the invite!

 

[roccerfeller]

What's the deal with bowman? Was super happy when we signed him but what is it with him and playing in a Bomber uniform haha

Love watching our offence with Nichols at the helm. Fantastic first game back from him.

Bighil was a beast last night

 

[puck stoppa]

What's the deal with bowman? Was super happy when we signed him but what is it with him and playing in a Bomber uniform haha

Love watching our offence with Nichols at the helm. Fantastic first game back from him.

Bighil was a beast last night

He'll get his share of catches, we got so many weapons, every game different guys will step up. Just the fact they gotta worry about him opens up guys like Wolitarsky, we have so many great receivers.

 

[Fairview]

Can anyone explain the options that BC had when we were called for the illegal forward pass on that kick the rolled into the Bomber end zone. Did BC refuse the penalty because the single point would have given the Bombers better field position? By declining the penalty, did that mean the the pass was ruled a completion and we scrimmaged from the end point of that play? I missed any explanation that might have been given by the TV crew.

 

[puck stoppa]

Can anyone explain the options that BC had when we were called for the illegal forward pass on that kick the rolled into the Bomber end zone. Did BC refuse the penalty because the single point would have given the Bombers better field position? By declining the penalty, did that mean the the pass was ruled a completion and we scrimmaged from the end point of that play? I missed any explanation that might have been given by the TV crew.

I think they declined the penalty and took the point no?

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

We have ourselves a pretty sweet little QB tandem operating here. Being able to put Streveler out there and actually do damage to the opponent is a nice option...

Really happy to see that. Keep Streveler involved as much as possible. Nice to have a 1A-1B situation instead of a starter and a clipboard holder. At least, I'm assuming Davis could hold a clipboard.

I liked the wildcat plays. Pretty sure that's what they were working on behind closed doors. Maybe run that with both Nichols and Streveler in the backfield? Could make for some interesting trick plays. If the rules allow two QB's on the field.

D looked good, but maybe BC is just that bad, like Montreal. Don't know what has happened to Jennings.

Did they ever figure out that weird forward pass on the punt return thing?

 

[Fairview]

I think they declined the penalty and took the point no?

If you declined the penalty then wouldn't the result of the play stand? I don't remember them getting a point. I do remember that the sportscasters made a big deal about a grey area in the rule book.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

If you declined the penalty then wouldn't the result of the play stand? I don't remember them getting a point. I do remember that the sportscasters made a big deal about a grey area in the rule book.

As I recall, they were speculating that MOS being a rules genius was exploiting a loophole in the rules. But I think it a real stretch to think that was a designed play. There was no way to predict that kick was going to travel into the end zone. I think Fogg just decided to try something and see if he got away with it. I mean, this is crazy Canadian football, who knows what they will allow?

I think you're right. BC declined the penalty and the play was allowed to stand because it meant the Bombers started further back. Suitor's comment about why every team wouldn't just do this to avoid a single point was just moronic. They won't do it for the same reason you don't try running the ball out. Because the better call is to give up the single point for improved field position.

 

[Heldig]

I think it was a designed play that Fogg decided to try despite the ball bouncing into the end zone.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

I think it was a designed play that Fogg decided to try despite the ball bouncing into the end zone.

OK, I can see a catch and quick lateral pass being a designed play. Under the circumstances, Fogg should have been smart enough to abort. They even mentioned that pass was close to being a pick 6.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

I think they declined the penalty and took the point no?

If you declined the penalty then wouldn't the result of the play stand? I don't remember them getting a point. I do remember that the sportscasters made a big deal about a grey area in the rule book.

They did not get a point. I was super confused about what happened as well. It was not something I had seen before.

As for Bowman I think he has been a little dissapointing but I think the expectations were a little too high for him coming in. The warning signs were there last year in Edmonton that he is right near the end of his effectiveness. I was hoping the Bombers could squeeze 1-2 more years out of him as he was going to be in the Denmark like role as the #3-4 WR role this year but maybe not. We'll see I think he'll have a couple of good games at some point.

It's hard to read much into that game. Jennings played like Jennings. He has yet to hit 200 yards passing this year and made some really errant tosses. He is repeating last year, not the 2016 Jennings. I think he is destined for a Willy like career, lots of promise at the start of his career and some early good success followed by some injuries and never really recovering to capitalize of the early potential or success. But the defense can only defend what is thrown at them, they did that.

Like I mentioned last night the Bombers have proven effective at taking care of business against the weaker teams in BC and MTL. This is good. We played a solid game against a solid team in Edmonton (who are looking less and less like the Grey Cup favourite they were touted to be). Struggled against what's looking like a good team in Hamilton despite that fluke Sask win this year. So I expect us to head into the bye at 5-2, but many question marks will likely remain about the up side of this Bombers.

 

[kcin94]

If you declined the penalty then wouldn't the result of the play stand? I don't remember them getting a point. I do remember that the sportscasters made a big deal about a grey area in the rule book.

There is no grey area in the rule book. The sportscasters had no clue what was going on, but the rule is black and white.

Option 1: Take the penalty.

The single point would stand and the ball would go to the 35 yard line as it always would with a single point in the end point on a punt.

Option 2: Decline the penalty

The play stands as if no infraction occurred. In this case Leggett went out of bounds around the 14 yard line.

Hence BC had the option. Take the point and the Bombers get the ball on the 35, or not get the point and the Bombers get the ball at the 14.

BC chose the field position by declining the penalty. (and then Harris proceeded to run the ball for 40 yards on the next play)

 

[ps241]

I guess my invite got lost in the mail
I bet Sip got the invite!

Always tough decisions when trimimg the list. Sip says hi!