Brady Oliveira finally finds 'chicken box' as Blue Bombers peck out win in Edmonton
Make it six straight wins and a better hold on first place in the CFL West for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers survived a slow start on offence, hung in there on the strength of their defence and won going away in Edmonton on Saturday.
Bombers chicken dance their way to sixth straight win, blitz Elks 27-14
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have a nickname for the opposition’s end zone. They refer to it as the “chicken box.” So, after each of running back Brady Oliveira’s two fourth-quarter touchdowns, he did a chicken dance.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers chicken dance their way to sixth straight win against Edmonton Elks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have a nickname for the opposition's end zone. They refer to it as the "chicken box." So, after each of running back Brady Oliveira's two fourth-quarter touchdowns, he did a chicken dance.
Chicken dances and touchdowns: Bombers keep winning streak alive
There was a time not too long ago – way back on June 29th, if we are to be precise – when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers had been completely written off by so many across the Canadian Football League. They had stumbled to an 0-4 start and tumbled into a shallow grave,
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks Week 16 odds and lines, with expert CFL picks, predictions and best bets.
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Unreal Stories: The source of Brady Oliveira’s hunger
Brady Oliveira sits down with CFL.ca for a one-on-one interview that explores the adversities he's dealt with in his life, ...
Blue Bombers' Brady Oliveira setting aside ego as wins pile up
Some skilled position players in football would be ready to stage a coup. Well past the halfway mark of the CFL season, the ...
Oliveira joins distinguished company with third consecutive 1000-yard season
Brady Oliveira eclipsed the 1000 yard rushing mark for the third consecutive season in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 27-13 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
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MMQB: It’s like the Blue Bombers never left
In this week's MMQB, CFL.ca's Pat Steinberg looks at how impressive the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been in their six-game ...
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Momentum, at long last
For the first time this season the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in sole possession of first place in the West Division. A 27-14 ...
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Game Recap | WPG 27 EDM 14
There was a time no too long ago – way back on June 29th, if we are to be precise – when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers had been ...
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Landry’s 5 takeaways from Week 16
Hello, Brady Oliveira. I’m just so glad you guys didn’t decide to pretend to lay any eggs. More on “the chicken box,” below. Here are this week’s takeaways. I commented, much earlier in the season ...
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Bombers’ defence, Oliviera’s running takes down Elks
Bethel-Thompson didn’t fare much better, completing five of his 10 pass attempts for 48 yards. JASON FRANSON / THE CANADIAN PRESS Brady Oliveira (20) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates ...
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Upon Further Review | Wpg 27 Edm 14
The visitors locker room at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton is a long, rectangular space certainly not ideal for 50 or so size-large football players along with their equipment bags and the temporary ...