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Originally Posted by edn88
I'm a casual CFL fan, and a fan of the Stamps simply by living in Calgary. I am disgusted not by the loss yesterday, but the piling on that is going on in the media about how the Stamps choked. Playing in the snow there were two big plays that were responsible for Argos win. Argos won by luck, pure and simple.
As for Bo going for it on the last play - maybe not executed correctly, but I applaud going for it, rather than just trying to tie. No guarantees of a win in OT. Just like going for it on 3rd down early - gutsy and appropriate play.
Probably the worst of all is listening to Gap Tooth talk on the TSN panel - clearly not over being punted out of Calgary. STFU.
Sad that the Stamps lost, but it was an enjoyable game to watch (as was last years game). I think we all know who the best team in the CFL has been for the last few years. And we know who the best QB has been.
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Having media and fans come down on you for not meeting expectations comes with the territory of being the favorites. It's nothing against the Stampeders but more the annual situation they put themselves in where they are the best regular season team and lose to inferior opponents when it matters most. I see plenty of fans here unsympathetic to the Capitals for all the early playoff exists after winning all those presidents trophies. Just like the Bills in the 90's people on the outside are going to look at them as chokers. Think about that for a second. As bad as Stamps feel today they would still have to lose two more Grey Cups in a row to feel as bad as Buffalo fans did in the early 90's. Other fans have dealt with worse and there's not a lot you can do outside of move on and put this behind you.