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Strange Brew · 11-16-2018, 08:14 PM

I grew up in the era of dominant Eskimo teams and rather lousy Stamps teams. The Stamps finally started to get better and then finally we had the year of Barrett's long throw to Pee Wee Smith for the win in Edmonton to go to the Grey Cup.

All those years of wondering how we would ever get by Edmonton really cemented the Western Final as the pinnacle sporting event of the year for me. I don't live in Calgary anymore but when the Stamps are in the Western final, I care deeply.

Losing in the Grey Cup is awful, and last year was just gut wrenching, but playing in the Western Final at home is a beautiful thing.

11-16-2018, 08:14 PM	#255
Strange Brew Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Exp:	I grew up in the era of dominant Eskimo teams and rather lousy Stamps teams. The Stamps finally started to get better and then finally we had the year of Barrett's long throw to Pee Wee Smith for the win in Edmonton to go to the Grey Cup. All those years of wondering how we would ever get by Edmonton really cemented the Western Final as the pinnacle sporting event of the year for me. I don't live in Calgary anymore but when the Stamps are in the Western final, I care deeply. Losing in the Grey Cup is awful, and last year was just gut wrenching, but playing in the Western Final at home is a beautiful thing.