Game Thread: Winnipeg at Hamilton Saturday September 16th

[jerrym]

The Bombers still have the Rider Labour Day game two weeks ago still fresh in their memories, so they are unlikely to let up against Hamilton. So I pick Winnipeg.

[ArgoRavi]

The Bombers still have the Rider Labour Day game two weeks ago still fresh in their memories, so they are unlikely to let up against Hamilton. So I pick Winnipeg.

The Bombers also remember their embarrassing performance last year in Hamilton and will be determined not to repeat it against the inferior Ticats.

[Will]

Can Winnipeg, for once, not shit the bed in Hamilton?

[Mocha]

Still lots of time left, but it appears the Bombers are indeed shitting the bed in Hamilton again.

Well, maybe a Tiger-Cat victory will spur a few more Hamilton fans to buy tickets at BMO next week.

[TrueBlueGuy]

Ticats look very solid. Bombers are not on top of their game, but Cats have a lot to do with that.
No stupid misconduct penalties, very few penalties of any kind. Smart decisions by QB Powell, running when needed.
O-Line pushing the Bombers around, making big holes for Butler.
Argos better have their heads up next week.

[jerrym]

The Bombers D yet again showing signs of ageing as it gives up 22 points in the first half.

[TrueBlueGuy]

TiCats certainly not looking inferior today vs Bombers.
Duane Forde's comment about how Powell is making much better decisions now than he was a month ago is very astute.
Argos watch out for this team, Powell is looking like the real thing. And we know they loaded up this team for the Grey Cup on home field.

[kellynjk]

Collaros is looking uncharacteristically sloppy today - 3 interceptions (really 4, but they didn't count one). But as noted some of that is due to the Hamilton defence which has played very well today.

[jerrym]

Powell has grown quickly in leaps and bounds at QB while Butler has provided the ground game that was lacking early in the season.

[gilthethrill]

Nice to see the classy Cats fans after the game acting like jerks behind the TSN panel after the game.

[OV Argo]

The mighty Bummers & Collaros lose to a rookie QB ?

[argolio]

Nice to see the classy Cats fans after the game acting like jerks behind the TSN panel after the game.

Why were they shouting "Argos rock!"?

["Issues"Mcgee]

Why were they shouting "Argos rock!"?

Must be the water. If you live there, you have to drink straight from taps. You wouldn't know what a cup looks like.

[gilthethrill]

It’ll be interesting to see if BLM returns, does Orlondo ruin the chemistry that young Powell is building or do you make Bo the highest paid backup QB in CFL history?

Either way, get the TiCats dressing room ready for the Argos come Grey Cup week.

[ArgoRavi]

It’ll be interesting to see if BLM returns, does Orlondo ruin the chemistry that young Powell is building or do you make Bo the highest paid backup QB in CFL history?

Either way, get the TiCats dressing room ready for the Argos come Grey Cup week.

I strongly suspect that BLM won't dress for another game this season. I think that they will "6-game" him the rest of the way, barring further QB injuries.

[paulwoods13]

IMO the Ticats definitely should keep rolling out Powell as long as they are staying competitive. He looks to me like a guy who could play in this league for 10 years. On the pre-game broadcast on Ticats audio network/900 CHML, Bob Irving was a guest and was asked if he thought Cats would go back to Bo. He said he could not imagine the Ticats NOT going back to Bo, given all the money they have invested in him. But I'm betting the job is Powell's, at least until he or the team has a terrible game. He looked very good yesterday and has looked good for most of his time at the helm, under both Condell and Milanovich. I still believe Hamilton will finish second, even though their schedule is tougher than Montreal's.

[gilthethrill]

I strongly suspect that BLM won't dress for another game this season. I think that they will "6-game" him the rest of the way, barring further QB injuries.

Thing is Orlondo likes his veterans, not sure how Bob Young and Scott Mitchell will like it if Bo and his salary were kept on the bench if he gets healthy. Maybe the thinking will be that BLM deserves a chance to run the offence under Milanovich.

[TrueBlueGuy]

Thing is Orlondo likes his veterans, not sure how Bob Young and Scott Mitchell will like it if Bo and his salary were kept on the bench if he gets healthy. Maybe the thinking will be that BLM deserves a chance to run the offence under Milanovich.

all good points made. Different looking team under SM so far. Powell playing better and the play-calling is a factor in that.
Ticats finish 2nd ahead of Als, concur with that also. After Sat nite we can kiss the RedBlacks buh-bye.

[Will]

The Ticats would be foolish to go back to Bo-Levi Mitchell (as much as we probably wish it).

[AngeloV]

Thing is Orlondo likes his veterans, not sure how Bob Young and Scott Mitchell will like it if Bo and his salary were kept on the bench if he gets healthy. Maybe the thinking will be that BLM deserves a chance to run the offence under Milanovich.

Bo won't be back next year. Expect to see him working for TSN. He won't play for back up money.