Stampeders looking for Grey Cup redemption after upset loss to Ottawa last year
OTTAWA — The Calgary Stampeders are tired. They’re tired of talking about a loss that took place a year ago and has long been put to rest.
This is a team that is ready to prove that it’s among the elite of the CFL and more than capable of living up to expectations. The Stampeders have every intention of exorcising their demons when they take on the Toronto Argonauts for the 105th Grey Cup in Ottawa at TD Place Sunday.
Last year the Stampeders were heavily favoured to win the Grey Cup and lost 39-33 in overtime to the Ottawa Redblacks. Calgary has had to relive that game with nearly every interview this week and they’ve had enough.
“It’s been such a long week,” said Calgary defensive back Joshua Bell. “I’m tired of talking to microphones, I’m tired of doing this. I’m ready to see Toronto. We haven’t even gotten to see (Argonauts defensive lineman Shawn) Lemon, I’m ready to talk crazy to Lemon. It’s time.”