Investors Group Field | Winnipeg - Page 132

rrskylar · #**2621** Posted **Jul 26, 2012, 4:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoryB

Looks like someone really setup Buchko to take a big fall on this one. I still think his initial statement would have ideally been "We remain confident that the new stadium will be ready for our preseason game" rather than the "There is no way any games will be played at Canadinns Stadium". The change would have delivered the same message without hanging himself when in later became false.

Link to the article

PS: The article also makes reference to IGF being used by the Bisions and amateur sport.

I think Buchko set himself up, in order to really hype the Blue Bombers he stuck with the false old story line too long. The sports business is now competitive in Winnipeg, the Blue Bombers monopoly on sports dollars here ended with the return of the Jets. Part of the reason Buchko was hired was for his ability to sell, he did it well at the super info-mercial station but translating that to a business where you have to be honest and upfront with your customer is a different story.

Reed Solomon · #**2622** Posted **Jul 27, 2012, 3:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

Buchko was hired was for his ability to sell, he did it well at the super info-mercial station

You really think so?

rrskylar · #**2623** Posted **Jul 27, 2012, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Reed Solomon

You really think so?

No, but I had to say something nice about the guy, frosted highlights and all.

cjones2451 · #**2624** Posted **Jul 27, 2012, 8:40 PM**

Any recent pics? The Bombers site is a little behind (nothing since July 6) and the webcam is not working

Bluenote · #**2625** Posted **Jul 28, 2012, 4:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by cjones2451

Any recent pics? The Bombers site is a little behind (nothing since July 6) and the webcam is not working

I got some tonight, I will have to post them once I get them off camera tomorrow.

Walked all around the site, pretty cool looking now, but it is so much more impressive from a distance as you get the massive size of it.

The Unknown Poster · #**2626** Posted **Jul 29, 2012, 6:43 PM**

i find Buchko wholly ridiculous. Watching him wander around at the games with his goofy hair, perma-grin and fake tan, how can anyone take this guy seriously. He could be the poster child for douchebag.

Jets4Life · #**2627** Posted **Jul 30, 2012, 5:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bluenote

I got some tonight, I will have to post them once I get them off camera tomorrow.

Walked all around the site, pretty cool looking now, but it is so much more impressive from a distance as you get the massive size of it.

I cannot wait to see those pics...

Bluenote · #**2628** Posted **Jul 31, 2012, 5:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jets4Life

I cannot wait to see those pics...

Sorry waiting on my wife to upload them is like pulling teeth

kw5150 · #**2629** Posted **Jul 31, 2012, 6:39 PM**

Someone loved sniffing markers and huffing gas as child I think! Either that or your firm lost the design competition for the stadium. Get over yourself.

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Originally Posted by alittle1

Someone said that they were displeased with the name "Investors Group Field", after viewing these latest pictures, let me offer this name for your perusal and edification, the Winnipeg Goose.

With a wing span like that, this suckers going to fly.

I can hear it all now;

Football Fan: I paid $5000 for these seats, what do you mean I can't stand up and do the wave?

Aisle Aid: Sir, please remain seated and buckle up while we are in flight.

Tower to Pilot: Can you confirm your height and position?

Pilot to Tower: I'm 5'16 and I'm seated in Section 'S', Seat '13' and I just schite myself. I just saw Jack Wells and Elvis at a thousand feet. Jack was doing a play-by-play and Elvis was singing ' I've got a hunk of burning love...."

alittle1 · #**2630** Posted **Jul 31, 2012, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by kw5150

Someone loved sniffing markers and huffing gas as child I think! Either that or your firm lost the design competition for the stadium. Get over yourself.

Damn, your a super sleuth, you found be out...I'll have to take the red pill....this is the end.

kw5150 · #**2631** Posted **Jul 31, 2012, 8:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by alittle1

Damn, your a super sleuth, you found be out...I'll have to take the red pill....this is the end.

It's you're.....not your.

steve61 · #**2632** Posted **Aug 1, 2012, 11:35 PM**

Somebody in Winnipeg please hurry up and post some new pics! I can't believe there's been nothing new on here in weeks

bomberguy · #**2633** Posted **Aug 1, 2012, 11:44 PM**

The webcam on the bombers site has been down for almost a month and no photo updates. Pathetic.

MrMaddCow · #**2634** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 1:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by bomberguy

The webcam on the bombers site has been down for almost a month and no photo updates. Pathetic.

i ask the bombers about this on FaceBook Here is a Copy and paste!

Monday at 11:13am near Steinbach ·
What the heck? it's been over 3 weeks now!
last weekend i drove by and didn't see the cam were it was before.
and no photo update ether since the first week of July!

OFFICIAL Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fan Page We have a schedule and respect the construction schedule and go whenever we have a chance and it's safe to do so. We expect Dave to go next week and get some updated images to share with you. Yesterday at 12:36pm

trebor204 · #**2635** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 2:51 AM**

Some taken pictures about 2 weeks ago

Crisis · #**2636** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 3:06 AM**

Great photos - Thanks for those. With the shoring towers still in place for the one canopy, my guess is that the field installation is going to be getting wrapped up pretty late this fall.

Based on the story in the Free Press last week, it looks like it's going to get ugly between the steel subtrade, Stuart Olson Dominion and the BBB stadium group. Not sure how much is related to this project, but Churchill Corp, the parent company to Stuart Olson Dominion, yesterday announced a new President and acting CEO.
http://tmx.quotemedia.com/article.ph...&qm_symbol=CUQ

Jets4Life · #**2637** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 10:00 AM**

Great photos, trebor204. You made my night.

DLLB · #**2638** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 6:02 PM**

Thanks for the photos, trebor204. Looking great!

fitzy0019 · #**2639** Posted **Aug 2, 2012, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Crisis

Great photos - Thanks for those. With the shoring towers still in place for the one canopy, my guess is that the field installation is going to be getting wrapped up pretty late this fall.

Based on the story in the Free Press last week, it looks like it's going to get ugly between the steel subtrade, Stuart Olson Dominion and the BBB stadium group. Not sure how much is related to this project, but Churchill Corp, the parent company to Stuart Olson Dominion, yesterday announced a new President and acting CEO.
http://tmx.quotemedia.com/article.ph...&qm_symbol=CUQ

the towers are actually taken down now. sorry i dont have a picture, but i drove past this morning. the west side roof sheeting is partially done as of today as well.

MrMaddCow · #**2640** Posted **Aug 7, 2012, 4:26 PM**

After being silent for about a month the bomber put out a video update!
http://youtu.be/CwUMr5tDgKQ