Lions vs. Bombers Game Day Thread

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Can the Lions maintain their momentum from the beating of the RedBlacks two weeks ago ? After a good start the Bombers have struggled of late losing their last 6 games in a row. One win in their remaining 3 games, clinches a playoff spot for the Lions.
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The Lions are still alive in the hunt for second place in the West. A win in Winnipeg and an 8-point win in Edmonton next week would keep their second-place hopes alive heading into the final weekend of the season, and would no doubt help sell even more tickets for the finale against Calgary.
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The question is "Can they?". The Lions showed some signs of life but teams coming off a 2 week break often show some rust and this team has looked rusty all season anyway. However, the Riders are faltering and I am thinking 3rd in the west is more desirable than 4th so there is the motivation.
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Calgary certainly helped last night. Or was it Kerry Joseph?
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Well, I was at the last Bomber game in WPG, so its going to be fun to watch the Lions play.

Anybody going to go to the viewing party @ Rosies on Robson? Not for me, I would rather watch @ home.

There are going to be lots of storylines coming out of this game too. IMO, the Bombers need it a bit more simply because they are out if they don't win but I'm sure the Lions will be playing with a similar urgency.....


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Lions got to come up with a better name than a "viewing party" Sounds like a funeral.
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Underway. Aragki called for UR on the opening kickoff, puts Wpg on their 39 for their 1st offensive series.
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Phillips drops what should have been an INT. Wpg 2 & out and punting.
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BC starts on offence on its 25.
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Did I miss something? No Tim Brown today? Injured? Coach's decision?
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Bad (and early) snap. 3rd & 15, Schmitt punts. Wpg's 2nd series will start well into BC territory, near the 35.
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Bighill sack puts Wpg in another 3rd down. Wpg FGA attempt coming up.
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FG good, Wpg up 3-0.
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Poor special teams with two costly penalties and awful coverage. Offence looking ill prepared and defence looking solid. First few minutes sums up Lions season.
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BC takes the ball on the 35; Antolin picks up 4. Pos yds.
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