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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 […]

The Corbett Report, September 21, 2018

September 20, 2018

Introduction It’s the 13thgame of the season and it’s come down to this. After just 12 games in a season that started with so much promise the Bombers find themselves in a pivotal game that may have implications, not just for this year’s playoff hopes but for the franchise for years to come. After 12 weeks […]

The Corbett Report, 2018 Banjo Bowl edition

September 7, 2018

Introduction There was a hint of frost in the air earlier this week in Kenora and that’s a sure sign that the CFL schedule is entering its second half. That and of course the back-to-back series between the Alberta rivals Stamps and Eskies, the QEW rivals Argos and Ti-Cats and of course the Prairie rivalry […]

The Corbett Report, August 17, 2018

August 16, 2018

Introduction It’s been that kind of a week in Winnipeg. Nominations closed for Mayor and many Bomber fans have penciled in Chris Streveler as their number one choice to lead the city and their team. As usual in the Peg, the back up quarterback for many is the most popular guy in town. After all, Matt, […]

The Corbett Report, August 10, 2018

August 9, 2018

Introduction Serena Ryder rocked Harbourfest last weekend so fitting that we start with a song from her. Bombers are coming off the bye week and when they opened the sports section (do people still buy newspapers) they saw that they’re right were they were when they left, i.e. in 3rdplace. What’s also happened however is […]