Vanier Cup 2007

Yesterday the University of Manitoba Bisons took on the St. Mary's University Huskies at the Rogers Centre in Toronto competing in the 2007 Dejardins Vanier Cup just two days before the Grey Cup.

Manitoba went into this game after defeating Western in the Mitchell Bowl 52-20.

St. Mary's was coming off a huge Uteck bowl victory over the defending champions Laval 24-2. Both teams came off blow out victories which made this game evenly matched and a hot place to be Friday.

Manitoba was down late in the game when Henry looked up and saw quarterback John Makie among his concerned teammates on the sidelines. "When he was down on the ground, he said 'go get it you guys. Go win it for me.'And we did". Manitoba's 28-14 victory over St Mary's gave the Bisons there first Canadian university football championship since 1970. The Manitoba Bisons finished with one of the best defences in the CIS allowing only 2 touchdowns in nearly 7 games.

Blue Jay Tragedy

Blue Jays pitcher Joe Kennedy died yesterday at his home in Florida.

"Kennedy collapsed at home and was taken to the nearest hospital" reported police officers. Kennedy was only 28 years old and was 43-61 over a course of seven seasons with Tampa Bay, Colorado, Oakland, Arizona and Toronto. He had a career ERA of 4.79 in 222 appearances.

Kennedy played 9 games with Toronto last season and finished 1-0 also playing with Oakland and Arizona earlier in the season.

"We are shocked and terribly saddened by the passing of Joe Kennedy.I offer the deepest condolences and prayers to his wife Jami and son Steffen" said Toronto Blue Jays CEO and President Paul Godfrey. Kennedy was filed as a free agent at the end of the season and the Jays had intention to re-sign him.

I hope that his family is okay and his safe after this tragedy.

Grey Cup Preview

The logo seen above is the logo for the 2007 Grey Cup which is the Canadian Football League's championship game this year being played in Toronto.

The two teams contesting at the Rogers Centre on Sunday November 25th 2007, from the East Division, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers who defeated the Toronto Argonauts 19-9 on November 18 2007 in Ontario's Capital, and from the West Division, the Saskatchewan Rough Riders who defeated the defending champion B.C. Lions at B.C. Place in Vancouver by a score of 26-17.

The Bombers ride to the Grey Cup wasn't an easy trip.In the East Division semi-finals the Blue Bombers went up against the Montreal Allouettes who were coming off a loss to in Week 18. After the first half the Al's had a commanding 16-10 lead.After the third quarter Winnipeg was down 19-17. Montreal scored a quick field goal at the start of the fourth quarter to go up 22-17. But the Bombers responded with a touchdown late to win 24-22.

In the East Final the Bombers took a easy victory over the Argonauts 19-9. The Argo's struggled offensively and defensively but shined in there usually week spot special teams.

On the west side of things the Rough Riders took a close won 26-24 over the Calgary Stampeders on Rememberance Day 2007 but went into a tough battle against the 14-3 Lions who were heavy favourites considering they were defending champions. At the half it was 13-10, Riders who scored one touchdown and two field goals. Going into the fourth it was 26-17 and it would stay that way until the end.

Saskatchewan quarterback Kerry Joseph has some excpierience having been in the big dance,in NFL Europe that is. On Winnipeg's side Kevin Glenn was injured in the second round of the playoffs so Ryan dinwiddie will start his first ever game on Sunday. Key players for the Saskatchewan is quarterback Kerry Joseph on offense with Winnipeg, Charles Roberts. On defence Tom Canada for the Bombers and on d for the Riders, James Johnson.

My pick to win this game is Saskatchewan 21-17 and Kerry Joseph will be the MVP.