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[hollywood]

2009 MANITOBA BISONS FOOTBALL



April has been a relatively busy month for the U of M football team. The first big announcement was the new stadium. [LINK]


|> This is the artist's drawing of the 2011 U of M Stadium.

Personally, a smaller one to accommodate the crowd sizes would have been nicer. Hopefully, some Bomber fans will like the stadium enough to try the Bisons once and then become fans of the team.

The second announcement was that 3 Bisons (running back Matt Henry, offensive lineman Landon Rice, and year defensive lineman Eddie Steele) will be competing would play in the East-West Bowl. [LINK]


|> In 2008 Henry came back from the grotesque broken leg in the 2007 Vanier Cup game.

On the recruiting front, 5 new players came aboard this month. [LINK] The players are:

* defensive lineman Ian DeGannes-Shaw (St. Mary's Huskies)
* defensive lineman Randeep Dhesi (BCFC - Victoria Rebels)
* defensive lineman Clifton Lewis (BCFC - Vancouver Trojans)
* linebacker John Tietzmann (BCFC - South Surrey Rams)
* running back Skylar Harris (Erie CC & U of Arizona)

I wonder what's up with St. Mary's. Earlier, their all-star QB Erik Glavic (coming back after missing 2008 with an injury) earlier announced that he was transferring to Calgary. The Bisons have had proven success with taking players from the junior football ranks. They have some experience at a level higher than high school and can step in and help.

And, most importantly, the league schedule has been released. [LINK] Here are the Bison games:

Sept. 4: at Regina Rams
Sept. 11: at Simon Fraser Clan
Sept. 19: UBC Thunderbirds (University Stadium at 2 p.m.)
Sept. 26: BYE
Oct. 3: Alberta Golden Bears (University Stadium at 2 p.m.)
Oct. 10: at Calgary Dinos
Oct. 17: Saskatchewan Huskies (University Stadium at 1 p.m.)
Oct. 23: at UBC Thunderbirds
Oct. 31: Simon Fraser Clan (University Stadium at 2 p.m.)
Nov. 7: Canada West Semi-Finals
Nov. 14: Canada West Final
Nov. 21: CIS Semi-Final: Uteck Bowl – Canada West @ AUS
Nov. 28: Vanier Cup at Laval in Quebec City

BOOKMARKS:

BISON FOOTBALL SITE <> CANADA WEST FOOTBALL SITE
[CIS FOOTBALL SITE] <> [SCHEDULE & RESULTS PAGE] <> [STANDINGS]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[cptncanuk]

The heck with the Bisons and the Bombers.
Here's where the true fans go:

http://www.lflus.com/

Wonder if they need trainers?...
_________________
Good judgment comes with experience. Unfortunately, the experience
usually comes from bad judgment.

[moose_rock]

wow, check out the higlights!

go bisons!
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Unfinished Business 2009-2010

[hollywood]

2009 MANITOBA BISONS FOOTBALL THREAD

The 2008 thread is [HERE].

There are 86 players at the Bison camp this year. The list is [HERE] and the story from GoBisons.ca is [HERE].

The Bisons schedule is:

Sep. 4 at Regina
Sep. 11 at Simon Fraser
Sep. 19 UBC (2:00pm - University Stadium)
Sep. 26 BYE
Oct. 3 Alberta (2:00pm - University Stadium)
Oct. 10 at Calgary
Oct. 17 Saskatchewan (12:00pm - University Stadium)
Oct. 23 at UBC
Oct. 31 Simon Fraser (2:00pm - University Stadium)
Nov. 7 Canada West Playoff: Semi-Finals (4@1) (3@2)
Nov. 14 Canada West Playoff: Final - HARDY CUP
Nov. 21 Uteck Bowl (Canada West @ AUS)
Nov. 28 Vanier Cup 12:00pm at Quebec City

The Dinos won the CW last year after the Bisons took the Vanier in 2007.

BOOKMARKS:

BISON FOOTBALL
CANADA WEST FOOTBALL
CIS FOOTBALL
_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

The Winnipeg Sun has some training camp stories:

[Hall groomed to replace Bison star] - This one is about the Bison D - which has 9 of 12 starters returning.

[Bisons optimistic] - Ken Wiebe runs down the pre-season outlook. The highlights are his "five questions":

1) How will Nate Friesen fare as the starting quarterback?
2) Who's No. 2?
3) Can the defensive dozen take the next step?
4) Who is going to catch the ball?
5) Can Matt Henry reach 1,000 yards?

[SUNshine Girl] - Oooooh, a link to a bikini model contest winner!!!
_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

[Karhut rejoins Herd after stint in CFL] - The Winnipeg Sun has another story-of-the-day. This one is about OL Ryan Karhut rejoining the team after being released from the Montreal Alouettes. The gist of the story:

[hollywood]

UPDATE

The U of M football site has training camp updates:
[August 22nd]
[August 23rd]
[August 24th]

Each one is a short blurb and a quick read.

I wonder if with so many RBs in the line-up, maybe they can convert one or two into receivers.
_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

August 29, 2009

@

SIMON FRASER CLAN 26
UBC THUNDERBIRDS 7
> [STATS] > [C.W. STORY]

The regular season started this weekend with the usual west coast derby, on account of the C.W. having an odd number of teams.



NEXT UP:

September 4, 2009
Calgary @ Saskatchewan
Manitoba @ Regina
UBC @ Alberta
bye: Simon Fraser

OTHER NEWS:


The U of M football site has training camp updates:

[August 25th]
[August 26th]
[August 27th]
[August 28th]

The Canada West season preview is on the C.W. site [HERE] and at the CIS site [HERE].

@
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 21
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 26
> [CIS STORY]

The Evil Monkeys dropped an exhibition game in Saskatown. But the score was close so they must be reasonably satisfied.
_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

MANITOBA BISONS (0-0)
REGINA RAMS (0-0)

September 4, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. CDT
Mosaic Stadium - Regina
Radio: [UMFM 101.5] ~ [620 CKRM]

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

The Bisons opened 2008 with a win over the Lambs. However, the Bumpkins gained revenge in the season's final weekend by eliminating the Bisons in a head-to-head encounter for the 4th and final playoff berth. So on this weekend, when Labour Day rivalries are in full tilt, a good rivalry in its own right unfolds yet again.

Most prognosticators seem to be saying that Regina is due for a fall this year. The Bisons are seen as a near-contender. The Bisons will need to win games like this one on the road if they want to achieve true contender status.

You can follow along by clicking the UMFM link above or tuning in to 101.5 FM.

Here are some other pre-game links:

[Live Stats updates - from the U of R]

[Week 2 scoreboard] - Updates on all games at the CIS web site.

[Bisons recipe for success] - Winnipeg Sun story by Ken Wiebe. The story is a summary of offence, defence, and special teams and the various personnel changes since 2008.

[Rams open up Canada West season against Manitoba] - This is a story from the U of R linked to the CW site.

[Bison Football team announce team captains for 2009 season ] - The U of M story also has a list of all prior Manitoba-Regina scores. The captains are: Matt Henry, Nathan Friesen, Ryan Karhut, Eddie Steele, Wyatt Jacobi, Teague Sherman, and Will Sheils.

[Full Bison Football schedule broadcast on Campus Radio 101.5 UMFM for tenth consecutive season] - The story has all the details. The pre-game for road games will be 15 minutes and for home games will be 30 minutes.

The daily breakdowns continue: [August 31] ~ [September 1]

OTHER NEWS:

Elsewhere:
Calgary @ Saskatchewan
UBC @ Alberta

[Shaw TV preview: Huskies, Dinos ready to kickoff '09 campaign] - This is from the CW site and is about the feature game of the weekend, namely the defending conference playoff champ vs the reigning pennant winner. Tune in Shaw TV.

[CIS, SSN to launch CIS Touchdown] ~ [CIS LINK] - An on-demand on-line weekly magazine program is being launched by the CIS!

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

September 4, 2009


MANITOBA BISONS 10
REGINA RAMS 28
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [U OF R STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [UFRC STORY]

I was at the Goldeyes' game so all I heard was the ending on radio. In any event, an away loss to Regina has to be seen as "opportunity lost". The Bisons are away again next weekend (at Simon Fraser) and likely would look at a split as a positive thing. However, an 0-2 start makes for loads of "must win games". Itseems to have been largely a kicking game, with the Lambs achieving two TDs and the Bisons only one.

OTHER GAMES:


CALGARY DINOS 33
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 34
|> [CIS STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [UFRC STORY]

This one was a 20-20 draw, won by Sask in an OT shoot-out. It was also Shaw TV's game of the week. I saw it on the PVR on Saturday.

Oddly, Calgary went for a two-point convert, missed, and lost the game. Had they settled for one point there would have been another round in the shoot-out. It was also remarkable that in two OT rounds each team went 2-for-2 in scoring touchdowns after having mustered only 20 points in 60 minutes. And Sask's big TD was returning a missed Dino FG!!!


UBC THUNDERBIRDS 25
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 24
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [UFRC STORY]

The Evil Monkeys choked in their home opener. They had a 24-6 half-time lead. After having lost to Simon Fraser, UBC had to win this one. Notwithstanding the loss, I do not expect the Evil Monkeys to be a jabroni team this year. Nor do I expect UBC to fall into that role. They showed some jam in mounting this comeback.

NEXT UP:

Sepember 11th
Regina @ Saskatchewan
Manitoba @ Simon Fraser

September 12th
Alberta @ Calgary

Bye: UBC

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

MANITOBA BISONS (0-1)
SIMON FRASER CLAN (1-0)

September 11, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. CDT
Terry Fox Stadium - SFU
Radio: [UMFM 101.5]
On-line video: [SFU VIDEO]

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

SFU started the season with a 26-7 win over UBC which makes this a difficult road trip for the Herd. However, a loss could put the team in a position of having to play catch-up all year long. (However, with 4 of the last 6 games at home it would be far from over.)

The Bisons have hammered SFU in the past, since The Clan have been jabronis in most seasons. Overall, the Bisons are 7-2 against these guys. However, one loss was last year (albeit in overtime in an ugly game) when SFU vastly improved and made the conference final. I will be interested to see how the offence performs, and in particular the QBs.

In any event, there should occur some winnowing of the Canada West Conference this week and we should know where everybody fits in.

As always, you can follow along by clicking the UMFM link above or tuning in to 101.5 FM. I don't know how SFU's video link works but I may just give it a shot. There is no Shaw-TV game this weekend.

Pre-game links:

[Football preview: Clan, Bisons do battle in B.C.] - The story is by SFU but from the CW site. The link to the SFU site article is [HERE], and has a video link for highlights of the 2008 game between these two teams.

[Bison Football travels to play road game against Simon Fraser Clan ] - This is the story from the U of M site. Amongst the usual previews and recaps of past games, the story points out that this will be the 5th stadium the Bisons have visited whilst visiting SFU in 6 trips.

OTHER NEWS:

Elsewhere:
Sept 11: Regina @ Saskatchewan [LIVE STATS] ~ [CK750 RADIO]
Sept 12: Alberta @ Calgary [FAN 960] ~ [UC LIVE STATS] ~ [UC VIDEO] ~ [UA LIVE STATS]
Bye: UBC

Stories and links:
[Click here for CIS online football show: Week 2 of CIS Touchdown] - This is the on-demand CIS video link/
[Week 3 scoreboard] - This is for the whole CIS, with live updates.
[Dinos, Golden Bears renew football's Battle of Alberta] - A CW story from the U of C.
[Huskies, Rams clash in provincial football battle ] - A CW story from the U of S.

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

September 11, 2009


MANITOBA BISONS 7
SIMON FRASER CLAN 41
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [CIS STORY] ~ [SFU STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [YOUTUBE VIDEO]

This was an ugly loss. The offense is clearly not working. The positive side is that the Bisons have now played two away games. The CW only allows 40 players to dress for away games. With 4 of their last 6 at home the Herd have a good shot at redemption. Their next two games, against UBC and the Evil Monkeys, are at home. SFU is now 2-0 and the Herd is 0-2.

OTHER GAMES:


REGINA RAMS 9
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 10
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]

The Lambs almost pulled an upset in this Battle of Banjoland. How two teams can manage only 19 points is beyond me. Their defences cannot be that awesome. The Huskies are now 2-0 whilst the Lambs are 1-1.

September 12, 2009


ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 31
CLAGRY DINOS 34
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [CIS STORY]

The Evil Monkeys suffered their 2nd loss in a classic wild west shoot-out. The Dinos could not afford to fall to 0-2 (for that matter, nor could the Evil Monkeys).

NEXT UP:

September 18th
Calgary @ Regina
Alberta @ Simon Fraser

September 19th
UBC @ Manitoba

Bye: Saskatchewan

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

UBC THUNDERBIRDS (1-1)
MANITOBA BISONS (0-2)

September 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
University Stadium
Radio: [UMFM 101.5]
TV: Shaw TV - Cable 9 in Winnipeg

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

The Bisons are in a virtual must-win situation at their annual homecoming game. If they can win they will end the weekend in the midst of the playoff race. If they lose they will be outsiders looking for miracles throughout the season.

The tight results thus far indicate that the CW is a well-balanced conference this year. That is, in games not involving the Bisons. Their offence has been non-existent. Sound familiar, Bomber fans?

Last year UBC was also the homecoming game opponent, and won 28-0. After that UBC went into the tank and never played that well again.

Pre-game links:

[Shaw TV Game of the Week Preview:­ UBC at Manitoba] - As a Shaw TV game, the game draws a thorough pre-game report on the CW site. The story is at the Bison site [HERE].

[Bison Football prepare for 2009 Homecoming Game ] - This is the story from the U of M site. They have a look back at prior games in this series.

ELSEWHERE:

Sept 18: Calgary @ Regina [CW PREVIEW] ~ [FAN 960] ~ [CKRM] ~ [LIVE STATS]
Sept 18: Alberta @ Simon Fraser [CW PREVIEW] ~ [SFU VIDEO]
Bye: Saskatchewan

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

September 18-19, 2009


UBC THUNDERBIRDS 10
MANITOBA BISONS 36
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [FREE PRESS] ~ [SUN - pre-game]

- from Canada West

- from Winnipeg Free Press

This was a must-win game for the Herd and they came up big. I was at my son's baseball game but I received text messages whenever the Bisons scored. My phone was going crazy in the 3rd quarter when the Bisons turned a 10-10 tie into a blow-out.

The two teams are now both 1-2, along with Regina and Alberta. The Bisons have a bye week up next and then play Alberta at home on October 2nd. You can say the Bisons are tied for last, or that they are two points out of first!



OTHER GAMES:


CALGARY DINOS 41
REGINA RAMS 15
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [CIS LINK]



I thought this could be a tell-tale game for the Lambs. They beat the Bisons to open and then lost 10-9 to Sask. They may be crashing back to Earth by this scoreline.


ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 28
SIMON FRASER CLAN 16
|> [CW STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [CIS STORY] ~ [SFU VIDEO]



Just when SFU looked like a potential dominant team, they stumble for the 2nd consecutive season against the previously winless Evil Monkeys. The Saudi Albertans have had some tough losses and maybe they were just due some good karma. Questions must be asked about SFU. Perhaps it is just a case where the whole CW is never to be taken lightly.

NEXT UP:

September 25th
Saskatchewan @ Alberta

September 26th
Simon Fraser @ Calgary
Regina @ UBC

Bye: Manitoba

OTHER NEWS:

TSN, CIS SIGN DEAL: [CIS LINK] ~ [TSN LINK] - TSN used to have a monopoly on CIS events but has not shown any since 2005. SportsNet and The Score stepped up. Now TSN will broadcast the Vanier Cup (final) and the Uteck Bowl and the Mitchell Bowl (national semi-finals). They will also televise the basketball tournament.

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS (2-2)
MANITOBA BISONS (1-2)

October 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
University Stadium
Radio: [UMFM 101.5]
TV: Shaw TV - Cable 9 in Winnipeg

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

The Bisons are coming off a bye week. Meanwhile, Alberta is much improved this year. They started with two close losses (against UBC and Calgary) then knocked off SFU and Sask. I am not sure I can make the game, but we'll see. I can always catch it on TV and radio.

Pre-game links:

[Shaw TV Preview: Golden Bears @ Bisons] - This is from the CW site. The story is also at the Bison site [HERE].

ELSEWHERE:

Oct 3: Calgary @ UBC [CW PREVIEW] ~ [FAN 960] ~ [CITR]
Oct 3: Saskatchewan @ Simon Fraser [CW PREVIEW] ~ [SFU VIDEO]
Bye: Regina

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE] ~ [WEEK 6 SCOREBOARD]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

October 2-3, 2009


ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 13
MANITOBA BISONS 20
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [FREE PRESS] ~ [SUN]



The Bisons needed this one. The Evil Monkeys were on everybody's rising stars list and thoughts were that they may be mounting a challenge for a playoff berth and a national ranking. However, the Bisons slapped them around on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and dominated the entire game. A TD off a blocked punt with 20 second left got the Evil Monkeys their only TD of the game and made the score look closer than it really was.

On the downside QB Nate Friesen had some really bad passes in the shadows of the goalposts. Correct those and the Herd would have had 30+ points on the day.



OTHER GAMES:


CALGARY DINOS 50
UBC THUNDERBIRDS 26
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]



UBC just could not do it. I heard some on the internet radio. Maybe Calgary is just hitting their stride.


SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 18 (6)
SIMON FRASER CLAN 18 (0)
|> [CW STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [SFU VIDEO]

This was the 2nd overtime win for the Banjo Dogs this year. For SFU they rebounded somewhat after looking awesome for 2 weeks then looking like mediocrity. Sask apparently has no offence.

NEXT UP:

October 9, 2009
UBC @ Saskatchewan
Simon Fraser @ Regina

October 10, 2009
Manitoba @ Calgary

Bye: Alberta

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
[SCHEDULE/RESULTS PAGE] ~ [STATS PAGE]

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

CALGARY DINOS (4-1)
MANITOBA BISONS (2-2)

October 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
McMahon Stadium - Calgary
Radio: [UMFM 101.5] ~ [FAN 960]
Video: [U OF C VIDEO]
Stats: [U OF C LIVE]

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

Back-to-back wins have the Bisons feeling good about themselves. However, Calgary has been gaining steam and is now the consensus #1 team in the league. Calgary opened with one loss and then started to win. The Bisons started with two losses and then started to win.

The Bisons really controlled the line of scrimmage against Alberta last week. If they can do that again against Calgary then could win. However, the Dinos have to be big favourites at home.

Pre-game links:

[Manitoba @ Calgary: A Battle of Hardy Cup winners] - This is from the CW site.
[Bison Football travels to play road game against No. 3 Calgary Dinos] - Story from the U of M site.
[BISON FTB GAME PREVIEW AT CALGARY ] - Also from the U of M site.
[CIS Week 7 scoreboard & broadcast schedule] - Live updates of all CIS games are available with Twitter updates as well.

OTHER GAMES:

UBC THUNDERBIRDS 7
SAKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 44
|> [C.W. PREVIEW] ~ [BOXSCORE]

It looks like UBC has thrown in the towel. And Sask finally wins by more than a point!


SIMON FRASER CLAN 24
REGINA RAMS 26
|> [CW STORY] ~ [CW PREVIEW] ~ [BOXSCORE]

The Lambs scored a key victory here. SFU now falls to 2-4 after a 2-0 start. Now that the Lambs are 3-2 they look like a playoff team, IMO.

BOOKMARKS:

~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~

_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[hollywood]

October 10, 2009


MANITOBA BISONS 24
CALGARY DINOS 35
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE] ~ [FREE PRESS] ~ [SUN]



The Bisons were down 23-0 in the first quarter and looked to be ready for a blowout. Yet by the end of the third quarter they held a lead. The Dinos showed some championship mettle by rallying in the fourth to win going away. The Bisons made lots of high risk plays, which allowed for the rally but in the end cost them.

All in all, my impression is that the Bisons could win a rematch. Also, the Dinos are #1 in the CW in everybody's books right now. However, Sask also has but one loss and cannot be counted out. And it just so happens that Sask will be here next Saturday afternoon.

The Bisons are tied for the 4th and final playoff berth with Alberta, and hold the tie-breaker over the Evil Monkeys. There is also a chance that SFU will have their opening two wins over UBC and Manitoba reversed due to their use of an ineligible player. A ruing should be out soon.

Here's the standings:

[figureskating_hockeyfan]

i wish there was some way we could get more support even 10 000 at a bisons game, realy promote them and invite ppl to come down to watch, hell can u imagine a game with 30 000 cheering on the bisons like they have 60 000 in the NCAA football? that would be intense

[hollywood]

[hollywood]

SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES (4-1)
MANITOBA BISONS (2-3)

October 17, 2009 at 12:00 noon CDT
University Stadium - Winnipeg
Radio: [UMFM 101.5] ~ [CK 750]
TV: Shaw - Cable 9 in Winnipeg

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

The Bisons are in a 3-way tie for 4th place whilst Sask is in 2nd place. However, after two losses to start the year the Bisons are looking tough. Sask had a break-out game last week, 44-7 over UBC. They had looked lucky in the early going, winning by either one point or on a shoot-out.

The Herd have done well against Sask. Check the U of M link for a complete set of scores.

There is also a chance that SFU's first two games of the year (both wins) may be lost b them due to use of an ineligble player. If so, Manitoba and UBC would each gain a win. Stay tuned.

I am scheduled to be in Brandon for the day. So I'll have to fire up the PVR and try to find the game on radio.

Pre-game links:

[No. 7 Huskies look to carry offence into Manitoba] - This is from the CW site.
[Bison Football return home to host the No. 7 Saskatchewan ] - Story from the U of M site.

ELSEWHERE:

Oct. 17 UBC @ SFU [CITR.CA] ~ [SFU VIDEO] ~ [CW PRE-GAME]
Oct. 17 Regina @ Alberta [LIVE UPDATES] ~ [CW PRE-GAME]
Bye: Calgary

BOOKMARKS:

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~ ~ ~
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_________________
BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena

[figureskating_hockeyfan]

what is the average bison attendance?

[hollywood]

[hollywood]

October 23-24, 2009


MANITOBA BISONS 25
UBC THUNDERBIRDS 17
|> [U OF M STORY] ~ [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]

The Bisons clinched a playoff berth with this ho-hum win at British California. It was played in harsh cold and rain and seemed to keep the excitement level down. But at this time of year a win is a win. And the remainder of the weekend results assured the Bisons of a playoff berth.

Saturday afternoon they will play the evil cheaters from SFU in their final game as a CIS school. SFU and UBC are now both eliminated from playoff contention.

OTHER GAMES:


REGINA RAMS 29
CALGARY DINOSAURS 47
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]



This was a traditional wild west shoot-out with 1,100+ yards of offense. The Lambs don't have the weapons to beat Calgary at that game.


ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 3
SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 39
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]



The Banjo Dogs hammered the Evil Monkeys on a weekend where the same schools were also playing a men's hockey double-header, swept by the Evil Monkeys.

Here's the standings:

[hollywood]

October 30, 2009

OUT OF TOWN SCOREBOARD


SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 42
REGINA RAMS 17
|> [C.W. STORY] ~ [BOXSCORE]

After the league looked to be closely contested, tonight's result has decided the top 5 positions leaving Saturday's games to be exhibitions. The loss eliminates Regina, and the win gives Sask 1st. Calgary will be 2nd, Manitoba 3rd, and Alberta 4th.

So next weekend it will be Alberta at Saskatchewan in one semi-final whilst Manitoba at Calgary is the other match-up.

A disappointing end of the year for the Lambs, who appeared to be capable of being a contender earlier on. The last time they played Sask they lost 10-9. How they have slipped!


BISON PREVIEW


SIMON FRASER CLAN (1-6)
MANITOBA BISONS (4-3)

October 31, 2009 at 2:00 pm CDT
University Stadium - Winnipeg
Radio: [UMFM 101.5]
TV: Shaw - Cable 9 in Winnipeg

HOLLYWOOD OUTLOOK:

The standings of these teams are misleading. SFU whacked the Bisons in game #2 a way back when. However, SFU was stripped of two wins for use of an ineligible player. If not for that mis-deed, both teams would be 3-4 and in a 4-way tie for 3rd place with Regina and Alberta. If that were the case then Saturday's game would likely have been for a playoff berth.

This game will remain notable for one reason: It is SFU's last game in Canada West, since they are headed to the NCAA for next season. You may recall that they formerly played in the NAIA before coming to the CIS. They will be leaving with a rather unremarkable record. They joined in 2002 and went 5-3 in 2003 and 2008. Otherwise they had losing records every season, including 3 seasons where they went winless.

Meanwhile, Calgary is at Alberta in another lame-duck game.

Pre-game links:
[Manitoba in driver's seat after two-win week] - This is from the CW site.
[Playoff football implications with SFU at Manitoba game ] - Story from the U of M site.

BOOKMARKS:

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BROCK BADGERS @ MANITOBA BISONS
September 24th @ 7:00 pm
September 25th @ 2:00 pm
at Max Bell Arena