Hockey season officially ended last night and as it happens the CFL starts today! I missed you football. How’s the season going progress? Exactly like this! East Hamilton (11-9) The only Eastern team capable of making it to the Grey Cup. They should win every game against Eastern opponents. What an easy schedule. Ottawa (7-11) I’m not sure…
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…