Category: Grey Cup
105th Grey Cup victory and heartbreak captured in morning-after front pages
November 27, 2017
The 105th Grey Cup stayed true to the traditional Grey Cup story — i.e. a down-to-the-wire, no-lead-is-safe type game.
Below are the newspaper front pages the morning after the stunning Toronto Argonauts victory over the Calgary Stampeders. Yes, on the Calgary side the focus is on the fumble that occurred with around 4 minutes left in the game that started off the Argos comeback.
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Watch the Grey Cup Online
November 27, 2016
Ahhh, the problem with TSN being the host broadcaster is that a lot of people (cord cutters!) cannot watch the Grey Cup on TV (could you guys at least simulcast it on CTV? – nope; offer a paid TSN feed for Canadians? – nope). So, how do those without TSN watch the Grey Cup?
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Touchdown Manitoba was on The Simpsons – Sorta
November 26, 2016
A pair of us were at Grey Cup party Touchdown Manitoba this past Friday. A tradition of Touchdown Manitoba, we’re told, is a bit of a cheap sandwich ‘buffet’. Crummy white bread with meats, cheeses (or possibly one meat and one cheese — I didn’t investigate fully) and mustard and such (what a deal! – “free” with your $25 admission).
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How To Enjoy The 2014 Grey Cup As An Argos Fan
November 23, 2014
Hey Argos Empire!
The 102nd Grey Cup kicks off in Vancouver, but our beloved Double Blue will not be taking part.
But The Empire need not fear! Here’s some tips on how to enjoy the CFL finale without the Argos playing (I know, I know; it won’t be as awesome, but we’ve gotta try, eh?).
Grey Cup Sunday is Here!
November 24, 2013
Grey Cup Sunday is here! Your Toronto Argonauts could not defeat the resurgent Hamilton Tiger-Cats last weekend so it’s a Ti-Cats/Roughriders final in Saskatchewan today.
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