It’s fitting (if frustrating for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) that the BC Lions would stage a fourth quarter come back to yank victory from the Bombers and provide for a perfect conclusion to Bob Ackles Day in Vancouver.
The Lions who made more than their fair share of mistakes in the first half, managed to turn around the miscues and put together another strong offensive showing to claim a 27-18 victory over the Bombers, who shot themselves in the foot more than a few times during the course of Friday’s game.
While turnovers played a large role in the game for both squads, a missed call seemed to seal the fate of the Blue who were no doubt chagrined at the bump in the Lions end zone that somehow was missed by the on field officiating crew.
The subsequent interception on the play turned the ball over to the Lions who chewed up a good portion of the clock and built up on their lead to ensure that the 31 thousand plus fans had a win to go with their remembrances of the former CFL executive who passed away two weeks ago.
While the Lions at times resembled a Grey Cup bound squad that could not be said for the Bombers who clearly still have to work out some internal issues in their line up. Far too many assignments were blown, passes not made or collected and defensively while fairly solid for three quarters, a fourth quarter disappearing act in the wave of the Lions offense should be registering some serious concerns in the Winnipeg GM’s office.
For the first three quarters the Bombers seemed to have their offense back on a roll, utilizing Charles Roberts far more effectively, roaming him from the backfield into open spaces where Kevin Glenn would deliver timely short passes that turned into solid gains, yet by the fourth the Lions had seemed to adjust to that game plan and for the most part had shut down the Bomber attack.
While there were some promising trends in the Bomber play, the result was the same as in three previous regular season contests, leaving the blue now 0 and 4 and making the folks back home very concerned.
The Lions on the other hand have been building on momentum the last two weeks, last weeks blow out a showcase game that reminded everyone that they are still serious contenders in the West, while Friday night’s game once again gave indications that they intend to play until the final whistle each and every night, something that would have made Mr. Ackles quite proud we suspect.
The post game salute was done in fine fashion, retracing the legend of the once water boy through the various levels of professional football and calling on all to continue on with his passion for Canadian Football.
A large job left behind, but on Friday one that probably had more than a few hands ready to get to work.
The Lions who made more than their fair share of mistakes in the first half, managed to turn around the miscues and put together another strong offensive showing to claim a 27-18 victory over the Bombers, who shot themselves in the foot more than a few times during the course of Friday’s game.
While turnovers played a large role in the game for both squads, a missed call seemed to seal the fate of the Blue who were no doubt chagrined at the bump in the Lions end zone that somehow was missed by the on field officiating crew.
The subsequent interception on the play turned the ball over to the Lions who chewed up a good portion of the clock and built up on their lead to ensure that the 31 thousand plus fans had a win to go with their remembrances of the former CFL executive who passed away two weeks ago.
While the Lions at times resembled a Grey Cup bound squad that could not be said for the Bombers who clearly still have to work out some internal issues in their line up. Far too many assignments were blown, passes not made or collected and defensively while fairly solid for three quarters, a fourth quarter disappearing act in the wave of the Lions offense should be registering some serious concerns in the Winnipeg GM’s office.
For the first three quarters the Bombers seemed to have their offense back on a roll, utilizing Charles Roberts far more effectively, roaming him from the backfield into open spaces where Kevin Glenn would deliver timely short passes that turned into solid gains, yet by the fourth the Lions had seemed to adjust to that game plan and for the most part had shut down the Bomber attack.
While there were some promising trends in the Bomber play, the result was the same as in three previous regular season contests, leaving the blue now 0 and 4 and making the folks back home very concerned.
The Lions on the other hand have been building on momentum the last two weeks, last weeks blow out a showcase game that reminded everyone that they are still serious contenders in the West, while Friday night’s game once again gave indications that they intend to play until the final whistle each and every night, something that would have made Mr. Ackles quite proud we suspect.
The post game salute was done in fine fashion, retracing the legend of the once water boy through the various levels of professional football and calling on all to continue on with his passion for Canadian Football.
A large job left behind, but on Friday one that probably had more than a few hands ready to get to work.
Globe and Mail-- Lions roar for Ackles
National Post-- Ackles tributes pour in prior to Lions game
National Post-- Emotional home victory for Lions
Winnipeg Free Press-- Oh-oh and 4 for Blue as valiant struggle falls short
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