@Vermonter (Vermonter) posted a new topic, subject "The Grey Cup - Calgary Stampeders vs Ottawa RedBlacks". It read: The week that CFL fans have been waiting for all year long is finally here. Prognostications? Then @Lucas_Bellemare (Lucas Bellemare) said Ottawa for the lulz So @Aerial (Aerial) replied Go RedBlacks! @Capital_Dave (Capital Dave) replied If Powell is healthy, I'm taking Ottawa. @Bomber1 (Bomber1) replied I wouldn't be surprised if Calgary choked again. After which, @Capital_Dave (Capital Dave) added Bomber1: > I wouldn't be surprised if Calgary choked again. The Redblacks are a worthy opponent. If they win, it won't necessarily be because Calgary chokes. After which, @bobo82 (bobo82) added Is there any possible way that they both lose ? Personally I could care less which one of these teams win . The REDBLACKS vs BLACKREDS ? Screw them , I hate both of them . The only thing I'll be cheering for next Sunday is for more ice cold beer , chili and chicken wings . I guess though if I was forced to choose between these two I would have to plug my nose , get my barf bag ready and cheer for Dave “the Dick” Dickenson and his BLACKREDS . Now with saying all that you'll have to excuse me while I go and throw up my dinner . :o @IceTheKicker (IceTheKicker) replied bobo82: > Is there any possible way that they both lose ? Personally I could care less which one of these teams win . > The REDBLACKS vs BLACKREDS ? Screw them , I hate both of them . The only thing I'll be cheering for next Sunday is for more ice cold beer , chili and chicken wings . > > I guess though if I was forced to choose between these two I would have to plug my nose , get my barf bag ready and cheer for Dave “the Dick” Dickenson and his BLACKREDS . Now with saying all that you'll have to excuse me while I go and throw up my dinner . :o > > https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FirstSinfulGonolek-size_restricted.gif Somebody is just a biiiitttt bitter after his Tiger-Cats lost!:o To which @2020Hindsight (2020Hindsight) replied The Stampeders struggled to win against Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers didn't have enough offensive playmakers to make a go of it. Admirable job by them considering that they weren't in Calgary's class talent wise. Calgary is going to have to play better against Ottawa. Bo looked like he got a bit dinged up and he has done a masterful job working with a depleted receiving group. I think Ottawa is healthier and will have the mental edge over Calgary because of the Stampeders recent history in big games. To which @depopulationINC (depopulationINC) replied If Ottawa keeps playing the way they have been they are pretty tough to beat…and no question the Stamps are not at their best. Rodgers back was a huge boost though. If bad Harris shows up the Stamps D has really had his number. I put it on RBs simply because they are hot at the moment and Stamps not. This will be a colder game for the RBs as well…but it will be fairly nice out. So @Robert (Robert) replied Redblacks. Why? Because I say so! Seriously, I can analyse it to death, make prognostications, talk about injuries, scope out the players and all but this is the CFL and anything goes. I will, however, say this: the Redblacks of 2018 appears to me to be a more powerful and experienced team than the Redblacks of 2016. They have the depth and the players. So @hoth (hoth) replied I'm just hoping for a competitive, entertaining game. Calgary 41, Ottawa 19 Then @Grover (Grover) said I guess the NHL Edmonton Oilers didn't get the memo about GreyCup week in their City They fired their Head Coach today and brought in Ken Hitchcock Kinda like the Leafs announcing hiring Babcock the same day that Braley sold the Argos to TSN So @Stampeder67 (Stampeder67) replied hoth: > I'm just hoping for a competitive, entertaining game. > > Calgary 41, Ottawa 19 Yikes 41-19, me thinks no way, no how. Bo is probably nursing something, 4 receivers on the shelf and our return guy looks like he tore a tendon. 41 points is a lofty goal :o Then @RedandWhite (RedandWhite) said Robert: > I will, however, say this: the Redblacks of 2018 appears to me to be a more powerful and experienced team than the Redblacks of 2016. They have the depth and the players. …and they start the week with a slight edge in the odds: CFL.ca – 19 Nov 18 ### CFL Simulation: We have ourselves a coin flip - CFL.ca In what will only fuel either side further leading up to Sunday's championship tilt, CFL Simulation offers up a rather balanced result. …I actually don't mind the horsies going in as the underdog… Then @Stampeder67 (Stampeder67) said RedandWhite: > …and they start the week with a slight edge in the odds: > > https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/19/cfl-simulation-coin-flip/ > > …I actually don't mind the horsies going in as the underdog… Yup, going in as favorites hasn't been working for them. ;D To which @60YearFan (60+YearFan) replied hoth: > I'm just hoping for a competitive, entertaining game. > > Calgary 41, Ottawa 19 That's not a competitive game. That's a blow-out and I don't think it's going to happen but I would like to see a high scoring game with both offenses at their best. Then @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) said Third time's the charm for Calgary. They should win by 14. Then @StampsRock (StampsRock!) said I think it will be a close low scoring defensive game. I think Calgary has the better defence and will come out on top (hopefully). To which @Xvys (Xvys) replied Here's a pretty good Grey Cup article from an American perspective: The Ringer – 21 Nov 18 ### The Grey Cup Is the Best Part of Thanksgiving Weekend An impassioned case for watching the championship of funhouse mirror football After which, @Johnny_Ticat_slayer (Johnny Ticat slayer) added Calgary 34 Ottawa 31 To which @Stampeder67 (Stampeder67) replied Xvys: > Here's a pretty good Grey Cup article from an American perspective: > > The Grey Cup Is the Best Part of Thanksgiving Weekend - The Ringer Good read thanks Then @ExPat (ExPat) said I wonder if “don't choke again” is going to weigh on CAL's psyche during the game? I'd have to think it adds to the pressure some of the coaches or players are feeling, to know that they'd be seen as colossal failures if they lose another one. Could it lead them to “playing not to lose” instead of “playing to win”? On the other side, OTT doesn't have the same pressure. But my concern for them would be staying grounded after such a lopsided thrashing against HAM. HAM experienced quite a letdown after thrashing BC, perhaps becoming a bit overconfident in their own powers. @Grover (Grover) replied Then @rcon (rcon) said Ottawa 38 Calgary 27 @Balticfox (Balticfox) replied Well at least the unquestionably best two teams in Canada made in to the Grey Cup Game this year. So @Balticfox (Balticfox) replied RedandWhite: > …and they start the week with a slight edge in the odds: > > https://www.cfl.ca/2018/11/19/cfl-simulation-coin-flip/ > > …I actually don't mind the horsies going in as the underdog… Ffffftttt!!! The bookies have Calgary as 6.5 point favourites right now. :-\ @Vermonter (Vermonter) replied The CFL should refer to them as Windsor odds I stead of Vegas. Then @RougeGod (RougeGod) said Stampeder67: > Yikes 41-19, me thinks no way, no how. Bo is probably nursing something, 4 receivers on the shelf and our return guy looks like he tore a tendon. 41 points is a lofty goal :o Your 5-8 receivers are most teams' 2-5's, you'll be fine This means that a Toby Adeleke that ran all over the Winnipeg punt/kick coverage all game is your returner, so not all is lost CGY 25-28 OTT So @Grover (Grover) replied Depth Charts are released No surprise, Rose is on it Bakari Grant starting for CGY! Then @bobo82 (bobo82) said Well strictly from an ex Cat perspective I have to go with the Stamps in this one . Two of my favourite former Cats in Emmanuel “Chop” Davis and Bakari Grant are still seeking their first Championship and ring . Meanwhile the three former Cats suiting up for the BUMCRACKS in Ellingson , Murray and Madu have already won a Grey Cup in their career and have their rings . Besides I've always made it a practice to cheer for the West , regardless of which team makes it if the Cats aren't in it from the East . I'm sorry but I've never bought into the “You gotta cheer for the East” if your team is in the East mentality. Why in the Hell would I ever cheer for Ottawa , Toronto or Montreal to win the Cup when I never cheer for them all season long anyways ? Besides with this being the Stamps third kick at the can in a row and having had nothing to show for it in the first two I honestly can't see them blowing it for a third straight year . Final Score Stamps 31 CRACKS 24 Dream scenario ending : Ottawa up 24-23 with under a minute to go in the game . Mitchell throws deep and Rose from Ottawa gets flagged with a questionable DPI call setting up Calgary to win the game with a TD pass to Grant and a successful 2 pt convert to go up by 7 instead of an attempted fg to go up by 2 . Ottawa gets the ball back with seconds to go needing a TD to tie it up and Harris throws a game sealing pick to Emmanuel Davis . 8) Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said bobo82: > Well strictly from an ex Cat perspective I have to go with the Stamps in this one . Two of my favourite former Cats in Emmanuel “Chop” Davis and Bakari Grant are still seeking their first Championship and ring . Meanwhile the three former Cats suiting up for the BUMCRACKS in Ellingson , Murray and Madu have already won a Grey Cup in their career and have their rings . Besides I've always made it a practice to cheer for the West , regardless of which team makes it if the Cats aren't in it from the East . > > I'm sorry but I've never bought into the “You gotta cheer for the East” if your team is in the East mentality. Why in the Hell would I ever cheer for Ottawa , Toronto or Montreal to win the Cup when I never cheer for them all season long anyways ? Besides with this being the Stamps third kick at the can in a row and having had nothing to show for it in the first two I honestly can't see them blowing it for a third straight year . > > Final Score > > Stamps 31 > CRACKS 24 > > Dream scenario ending : Ottawa up 24-23 with under a minute to go in the game . Mitchell throws deep and Rose from Ottawa gets flagged with a questionable DPI call setting up Calgary to win the game with a TD pass to Grant and a successful 2 pt convert to go up by 7 instead of an attempted fg to go up by 2 . Ottawa gets the ball back with seconds to go needing a TD to tie it up and Harris throws a game sealing pick to Emmanuel Davis . 8) I LIKE your scenario Bobo! I'd only add that Campbell has already used his challenge flag - AND LOST early in the game so he wouldn't be able to challenge the DPI call. As a little aside - seems teams from the west assume that eastern fans will cheer for the Eastern team. When attending the Grey Cup in Ottawa last year I encountered some Stamps fans in the lobby of our hotel the day before the game. I said to him - “You know who we're cheering for?” And he said " The Argos, I assume" I said to him “Don't you know that the Argos suck - we're cheering for the Stamps!” and he got a good laugh out that. Guess western fans don't know our little “Argo chant”! ;D ;D (No offense intended to any Argo fan reading this BTW). Then @Grover (Grover) said Lets go old school and refer to them for old time sake as Ottawa Rough Riders vrs Calgary Stampeders Calling it 24-17 Stamps Then @BRT (BRT) said As a card carrying member (in good standing) of the Winnipeg Canadian Mafia I am rooting for the Ottawa Team. Love to send Whiny ol Davy Boy back to Calgary with his tail between his legs and blaming maybe the New Ottawa Canadian Mafia! Then @Grover (Grover) said Looks like Redblacks in all whites :o and Stamps in all blacks https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds4Vo3LVsAAlIUk.jpg After which, @letsgoticats (letsgoticats) added The people at TSN know that other music exists right? They've played this same Recklaws song SO many times. Then @probeyca02 (probeyca02) said come on Stamps let's do this win thing To which @Aerial (Aerial) replied Is there anything like the Grey Cup? It's just so Canadiana, amazing and not talking ratings or attendance or whether it's sold-out or not but it's just - well - the Grey Cup. Just indescribable on so many levels that transcends the business aspects of sport. Simply gives me the goosebumps totally. I mean let's face it, these players aren't making the huge bucks of the majors and even the winners of the Grey Cup don't make all that much from winning our nation's national foortball championship but, does it matter? And should this matter? NO! No more commenting on this now as much as I'd love to comment on '72's post below. To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Grover: > https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DskElRkWwAAGy-y.jpg That's very similar to the temps in Ottawa last year for the Grey Cup - minus the snow, of course! Guess the half time show won't arrive on a dog sled! ;D ;D ;D LET'S GO STAMPS!!! So @letsgoticats (letsgoticats) replied Ugly kick to start. @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied OUCH - the horses NOT off to a good start with an illegal kick to open the game!! Did they hire Hajrullajhu some time this week? :o :o Then @ExPat (ExPat) said Aerial: > Is there anything like the Grey Cup? It's just so Canadiana … Fun fact: in the past 25 years, more American teams have won the Grey Cup than Canadian teams have won the Stanley Cup. To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Way to go DEFENSE!! Got them off the field quickly. And the OTTRBs got after BLM - could be a defensive battle tonight. So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied BLM PICKED off by Rose - who IMO shouldn't even be on the field! >:( To which @tony (tony) replied tabbiefan72: > Way to go DEFENSE!! Got them off the field quickly. > And the OTTRBs got after BLM - could be a defensive battle tonight. INT … So @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied tabbiefan72: > BLM PICKED off by Rose - who IMO shouldn't even be on the field! >:( Nice pick, and yeah, definitely should have been suspended this week. Not sure what grounds his appeal could be based on. @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied CatsFaninOttawa: > Nice pick, and yeah, definitely should have been suspended this week. Not sure what grounds his appeal could be based on. And for the record, GO REDBLACKS! Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said CatsFaninOttawa: > Nice pick, and yeah, definitely should have been suspended this week. Not sure what grounds his appeal could be based on. Harsh and unusual punishment because he wouldn't be able to party with his buddies all week? Just kidding - players aren't likely partying - at least not until after the game. Harris almost picked off and they're off the field again. Anyone who thought they'd must march down the field against the Stamps D needs to give their head a shake. I hope that Jerry and June are watching and taking notes. After which, @LetsGoBlue (LetsGoBlue) added Man, why couldn't BLM play like that last week? What is it with him & finals? Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said Its a slobber-nokker - w/ bad field conditions courtesy of Randy & the Edmonton Football Club . . . Trevor back to being “Slump Harris” vs. “Super Harris” @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Glad to see the Stamps wearing the red helmets much better than the black. Harris PICKED OFF!! by Evans!!! Then @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) said LetsGoBlue: > Man, why couldn't BLM play like that last week? I was thinking the same about Harris and Ellingson. So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Heard Trev Harris dedicated his 1st quarter performance to Matt Nichols. Bo coming out of his own early game coma - will drill the Redblacks for 3 or 7 now!!! After which, @probeyca02 (probeyca02) added Int. now punch it in and get this route started. After which, @tony (tony) added Lyle B. Style: > Bo coming out of his own early game coma - will drill the Redblacks for 3 or 7 now!!! Nothing like tossing up an INT early then dinking and dunking @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Lyle B. Style: > Its a slobber-nokker - w/ bad field conditions courtesy of Randy & the Edmonton Football Club . . . > > Trevor back to being “Slump Harris” vs. “Super Harris” Ah but the OTTRBs weren't AT ALL concerned about the field surface since it's about the same as they played on last week - and the field didn't appear to be an issue for either team in the EF. Stamps on the other hand weren't happy with the slippery surface but it didn't stop Jackson - at least not until he got into the end zone! Nice TD Stamps!! Then @ArgoT (ArgoT) said Another slow start by Harris and the RB against the so far cursed Stamps. Then @cfleskfan (cfleskfan) said One more reason for the Cfl to consider a different start time. If this game had a non start, field conditions would be no problem, at least far less of a problem. @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Horses are going to have to do a better job of “reining in” Powell! So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied cfleskfan: > One more reason for the Cfl to consider a different start time. If this game had a non start, field conditions would be no problem, at least far less of a problem. Game did start earlier - 4 p.m. Mountain time. Earlier in the day goes up against too many NFL games. And they want to televise the biggest game of the year in prime time. @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied On a couple of drop backs, Harris appears to have happy feet. Then @ArgoT (ArgoT) said With Ward missing, now after this first quarter the RB are definitely off as a team. So @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied From the looks of it the 1st team to use staples on their footwear will win the game just like in 1977 After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added Ward misses the FG and Stamps start with lousy FP after Williams (?) runs it out but slips. Probably wouldn't have gained too many more yards but it's not a great payoff for denying points if you can't move the ball up the field. To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied 97valkyrie: > From the looks of it the 1st team to use staples on their footwear will win the game just like in 1977 Apparently they are using turf shoes to deal with the slippery conditions but players still appear to be slip-sliding around. @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied Here is a perfect example of why we should have covered stadiums in Canada, including the future stadium in Halifax…you want the best environment including the field for the ultimate game and the only way you can insure the field will be ideal is with a roof @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied The “gunslinger” is missing his targets! Could have gotten themselves out of quite a hole had that ball been caught. To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Not a very good flow to the game, combination of nerves and field conditions? So @Bayargonaut00 (Bayargonaut00) replied Anyone know or have the spanish language feed? So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied ArgoT: > Not a very good flow to the game, combination of nerves and field conditions? Appears to be that way. Ward gets the OTTRBs on the board with a shorter FG try. @probeyca02 (probeyca02) replied nice catch by Rogers on that one @KevinRiley2 (KevinRiley2) replied ArgoT: > Not a very good flow to the game, combination of nerves and field conditions? Yup. A little of both. After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added Bayargonaut00: > Anyone know or have the spanish language feed? I think it's just going to Mexico from what I heard in one of the pregame rambles. After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added Stamps offense finally seems to be rolling - at least until Durant dropped that ball - but Rogers gets it done! And TD DURANT!! He didn't drop THAT ONE!!! To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Way too much time in the pocket for BLM. The RB have to answer with a big score before the half ends or this could quickly get out of control. So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Redblacks looking more like Winnipeg Blue Bombers - ie. Dazed & Confused vs. East Division champions going away! After which, @KevinRiley2 (KevinRiley2) added Waiting for the ads for the World Juniors. They always start during/after the Grey Cup. Then @KevinRiley2 (KevinRiley2) said We've had too many blowouts this post season. Let's NOT have another one. Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said Sinopli definitely slipped on that play and Spencer misses the next one - thanks to “Chop” Davis! ;D To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Wee have seen a great Harris last week, for the sake of the game and RB I hope he doesn't continue with the bad version. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added Nickles Harris & Porky Campbell quickly letting the Grey Cup slither out of their reach Hi-lite of today's game should be international superstar Alessia Cara, the half-time act . . . btw Recklaws were outstanding - real pros with a great story to tell . . . . @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Lyle B. Style: > Nickles Harris & Porky Campbell quickly letting the Grey Cup slither out of their reach > > Hi-lite of today's game should be international superstar Alessia Cara, the half-time act . . . > > btw Recklaws were outstanding - real pros with a great story to tell . . . . Reklaws were the best, can't see the HT act beating that. To which @tony (tony) replied Lyle B. Style: > Nickles Harris & Porky Campbell quickly letting the Grey Cup slither out of their reach > > Hi-lite of today's game should be international superstar Alessia Cara, the half-time act . . . > > btw Recklaws were outstanding - real pros with a great story to tell . . . . Well well. BLM tosses another INT Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said ArgoT: > Reklaws were the best, can't see the HT act beating that. She'll match or exceed. Even in a puffy parka!!! So @tony (tony) replied Lyle B. Style: > Nickles Harris & Porky Campbell quickly letting the Grey Cup slither out of their reach Similar play so far to your Bombers of last week. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added tony: > Well well. BLM tosses another INT The CFL Bo-missioner is up 14-3 but mainly cuz Slumper Harris is playing worse than he is. No threat of NFL teams wanting a guy like Bo, if he continues barfing up pics! Should be up 24-3 if not for some sketchy play! After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added tony: > Similar play so far to your Bombers of last week. Other than game manager Mutt Nichols not throwing any picks, yes! What did $450,000 Nichols amass last week? Around 130 yds passing? After which, @tony (tony) added Lyle B. Style: > The CFL Bo-missioner is up 14-3 but mainly cuz Slumper Harris is playing worse than he is. > > No threat of NFL teams wanting a guy like Bo, if he continues barfing up pics! > > Should be up 24-3 if not for some sketchy play! Agree with you on this post To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Lyle B. Style: > She'll match or exceed. Even in a puffy parka!!! But she won't be coming out on to the field on a dog sled!! Maybe ice skates?? Have to admit the dog sled last year was fun to see - and I saw it live. So @tony (tony) replied RB right back in it @tony (tony) replied Add 2 To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Thankfully we now have a game. So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied tony: > Well well. BLM tosses another INT That appeared to be more on Matthews running his route too deep. Not sure that that WAS a TD bu Sinopli - but guess the CC thinks it was. So @cfleskfan (cfleskfan) replied tabbiefan72: > Game did start earlier - 4 p.m. Mountain time. Earlier in the day goes up against too many NFL games. And they want to televise the biggest game of the year in prime time. If going against NFL is a concern, play the Grey Cup on Saturday! @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Lots of time for the Stamps to get that TD back! Jackson running up a storm here - and BLM almost intercepted again - BY ROSE!!! >:( So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied cfleskfan: > If going against NFL is a concern, play the Grey Cup on Saturday! They used to - but that still doesn't solve the problem of being able to televise the game during prime time evening hours and I'm SURE they don't want to go up against Saturday night hockey. Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said Today's quarter-backing brought to you by “THE PICK BROTHERS” To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied WOO HOO TERRY WILLIAMS!!! ;D ;D ;D Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said Lyle B. Style: > Today's quarter-backing brought to you by “THE PICK BROTHERS” Well it'll be interesting to see how well the defenses do in “fantasy land” football. Then @KevinRiley2 (KevinRiley2) said Ouch! Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said 100 yr record in T Williams 97 yd touchdown kick return . . . Porquoi Porky Porquoi @Aerial (Aerial) replied tabbiefan72: > WOO HOO TERRY WILLIAMS!!! ;D ;D ;D Holy crap!!! Speed burns. Then @ArgoT (ArgoT) said Yup that hurts. After which, @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) added tabbiefan72: > WOO HOO TERRY WILLIAMS!!! ;D ;D ;D And, surprisingly, no flags. One of the RB players went down, but looked like a dive as no one touched him. As everyone knows, you need to feel hands on your back before diving. After which, @ArgoT (ArgoT) added Lyle B. Style: > 100 yr record in T Williams 97 yd touchdown kick return . . . > > Porquoi Porky Porquoi Chris Cuthbert mentioned and we all remember the last record from Eddie Brown's 96 yard return in the snow in the Hammer. What a game that was. To which @ExPat (ExPat) replied CatsFaninOttawa: > And, surprisingly, no flags. One of the RB players went down, but looked like a dive as no one touched him. As everyone knows, you need to feel hands on your back before diving. CAL knows that better than anyone. To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied ArgoT: > Yup that hurts. Cheering for the OTTRBs?? Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said Aerial: > Holy crap!!! Speed burns. And thankfully he didn't slip! ;D So @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied tabbiefan72: > Cheering for the OTTRBs?? Yes, it's ABC for me. After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added ExPat: > CAL knows that better than anyone. Ah yes that was QUITE the dive for barely being touched! Even McCarty admitted later he really wasn't pushed! So @cfleskfan (cfleskfan) replied tabbiefan72: > They used to - but that still doesn't solve the problem of being able to televise the game during prime time evening hours and I'm SURE they don't want to go up against Saturday night hockey. Yes they used to and in my opinion it was far better, particularly for the fans. After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added ArgoT: > Yes, it's ABC for me. Definitely NOT cheering for the OTTRBs here. Daughter is a Stamps fan so I know where my loyalties need to be! So @Aerial (Aerial) replied Another beauty about our Grey Cup is that no one is talking about American commercials and whether we should be able to see them or not. Love this about our championship. So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Wonderful Alessia - great 1/2 time show!!! She's Canada's Lady Gaga Lady CARA So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied cfleskfan: > Yes they used to and in my opinion it was far better, particularly for the fans. But TSN wants eyeball watching from home and that means televising during prime time. After which, @Aerial (Aerial) added Oh for sure Lyle, she's one solid artist! Great halftime! Then @aulcee (aulcee) said Lyle B. Style: > Wonderful Alessia - great 1/2 time show!!! > > She's Canada's Lady Gaga > > Lady CARA She's a pretty talented kid After which, @tony (tony) added Lyle B. Style: > Wonderful Alessia - great 1/2 time show!!! > > She's Canada's Lady Gaga > > Lady CARA Sorry - not for me. Guess I do not fall into the target audience. After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added Lyle B. Style: > Wonderful Alessia - great 1/2 time show!!! > > She's Canada's Lady Gaga > > Lady CARA Not my kind of music - but then there's rarely a half time show that would be of interest to me. @Aerial (Aerial) replied Love her and her presence, fantastic, electric!!! Simply doesn't get much better, excellent job Edmonton! And yes, not really my type of music, a bit too rappy for me, but that speaks volumes about me wanting to take in this halftime show with Alessia. Her lyrics are solid. After which, @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) added Lyle B. Style: > Wonderful Alessia - great 1/2 time show!!! > > She's Canada's Lady Gaga > > Lady CARA Really? Maybe it's her outfit. Maybe it's her style. Maybe it's her extremely limited vocal range. But I find her show to be quite boring. (Not a Gaga fan, but she does put on a good show.) After which, @tony (tony) added CatsFaninOttawa: > Really? Maybe it's her outfit. Maybe it's her style. Maybe it's her extremely limited vocal range. But I find her show to be quite boring. X 2 So @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Lyle B. Style: > She'll match or exceed. Even in a puffy parka!!! Not a chance. Reklaws should have been the main act. The production value was good, except those 4 clowns skating in the background. What was that all about? @Aerial (Aerial) replied tony: > X 2 Love her! You guys are boring!! Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said I'm in my 60s so not really her target demo - but I've learned to recognize greatness over the last 20 years . . . ie. Nick Cave PJ Harvey Fauzia Amy Winehouse Fantasia Barrino Death Cab for Cutie Valerie June look some of these up when u have a chance! @Aerial (Aerial) replied And Alessia!!! What a great halftime performance, you rock girl! So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied ArgoT: > Not a chance. > Reklaws should have been the main act. > The production value was good, except those 4 clowns skating in the background. > What was that all about? Not good, I agree. May as well have had the Canadian Mafia on skates (ie. Miller, O'Shea, Walters) To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Aerial: > And Alessia!!! What a great halftime performance, you rock girl! Monotone, limited vocal range at least for tonight's performance. To which @Aerial (Aerial) replied Fantastic vocal range and presentation, love her and wow, just a wow halftime performance!!! Great job Edmonton and the CFL and Grey Cup committee, you all have my vote!!! Still stoked. After which, @cfleskfan (cfleskfan) added tabbiefan72: > But TSN wants eyeball watching from home and that means televising during prime time. That is true, unfortunately the TV networks do not care about the real fans, who actually hold to the games. Or the field conditions or player safety To which @FootbalYouBet (OLDGUY) replied for me, that was one of the all time most excruciating half time performances. Totally painful voice, regardless of tone or tune. Then @ArgoT (ArgoT) said Aerial: > Fantastic vocal range and presentation, love her and wow, just a wow halftime performance!!! Great job Edmonton and the CFL and Grey Cup committee, you all have my vote!!! > > Still stoked. Earl, don't hold back how do you really feel? To which @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied not my kind of music, bot i thot the 1/2 time show was pretty good @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied Lyle B. Style: > I'm in my 60s so not really her target demo - but I've learned to recognize greatness over the last 20 years . . . > > ie. > > Nick Cave > PJ Harvey > Fauzia > Amy Winehouse > Fantasia Barrino > Death Cab for Cutie > Valerie June > > look some of these up when u have a chance! If the first name on your list is any indication, no. Just no. If there was anyone that Auto-Tune was invented for, this was him. The guy can't sing. And his instrumental stuff makes Yanni sound interesting. Actually, a couple of the others are OK, but not great in my opinion. Some of the mainstream stuff from ten to fifteen years ago wasn't bad, but not much lately. But then, I'm in the same demographic as you, so not the target market for music producers either. So @Hank01 ( Freedom .) replied FootbalYouBet: > for me, that was one of the all time most excruciating half time performances. Totally painful voice, regardless of tone or tune. Your old the young one's like her . So @cfleskfan (cfleskfan) replied Edmonton still has the best Grey Cup halftime show ever. Trooper. @Aerial (Aerial) replied Sure, for us oldie goldies close to Depends agers, Trooper for sure but the future isn't with us Trooper fans or else this league is toast. Complete toast. So @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied Aerial: > Fantastic vocal range and presentation, love her and wow, just a wow halftime performance!!! Great job Edmonton and the CFL and Grey Cup committee, you all have my vote!!! > > Still stoked. She has more vocal range that she used in her show? If not, I don't consider less than an octave a fantastic vocal range. (I have two octaves myself and find that extremely limited.) Then @Hank01 ( Freedom .) said Aerial: > Sure, for us oldie goldies, Trooper for sure but the future isn't with us Trooper fans or else this league is toast. Exactly I love music that is in the past but if you get those old guys up there they might pull a hip or a groin . After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added CatsFaninOttawa: > Really? Maybe it's her outfit. Maybe it's her style. Maybe it's her extremely limited vocal range. But I find her show to be quite boring. (Not a Gaga fan, but she does put on a good show.) Everything sounded the same to me - hard to tell where one ‘song' ended and the next started! Lots of flash - for those who like that kind of thing. So @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied tabbiefan72: > Everything sounded the same to me - hard to tell where one ‘song' ended and the next started! Lots of flash - for those who like that kind of thing. No kidding, was thinking the very same thing. On going ad nauseum. @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied you know if powell can hold on to the ball he may be the game changer in favour of ottawa So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Lyle B. Style: > I'm in my 60s so not really her target demo - but I've learned to recognize greatness over the last 20 years . . . > > ie. > > Nick Cave > PJ Harvey > Fauzia > Amy Winehouse > Fantasia Barrino > Death Cab for Cutie > Valerie June > > look some of these up when u have a chance! I'm in your age range too but only recognize one of those names. But then I don't listen to pop music. @KevinRiley2 (KevinRiley2) replied Players getting use to the field and the nerves are starting to calm. All of which is reflected in the quality of play. To which @Aerial (Aerial) replied Ok, a Depender here like many others here so it seems ( I admit it) 8) But Ottawa needed that fg bad. Like an ice rink out there. Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said ArgoT: > No kidding, was thinking the very same thing. > On going ad nauseum. Shania Twain was better - especially coming in on the dog sled which was so quintessentially Canadian - and I'm NOT a Shania fan. To which @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied 97valkyrie: > you know if powell can hold on to the ball he may be the game changer in favour of ottawa That earlier fumble was rather rare for Powell. And he does seem to be able to push ahead for extra yards after initial contact, doesn't he? But Ottawa's defence needs to find a way to get pressure on Mitchell. So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied KevinRiley2: > Players getting use to the field and the nerves are starting to calm. All of which is reflected in the quality of play. Yes they seemed to be settling in just before half time. That's typical of Grey Cups - seems last year's game started much the same only they were dealing with snow Then @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) said CatsFaninOttawa: > That earlier fumble was rather rare for Powell. And he does seem to be able to push ahead for extra yards after initial contact, doesn't he? > > But Ottawa's defence needs to find a way to get pressure on Mitchell. Mitchell certainly seems to be relying on Durant quite a bit. @Aerial (Aerial) replied tabbiefan72: > Shania Twain was better - especially coming in on the dog sled which was so quintessentially Canadian - and I'm NOT a Shania fan. Shania is closing in on the Depends era though as much as I agree I thought she was more my type of music than Alessia. Again though, we/I aren't the future of the league. @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Recklaws - Lady Cara prolly the best 1-2 punch in Grey Cup entertainment history . . . Wouldn't mind Neil Young (doing his anti-Trumpstink act) and The Headstones if we're gonna keep it Canadian! To which @Aerial (Aerial) replied Headstones, oh yea!! To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Aerial: > Shania is closing in on the Depends era though as much as I agree I thought she was more my type of music than Alessia. Again though, we/I aren't the future of the league. True enough. But it's going to take more than a flashy young half time show to draw in younger viewers consistently throughout the season. Then @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) said It looks like Calgary will get it done. To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied greenandwhite: > It looks like Calgary will get it done. It does - although it's slowed down to a kicking game so far this half. @FootbalYouBet (OLDGUY) replied Lyle B. Style: > Recklaws - Lady Cara prolly the best 1-2 punch in Grey Cup entertainment history . . . hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha ahh lyle, you kill me To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied And there seems to be a LOT of penalties. Nice forced fumble there horses! So @Aerial (Aerial) replied Ottawa in self destruction mode. Close to lights are out. @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) replied That was a horrible fumble. So @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied i don't see mitchell making it in the nfl if that is his thinking but maybe one of the fledgling leagues So @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) replied Ottawa's d holds them in it for the time being After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added Bo-Levon NFLbound unable to bury the pesky, mistake-filled Redblacks. NFL scouts prolly enjoyed Lady Cara and the Recklaws more than Bo-Levon So @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) replied 97valkyrie: > i don't see mitchell making it in the nfl if that is his thinking but maybe one of the fledgling leagues I don't either. I think he'll get a tryout or two but be back mid season… Then @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) said tabbiefan72: > Nice forced fumble there horses! I'd say “forced fumble” is a bit of a stretch. Spencer lost it trying to escape the tackle when he banged it into his own knee. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added 97valkyrie: > i don't see mitchell making it in the nfl if that is his thinking but maybe one of the fledgling leagues Think he could cut it as a clipboard flunky but not much more! Doesn't have the arm strength and the ability to put the ball into tight windows in constricted NFL field So @Aerial (Aerial) replied What does this have to do about Bo with the NFL? Am I missing something? To which @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied CatsFaninOttawa: > I'd say “forced fumble” is a bit of a stretch. Spencer lost it trying to escape the tackle when he banged it into his own knee. Well if not for the tackle he'd have taken off down the field. Anyway - put an extra 3 on the board for the Stamps. To which @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Haven't seen hide nor hare of Mad-Hatter, Mike Reilly at this year's event. Its in Edmonton so you think he'd be a great host for the team he's a face of. TSN prolly reached out to Hatter to do some commentary and he turned 'em down! Obviously TSN doesn't think mopes like Matt Nichols, Mike O'Shea, Chris Jones (coach of the year), Wally & Ricky Ray could do a decent job on commentary. Reilly would have been the best! After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added Aerial: > What does this have to do about Bo with the NFL? Am I missing something? Earl - haven't you heard? He's auditioning! To which @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied yesssss,nnnooooooo Then @Aerial (Aerial) said Would have been and awesome catch, close though. No go. After which, @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) added put in for td its crunch time After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added 97valkyrie: > i don't see mitchell making it in the nfl if that is his thinking but maybe one of the fledgling leagues Mitchell will only go to the NFL if he gets a deal with a decent signing bonus and has some sense that he'll get a decent opportunity to make a team. Otherwise why would he leave a team where he's paid pretty well (certainly not NFL $$$) and has had great success? @Aerial (Aerial) replied Empty but the right call, I would have gone for it as well. Game over. Then @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) said naght goot thot they would have givin it to powell After which, @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) added 97valkyrie: > put in for td its crunch time And they aren't successful - turn over on downs! Never mind slippery footing - OTTRB receivers are sometimes having a hard time hanging on to the ball when they're tackled! But then there have been enough drops by both teams tonight! To which @ArgoT (ArgoT) replied Aerial: > Empty but the right call, I would have gone for it as well. Game over. Yes, game is virtually over for the RB. @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) replied Aerial: > Empty but the right call, I would have gone for it as well. Game over. Should still get 3-4 more possessions if they get off the field quick So @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied games not over yet lots of time in CFL Then @Canadian_2 (Canadian_2) said Why is it that the linesemen consistently give Stamps extra yards and the opposite for Redblacks? Is it just my biased eyes? They gave Mitchell an extra yard and a half on that one (sliding on the ground and they mark it END of his slide) after they took at least a yard away from our last 2nd down to give us 3rd and 2. Really aggravating. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added Take the points Porky, take the points. Don't be a 2nd coming of Mike O'Shea Particularly on bad footing!!! So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied 97valkyrie: > games not over yet lots of time in CFL True - and stranger things have happened but I rather think the horses are going to be drinking out of the cup tonight. So @tabbiefan72 (tabbiefan72) replied Nice play by the Stamps D to knock down that long pass. Chop having a good game for the horses! Then @Aerial (Aerial) said Harris and the Ottawa O - bad day at the office. Ellingson non-factor in this game and that usually mean disaster. To which @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) replied mistakes for coaches on ott side why 2 long ones go 1st downs lots of time only2 possesion game So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied tabbiefan72: > True - and stranger things have happened but I rather think the horses are going to be drinking out of the cup tonight. Calgary was barely average in accumulating the win but Porky Campbell and his charges were nothing short of miserable in most categories, including the head coach! Then @Aerial (Aerial) said Horrible calls agree. go for first downs Ottawa, very bad. Then @tony (tony) said Hank01: > Your old the young one's like her . I'm old too. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added Aerial: > Harris and the Ottawa O - bad day at the office. Ellingson non-factor in this game and that usually mean disaster. Yep - Ottawa was horrid. Couldn't predict that Slumper Harris would be worse than Mutt Nichols last week! Then @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) said Back to back weeks and I applaud Devone Claybrooks for suffocating the life out of 2 most outstanding canadian players and future hall of famers, Andrew Harris & Brad Sinopoli Then @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) said Canadian_2: > Why is it that the linesemen consistently give Stamps extra yards and the opposite for Redblacks? Is it just my biased eyes? They gave Mitchell an extra yard and a half on that one (sliding on the ground and they mark it END of his slide) after they took at least a yard away from our last 2nd down to give us 3rd and 2. Really aggravating. He slid head first, so ball is placed where it is when he's finally touched. After which, @97valkyrie (97valkyrie) added calgary is doing what ott should have done on their last possesion short game for calgary wins the game now After which, @tony (tony) added Lyle B. Style: > Recklaws - Lady Cara prolly the best 1-2 punch in Grey Cup entertainment history . . . Whoa!! Sleepy Cara… So @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) replied Game's not over til the deaf guy leaves his box . . . and Hufnagel just left his box!!! So @Aerial (Aerial) replied Spencer - HOLY SMOKED! So @tony (tony) replied Lyle B. Style: > Back to back weeks and I applaud Devone Claybrooks for suffocating the life out of 2 most outstanding canadian players and future hall of famers, Andrew Harris & Brad Sinopoli HC next for Mr Claybrooks After which, @Aerial (Aerial) added You got that right tony, RBs getting outcoached tonight for sure. Stamps d has just been outstanding in this one. After which, @greenandwhite (greenandwhite) added Lyle B. Style: > Back to back weeks and I applaud Devone Claybrooks for suffocating the life out of 2 most outstanding canadian players and future hall of famers, Andrew Harris & Brad Sinopoli He will get some looks at a HC position in the cfl or perhaps a positional coach in the nfl Then @CatsFaninOttawa (CatsFaninOttawa) said Lyle B. Style: > Game's not over til the deaf guy leaves his box . . . and Hufnagel just left his box!!! I always thought it wasn't over until the Command Centre officials have packed away their Magic 8-Ball. Or coin. Or whatever it is they use to make their rulings. After which, @Lyle_B_Style (Lyle B. Style) added tony: > HC next for Mr Claybrooks For sure! Noelle Thorpe didn't improve his case for HC this game. Claybrooks did!!! Either
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