A late game change of direction by Pinball Clemons, proved to be a master decision, as the Toronto Argonauts responded to the insertion of Michael Bishop into the game, replacing Damon Allen.
The Argo offence had appeared to hit the wall in the points department, until Bishop took his first snap. Bishop provided mobility with pass accuracy to turn around what seemed like a lost cause, spurring the Argos onto a 31-27 victory over the Bombers.
The Bishop to Bruce connection proved to be a bad omen for the Bomber secondary, as Bishop tossed a magical looking 77 yard pass, aided by a collision in the bomber secondary, to bring the Argos back into the Eastern Semi-Final, giving the crowd a chance to get back into the game and securing a berth to the Eastern Final. Within the next eight minutes, the Argo back up's heroics would erase the deficit and put the Double blue ahead and on their way to Montreal.
For the Bombers it was a one two punch, the creativity of the plays selected for Bishops style of play, combined with untimely fumbles and errors on the part of the Bombers, proved to be the tipping point in a game that was there for the Blue to take.
Winnipeg can look back at the game as a learning experience, a game effort by a beat up squad that came up short. It’s a hard lesson to take, especially when you know that the victory was within your grasp. And the head swill be hanging for a while yet, but if they can keep the nucleus of the team together and tweak a few spots then the future is pretty bright for the Blue and Gold.
The Argos who seem to want to take the hardest road possible to a Grey Cup berth, were lackluster in the third quarter, as Winnipeg seemed on the verge of moving on to the Final and the chance to play for the Cup in their own hometown at their own field.
The late game heroics of Bishop however, won’t land him a spot as starter for the final. The Argos are adamant that they will hand the ball to Damon Allen on Sunday in Montreal. A move that will be good for team solidarity and is also deserved considering all that Allen has done for this team in his career.
But, Montreal should be on notice that if things aren’t happening for the Argos, they’ll simply change direction. Calling on a Bishop to lead the congregation, as they seek out their goal of the Holy Grail of Canadian football.
The Argo offence had appeared to hit the wall in the points department, until Bishop took his first snap. Bishop provided mobility with pass accuracy to turn around what seemed like a lost cause, spurring the Argos onto a 31-27 victory over the Bombers.
The Bishop to Bruce connection proved to be a bad omen for the Bomber secondary, as Bishop tossed a magical looking 77 yard pass, aided by a collision in the bomber secondary, to bring the Argos back into the Eastern Semi-Final, giving the crowd a chance to get back into the game and securing a berth to the Eastern Final. Within the next eight minutes, the Argo back up's heroics would erase the deficit and put the Double blue ahead and on their way to Montreal.
For the Bombers it was a one two punch, the creativity of the plays selected for Bishops style of play, combined with untimely fumbles and errors on the part of the Bombers, proved to be the tipping point in a game that was there for the Blue to take.
Winnipeg can look back at the game as a learning experience, a game effort by a beat up squad that came up short. It’s a hard lesson to take, especially when you know that the victory was within your grasp. And the head swill be hanging for a while yet, but if they can keep the nucleus of the team together and tweak a few spots then the future is pretty bright for the Blue and Gold.
The Argos who seem to want to take the hardest road possible to a Grey Cup berth, were lackluster in the third quarter, as Winnipeg seemed on the verge of moving on to the Final and the chance to play for the Cup in their own hometown at their own field.
The late game heroics of Bishop however, won’t land him a spot as starter for the final. The Argos are adamant that they will hand the ball to Damon Allen on Sunday in Montreal. A move that will be good for team solidarity and is also deserved considering all that Allen has done for this team in his career.
But, Montreal should be on notice that if things aren’t happening for the Argos, they’ll simply change direction. Calling on a Bishop to lead the congregation, as they seek out their goal of the Holy Grail of Canadian football.
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