It’s been a 35 years since these teams last met in the Grey Cup and 54 years since Hamilton’s last Grey Cup victory against Winnipeg which ended a 13 year period ('53 - '65) wherein these two teams played 7 head to head matchups in the final game of the year.
The Bombers hold a 5-3 advantage over the Cats in those 8 contests.
I have to imagine the Ticats will be favoured by at least a touchdown in this one.
I think we have the potential for a pretty decisive victory in this one. The defenses will be front and center in this game.
Ham - 30
Win - 17
This is our year, no excuses, just smash mouth football between the 2 most dynamic Defenses in the league. Our high flying Offense will be the difference
Collaros sure had a fire in his belly against his former team, and you can be sure that fire will be even hotter against the Ticats. I predict a good game, and a Hamilton victory.
Funny that these are the two teams with the longest Grey Cup droughts. 20 years for Hamilton and 29 for Winnipeg.
Winnipeg’s defense ends at their front 7 the DBs can’t cover our receivers. Look for a lot of max protection packages and open receivers down field.
Ham 36
Peg 19
Yes, me as well. What were they thinking inside the 10-yard line today? Should shut Suitor up for awhile. Oh, who am I kidding. All that we are going to hear all week leading up to the game is about the Lawrence hit on Collaros.
The morning after (the EF) and it’s a very busy day on Melrose and Sherman. A lot to decide, and do, with not much time, in which, to do it all. Like … What colour pants should they pack?
Not sure I want to make a prediction until that question is answered. ???
There was a long time when the “home” team designation alternated, East & West. But, in more recent years, I believe since 2006, the “home” team has been the team representing the division, where the game is played. So, the Cats will, once again, I’m pretty sure be the Grey Cup visiting team.