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Labour Day Predictions, August 31, 2024

August 31, 2024

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A weekend of rivalries awaits. Well, at least in 3 of the 4 games, not sure why Ottawa doesn’t play Montreal on Labour Day in what would seem to be a natural rivalry. Anyway, here goes: In BC (Victoria to be exact), it’s the Lions vs. the Redblacks. Nathan Rourke get’s the start which I […]

The Corbett Report, August 23, 2024

August 22, 2024

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Introduction To quote Taylor Swift, coming into August the Bombers were looking at a rather “Cruel Summer”.  An 0-4 start. A loss in their first two home games.  No wins in June.  A mediocre performance in Regina. Then a heartbreaking loss in Toronto in July and the Bombers’ season seemed on the precipice of falling […]

Opening song, August 23, 2024

August 22, 2024

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Summertime Blues (sung to the song of the same name by Eddie Cochran) I’m not gonna raise a fuss, I’m not gonna raise a hollerAbout a-playin’ all summer games without Kenny Lawler Every time the Bombers looked like they might be greatThe boss says “No dice Blue, last place is your fate” July, I wondered, […]

Away predictions, August 15, 2024

August 14, 2024

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After last week’s 4-0 performance the Corbett Report is on a roll! (Per the CFL site everyone got a point for tie game). So here’s what’s happening this week. Jake Maier leads the Stamps to victory over the Redblacks in the only home team win of the week Montreal keeps on rolling with a victory […]

Away predictions, August 8, 2024

August 9, 2024

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Bombers are on a much deserved bye week so for two weeks in a row they’ll give up ZERO points. Going for a hometown sweep this week. Ottawa over Saskatchewan Toronto over Calary Montreal over Hamilton Edmonton over BC Enjoy the weekend.

Opening Song, August 1, 2024

August 1, 2024

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Just Give Me a Reason (sung to the song with the same title by Pink (featuring Nate Ruess)) Right from the startBlue was a thief, blue stole my heartAnd I, their willing victim It’s been over 40 yearsSome of them not prettyThought, the last 4 years had fixed them Now your play looks like your […]

The Corbett Report, August 1, 2024

August 1, 2024

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Introduction Tonight marks the halfway point of the 2024 season and what a turnaround (and not for the better) the Bombers have experienced.  Last year after nine games the Bombers were a stellar 7-2.  This year? Well, lose tonight and they’ll match that record but in reverse.  A loss tonight and the Bombers fall to […]

Away predictions, July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

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Another road trip for the Bombers this week. I’m looking for a 4 game sweep this weekend to improve on my stellar 7-21 record. I’ve decided that if all else fails, pick the home team. Which means: Montreal over Saskatchewan in the battle of the back up QBs. Ottawa over Calgary as Ottawa starts to […]

Away Predictions, July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

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Bombers are on the road this week but here are the away predictions. Tonight, Edmonton finally gets a victory with a win in Ottawa Hamilton finally gets a victory with a win at home against Toronto BC just keeps on rolling with a win in Calgary and; Bombers continue their climb back from a horrific […]

The Corbett Report, July 12, 2024

July 11, 2024

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Introduction With a checkered past that’s lead through two NFL teams (Dallas and the NY Jets) and two CFL teams (Winnipeg and BC) Lucky Whitehead, at the age of 32, returns to the Bombers looking for a fresh start (and a break from his new-found gardening career).  With the maturity that comes with turning 32 […]