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The Corbett Report, August 29, 2021

August 28, 2021

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Introduction Last week the Winnipeg Blue Bombers did something they hadn’t done for 671 days.  They lost a football game. It was, by their own account, a lacklustre performance.  Offence couldn’t move the ball, defence couldn’t stop the Argos, and their kicker . . . well, let’s just say he couldn’t split a banana let […]

Opening Song, August 29, 2021

August 28, 2021

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Opening song Stampeders Bite the Dust Sung to the tune of “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen Let’s go Andrew runs on to the fieldWith his helmet pulled way down lowAin’t no sound but the sound of his feetYou know he’s ready to goAre you ready hey are you ready for this?Are you hanging […]

Away predictions, August 19, 2021

August 19, 2021

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An interesting week this week. We learned that Bo Levi Mitchell played the last game with an undiagnosed broken leg and is now on the 6 game injury list. We also learned that the BC Lions have a new owner by the name of Amar Doman. By all accounts a very solid choice to help […]

The Corbett Report, August 13, 2021

August 12, 2021

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Introduction Week 1 is in the books and not without a few surprises.  The Corbett Report predictions went 2-2 but really, who in their right mind would have predicted an Argo victory over the Stamps and a Red Black victory over the Elks?  But, hey, that’s sports for you and who can be upset as […]

Opening Song, August 13, 2021

August 12, 2021

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Opening song Heartache tonight Sung to the tune of “Heartache tonight” by The Eagles Blue Bombers gonna hurt someoneBefore the night is throughArgos are gonna come undoneIt’s nothin’ we can do Bombers defence wants to sack somebodyIf it takes all nightZach Collaros wants to take a little chanceMake it come out right There’s gonna be […]

The Corbett Report, August 5, 2021

August 4, 2021

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Introduction It’s been 620 days since the last edition of the Corbett Report.  Just to refresh your memory, here’s the complete text of that report – published November 24, 2019, at 9:55pm MST: WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though it was in another decade, it seems like it was just yesterday that the Bombers handily defeated the […]

Opening Song, August 5, 2021

August 4, 2021

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Sweet CFL Sung to the tune of “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond Now it’s begun, I can’t believe it’s happeningBut then I know it’s growing strongShould have been springBut spring became the summerI’m just so glad you’ve come along Hands, touching hands (not), reaching out,Touching me (not), touching you (not) Sweet CFLGood times never seem […]