Alouettes Dominate Lions in East Final
It's one thing to win a playoff game to get into the Grey Cup finals, it's another when it comes off a record tying performance of 5 TD's and a 38 point margin. As predicted on this morning's episode of The Franchise on The Team 990, the Alouettes have made a point of making statements at critical points all season, and their first game of the playoffs is just another example. Much ado was made of KC Printers holding the reins for the Lions offense, but this was a player who simply took full advantage of exploiting his former team's weak areas in leading the Lions to a win over the Hamilton TigerCats.While Gary Whittaker from The Franchise had predicted a 28 point margin victory, the 56-18 win this Sunday afternoon was more than even he expected.
However, as far as Anthony Calvillo is concerned, Montreal fans are still weary of the man who has led this team to the Grey Cup on 6 previous occasions, only to lose the big game 5 times. Even with this performance, and the fact that many around the league, including BC coach Wally Buono think that Calvillo will win the CFL Most Outstanding Player award, Als fans will wait with baited breath until Montreal hoists the Grey Cup as 2009 CFL champions.
It cannot be overlooked that Montreal was helped by the fans, who effectively acted as the 13th man on the field. The noise level of the over 53 thousand strong played havoc with Printers and his inability to effectively communicate with his teammates on the line. Will the crowd in Calgary react warmly to the Roughriders who eliminated the hometown Stampeders in the Western Divison finals? One thing is for sure, next Sunday will come down to the best team on the field that day.
(new): check out Team 990's own Sean Campbell's take on his Missed Field Goal blog
Canadian Press breaks down the Als-Lions Game
Here is Herb Zurkowsky's take on the win.
For those who want to read it from the losing team's perspective.
photo from the Canadian press
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