What a fantastic opening to the 2008 CFL season.  Two wins, two dominant wins, and most importantly to this observer, two very entertaining wins.

Star of the game, unquestionably, was Anthony Calvillo.  A second straight impressive performance from our starter who is clearly rejuvenated playing in the Trestman offence.

The first half was pretty darn close to perfect.  As expected, we came in with an aerial attack, the Bombers' being pretty good against the run.  And did it ever work!  AC was on target, the line was giving him time to make his reads, the receivers were in a zone, and what can we say about that one-handed TD grab by Richardson?  Fantastic.

GIve the Bombers some credit though, they showed character in making a game of it in the second half.  It would have been easy, down 31-7, to send in all the backups and surrender.  But they didn't, and threw a scare into us.

But it was AC to the rescue again, he took the team on his shoulders and just refused to allow us to let this one get away.  His two long runs on the clinching drive showed the man's determination.  I daresay he'll be up for offensive player of the week for the 2nd consecutive week.  Not too shabby for a QB who was being written off by more than a few observers.

Another great performer I thought was TSN commentator Glen Suitor; he zeroed in on Mark Estelle cheating up on the Bombers' outside WR, and sure if Glenn didn't hit him on a deep route for a TD on the very next play.  Suitor also showed us how Glenn was picking on Shawn Gallant when the latter had to replace Diamond Ferri; but Gallant got the last laugh!

A wonderful start to the season, and at this point we're alone in first in the east.  Up next are the Stampeders, here's hoping we continue to provide quality, entertaining football.

I'll miss the next match, being off fishing for a week.