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The Corbett Report, September 30, 2022

September 29, 2022

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Introduction Well, what the hell happened to summer?  The frost is on the pumpkin as they say and so now football games have added meaning.  As the opening song says, true Bomber fans don’t shy away from a little cold, so the 18 degrees (WTF??) at kick on Friday night shouldn’t keep the hearty Bomber […]

Opening Song, September 30, 2022

September 29, 2022

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Blue and Gold (Sung to the tune “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young) (Thanks to Mel and Bill Cox for these excellent lyrics) I want my club  To win the CupI’m a supporter of the Blue and GoldIt’s these obsessionsThey’re positiveThat keep me cheering for the Blue and GoldEven when it’s cold Keep me cheeringFor the […]

Away predictions, September 23, 2022

September 23, 2022

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Bombers take a break this week and the home teams struggle in the 3 games on the slate. Pick: Hamilton over Montreal Toronto over Ottawa Calgary over BC Have a great weekend.

Away predictions, September 16, 2022

September 16, 2022

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Only three games this week but two of them could have a significant impact on when the Bombers clinch first place (and yes they will clinch first place). Tonight: I don’t know why I keep doing this but I’m once again going with Edmonton (over Saskatchewan). Tomorrow: The first of a back to back serises […]

Opening Song, September 10, 2022

September 10, 2022

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Opening song The Last Saskatchewan Roughrider (Sung to the tune “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate” by Captain Tractor) Well I used to be a farmer, and I made a living fine.I had a little stretch of land along the CP line.But times went by and though I tried, the money wasn’t there,And the bankers came and […]

The Corbett Report, September 10, 2022

September 8, 2022

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Introduction Greetings! Welcome to the Banjo Bowl edition of the Corbett report.  It’s been 17 years since the inaugural Banjo Bowl in 2004.  Who’d have thought that what initially started as a marketing gimmick would have the legs to last for 17 years.  It’s turned into a great counter-punch to the Labour Day Classic.  All […]

Away Predictions, September 3, 2022

September 2, 2022

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Labour Day weekend is upon us and the Corbett Report is predicting a home team sweep. And yes, that does mean I’m picking the Riders over the Bombers. It seems like the Labour Day game is a stand alone adventure in the Rider/Bomber rivalry. The best team (this year clearly the Bombers) does not necessarily […]