Ed Tait
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Senior Writer/Reporter, Winnipeg Blue Bombers/Valour FC; Proud member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame -- FRC wing …
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Remember those times when people in this town thought the
#Bombers
should make a coaching change? Yeah, well...
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What a sensational final call. The Legendary Bob Irving brings it, as always. Well done, buddy.
Bob Irving sends us off to the Grey Cup in style 💙
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Zach Collaros on Sean McGuire's 3 TDs today: "I thought you guys were a hockey country. I thought people would throw their hats on the field for the hat-trick."
@Wpg_BlueBombers
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The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
announce that
@BobIrvingCJOB
will be the next inductee to the Ring of Honour
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Just spoke to
@ShowTimeSheed
. Took less to stay with the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
:
“It took a lot of sacrifice. It took a lot of self-reflecting. The only place I saw myself playing was in Winnipeg. It gets me emotional. The tears start to fall. I just want to play with my family.”
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And there it is -- the news so many
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans have been waiting for with the return of Nic Demski
@Demski9
: 👇
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Remember Canada Day, 2017 and the opening of Mosaic Stadium in Regina? Here was the view from the press box for the anthem... and just before the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
helped christen the place with a W
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So privileged to call
@BobIrvingCJOB
my friend. Last regular season road trip with the Legendary broadcaster
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Streveler! Streveler! Streveler!
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Security guy as I checked in at Tampa airport:
‘Winnipeg, huh? What happened to the Jets? Guess it’s time for those Blue Bombers now, right?’
#Damnstraight
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Just hit me that today marks a bit of an anniversary. It was 35 years ago that had my first day in this biz. Two stints at the Winnipeg Sun, a year at the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and 17 years at the Freep before landing here with the Blue Bombers/Valour. Still loving it.
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Fortunate to have so many friends in my life. And on my all-star squad of pals, Randy Turner was the starting QB. Miss you so much already, buddy.
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Just said it CJOB and I’ll say it again: somehow Richie Hall and his defensive staff still don’t get enough credit - that performance in the Western Final was epic
@Wpg_BlueBombers
headed to a fourth straight Grey Cup
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This is big news in so many ways for
@cstrevy
, including this: being elevated for Sunday’s game also means he will qualify for his NFL pension.
@Wpg_BlueBombers
We've placed WR Jeff Smith on IR and activated T Cedric Ogbuehi off IR.
QB Chris Streveler has been elevated for tomorrow's game.
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Well said 👍
For all that Ritchie Hall has been through this year, all us fans owe him a huge thanks.
#ForTheW
#greycup2019
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Well hello … TWO huge signings in one day by the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
👇🏼
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴.𝑶.𝑷. 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝑷𝑮‼️
All-star quarterback
@ZCollaros7
has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
📝 »
#ForTheW
@canadalifeco
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Stanley Bryant did his conference call with the media about re-signing with
@Wpg_BlueBombers
this morning. Afterward, I called him up for seeking more context. Wanted him to explain why his relationship with teammates is different in Wpg.
@MyHumble_Self
gave this answer:
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Dalton Schoen of the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
has been named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie. Seventh Bomber to win the award and first since Chris Matthews in 2012. He received 48 of 50 first-place votes over Montreal's Tyson Philpot
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No other way to put it but to say that's a big #%$@ win for the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
. Could watch these guys and the Stamps do a best of seven. Final 31-29, Winnipeg improves to 10-1. 400th home field victory in franchise history.
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The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
start the practice week with Greg Ellingson and Drew Wolitarsky back at work
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Spotted a new addition in the hallway on the way to the
#Bombers
locker room. Seems to work well with the others, too.
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The morning after the Grey Cup when your clothes, your computer bag - everything - smells like champagne and beer 😀
@Wpg_BlueBombers
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Matt Nichols just slid at
#Bombers
practice... and his teammates stopped for a moment to applaud him
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Mike O'Shea said
@Wpg_BlueBombers
QB Zach Collaros missed practice today because he became a father again. Told his coach his wife Nicole is 'a champion.'
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Absolutely love this from
@Stmn_Willie_Bmn
... I asked him about the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
nickname for their defence -- 'The Dark Side' -- and what it means. His answer:
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Merry Christmas everyone… and especially to
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans and the faithful followers of the
@CFL
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More big news,
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans.
@Bighill44
is back 👇🏼
Gettin' 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗘 with it❗️
The club has signed all-star linebacker
@Bighill44
to a 1-year contract extension.
📝 »
#ForTheW
@canadalifeco
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Well, well, well... look who's back with the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
, none other than
@ShowTimeSheed
:
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Worth the read. FYI, we had to hold off posting this until just before kickoff of the Western Final as we weren’t sure if Rasheed was going to play as he was a game time decision. Can’t thank
@ShowTimeSheed
enough for doing this 👇🏼
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Attention
#Bombers
fans - Just got a note from the legendary
@BobIrvingCJOB
-- surgery went well. 👍👍
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Tonight's attendance is 32,343 which -- just for the record -- is the new capacity at IG Field due to the expansion of party decks and loges and the removal of some flex seating to improve the fan experience.
@Wpg_BlueBombers
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The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
improve to 8-0 for the first time since 1960 and have captured the season series with the Stamps. It's an amazing start given the starters out of the lineup.
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Covered my 500th
@Wpg_BlueBombers
game earlier this season. Will never take this view for granted.
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Love Winnipeg and the people who work in sports in rhis town. Was on the field doing interviews when congratulation texts came from Kevin Cheveldayoff and Andrew Collier. Class acts
#Bombers
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This conversation with the Legendary
@BobIrvingCJOB
was a blast to do… almost broke into tears a couple of times.
The guy has been, at times, a friend, mentor, confidante and father figure to me.
And no one waves the flag for the
@CFL
, this city and this province more than Bob👊
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Just saw Sergio Castillo hit field goals from 60 and then a 61 yards out with the wind.
@Wpg_BlueBombers
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Big news for
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans 👇
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Chris Streveler when asked on his conference call by
@DTonOB
what he might say if someone not familiar with the CFL asked him, 'What's Winnipeg like?'
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Proud of this bunch, the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
content team, who absolutely crushed it this week -
@RheanneMarcoux
,
@TheRobOng
,
@SamCalvertWFC
and
@rileymarra
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Adam Bighill
@Bighill44
is practising this morning for the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
after being in a collision with Nic Demski on the weekend. Just FYI: he's in shorts and isn't wearing long sleeves.
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Wild, crazy, wacky, beautiful night at IG Field. The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
improve to 6-0 -- the first time since 1960 they've won six straight to open a season.
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A number of
@Wpg_BlueBombers
players and coaches wearing blue T-shirts featuring a gold goat and the
#24
- a tribute to Mike Miller becoming the CFL’s all-time leader in special teams tackles
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Massive news out of Bomberland today. The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
lock up
@ZCollaros7
through 2025.
Three more years of
@ZCollaros7
❗️
The reigning M.O.P. has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2025 season.
📝 »
#ForTheW
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Zach Collaros: “It didn’t look great, it didn’t feel great in the moment.”
Asked about whether there would be a question about starting next week:
“Not a question.”
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And here's the official announcement,
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans.
welcome home, strev 💙
We have agreed to terms with Chris Streveler on a one-year deal.
📝 »
#ForTheW
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Jackson Jeffcoat
@elJEFEcoat44
said he thought about testing CFL free agency hard before re-signing with the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
. A big factor as to why he stayed:
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Rasheed Bailey, who was a game time decision with a knee injury, will be in the lineup today for the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
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Congrats to former
@Wpg_BlueBombers
RB Fred Reid, named today as the RB coach with the
@REDBLACKS
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The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
name Adam Bighill
@Bighill44
as the 2021 recipient of the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' -- "This award acknowledges the player who has ‘excellent football ability, is a leader in the locker room and shows outstanding effort in the community."
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Former
@Wpg_BlueBombers
QB
@cstrevy
did a Zoom call with reporters today. When asked about all the love he's received via Tweets and calls and texts from Canada he said this:
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Scratch another big name off the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
list of pending free agents. Big day in Bomberland with both Schoen and Oliveira staying.
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Congrats to DeAundre Alford,
@AlfordGlo4
-- came to Winnipeg, put his head down and worked hard just to get a roster spot. Became a starter for Week 1 then morphed into a West Division All-Star, a CFL All-Star and now a member of the
@AtlantaFalcons
👍👊
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This from Willie Jefferson
@Stmn_Willie_Bmn
of he
@Wpg_BlueBombers
today when asked if the team was 'irked' by all the attention Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions have had this year:
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Attention:
@Wpg_BlueBombers
fans... Check out
#30
on this list: Rick Gosselin's Week 14 NFL Rankings
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Amazing job by crews at IG Field to get the place looking great again after the storm.
#Bombers
and Als this afternoon
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One more from the post-game after the
#Bombers
win in today’s WSF: saw Bo Levi Mitchell give Mike O’Shea a bro hug and say, ‘Y’all had a great gameplan today. Now go get it.’
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So the Jets and Vegas in the conference final... just as everyone predicted at the start of the year, right?
Hello? Anyone?
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Just heard the announcement on that TSN 1290 will no longer be a sports station. That's crushing to local sports fans. Ton of respect for all those who worked there and good luck.
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The
#Bombers
Adam Bighill
@Bighill44
here tonight rocking a Metallica shirt and shooting t-shirt cannon
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Stuff that sometimes gets overlooked with the playoffs upon us... congrats to
@andrewharris33
on winning his third straight rushing title. A first in
#Bombers
history.
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Willie Jefferson,
@Stmn_Willie_Bmn
has big plans for his day with the Grey Cup. He's headed from Austin to Beaumont, Texas, his hometown, where he plans on signing his contract at City Hall on the mayor's desk. Also will go to his old HS, see old coaches, and friends.
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The
@Wpg_BlueBombers
sign WR Drew Wolitarsky to a two-year extension. Cross another name off the pending FA list.
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Mike O'Shea confirms Sean McGuire will start at QB for
@Wpg_BlueBombers
this weekend in Montreal
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