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November 22, 2012
CFL Pick 'Em, Grey Cup Edition: It's Grey Cup fever in Toronto: Stampeders fans are trying to smuggle horses into hotels, the convention centre is filled with vomiting Manitobans, and Rob Ford is falling down. Oh, and the Argos get home field advantage. Join the party and make your picks inside.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 01:22 PM - 14 comments
Calgary by 4
Cornish
Over
159
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 06:48 PM on November 22, 2012
If you're ever in Guelph. Toronto by 14. And want some quality, sweat shop free clothing. Ricky Ray. Drop into Grey Rock at 29 Quebec Street. Under. Your clothing choices will be better than mine in this Pick 'Em. That's for sure. 160. End of Shameless Plug for my nephew's new shop. If you hear an Australian accent, say G'Day.
posted by owlhouse at 08:12 PM on November 22, 2012
I'm jumping in late, but:
Toronto by 2 Ray Over 286
Shame Cory Boyd's no longer with the Argos ... he's from Orange, N.J., one of the towns covered by the newspaper for which I was editor until July. Great guy; did an interview feature with him during his first season in Toronto.
posted by jjzucal at 10:01 PM on November 22, 2012
Toronto by 6
Chad Kackert (Random selection was a bit more complicated than flipping a coin for this one, but I got #44. I'm pleased to see in the preview that he seems to be the current starting RB!)
Under
253
posted by bender at 12:27 AM on November 24, 2012
Here goes nothin'.
Toronto by 8
R-r-r-r-r-ray
Over
110
posted by DrJohnEvans at 12:46 PM on November 25, 2012
Is there a wagering line on a matchup between the Vomiting Manitobans and the Flying Karamazovs?
posted by beaverboard at 03:54 PM on November 25, 2012
Double upsets! Toronto overcomes their own early mistakes with a big third quarter to salt away the Alouettes and lay claim to a rare home Grey Cup apperance. They'll be facing Calgary, who surprised everyone with a confident win in Vancouver.
Two upsets mean a tough week for points. Add the fact that defensive stalwart B.C. registered zero sacks, and the bonuses may make the difference in the end.
100th GREY CUP - Toronto, ON (Sunday, November 24)
Calgary Stampeders @ Toronto Argonauts
Like they drew it up: Toronto built their team to challenge for the Grey Cup at home, and here they are. Ricky Ray has rounded into form, the defence has established some consistency, and Chad Owens has managed to not fumble for at least a couple games now. They're playing as good as they've played in years, and it sure is the right time for it.
Overshadowed by the Lions all season, Calgary's quietly put together a very nice year. A league-leading defence and a hard-rushing Jon Cornish has made up for some quarterback inconsistency. But they won four games straight to close out the season, and Kevin Glenn has a chip on his shoulder, so they're peaking at just the right time too.
TSN.ca Grey Cup Preview
MVP Bonus
Pick the player who will be the MVP of the Grey Cup.
Over/Under Bonus
The Over/Under is set at 54.5. Will the total number of points scored be over or under that mark?
Tiebreaker
Pick the total number of kick return yards acquired in the game, by both teams. This is worth no points and will be used only in case of a tie.
Good luck!