Penguins, Pot & Other Stuff

Last regular season home game for the Tiger Cats.  With the playoffs still up in the air, they are all important games now.  Unfortunately Brother Mike was unable to attend.  It was his weekend to be working.  So, off to the game with Trish the Dish & Paulo.  Even Dickhead came along as there was an extra ticket for him to scoop up.

 

It was a very cool & windy day.  Usually the wind is coming from behind us so we are somewhat protected by the seats at our back.  Not yesterday.  A strong, somewhat cold breeze was blowing steady at us throughout the whole game.  Thank goodness I had 4 layers of clothing on.  Managed to stay quite comfortable during the whole game.  Of course, my smuggled in thermos of hot chocolate was also a lifesaver.

 

The game: total domination by the Cats.  They were running & passing quite nicely while Saskatchewan was having problems going into the wind and even playing with it.  24,000 people saw quite a good game by the Cats.  As usual, Brother Joseph came over at halftime to compare notes.  At that point, Dickhead was mumbling something about Long John Baldry & my blog to him.  Avid blog readers will know where I am coming from on this one.  Anyway, final result was a big win for the Hamilton boys.  Now, when we take care of those Bombers in Winnipeg, it will be back at Ivor Wynne for a home playoff game.  Oskee wee wee!

 

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I can’t believe how badly I am doing with my fantasy football team this year.  Really thought I would do well.  Had some good players with lots of potential.  Even picked up a couple of star players during our preseason draft.  Oh the excitement!  Then, the season started: end of excitement.  Injuries, players not playing up to their potential: end result-disaster.  Not in the playoffs right now and I will have to work hard just to get there.  Oh well, they say good things come to those who wait.

 

Then, my Tiger Cats.  Started out so well.  Second-place for almost the entire season.  Then, about one month ago, the dive started.  All of a sudden, those boys from Winnipeg were making it a race.  The annual Thanksgiving Day game was supposed to be one where a Hamilton win would almost guarantee second-place.  Unfortunately: Winnipeg-38 Hamilton-28.  Ouch!  There are four games left in the schedule and it’s a tie with the boys from the prairies.  Going to be a very very interesting finish to the season!

 

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Not a nice way to start the season!  Expectations of Tiger Cat fans were high.  Brother Mike & I went to the game and were accompanied by Dickhead-he got a free ticket from yours truly (the only way he would attend!).  Have to say though, Dickhead was generous enough to take care of parking & the purchase of a jumbo hot dog pour moi.  Will wonders never cease?!?  The lovely Paulo was also there to round out our quartet.

 

Unfortunately, the Tiger Cats didn’t show up until the first quarter was over.  By then, Toronto was winning 20-0.  Looking at it that way, we won the rest of the game 17-10!  Silly penalties at bad times, turnovers and some injuries took their toll.  Oh well, at least it only rained for 10 or 15 minutes; could have been a lot worse.

 

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Brother Mike and I went down to Ivor Wynne Stadium on Sunday to pick up our seasons tickets. The club was hosting a party for seasons ticket holders. Quite a nice event.  Free food from Swiss Chalet: chicken, perogies & salad.  The playing field was open to people.  Checked out the visitors locker room.  What a hellhole!  Also talked football with Auggie Barrenechea, starting middle linebacker.  That guarantees a better season!  All in all, a nice way to spend an hour on a Sunday afternoon.

 

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As with last year, the start of this football season came with a lot of hope for fans of the Hamilton Tiger Cats.  Well, halfway through the season and the coach gets fired!  Doesn’t take a genius to realize things aren’t going well.  Funny thing is though, the playoffs are still within reach.  Wouldn’t that be something!?!

 

All I can say is Oskee Wee Wee!

We was robbed!  A great game; exciting to the finish.  Somehow though, I think the league will be taking a look at its rules around a fumble through the endzone.  Possession?  Contact?  Anyway, back to the game.  After a somewhat listless first half, both teams picked it up tremendously.  Seesaw, back & forth-whoever had the ball last was going to win.

 

Oh well, the Tiger Cats are still tied for second place.  Calgary this week on Thursday in Cowtown.  Going to be tough!

Ouch!  Not a good way to start the season.  So many of the same old mistakes: penalties at bad times & costly turnovers.  Still a long way to go.  I was very disappointed with the turnout for the game: 20,500.  It was a beautiful night, the season opener & on television.  Next it’s the Argos, Thursday in Toronto.

 

Was talking with Casey Printers, starting quarterback for Hamilton, a few hours before the game.  I offered him some sound of football advice which he passed on.  Hence, the final score! Check out the picture!

The season starts today; Montréal in town to visit Hamilton.  The Tiger Cats had their annual street party the other day.  It’s great having their office right across the street!  Got to meet some players, coaches & cheerleaders.  Not only that, saw Kristin who works for the club.  Her father, Bob-my travel agent, and I go way back.  All the way to high school!

 

The weather was a challenge and things had to shut down a couple of times because of rain & lightning.  Still, a great time was had by all.  The hamburgers were excellent!  Now we just need to see what the product on the field is going to be like.  Can’t be as bad as last year.  I encourage all of you (including you, Dickhead) to get out there and support the team.

 

Check out the picture of me, Kristin and some guy trying to make a move on her.

The Tiger Cats opened up Ivor Wynne Stadium on Sunday so season-ticket holders could go down to pick them up.  Was able to get on the field and experience kicking a field goal from the 25 yard line.  Players, cheerleaders & coaches were there.  Bumped into some old friends and even took the head coach, Charlie Taaffe, a side to give him some pointers.  That should guarantee a better season than what we had last year!

 

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The Hamilton Tiger Cats announced their schedule today.  Looking forward to the start of what will hopefully be a much better season.  One unfortunate thing: 2 of the home games are on Thursday night which is bad for me.  I will have to do some changing around in order to attend.

 

With Casey Printers at quarterback, the season has to get better.  Season-ticket prices have gone up and there is grumbling in the stands.  Go Cats Go!