Our version of the Super Bowl
… that’s how I explain the Grey Cup to Americans. The rules are obviously different and we have way less money, but the teams in our little football league still want to win The Big One.
Our Roughriders will take on the Montreal Alouettes tonight in Calgary. Not bad for a team that was expected to finish last in their division. After losing to Calgary last year, I know Montreal will double their efforts. Calvillo probably expects to break another record or two. I just hope we can give them a good run for their money.
Here’s wishing all of the loyal and hardy Saskatchewan fans a safe trip to-and-from McMahon Stadium. Especially Tina, who is 39 weeks pregnant!
I hear the grocery stores in Calgary are stocking watermelons and advertising “Grey Cup Hats $0.69LB!”
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November 30th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Heard the bad news :(
November 30th, 2009 at 5:25 am
The score may or may not reflect how fun the game really was to watch. Obviously not the last 10 seconds we were hoping for, but still! So exciting!
I’m glad Calvillo and the repeatedly winless Grey Cup team members finally earned their ring, but our Riders made them work for it! So proud of our little province and the way our fans take over any stadium in the country.
November 30th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Heart breaking… Those guys really deserved the win…. aw man, we’ll get em next year.
Trust jhawke to be gracious in defeat.
Jennifer and Brandon, I hope you have a beautiful and memorable Christmas, you are both an inspiration and I count myself among the lucky who have been able to follow your journey.
All the best,
Rob
December 5th, 2009 at 6:05 am
It was a very tough loss to watch, but man did the Roughriders play well considering their two previous match-ups with Montreal. It was so awesome to cheer them on all summer and fall with you. I cannot wait for next season and hopefully we head up to see another game. GO RIDERS GO!!