Last Pick of the Year! Well like it not we’re getting a replay of the 104th. That means the 106th has a lot to live up to! Ottawa @ Calgary: Sunday, November 25 (6:00pm EST) Pick: Calgary Given what we witnessed last weekend, this is a collision between an unstoppable force (Ottawa’s offence) and an…
It’s nicknamed the Grand National Drunk for a reason – Grey Cup is perhaps the only weekend when your recklessly irresponsible drinking is socially acceptable. How do you make the most of these precious few days? By following this very simple plan! I can’t make it any easier for you to cover as many parties…
Team Parties Party wise, Grey Cup weekend usually looks pretty familiar from one year to the next, with a couple of variations. I’ve managed to sample them all over the course of my previous 13 pilgrimages. Some are like your drinking buddy, they never let you down. Others are like your day job, only tolerable…
Getting Around Edmonton Your options from the airport to downtown are limited to bus, taxi or Uber. A fixed fare taxi from the airport to downtown is $55. Uber collects at Door 10 outside of the arrivals level. There is no Lyft, sorry! The Grey Cup Committee seems to have finally read the memo this…
Ladies and gentlemen, back by popular demand, THE authoritative guide to a guaranteed good time on Grey Cup weekend and your yearly lesson from 2-4 Academy! The Hoser’s Guide to 106th Grey Cup Introduction This guide will take you through every important watering hole the 106th Grey Cup in Edmonton has to offer while avoiding the sobering pitfalls of bad…
Division Final Picks Is there anyone not a Stamps fan rooting for the Stamps? Is this finally the end of their reign of terror? Yes, and you read it here first! Hamilton @ Ottawa: Sunday, November 18 (1:00pm EST) Pick: Ottawa It’s been said that it is incredibly hard to beat a team in the…
Semi Final Picks All aboard the playoff train! Who has the best kicker? Both of these games are going down to the final play. BC @ Hamilton: Sunday, November 11 (1:00pm EDT) Pick: BC The West has won four cross-over semi finals out twelve (33%), including last year. I don’t have a lot of confidence…
Week 21 Picks There’s only one half meaningful game this week. Toronto @ Ottawa: Friday, November 2 (7:30pm EDT) Pick: Ottawa Toronto’s playing for next year and Ottawa’s playing not to get hurt. I’d still take Ottawa. Winnipeg @ Edmonton: Saturday, November 3 (4:00pm EDT) Pick: Edmonton The Bombers are resting their starters. Montreal @…
Week 20 Picks In all likelihood we’ll have some playoff clarity by Monday. Calgary @ Winnipeg: Friday, October 26 (8:30pm EDT) Pick: Winnipeg I can’t believe it’s not Calgary! Don’t make a fool of me boys! Ottawa @ Hamilton: Saturday, October 27 (4:00pm EDT) Pick: Hamilton It’ll likely come down to the final few minutes…
Week 19 Picks So much still to be decided! Hamilton @ Ottawa: Friday, October 19 (7:00pm EDT) Pick: Hamilton First in the East is on the line and I like Hamilton. Edmonton @ BC: Friday, October 19 (10:00pm EDT) Pick: BC When in doubt take the home team. Montreal @ Toronto: Saturday, October 20 (4:00pm…
Week 18 Picks Only four games left. We’re definitely in the home stretch. Hamilton @ Toronto: Friday, October 12 (7:30pm EDT) Pick: Hamilton Easy pick here. Saskatchewan @ Winnipeg: Saturday, October 13 (2:00pm EDT) Pick: Saskatchewan Would anyone who watched the previous two match-ups this season take Winnipeg? Ottawa @ Edmonton: Saturday, October 13 (5:00pm…
Week 17 Picks Well you should be rich after putting everything on Calgary. Don’t cry to me if you’re not. Winnipeg @ Ottawa: Friday, October 5 (7:30pm EDT) Pick: Ottawa I was in Winnipeg earlier this year for the first RedBlacks game and a friend said, “Ottawa always has our number.” That was the first…
Week 16 Picks I almost think it’s time to revert to coin tossing. These are very interesting and unpredictable times in the CFL. Toronto @ Calgary: Friday, September 28 (9:00pm EDT) Pick: Calgary Unlike the Bills @ Vikings last week this is definitely a lock. Put your house on it. BC @ Hamilton: Saturday, September…
Week 15 Picks Triple header for the win! Montreal @ Winnipeg: Friday, September 21 (8:30pm EDT) Pick: Winnipeg Johnny who? Edmonton @ Ottawa: Saturday, September 22 (4:00pm EDT) Pick: Edmonton Ottawa doesn’t have two upsets in a row in ’em. Saskatchewan @ Toronto: Saturday, September 22 (7:00pm EDT) Pick: Saskatchewan Rider fans might out number…
Week 14 Picks We go from triple header to bye week. Barf. BC @ Montreal: Friday, September 14 (7:30pm EDT) Pick: BC Lulay will start, BC will win. Calgary @ Hamilton: Saturday, September 15 (4:00pm EDT) Pick: Calgary When was the last time Calgary lost twice in a row? Ottawa @ Saskatchewan: Saturday, September 15…
