The conclusion of today's Grey Cup will signal the end of the CFL's 55-year relationship with our public broadcaster. Personally, it's a real shame that the league will no longer be part of CBC's broadcast schedule. However, I don't blame the CFL for giving exclusive rights to TSN. It's hard turning down $65 million.
Chris Zelkovich of the Toronto Star has written a great article about the Grey Cup and its history on television.
Enjoy.
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Sunday, November 25, 2007
Grey Cup RVT - Trooper
In honour of the 95th Grey Cup
1997 - Edmonton - Toronto Argonauts vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
The half-time show featuring Trooper.
1997 - Edmonton - Toronto Argonauts vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
The half-time show featuring Trooper.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Grey Cup RVT - Rocket Ismail
In honour of the 95th Grey Cup.
1991 - Winnipeg - Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders
This was the first Grey Cup match I ever watched. I was 8-years-old and decked out in Argo gear. Unfortunately, the '91 final has faded from my memory. However, I do remember this particular play.
1991 - Winnipeg - Toronto Argonauts vs. Calgary Stampeders
This was the first Grey Cup match I ever watched. I was 8-years-old and decked out in Argo gear. Unfortunately, the '91 final has faded from my memory. However, I do remember this particular play.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Ugly Sunday
It was an ugly Sunday for Toronto's sports teams.
The Argos lost the East Division final. Next week's Grey Cup - which will take place at the Rogers Centre - will feature Winnipeg battling Saskatchewan. The Blue Bombers aren't even a true East Division team. They're only in the East because Ottawa folded. When there is a team in the Nation's Capital, Winnipeg moves back to the West.
I don't know what was worse: seeing the offense sputter, or watching Damon Allen on the sidelines, eating his guts out.
Regardless, no Argos = no Gery Cup sellout. Thank God For Riders' fans. Toronto is not a football town. It's sad, but true. And to think, some people want an NFL franchise. The NFL in Toronto would be a complete disaster. Not just for the NFL, but also for the CFL.
On top of that, the Raptors lost to Golden State. I'm having a tough time trying to figure them out. They're a "Jekyll and Hyde" team. You never know what team will show up on the court. No consistency = no success. Let's hope this is only temporary.
The Marlies were defeated by Rockford. Unfortunately, no one in Toronto cares about the Marlies. Do I even need to bring up the disastrous 2007 AHL All-Star game?
At least Toronto's Dwayne De Rosario had a nice Sunday.
The Argos lost the East Division final. Next week's Grey Cup - which will take place at the Rogers Centre - will feature Winnipeg battling Saskatchewan. The Blue Bombers aren't even a true East Division team. They're only in the East because Ottawa folded. When there is a team in the Nation's Capital, Winnipeg moves back to the West.
I don't know what was worse: seeing the offense sputter, or watching Damon Allen on the sidelines, eating his guts out.
Regardless, no Argos = no Gery Cup sellout. Thank God For Riders' fans. Toronto is not a football town. It's sad, but true. And to think, some people want an NFL franchise. The NFL in Toronto would be a complete disaster. Not just for the NFL, but also for the CFL.
On top of that, the Raptors lost to Golden State. I'm having a tough time trying to figure them out. They're a "Jekyll and Hyde" team. You never know what team will show up on the court. No consistency = no success. Let's hope this is only temporary.
The Marlies were defeated by Rockford. Unfortunately, no one in Toronto cares about the Marlies. Do I even need to bring up the disastrous 2007 AHL All-Star game?
At least Toronto's Dwayne De Rosario had a nice Sunday.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Why We're Here
This is the best video game trailer I have ever seen.
Too bad there's no CFL video game.
Too bad there's no CFL video game.
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