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November 26, 2009
CFL Pick 'Em, Grey Cup Edition: This is it! This is for all the marbles. If you want any of 'em, you'd better make your picks inside.
posted by DrJohnEvans to fantasy at 06:35 PM - 22 comments
I'm catching a plane, so I'd better get these picks in now.
Montreal by 15
Calvillo
Over
...and out.
posted by owlhouse at 06:39 PM on November 26, 2009
I lost all my marbles, so I need some of yours.
Montreal by 14. Calvillo. Over.
posted by apoch at 07:49 PM on November 26, 2009
Saskatchewan by 16 Durant Over
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:02 PM on November 26, 2009
Montreal by 16 Calvillo Over
posted by dfleming at 08:44 AM on November 27, 2009
Schultzie says that Montreal will win 31 to 25. So that means by 6 and it also means over. No clues in his write up to actually declare an MVP beforehand though, so he'll have to surrender that point by default.
And for anyone who might be wondering, the Spirit of Edmonton room was a BLAST last night!
posted by Spitztengle at 01:52 PM on November 27, 2009
And for anyone who might be wondering, the Spirit of Edmonton room was a BLAST last night!
I've been to it the past two years and its always one of the funner Grey Cup parties - that and Riderville.
So here we go:
My heart will never forgive my head for this, but I'll have to take the Montreal Allouettes by 10 and say that Anthony Calvillo will get his second career Grey Cup MOP. Because if Montreal wins, its because of him.
Again - my mind says UNDER 55.5, but my heart says it could be a shootout. But both have very good Defence. So I'll go with my mind - UNDER.
posted by Reever at 02:18 PM on November 27, 2009
Over..... waaaaaaay over Montreal by 25 Watkins
posted by rumple at 04:23 PM on November 27, 2009
The Big Show Down in HoeTown!!
Well, I'm hopin' for a great competitive game with 2 capable teams.
Sask can give Mont a run for the $$, but this year the EAST wins the valuable hardware.
Mont by 9
under
AC the thrower
Go Riders!
posted by argoal at 12:01 PM on November 28, 2009
Saskatchewan by 3 Durant Under
posted by MrFrisby at 02:50 PM on November 28, 2009
Montreal by 6
Anthony Calvillo
Over
On behalf of C-Wok:
Montreal by 17
Calvillo
Over
posted by JPR at 03:01 PM on November 28, 2009
Saskatchewan by 3
Dandy Fantuz
Over, always over.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:57 AM on November 29, 2009
Game day is finally here ... this whole preamble leading up to the Cup can sure take its toll on a guy ... anyhoo ...
Montreal. It just has got to be Montreal. And, unfortunately, I think it has to be Montreal by quite a large margin. The last three years has seen very low scoring games, especially with the losers not bein' able to put up more than 20. If last week was any indication, Montreal can put up enough to go over all on their own, but I'm really hoping that Saskatchewan can put up enough to at least give us fans in the stands hope for a contest. Montreal will strike with precision early. 7-0. 14-0. 14-3. 17-3. 17-6. 24-6. 24-13. Then 31-13. 38-13. 38-20. Sorry, Riders ... 41-20. That means Als by 21. It means the GC trend will be broken and go OVER. Calvillo's arm and leadership will be worth the MoP alone, but it might be some YAC yards and TD catches by Jamel Richardson that differentiate my picks from all y'all.
HAPPY GREY CUP SUNDAY, Everyone! Enjoy the game and Blue Rodeo's Halftime Show
GAME ON!
posted by Spitztengle at 01:05 PM on November 29, 2009
Unfortunately, I couldn't get Perry Lefko to pick the MoP, but he did respond to my urges to pick the spread.
posted by Spitztengle at 01:24 PM on November 29, 2009
Spitz, that's awesome!
Also, after 2 cups of coffee I am changing 100% my picks.
Montreal by 12, and Calvillo gets the pre-retirement body-of-work MVP.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 01:40 PM on November 29, 2009
Is everybody ready for Jays vs. Tigers?
posted by DrJohnEvans at 02:46 PM on November 29, 2009
I'm going to admit, I'm a little worried after the first half. Montreal looked absolutely awful.
posted by dfleming at 08:09 PM on November 29, 2009
I haven't done the math, but with the large amount of Montreal picks I think a Saskatchewan win would put me in good position to bounce back from the regular season Costanza.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 08:46 PM on November 29, 2009
Wow. Talk about a blown game. The first CFL game I've watched was worth it though.
On a side note, I've finally seen Sara Orlesky in action.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:54 PM on November 29, 2009
I gotta say, she had a pretty good game last night.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 09:43 AM on November 30, 2009
Montreal comes out strong at home, absolutely dominating the Lions. Calvillo didn't hold back, throwing 312 yards and 5 touchdowns over only 19 passes. And yes, he easily won the Offensive Bonus.
Things were a bit tighter out west, as the Riders had to fight back from a 10-point deficit, but finished strong with a 10-point advantage. Darian Durant had a strong game, but it was the defence that kept Henry Burris in check, tying Montreal with 4 sacks for the Defensive Bonus.
dfleming sets the pace with four points, but YYM notches five to tie for first. Meanwhile, five players are within easy striking range of the crown.
Here we go!
97th Grey Cup McMahon Stadium, Calgary, AB
Saskatchewan @ Montreal (Sunday, November 29, 6:30pm)
No Cinderella stories here. These are the league's two powerhouses, fighting it out for the ultimate prize. The Alouettes' pedigree features a reborn Anthony Calvillolooking nothing like an ageing quarterback on the verge of retirementand a vicious pass rush that's been carefully honed over the course of many successful seasons. The Roughriders bring Damian Durant, fresh off his first complete starting season with the team, throwing to an all-star selection of homegrown receivers. The Alouettes may have a talent edge, but Calgary's a lot closer to Saskatchewan, and we all know how easily that Sea of Green flows.
By now, ladies and gentlemen, you know far more about this league than I do, so I wouldn't dare provide any more advice than that. Have at it!
MVP Bonus
Pick the player who will be the Grey Cup MVP.
Over/Under Bonus
The O/U is set at 55.5. Will the total number of points scored be over or under that number? Overtime counts.
Good luck!