The Corbett Report – Issue 2013-05 – September 8, 2013 Winnipeg vs. Saskatchewan The Banjo Bowl THE OPENING SONG – The Boys in the lime green tractor– (Sung to the tune of The Boys in The Bright White Sports Car (Trooper)) Here them come The boys in the lime green tractors Heading to Investors […]
August 14, 2013
THE OPENING SONG – Spinnin’ Wheel by Blood Sweat and Tears What goes up, must come down Spinnin’ wheel, got ta go round Talkin’ ’bout Blues troubles it’s a cryin’ sin CEO’s a goner Let the spinnin’ wheel spin They had Garth Buchko, but they They sent him home Next the GM all alone […]
July 25, 2013
THE OPENING POEM – Pondering Pierce To play, or not to play, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The hits and tackles of outrageous linemen Or take leave upon the gentle sideline And watch Justin beat them. To rest, to play No more – by not playing to […]
July 18, 2013
The Corbett Report – Issue 2013-02 – July 19, 2013 Winnipeg vs. Toronto THE OPENING SONG OPENING SONG: Hey Ricky (Sung to the tune Mickey by Toni Basil) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFrmapGCuhs Oh Ricky you’re so fine you’re so fine you blow my mind Hey Ricky! (repeat) Hey Ricky You’re playing here tonight You’ve been away so […]
June 24, 2013
Introduction It was supposed to be a celebration of a rebirth. A new home, a new logo, new uniforms and a new attitude. The buzz around the Bombers this year was supposed to be all about getting back to Grey Cup. Breaking the 126 year Grey Cup drought (seems that long). Instead though, the […]
November 25, 2012
Greetings from Toronto! So now that those pesky Grey Cup parties are all out of the way it’s time for the grand finale. Grey Cup 100 is hours away and it’s time for the final Corbett Report prediction of the year. So here’s what’s gonna happen. Two key matchups are Chad Owens vs. Jon Cornish […]
October 31, 2012
The Corbett Report – Issue 2012-09 – November 3, 2012 Winnipeg vs. Montreal THE OPENING SONG (DÉJÀ BLUE) OUR HOUSE (Sung to the tune, Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) I’ll get the beer You get the cheese nips and the fries At the game today Staring at the field For three or […]
October 12, 2012
THE OPENING SONG Cheer On (Sung to the tune of “Rave On” by Buddy Holly) Here’s the YouTube Link A we-a-e-a-ell A simple win and it’s yahoo Make me want to-oo watch the Blue-oo Cheer on, it’s a crazy feelin’ and I know they’ve left us reelin’ But I say they’ll win two, Cheer […]
September 25, 2012
THE OPENING SONG Then I saw Buck Pierce (Sung to the tune of “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees) Here’s the Youtube Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuBREMXxts I thought wins would only come in fairy tales Meant for other teams but not for Blue Losses were made for us That’s the way it seemed. Disappointment haunted all […]
September 20, 2012
The Corbett Report – Issue 2012-06 – September 21, 2012 Winnipeg vs. Hamilton THE OPENING SONG Satisfaction (by the Rolling Stones) Here’s the Youtube Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a7cHPy04s8 They can't get no satisfaction, They can't get no satisfaction. Though they try and they try and they try and they try. Blue can't get no, Blue […]
September 6, 2013
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