The 100th Grey Cup

The results are in from the CFL's East and West Divisional Championships... The Toronto Argonaut's will take on the Calgary Stampeders in the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto. 

The Boatmen defeated the Montreal Alouettes 27-20 in a tight game that came down to the final play of the game.  WR Brian Bratton of the Als will be losing sleep for a couple weeks after missing what seemed to be a sure-catch in the endzone  which would have sent the game into overtime.  Ricky Ray played phenomenal, going 28 of 37 for 399 yards and is looking poised to win his second Grey Cup.  Toronto's decision to bring him in is surely paying off. 

In the West, Kevin Glenn led the Stamps over the B.C. Lions in a 34-29 decision. Out of the four quarterbacks that played Sunday, he's the only one without a Grey Cup.  Could this be the year for Glenn?  (Bombers note: Should have been in 2008 when he got injured and Ryan Dinwiddie went in his place...)
Glenn was solid all afternoon, getting himself out of trouble by quickly scrambling and then finding a receiver.  No more so than a play in the 3rd quarter when Glenn dished the ball to RB Jon Cornish on 2nd and 10, extending the drive which would eventually lead to a crucial score.  Stampeders coach John Hufnagel and offensive coordinator Dave Dickenson were creative all night with gutsy play calls including going for it on 3rd and 1 - play-action with your 3rd stringer, no less - and bombing it out for a major.  Plays like that win football games and it's why B.C. isn't returning to the promise land.

With the Bombers out, I'm not really cheering for any team in particular.  I'd like to see Glenn win a Grey Cup and I hate the Leafs so that's good enough logic to cheer for the Stamps.  Although, it would be cool to see the Argonaut's win it at home.  Either way, I'll be watching on Sunday and so should you.  It's a Canadian staple and it's brings us together to share some drinks with friends and family.  Now what's wrong with that?