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  Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Fanzone
Because we all know that Bomber fans are the best in the land.....
Welcome to the FanZone - the place where die-hard Blue Bomber fans can interact with the team and share their voice.
Rehearse the Blue Bomber fight song so you can annoy those pesky in-laws from Regina.
www.bluebombers.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=93   (116 words)

  
  Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Despite Winnipeg being a western Canadian city, the Blue Bombers have played many seasons (1987 to 1994 and 1997 to 2001) in the Eastern Division in order to keep the number of teams in each division somewhat equal.
If the Ottawa Renegades, who are in financial jeopardy without CFL financial assistance, fold before the 2006 season begin, the Blue Bombers may be playing in the Eastern Division for the upcoming season.
Labatt Blue, a widely-known beer in Canada, was named after the Blue Bombers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers   (673 words)

  
 Canadian Football League West Division - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Finally in 1935 a Western team, the Winnipeg Pegs (soon to be known as the Blue Bombers) captured the Grey Cup, after they defeated the Hamilton Tigers 18-12.
In 1940 the Western champions, the Blue Bombers were disqualified from the Grey Cup due to a rules dispute.
The Blue Bombers returned to the West in 2002 after an expansion franchise was granted in the nation's capital.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Interprovincial_Football_Union   (1502 words)

  
 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
In 1936, a Winnipeg Tribune sports reporter referred to the Winnipeg team as as the "Blue Bombers" after boxer Joe Louis who had come to be known as the "Brown Bomber." The name became official in 1937.
The 1935 Winnipeg team made sporting history when it became the first team from the west to win the GREY CUP.
Nine of their roster were recruited as a result of the team's games in the United States; Winnipeg's success began a simmering and ongoing feud between those who wanted to have the Canadian game played by "homebrews" (non-imports) and those who wanted it to be open to all (imports).
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=A1ARTA0008646   (335 words)

  
 CBC Sports Online: Indepth: 2005 CFL Preview
Winnipeg made sure Milt Stegall would finish his career as a Bomber, signing the slotback to a new contract in training camp.
The Bombers running back is considered one of the premier rushers in the league, accumulating 3,076 yards on the ground over the past two seasons.
The Bombers are secure with Winnipeg native Wes Lysack at the safety position, and they expect Tim Carter – who missed all of last season due to an elbow injury – to take a halfback spot.
www.cbc.ca /sports/indepth/2005cflpreview/bluebombers.html   (1016 words)

  
 CBC Sports: Blue Bombers upset Alouettes in thriller   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bombers knew winning their first game of the year wouldn't be easy, but even they couldn't imagine a night where they needed to score over 50 points to beat the Montreal Alouettes.
Roberts gave Winnipeg a 43-37 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter after a 69-yard touchdown run, but the Bombers failed to convert the kick after a botched snap.
The drive stalled, however, and the Bombers had to settle for a 22-yard Westwood field goal to push the lead to 37-19 with 55 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
www.cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2005/07/22/Sports/mon-win050722.html   (806 words)

  
 Sympatico / MSN Sports : Home : Roberts runs for three TDs, Stokes racks up 265 yards as Bombers beat Ticats
WINNIPEG (CP) - Charles Roberts and Keith Stokes may have been two of the smallest guys on the field, but they had the biggest impact as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers kept the Hamilton Tiger-Cats winless with a 44-14 victory Saturday night.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Milt Stegall is hit by Hamilton Tiger Cats' Airabin Justin and loses the ball during second half CFL action in Winnipeg, on Saturday.
Winnipeg quarterback Kevin Glenn, replaced by Russ Michna late in the fourth, was 18-of-28 passing for 374 yards, three TDs and one interception.
sports.sympatico.msn.ca /Home/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CP-AllSports&newsitemid=44162045   (890 words)

  
 Canad Inns Stadium
Football in Winnipeg was a real mess before the amalgamation of a few teams in 1933 to form the Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg Stadium was originally a good baseball stadium for the Winnipeg Goldeyes (1954-1964) of the Northern League.
Today, Winnipeg Stadium is not a good place for baseball and the new Winnipeg Goldeyes now use part of the football field to play their games.
users.california.com /~csuppes/CFL/Winnipeg/index.htm   (945 words)

  
 Toronto Argonauts - Oddjack
The Blue Bombers feel that they could come into Toronto and steal one as they are catching the Argos on four days rest after they played Montreal.
The Bombers on the other hand are well rested and have momentum after a thrilling win over Montreal in their last game ten days ago.
Last week Montreal traveled to Winnipeg as an 11.5 point ‘chalk’ did not escape the cellar dwelling Blue Bombers, who have the uncanny ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, with a win.
www.oddjack.com /gambling/toronto-argonauts/index.php   (840 words)

  
 TSN.ca - CFL Blue Bombers - Canada's Sports Leader   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The 29-year-old Regina native is entering his third season with the Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback Wade Miller, who spent his entire CFL career as a member of the Blue and Gold, announced his retirement earlier today.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have stepped up in the CFL arms race with today's announcement that quarterback Mike Quinn has agreed to terms.
www.tsn.ca /cfl/teams/main.asp?hubName=cfl-blue_bombers   (90 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - CFL - Winnipeg - Game, set and match
The Bombers scored just two points in the second half, quarterback Kevin Glenn was intercepted by Eddie Davis with 42 seconds left, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders held on for a 19-17 win last night in the second annual Banjo Bowl before the first sellout at Canad Inns Stadium since Oct. 12, 2002.
The only points Winnipeg mustered the rest of the way were singles on Troy Westwood's missed 42-yard field goal in the third and Jon Ryan's punt single in the fourth.
The Bombers took a 15-4 lead in the second quarter on Charles Roberts' one-yard run and Glenn's 11-yard touchdown strike to Chris Brazzell -- the latter's fourth TD in five games with the Bombers.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2005/09/11/1212227-sun.html   (687 words)

  
 Fleming hits field goal as Edmonton ties Winnipeg 20-20 in CFL pre-season   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Boyd Barrett (left) tackles Eskimos' Tony Tomkins during first quarter CFL action in Edmonton on Friday.
The Blue Bombers (0-0-1) turned the ball over on their opening drive and took an 18-yard loss after a high snap to begin their second drive.
Winnipeg starter Kevin Glenn was five of 10-for-65 yards with two interceptions before being replaced by Wynn, who signed a contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Thursday after backing up Dave Dickenson and Casey Printers in B.C. last year.
www.canada.com /sports/football/cfl/bluebombers/story.html?id=e7f8b5d6-5cf1-4f9d-ae4b-79e98bf1e590   (540 words)

  
 Bombers Alumni
The Blue Bomber Alumni would not be able to provide such programs and services to the community if it were not for the support of many sponsors and volunteers.
Playing football for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers was an awesome experience and the alumni want to pass on their best wishes to the 2003 team.
The Wpg Bomber Alumni, in partner-ship with the Wpg High School Football League, Football Manitoba and Subway Restaurants, are pleased to announce the Subway Senior Bowl.
www.bomberalumni.com /index.cfm?pageID=63   (364 words)

  
 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fifties Cap
This cap is navy blue with the two panels at the front being a vintage white for that classic aged look.
The Blue Bombers symbol is embroidered onto the front in 3D and the CFL symbol is embroidered at the back.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fifties Cap has an adjustable velcro attachment at the back to alter the size.
www.cupstuff.com /cfl/winnipeg/wbfc_m.htm   (145 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Pro Football - Recap: Winnipeg Blue Bombers 20, Edmonton Eskimos 8 - Sunday November 03, 2002 04:14 AM
Posted: Sunday November 03, 2002 04:14 AM WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Ticker) -- Wayne Weathers recovered two fumbles, including one for a touchdown, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers held on for a 20-8 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos.
Winnipeg jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Charles Roberts' six-yard run less than eight minutes into the game.
But the Blue Bombers lost slotback Mike Stegall, who set a CFL record with 23 touchdowns this season, to a hip pointer late in the second quarter.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/cfl/recaps/2002/11/02/win_edm   (227 words)

  
 Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Football Team 2000 Season
The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 42-38, in the Bombers season opener held July 14th, 2000.
It was a heartbreaking overtime loss, as the Bombers led throughout the game, but the Stampeders came back to tie late in the fourth quarter.
The key play was late in the game when the Bombers blocked a punt, and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown.
www.winterpeg.com /Bombers-2000/blue-bombers-2000.htm   (586 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass on bid to host the 2002 Grey Cup
Winnipeg Blue Bombers pass on bid to host the 2002 Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - The CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Thursday they would not submit a bid to host the 2002 Grey Cup.
Blue Bombers' president and CEO Lyle Bauer said in a statement.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1027383849477_22793049   (180 words)

  
 Blue Bombers 41, ARGONAUTS 41   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Westwood's 42-yard field goal on Winnipeg's final overtime possession earned the Blue Bombers a wild 41-41 tie with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday night.
Toronto Argonauts defensive back Adrion Smith, right, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers Albert Johnson battle for the ball during first half CFL action in Toronto on Thursday Aug. 10, 2000.
Winnipeg's Khari Jones hit Robert Gordon on a 19-yard touchdown strike and scored on a one-yard run.
www.nflcanada.com /Football00Games/aug10_tor_wpg.html   (1029 words)

  
 TORONTO Argonauts
For the Bombers this is their second consecutive road contest before they jet home to Manitoba to prepare for the encore match with Toronto, enjoy a bye week and finish the season vs. Ottawa.
PLAYOFF PICTURE: The Argonauts, who are still mathematically in the playoff picture, cannot lose any of their remaining four games including the home and home series with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to at least have a shot at post season action.
The Blue Bombers are scheduled to arrive in Toronto at 2:15 p.m.
home.ican.net /~argos/stats/1995/prevgm15.html   (2127 words)

  
 Nate Riles re-signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Former Ohio Northern football standout Nate Riles (Akron/Hoban HS) has re-signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and will start at cornerback tonight as the Blue Bombers take on the B.C. Lions.
Riles originally signed as a free agent in April and was assigned to the practice squad before being released August 11.
Winnipeg is a league-best 10-2 on the season and is one of the favorites to win the CFL’s Grey Cup.
www.onusports.com /Football/Releases/Riles.html   (456 words)

  
 Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire head coach Jim Daley after 5-13 season   (Site not responding. Last check: )
WINNIPEG (CP) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have fired head coach Jim Daley.
The move wasn't a total surprise after the Bombers finished the season last in the CFL's West Division with a 5-13 record.
Daley had been on the hot seat most of the season in Winnipeg, with many fans feeling the team had to change coaches in order to change its fortunes.
www.canada.com /vancouver/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=000a0a9c-00b7-4964-ad2f-40f3495950ca   (131 words)

  
 Winnipeg Blue Bombers - a tradition of success  in Winnipeg   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have long been a tradition in Winnipeg.
In 1930, the Winnipeg Football Club became known as the Winnipegs, which amalgamated in 1933 with the St. Johns, to become the 'Pegs.
In recent years, the Blue Bombers have not fared so well, neither on, or off the field.
www.winnipegsports.com /blue-bombers.htm   (203 words)

  
 CFL.ca :: Official site of the Canadian Football League - newser
The Blue Bombers turned the ball over again on their next offensive series, as Glenn was picked off by Reggie Durden deep in Winnipeg territory.
With 2:51 remaining in regulation, the Blue Bombers trailed 44-43.
The Blue Bombers conceded a safety, forcing Montreal to gain 75 yards in 12 seconds.
www.cfl.ca /index.php?module=newser&func=display&topicnum=1&nid=6999   (467 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - CFL - Winnipeg   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With a body that defied being a pro football player, Wade Miller overcame long odds not only to crack the Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster but somehow survive for 11 CFL seasons.
The league's annual evaluation camp begins tonight in suburban Toronto, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers Canadian college draft co-ordinator Bob Dyce will be there with his eyes peeled for talent.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM also confirmed that he has agreed to terms with former NFL quarterback Mike Quinn.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/home.html   (273 words)

  
 Meet the 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers - OurSports Central
The 2004 Winnipeg Blue Bombers roster is comprised of mostly CFL veterans, as 36 of the 47 members have appeared in CFL action before.
The average Winnipeg Blue Bomber in 2004 is 6-1, 224 pounds and 28 years, four months and five days old.
P The youngest Blue Bomber is punter Jon Ryan.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3048548&l_id=&t_id=   (1150 words)

  
 Boozebros.ca Forums-viewtopic-Edmonton Eskimos 27 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8   (Site not responding. Last check: )
After last week’s embarrassing showing, the Blue Bombers teed it off against the Eskimos last night at the home opener of their 75th season.
The Bombers high point was the special teams with Jon Ryan leading the pack.
All in all, the Bombers looked like a much better team than the pathetic showing last week against the Green Riders, but this self-proclaimed boozebros.ca voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be hoping for a lot more improvement to come in the very near future.
www.boozebros.ca /postt892.html   (578 words)

  
 CanadianRules.ca » Winnipeg Blue Bombers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Blue Bombers have signed last year’s rookie standout Gavin Walls to a multi-year extension.
It looks like the Blue Bombers are going to get their man in Richard Karikari.
TSN is reporting that Barren Simpson has signed a four year deal with the Blue Bombers.
canadianrules.ca /category/team-news/winnipeg-bluebombers   (624 words)

  
 Canadian Football Teams   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Today (Nov. 25), my hometown football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, will be competing for the CFL (Canadian Football League) trophy (the Grey Cup) in Montreal against the Calgary Stampeders.
I have mentioned a few times the prominence of blue and gold in Manitoba flag proposals, this may be because of the colours of the Blue Bombers football team (blue and gold), which may, in turn be taken from Winnipeg's flag colours.
I post for you all the team flag which I will be carrying a sample of which to wave while watching the game on TV with friends (my wife knows what I like and loves me enough to buy me a genuine cloth version of the flag).
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca_cfl.html   (557 words)

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