1978 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7 18
Finishing 3rd in the CFL's Western Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Semifinal
Coach: Ray Jauch (9-7)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1978 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League ended the 1978 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses for 18 points, finishing third in the CFL's Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Winnipeg scored 371 points, while the defensive squad allowed 351. Dieter Brock led the charge, throwing for 3,755 yards. Joe Poplawski led pass catchers, catching 75 balls for 998 yards. Gord Paterson and Mike Holmes provided receiving help as well.
Jim Washington rushed for a team-high 1,032 yards for the Blue Bombers.
Reggie Pierson and Gary Rosolowich each intercepted 5 opponent throws.
Ray Jauch coached the team. The 1978 Winnipeg Blue Bombers lost in the Division Semifinal.
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Regular Season Points For: 371
Regular Season Points Against: 351
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 at BC Lions 30 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| July 18, 1978 | Edmonton Eskimos 29 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| August 2, 1978 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 13 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 9, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 29 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| August 16, 1978 | Calgary Stampeders 29 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 21 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| August 23, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8 at Edmonton Eskimos 14 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| August 29, 1978 | Montreal Alouettes 10 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 36 | W | 2-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 4, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 29 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| September 9, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31 at Ottawa Rough Riders 29 | W | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| September 16, 1978 | Toronto Argonauts 14 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19 | W | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| September 24, 1978 | BC Lions 25 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 32 | W | 4-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| September 30, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 38 at BC Lions 27 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| October 15, 1978 | Edmonton Eskimos 38 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| October 22, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 13 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 | W | 4-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| October 29, 1978 | Calgary Stampeders 28 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24 | L | 4-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 9-6-0 | ||
| November 5, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14 at Calgary Stampeders 22 | L | 4-4-0 | 5-3-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| November 12, 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 4 at Calgary Stampeders 38 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | Western Semi-Final |
