15°c Light rain showers
13°c Cloudy with showers
Blue Bomber Report Record: 6–12–0
Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION
Bombers head to Banjo Bowl without OT Taormina
Winnipeg Blue Bombers No. 66 Jordan Taormina (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS) Photo Store
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starting offensive tackle Jordan Taormina when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in this Sunday’s Banjo Bowl at Canad Inns Stadium.
Bombers head coach Tim Burke said Friday afternoon following the club’s final full practice this week that Taormina -- who hasn’t practised all week -- continues to suffer symptoms from a pinched nerve and will not be available on Sunday.
Shannon Boatman will be activated from the practice squad to replace Taormina, Burke said.
"Taormina will be out. His symptoms are remaining so we’ll just wait until next week to see how he feels. Hopefully, he’ll be ready for Calgary," Burke said.
The Bombers play in Calgary against the Stampeders on Sept. 14.
On the upside, Burke said starting offensive guard Steve Morley -- who has a sore ankle and also hasn’t practiced this week -- will play on Sunday.
Boatman started five games at tackle for the Toronto Argonauts in 2010, but was cut in training camp in 2011 and will be making his first appearance in a CFL game in two years. And he will be doing it against a pretty good Saskatchewan front four that includes former Bombers rush end Odell Willis and Brent Hawkins, who have combined for seven sacks this season.
"I’m feeling pretty good," Boatman said after a chilly and abbreviated practice at Canad Inns Stadium. "I’m a little nervous -- it’s been awhile since I played. But all I can really do is go out and give my best effort."
Burke said he’s comfortable with Boatman sliding into the starting role. "I’m good with him. He’s a veteran of the league, he’s played in this league. He’s been around long enough to know our system, so I feel good about it."
Fact Check
Have you found an error, or know of something we’ve missed in one of our stories? Please use the form below and let us know.
More Bomber Report
- Back to Top
- Return to Bomber Report
More Bomber Report
(1 of 10 articles for this week)
New Blue stadium lives up to the hype; now it's up to you
05/17/2013 8:27 AM
0
Poll
Most Popular Bomber Report
- New Blue stadium lives up to the hype; now it's up to you
- Argos release ex-Bomber Brink
- Bombers training camp opens June 2
- Blue sign draft picks Fitzgerald, Pavlopoulos
- CFL gains when draft picks go south
- Bombers handing off opening-day ball to fans
- Buck's No. 1, aims to prove durability
- Bombers sign three defensive players
- Bombers pick Fitzgerald, Pavlopoulos
- Bombers load camp roster with two DBs, LB, receiver
- New Blue stadium lives up to the hype; now it's up to you
- Argos release ex-Bomber Brink
- Bombers training camp opens June 2
- Bombers sign three defensive players
- Game ball to tour communities before grand opening of new Bomber stadium
- Bombers load camp roster with two DBs, LB, receiver
- Bombers pick Fitzgerald, Pavlopoulos
- CFL gains when draft picks go south
- Blue's Burke emphasizes work ethic
- Blue sign draft picks Fitzgerald, Pavlopoulos
- Bombers detail parking plan for new stadium
- Bomber boozers will change or they 'won't be here': GM Mack
- Hall turning heads at Bomber mini-camp
- Bombers are watching you
- CFL draft pick Mulumba would be proud to be a Bomber
- Bomber security to wave wands this season
- Bomber GM silent on Tebow's CFL prospects
- Bombers boast record season-ticket sales
- Blue in the red: Bombers to report a loss of almost $800,000
- Packers prospect a risky pick
- Game ball to tour communities before grand opening of new Bomber stadium
- Bombers handing off opening-day ball to fans
- New Blue stadium lives up to the hype; now it's up to you
- CFL gains when draft picks go south
- Argos release ex-Bomber Brink
- Bombers detail parking plan for new stadium
- Bombers tackle parking issue
- Game ball to tour communities before grand opening of new Bomber stadium
- Blue in the red: Bombers to report a loss of almost $800,000
- Hall, Clement go to school
- Blue Bombers board of directors accepting nominations
- Bomber security to wave wands this season
- Bombers handing off opening-day ball to fans
- If it was up to me, I would have kept Brink and Elliott
- Going all-in on Buck a risky gamble for Bombers
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.