Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_24126518_2 (date VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the number of dates for alouettes
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_24126518_2 WHERE opponent = "Alouettes"