CFL: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Edge Montreal Alouettes In Huge Statement Win

Both teams entered the contest knowing how they would finish, but with nothing on the line both teams played a very tight and entertaining ball game.  The Bombers who still have not allways looked like the grey cup runner ups of a year ago showed alot of promise and really stepped up Sunday in Montreal. 

Romby Bryant and Terence Edwards each caught a touchdown pass to help the Bombers cause and the inconsistent kicker Alexis Serna was 3-4 on the afternoon but came up big when they needed him kicking the winning field goal with 1:32 left in the game. 

Kevin Glenn was 13 of 18 for 121 yards and a touchdown in the first half before leaving with an injury to his non throwing hand.  Dinwiddie came in and picked up where he left off going 10 of 18 for 122 yards and a touchdown before third stringer Brian Randall finished the job with several key scrambles to put them in range to win the game. 

The Bombers left Glenn out for precaution as they did many of their big players, Fred Reid got the day off and Joe Smith sat out much of the second half. 

While the game itself meant little it was a huge confidence booster for the Bombers that were really beaten badly by the Stamps last week.  First of all the secondary that has been picked apart all year really stepped up late in the game with great coverage and confusing such a wily veteran like Calvillo alot of times. 

They also showed that they had some depth at the quarterback position which could bode well for the playoffs, and how bout Alexis Serna who has been widely criticized and rightfully so by fans and media alike, while he missed an easy kick to start the game he was not rattled and came back strong with three field goals including the game winner. 

Lastly the road to the grey cup will go through Montreal and for the Bombers to come up with a win like this is a huge psychological boost for them knowing they will have to go to Montreal if they want to get back to the grey cup.

The Bombers will wrap up they're regular season next Saturday at home against the helpless Hamilton Tiger-Cats.  What kind of lineup Doug Berry will dress is anybody's guess as they look to go into the postseason full of confidence.  With the win the Bombers improve they're record to 7-10 going into they're final tuneup before hosting the Eskimos on November 8 at Canad Inns stadium.