Bombs Away: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Destroy Toronto Argos

Friday night's huge victory by the Bombers over the Argos ended with fans and media asking themselves one question, Who were those guys, and how did they were have they been all season? 

The Bombers true identity, the team that was a touchdown away from the cup last year appeared out of nowhere Thursday at Rogers Centre to completely mangle and embarrass the Argos 39-9.  The win improves the Bombers to 3-8 on the season and puts them a game back of Toronto for the playoffs.

The game began with a similar script for Winnipeg as the Argos took an early 3-0 lead on a Mike Vanderjagt field goal.  Things seemed to be going the way they usually have been going for the Bombers, then the second quarter came around and the Bombers erupted. 

After taking a 7-3 lead a lose screw must have come off in all the players' heads as they became completely unglued in the second quarter. 

It started with an interception return by newcomer Kai Ellis which came from the other newcomer Zeke Moreno pressuring Kerry Joseph, Ellis' 97 touchdown opened the flood gates and Glenn and company didn't look back.  Glenn later in the quarter connected with Milt Stegall for a 16 yard pass and catch before Milt went down in history with a 92-yard touchdown reception that made him the all-time career leader in receiving yards. 

New coach Don Matthew was making his return to the Argos sideline but by halftime was probably wondering what he had done to himself.  A defensive showcase followed in the third quarter before Glenn found Romby Bryant in the fourth quarter for a 45 yard touchdown catch.

Hard to believe it may have taken over half the season for the Bombers to find they're way and have a break out game but it may well have happened.  If that performance couldn't turn this team around and nothing will.  The Bombers completely dominated the Argos on all three facets of the game and completely destroyed and humiliated them on every occasion. 

Without exception this was by far the most completed game the Bombers have played all season,  Kevin Glenn was a very impressive 15-26 for 319 yards two interceptions and four touchdowns, and how about new running backs Fred Reid and Mean Joe Smith who rushed for 101 and 32 yards respectively. 

But perhaps the best story of all once again belonged to Milt Stegall.  Coming into the game needing only 16 yards to break the all-time CFL receiving record Stegall had broke the record in typical Milt Stegall fashion with a 92-yard reception for a touchdown, his second of the night.

As easy as it's been to rip apart the Bombers this year for once it's allmost impossible to say anything negative about them following Friday night's game.  A complete team effort from start to finish and a deserving victory which they hope will catipult them into a playoff position.