Sandra's WK18 CFL Power Grouping

Did everyone survive Thanksgiving?  Are you enjoying Turkey leftovers?  I know we had a great weekend and even though I roasted a great turkey an even bigger turkey has emerged.  Bo Levi stated in his mid game interview that the CFL referee's were biased towards the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

* cue raucous Rider Nation laughter *

Bo, there isn't a Rider fan in the world who would agree with you especially when Bradbury is the head official.  Let's face it, the Calgary Stampeders were playing dirty and got caught trying to injure Cody Fajardo by twisting his legs.  Is this the best strategy to win?

Nice guys finish last or at least they lose.  The Riders kept their composure during the game which could have solidified first place in the west.  It's ok, we will meet again in the play offs and we all know how that tends to end.

Winnipeg had a massive blizzard dump snow on them and surrounding areas which knocked out power.  Saskatchewan is sending SaskPower employees to help get things up and running.  Very neighbourly.  I don't think it's far that some people felt it necessary to criticize attendance at the Bombers Alouettes game.  While attendance seems to be declining in CFL stadiums this was not the time to draw attention to it.  Word has it Zach Collaros is practicing this week.  I wonder if we see him take to the field in week 19 AND if he can stay unharmed.

The last standing starting quarterback left the game this week as Mike Reilly finally went down with a broken wrist.  How tough is this guy?  The Lions have brought in Air Canada and have Danny O'Brien as back up.  How is this team going to fare going up against the Riders this week?  While we'd like to think the Roughriders should easily take this one the team also tends to play down to lesser teams.  It should be another great Friday night game.

Now honestly I didn't see many of the games with family visiting and such so maybe you just want me to get to the breakdown?

Group A - Hamilton TigerCats/Calgary Stampeders/Winnipeg Blue Bombers/Saskatchewan Roughriders

Group B - Montreal Alouettes/Edmonton Eskimos

Group C - Toronto Argonauts/BC Lions/Ottawa Redblacks

One last thought about Thanksgiving - I'm grateful for the CFL and that I've had so many opportunities to get close to Roughrider players at Training Camps and other events.  Lot's of people believe there should have been a Thanksgiving Monday CFL game.  There were several other sporting events taking place on this day and even though it was a holiday for us fans I know the Riders were busy at practice and partaking of a feast afterwards.  This is the CFL and don't our players deserve a day to be thankful too?  I have no issues with there not being a game on a long weekend.  I'm pretty sure the original meaning of Thanksgiving had nothing to do with slothing in front of the TV in a turkey coma.  I know I'd rather spend it with family instead of being on the road to and from a game.  In this day and age of connectivity it's even more important that we take the time and spend it with those we love when we can.