Winnipeg Free Press

Bombers' biggest problem is Glenn

There are all kinds of theories. There are the 'head-coach-must-go' chants and the 'GM-is-an-idiot' cries. There are questions about chemistry and character, about the talent, about the coach either running a country club or being a sadistic so-and-so intent on mentally torturing the troops.

VIDEO: Bomber Close Up with Ed Tait Updated 10:26 AM

1. MENSA members struck dumb

   Covering the Winnipeg Blue Bombers these days is like playing for them: You can't win for tryin'. Updated 8:42 AM

2. Today's Bomber Report

   Game 10: Host Saskatchewan, Sunday, 3 p.m.

   THE FRED AND JOE SHOW:

   RB Fred Reid took a good chunk of the work out of the Bombers backfield at Friday's last full practice before Sunday's rematch with the Riders, although new tailback Joe Smith is getting busier. Smith, interestingly, also returned a kickoff at the workout as he digests more and more of the offensive game plan. Updated 1:03 PM

3. Herd adds Klimczak to road roster

   KEVIN KLIMCZAK, a third-year defensive end, has been added to the 40-man travelling roster for the defending Vanier Cup champion Manitoba Bisons (1-0) for today's game in Calgary against the 0-1 Dinos. (101.5 UMFM, 1:45 p.m.) Updated 8:37 AM

4. Around the NFL

   Money talks, holdout ends

   ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Rather than losing a game paycheque of more than US$191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by today. Updated 1:06 PM

5. Rifles QB named top gun in Canada for 2nd time

   WINNIPEG Rifles quarterback Khaleal Williams has been named the Canadian Junior Football League's outstanding offensive player of the week for the second time this season. Updated 8:37 AM

6. Colts sure to make hay in new stadium

   INDIANAPOLIS -- Lucas Oil Stadium is about to open up a new world for the Colts and the city of Indianapolis. Updated 2:00 AM

7. Vikings' Allen shoots wild game, hunts QBs

   EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Jared Allen's hunger for adventure has taken him on hunts for red deer in New Zealand, bear in Idaho, and wild boar in Texas. Updated 2:00 AM

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