They delivered it on Thursday: Adam Bighill, the defensive coordinator and middle linebacker, hobbled onto the six-game disabled list due to a strained
hamstring. All season long, there has been a procession of players coming and leaving from that list, but coming into Friday’s home game between the
Blue Bombers and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, nobody is celebrating. Head coach Mike O’Shea praised the linebacker, saying, “He’s one of the best I’ve ever
seen.” However, nobody’s duty is to enter and take his place. It’s their responsibility to enter and pretend to play. Thus, everything will be well. It will be difficult
for them to perform as well as they have in recent memory. Bighill is in charge, directing colleagues where to go based on
The Bombers have soared to the top of the charts in terms of fewest points and yardage allowed, touchdowns allowed, and opponents’ passing
efficiency. They are coming off of more than 100 minutes of scoreless football and back-to-back victories over BC in which they allowed a combined
11 points. One can’t help but wonder whether veteran backup Shayne Gauthier enters the game out of a desire to avoid making a mistake. “Not really,” replied
Gauthier. “It will not be flawless. However, I am certain that I will always put in my all effort. When one gives it their all, nice things usually come of it. I
am physically capable of accomplishing anything Adam does. He is more proficient in the game because of his deeper comprehension of it. He’s been doing this for a very long time, making him unique.
