Blue Bombers need rare win over Eskimos to build on victory at Hamilton
WINNIPEG — Cornerback Maurice Leggett has done a lot in two-plus seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but beating the Edmonton Eskimos isn’t on the list.
“It’s frustrating you know, since I’ve been here we haven’t won against Edmonton, and we’re just trying to get the ball rolling against them,” said Leggett, who recalled listening to retired NBA star Kobe Bryant talk about how he hated the Phoenix Suns, a team his Los Angeles Lakers struggled to beat.
“I guess I’ve got the same feeling.”
Winnipeg (1-2) picked up their first win of the season in Hamilton last week, Leggett named a CFL top performer for two interceptions (one for a 50-yard touchdown), five defensive tackles and one sack. Buliding on that win will be tough, as the Bombers haven’t managed to best the Eskimos since July 26, 2012, despite a few heartbreakingly close games.