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Winnipeg Free press saturday, august 29, 2015 HOME GAME PLAYBOOK 3 N ot this week. robert Marve was assured a second consecutive start at the helm of the Blue Bombers offence this past sunday as the team reconvened after their Week 9 bye week. Marve had an average game in his first outing, throwing 19 completions on 28 attempts for 203 yards and a touchdown while adding an interception. not a bad performance, all things considered. Marve admitted after the game that fatigue hindered his play, as did a stomach virus that reportedly had him vomiting on the sidelines during the game. the former purdue product joked following the loss that the team was putting points on the board while he was putting bile on the turf. tonight, the Bombers welcome the West division-leading Calgary stampeders to investors group Field for Week 10 — after welcoming former stampeders linebacker Jasper simmons to the Bombers practice roster last week. simmons was sensationally released by the stampeders following a twitter tirade initiated by his agent, sammy gahagan. gahagan called the stamps the CFL's "worst organization" while adding that his client was "held hostage" by the defending grey Cup champions. simmons defended his honour this week, saying that everything that went down with stamps head coach John Hufnagel — including repeated attempts at asking for his release — was about business. simmons saw action in parts of four games this year, registering four tackles. Bomber fans are understandably worried that the same fracas could repeat itself in Winnipeg, and while simmons did little to quell the speculation, fans can take some solace in the fact that he recorded 80 tackles while tacking on three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2014 with the Ottawa redBlacks. the kid has some talent. He was Ottawa's nominee for two CFL awards in 2014 — Most Outstanding player and Most Outstanding defensive player. even with the Bombers losing four out of their last five games, the club gave the stamps a run for their money back in Week 4, losing by a single point 26-25 at McMahon stadium. But drew Willy won't be at the helm this time, nor will paris Cotton tote the ball. the good news for the Bombers will come in the form of an absence at tailback for the stamps as Jon Cornish, who battered the Bombers' front seven for 120 yards, was placed on the six-game injured list with a thumb injury at the end of July. the Bombers offence, meanwhile, will look to nick Moore and Clarence denmark at receiver. denmark registered 101 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Cameron Marshall looks poised to see the lion's share of carries for the Blue and gold. in his first start for the Bombers in Week 8, the second-year CFLer toted the ball 14 times for 55 yards. ❚ edBlacks. kid has some talent. He was Ottawa's nominee for two CFL awards in 2014 — Most layer and Most Outstanding ven with the Bombers losing four out of their last five games, the club gave the stamps a 80 tackles while tacking on three interceptions and a forced fumble in 2014 with the Ottawa redBlacks. 80 tackles while tacking on three interceptions and a forced fumble in edBlacks. the kid has some talent. He was Ottawa's nominee for two CFL awards in 2014 — Most vs August 29 at Investors Group Field - 5:00 p.m. Home Field Advantage H uddle with the Winnipeg Free press before every Winnipeg Blue Bombers home game throughout the regular season. Meet members of the Blue Bomber Cheer & dance team, collect player profiles, catch up with Blue Bomber alumni and peruse the latest news on concessions, entertainment and Bombers in the community. Leading up to the 103rd grey Cup Festival in Winnipeg nov. 25 - 29, we're revisiting the home team's championship wins from 1935 to 1990 — and looking forward to a home field advantage with a special grey Cup edition. ❚ 2015 Home Game schedule See www.bluebombers.com or www.ticketmaster.ca for season and single-game ticket information. Playoff schedule Sunday, Nov. 15 Eastern and Western Semi-Finals Sunday, Nov. 22 Eastern and Western Finals Sunday, Nov. 29 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg 5 p.m. Friday, June 19 Hamilton vs Winnipeg 26 15 Thursday, July 2 Hamilton vs Winnipeg 52 26 Friday, July 10 Montreal vs Winnipeg 23 25 Thursday, July 30 B.C. vs Winnipeg 13 23 Friday, Aug. 14 Toronto vs Winnipeg 27 20 Saturday, Aug. 29 Calgary vs Winnipeg 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Saskatchewan vs Winnipeg 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Calgary vs Winnipeg 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Edmonton vs Winnipeg 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Ottawa vs Winnipeg 3 p.m. CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CALGARY CowbeLLs FoR BomBers look to ring up a win against stampeders by scott billeck for the Winnipeg Free Press Before the last few home games at Investors Group Field, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers started the week sweating over who would be their starting quarterback come game time. on the Roster A long with Jasper simmons, the Blue Bombers have added international receiver Mike Willie and international offensive lineman sam Longo to the practice roster. Willie, who worked out with the club in training camp, hails from Compton, Calif. He played two years at arizona state, where he caught 72 passes for 897 yards and nine touchdowns. Longo, from spring Valley, Ohio, played collegiate football at Cincinnati and later spent time with the Miami dolphins and Houston texans. ❚ Left: Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Robert Marve (16) looks to pass as the team plays against the Toronto Argonauts', Friday, August 14, 2015. Photo by Trevor Hagan Below: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Jasper Simmons and Mike Willie. Photos by Mike Deal Video Replays post-game interviews and game recaps are posted on the Blue Bombers website at www. bluebombers.com/video. Bookmark the site for frequent updates, along with just-for-fun features. ❚ Practice Makes Perfect Y ou don't always need a ticket to see the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in action — team practices are open to the public. Occasionally, practices are held on the field beside the Winnipeg indoor soccer Complex rather than at investors group Field, but you can still bring a lawn chair and watch from the sidelines. Keep tabs on the location and practice schedule at www.bluebombers.com/media_ schedule. ❚ initiated by his agent, sammy gahagan. ahagan called the stamps the CFL's "worst organization" while adding that his client was "held hostage" by the defending grey champions. immons defended his honour this week, saying that everything that went down tamps head coach John Hufnagel including repeated attempts at asking for his release — was about business. immons saw action in parts of four games this year, registering four tackles. Bomber fans are understandably worried that the same fracas could repeat itself in Winnipeg, and while immons did little to quell the speculation, fans can take some solace in the fact that he recorded first start for the Bombers in Week 8, the second-year CFLer toted the ball 14 times for 55 yards. ❚ Winnipeg Blue Bomber #89 Clarence Denmark. Photo by Boris Minkevich