| Rough Riders Getzlaf (left) Celebrates The CFL Title With #6 (right) Last Sunday |
Calgary, Alberta (CHN_Canada) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were just 32 seconds away from a record 6th CFL Championship Sunday afternoon. But a 21 yard field goal sent the Skatchi' Roughriders to a 41-39 Victory and on to the North American Title Game.
And oh yeah, in case you hadn't heard, the loss also marked the final chapter in the historic career of Quebec born special teams taskmaster Pierre-Luc Labbé. Labbé, still a legend in Manitoba despite last years trade, will be a first ballot Hall of Famer should the CFL ever develop such a system of recognition.
And oh yeah, in case you hadn't heard, the loss also marked the final chapter in the historic career of Quebec born special teams taskmaster Pierre-Luc Labbé. Labbé, still a legend in Manitoba despite last years trade, will be a first ballot Hall of Famer should the CFL ever develop such a system of recognition.
As for the upstart Roughriders, well, they are heading for North America's biggest game where they will face a tough challenger in the NFL's Packers of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
| Aaron Rodgers, NFL Quarterback |
"We have a day to enjoy the victory and then its back to work," said Riders Owner/Coach Richie Hall. "I know what the fellas are thinking, just one game away from a re-match with Prague.
It's my job to keep these guys grounded and focused on the next game. I'm told that Green Bay is next for us and that is where our heads have to be from now until the February 23rd Continental Title Match."
So what are the Rough Rider's chances of making it 18 in a row for the CFL over it's NFL counterparts to the South? Well, if you think the Packers will be another 'no-show who doesn't even bother to pick up the phone', then "think again," said N.A. Title game promoter Skip McElroy.
Rumors that a fan was spotted wearing a yellowish hat at the CFL Championship game is all the talk on local Saskatchewan radio. "That wasn't no Roughrider baby custard yellow, said local 90.5 FM Morning Host Phil McDermit. "That was Packer yellow, and that scout wasn't here for his health.
The historic North American Title, perennially held at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, will be moved this year to the Air Canada Youth Center on 32nd The game will once again be preceded by a pancake breakfast to benefit those charred in the 03' breakfast disaster.
Calgary, Alberta (CHN_Canada) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were just 32 seconds away from a record 6th CFL Championship Sunday afternoon. But a 21 yard field goal sent the Skatchi' Roughriders to a 41-39 Victory and on to the N.A. Title Game.
ReplyDeletePackers are showing no sign of preparation for this game. Probably practicing down in Mexico to be safe.
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