Bob Irving
Irving: Blue Bombers have upset potential
CFL.ca’s Bob Irving explains why Winnipeg’s defence could be the key to upsetting the home-town BC Lions on Sunday in Vancouver…
Irving: Bombers worthy hosts of Eastern Final
Some will accuse the Bombers of “backing” into a first place finish in the East, but that’s a bunch of nonsense according to Bob Irving, particularly with Winnipeg’s ...
Irving: Bittersweet weekend for Bombers
Bob Irving reports that the injury suffered by Bombers quarterback Buck Pierce has already forced him out of next week’s game against the Stamps, and perhaps into the playoffs.
Irving: Bombers winning with grit, passion
Before the Bombers pulled off their come back over the Alouettes on Saturday, they were greeted with boos by the Canad Inns Stadium faithful. Bob Irving explains why.
Irving: Parity the name of the game this season
Bob Irving analyzes the crazy 2011 CFL season, wherein the Winnipeg Blue Bombers can go from a dominant showing one week, to a sloppy loss the next.
Irving: Bombers haven’t looked this good in years
The last three years have not been easy to stomach for Blue Bombers fans, but the tide has turned as the Bombers prepare for this season’s Grey Cup derby in fine form.
Irving: Bombers’ resiliency to be put to the test
Despite losing four of their last five games, Paul LaPolice’s Blue Bombers still remain atop the East Division standings. Their resiliency will once again be put to the test.
Irving: Bombers aim to put zany loss behind them
A wild outing against the Argonauts produced more than just a loss in the standings for the Bombers. This week, Bob Irving explains how injuries will be the story for the Blue and Gold.
Irving: Questions arise in Swaggerville
The Blue Bombers back to back losses against the Saskatchewan Roughriders raise some serious questions about the leading team of the East and where they’re headed.
Irving: What is wrong with Fred Reid?
What has happened to Winnipeg Blue Bombers veteran running back Fred Reid? CFL.ca’s Bob Irving has a few ideas of what may be wrong with last year’s leading rusher.
Irving: Bombers have no shortage of depth
Depth is something all CFL teams strive to develop. The ones that do it most successfully are usually near the top of the standings, as in the case of the 2011 Blue Bombers.
Irving: How Buck Pierce achieved rock-star status
Buck Pierce had no idea what he was getting into when he signed with the Bombers, explains Bob Irving. But the agile QB has immersed himself in his adoring new community.
Irving: Bombers enter Bye Week on high note
The remarkable Magical Mystery Tour that is the 2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season continued merrily along its road through Empire Field in Vancouver on Saturday night.
Irving: Bombers have to remain humble
With one-third of the season in the books, the Blue Bombers are 5-1 and sit atop the East Division. However, as Bob Irving explains, Paul LaPolice has his team remaining humble.
Irving: Winnipeg did their fallen coach proud
Bob Irving explains how the loss of defensive line and assistant head coach Richard Harris motivated the Bombers and the entire Winnipeg community this past week.
Irving: Pierce battles injury bug once again
Once again, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are faced with injuries at quarterback. Both Buck Pierce and backup Joey Elliot left last week’s game with injuries.
Irving: Bombers defence leading the way
The Bombers are 2-0 and their defence is leading the way. Bob Irving examines the stars that have stepped up and how they’ve been keeping the team afloat.
Irving: Suber, Lobendahn on the right path
Alex Suber and Joe Lobendahn both had solid debuts for the Bombers. Bob Irving examines their respective careers to-date and where he thinks they might end up.
Irving: Reason for optimism in The Peg
Most teams that go through a 4-14 season are expected to make major changes. Bob Irving examines why despite little change in Winnipeg, things are looking up.
Irving: 4 battles to watch in Bombers’ camp
Despite posting a 4-14 record in 2010, there are few position battles during Bombers camp. Bob Irving breaks down the four biggest battles taking place in Winnipeg.
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