I just read the email that the CFL sent out.
I'm totally shocked.
The rule change, goal post move and end zone change are all 'meh' changes.
But changing the length of the field?? That's absolutely crazy. That's one of the biggest ways that makes the CFL our game vs the NFL.
I truly hope that there's a huge pushback against that from the teams and fans.
Half + half + half....
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Seems like everyone under the sun has no praise for the Bombers this year. All the broadcasters and analysts talk about in the West is SK being 4-0 and how poorly all the other teams are doing.
Very little talk about the Bombers generally speaking. I find most coverage of team Blue is a footnote at best.
Eh, that's fine I guess. People thought we were dead last year after our 0-4 start, yet somehow we "surprised" everyone by storming back and taking #1 in the West and going to the Grey Cup for a 5th consecutive time.
Lots of games to go in the season and with the Grey Cup being in Winnipeg, I'm not going to be surprised when we make it 6 consecutive appearances and a championship win on home turf.
I am totally neutral and not biased at all. /s
What about the outstanding running game from Peterson?
Felt like that guy came outta nowhere! Was really upset that Olivera went down so early but pleasantly surprised at the depth of the Bombers offense. Hope we can keep this momentum into the next week @ Edmonton!
I would agree with the parity comment. I think there is a lot to look forward to across the entirety of the league this year as far as talent goes. IMHO I don't think that any one team is a sure pick to win it all at this juncture. That being said, all it takes (for any team) is a key injury to really derail a season.
Both Ottawa and the Riders looked good last night.
Looking forward to more football tonight and tomorrow. Really interested to see what happens in Edmonton this year. I think I'm most excited to see what VA does in Calgary against BC. That looks like a good rivalry game for sure.
We really need that 10th team so we can get rid of this first week bye nonsense.
But the Blue being on the bye week didn't stop me from putting my Bombers jersey on and watching Ottawa and the Riders battle it out.
Riders looked shaky to start but seemed to collect themselves throughout the rest of the game. Sucks for them that Oulette went out so early... but good for us Bombers fans!
Thanks for the post. You're right, even though it's Winnipeg based, I felt their analysis was pretty unbiased.
Going to be an interesting season all around the league. Hoping the Bombers have the added drive off hosting the Grey Cup this year to make that extra push and get into that championship game at home.
Going to my first Grey Cup this year, so would love to see my hometown team in it!
The Bombers are 100% a .500 football team this year. Moments of brilliance capped off by utterly embarrassing football.
I know both our offensive and defensive coordinators are new, but my god... pick a playbook. I don't understand how you can absolutely obliterate the #1 team in the East one week and then embarrass yourself against the last team in the West the next.
The hopes of seeing Team Blue in the Grey Cup are fading fast. And I was so stoked for my first Grey Cup this year in our hometown.
My only hope now is that the Riders get knocked out on the playoffs. I don't think I can stomach watching them win the Grey Cup on our field.