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The Corbett Report, September 27, 2019

September 26, 2019

Introduction So I get the angst of many Bomber fans (and share much of it) after last week’s meltdown in Montreal. A first half in which the Bombers could do nothing wrong (34-10 lead) followed by a second half where they could do nothing right (37-38 final score). I get the suggestions that this team […]

The Corbett Report, Banjo Bowl 2019

September 6, 2019

Introduction When the Corbett Report last filed a full home game report all seemed right in the world. Enroute to a 7-2 record, a healthy Matt Nichols at QB, Andrew Harris having another strong season, the Bombers seemed right on track to break that pesky Grey Cup drought. What could possibly go wrong? Well, two […]

The Corbett Report, August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

Introduction The 2019 season is rolling right along and so are the Bombers. After the hiccup that was the East Division road trip the Blue got back on track with a 26-24 victory over the Grey Cup champs last week. Lots of cranky fans still out there though, among the complaints (with the Corbett report […]

Opening Song, Week 10

August 15, 2019

High Hopes (sung to the tune High Hopes by Panic at the Disco) Bombers have high, high hopes for this season Loaded up with stars this year should be fulfilling Often not the case but this year they have a vision Always have high, high hopes Have to have high, high hopes for this season […]

The Corbett Report, August 8, 2019

August 7, 2019

Introduction When we last chatted, three weeks ago, the Bombers were well established in first place in the CFL West with a comfortable 4-point cushion over third-place Calgary. I thought at the time, that first place in the West would come down to who won the three-game series between Calgary and Winnipeg (sorry Edmonton, until […]

The Corbett Report, July 19, 2019

July 18, 2019

Introduction Recent Bomber talk over the past decade has been about streaks. The 28 year Grey Cup drought being the biggest, but also lots of “the last time we won in Calgary, was . . .” or, “the last time we hosted a division final, was . . .”, etc. Streaks of a negative nature as […]

The Corbett Report, July 12, 2019

July 11, 2019

Introduction When the CFL schedule came out last December, it must have caused the Bomber management some trepidation. Opening on the road against the early Grey Cup favourites, the Mike Reilly-lead BC Lions, then a bye, then the retooled and always challenging Eskimos, then on the road again against the most consistent team in the […]

The Corbett Report, June27, 2019

June 26, 2019

Introduction Greetings! Welcome back to another season of the Corbett Report. This game marks my 37th consecutive home opener and something like the 20th year of the Corbett report. Sheeeeeshhhhh you’d think I was getting old or something!!! As with every year, there’s unbridled optimism and hope around a new season. Of course there are […]

The Corbett Report, October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018

Introduction Don’t get me wrong. I believe that Winnipeg can win this game. The opening song might suggest a hint a lack of confidence that the Blue can pull off a win, but that’s just realism creeping in. Consider this: The Bombers haven’t beaten Calgary at home since July 2009 Calgary is 6-0 at IGF since […]

Corbett Report, Week 18

October 11, 2018

Introduction Greetings from Tofino! Lots has happened since we last had a home game. Three weeks ago the Bomber were in fifth place and on a 4 game losing streak. Since then? Three wins in a row and combined with the continued winning ways of the Riders, the surprising meltdown of the Eskimos and the […]