This had to be the best game I have seen the Bombers play in years both offensively and defensively - they were on tonight. Unfortunately they were playing my Riders who did not fair so well. DD was taken out with a leg or ankle injury late in the 2nd Q after leading the team to two TDs in the first half. Kevin Glenn aka Mr Reliable, came in as primary back-up. His first series of the 3rd Q saw Jerome Messam into the end zone for TD and Getz grabbing the 2-point convert. All seemed well in Riderland, we were ahead 22 to 15. A missed FG that went for a single point gave the Riders an 8-point lead but Winnipeg would come back with 8 of their own to end the quarter with the game tied at 23 apiece. Chris Milo would add another 3 points to the scoreboard but it was not enough as the Bombers found the end zone taking a 4 point lead that would give them the win as the whistle blew to end the quarter.
Final score: 30 - 26 Bombers
Drew Willy had fabulous night. But it was Paris Cotton who really led the team especially in the 4th, he was all but unstoppable. Congratulations to the Bombers on breaking the drought.
So this makes three starting QBs out in their opening games of the regular season. Crompton in Montreal, Reilly in Edmonton and Darian. Speedy recovery guys.
Can't win 'em all. Bombers 30 - 26 Riders.
Even worse, DD is hurt.
Mowich, petros, please let me know as soon as you find out how bad DD's injury is.
Will do but I usually just check the Regina Leader Post, TSN/CFL and the Rider forum.
I think Kevin Glenn looks great back in a Rider uniform. I have long had a soft spot for Kevin and am really happy he is with us again. He will have better nights.
Word has it, it was an achilles.
We need a running back. Allen sucks.
I was pretty impressed with that punt return and a few other plays. But you are right, Anthony is good at what he does but having someone like Cotton or Banks in Hamilton sure would give us a boost.