2010 CFL Grey Cup a Rematch of 2009 Grey Cup
After all the parity that has spread throughout the Canadian Football League this season, we are back to where we were last year. On Sunday, Nov. 28 it’s the Montreal Alouettes vs. the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the 2010 Grey Cup – live from Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Alouettes have opened as 6.5-point favourites, which is understandable considering Montreal embarrassed the Toronto Argonauts 48-17 last weekend as 10.5-point favorites.
Plus, their offensive and defensive rankings are dominant across the board: First in passing yards, second in scoring, first in rushing yards allowed and third in total defense.
But as we learned last week, the Roughriders have the talent to surprise. The only plus going in to their conference matchup with the Calgary Stampeders is their ability to play to the level of their opponent – which has both hurt and helped them this season. They pulled off the 20-16 upset despite being 7.5-point underdogs, shutting down the top offense in the CFL.
Plus, lets not forget the ‘Riders were one stupid penalty from hoisting the cup last year, or that they are 4-0 against the spread in their last four meetings with Montreal.
One key to the ‘Riders pulling off the upset was quarterback Darian Durant playing mistake-free football. Saskatchewan is 0-4 straight up on the season when he throws two or more interceptions, and in the playoffs his five-to-one TD ratio is what has kept them in games. He’ll need to maintain his solid play for the ‘Riders to hoist the Grey Cup.
It’ll be on the ‘Riders defense to keep their hopes alive too. Montreal QB Anthony Calvillo torched the Argos for 334 passing yards and two touchdowns. He is 5-1 SU when he throws for 300 or more.
