Grey Cup Preview 2006
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by user Erooster
After long weeks of game play, this weekend culminates in the battle for the Grey Cup. The Montreal Alouettes and the British Columbia Lions square off for the 94th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 5:00 pm local time.
There is much pomp to the game. Eva Avila will sing the National Anthem. Nelly Furtado will do the Rogers Grey Cup Halftime Show.
Tickets for the event are far cheaper than it’s US counterpart. Although the outdoor venue doesn't seat nearly the same amount of people and the television contract is far smaller.
Category Price
- Green *$93.85
- Red *$132.35
- Blue *$214.85
- Gold *$258.85
- Alumni Lounge *$335.85
Ticket prices include amusement tax and applicable fees. GST is not included.
But despite the hype, this is not going to be a close game. The Lions have killed the Als this season on both sides of the ball. This season, the Lions beat the Als at home 36 - 20, on 16 September, and in Montreal 48 - 13, on 1 September.
The Lions bring to the game 10 players named to the CFL All-star Team, while Montreal will bring 9 All-Stars.
Regular Season Statistics
Standings: Lions -- 1st place, West Division. Alouettes -- 1st place, East Division.
Lions Leaders: Offence -- Dickenson, 2,869 passing yards and 20 passing TDs; Simon, 99 receptions, 1,756 receiving yards and 14 receiving TDs; Smith, 831 rushing yards and 9 rushing TDs. Defence -- Johnson, 16 sacks; Miles, 9 INTs.
Alouettes Leaders: Offence -- Calvillo, 4,714 passing yards and 20 passing TDs; Cahoon, 99 receptions, 1,190 receiving yards and 4 receiving TDs; R. Edwards, 1,155 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs. Defence -- Stewart, 9 sacks; Cox, Karikari and Sanchez, 3 INTs.
Lions Team Rank: Passing Offence -- 293.7 yards per game (1st in CFL); Rushing Offence -- 100.2 ypg (5th); Total Offence -- 370.4 ypg (2nd). Passing Defence -- 243.9 ypg (3rd); Rushing Defence -- 91.1 ypg (2nd); Total Defence -- 304 ypg (3rd).
Alouettes Team Rank: Passing Offence -- 270.3 yards per game (3rd in CFL); Rushing Offence -- 97.8 ypg (6th); Total Offence -- 343.3 ypg (5th). Passing Defence -- 256.8 ypg (5th); Rushing Defence -- 109.2 ypg (6th); Total Defence -- 347 ypg (5th).
Last Meeting: Sept. 16; Lions 36-20. B.C. ties club record with 12 sacks.
Streaks and Notes: Lions -- Last won Grey Cup in 2000 against Montreal. Alouettes -- Have played in five Grey Cups since 2000 winning only once (2002).
If you have read my picks this season, you will know that I haven't been that reliable. But, I see the Lions taking it to the Alouettes on Sunday.
Final Score: Lions 38 - Alouettes 19
