CFL fans talk about the Grey Cup Festival

Posted on 07. Nov, 2009 by in Events, Individuals, Leagues, The Connection, The Fans Perspective, The Sports Perspective

Eskimo_fansLast night saw a big game with playoff implications between the BC Lions and Edmonton Eskimos.  Unfortunately, it wasn’t much of a game as the Eskimos laid a beating on the Lions which secured them the final playoff spot in the CFL’s Western Division.

While at the game, I took time to chat with some CFL fans about the Grey Cup Festival.  Virtually everyone I speak with about this topic says the same things.

  1. The Grey Cup Festival connects people from across Canada
  2. The Grey Cup game is the pinnacle of the Festival, but all the events leading up to the game are what make the Festival special
  3. Many people make the Grey Cup Festival an annual event and have made lifelong friends that are all connected by the Grey Cup Festival.

The two videos below communicate these points from two perspectives…….a Lions fan and an Eskimos fan.  Traditionally, they are football rivals, but when it comes to the Grey Cup Festival, it’s all about having fun, connecting with old friends and making new friends!

Edmonton Eskimos Fans – Grey Cup Festival Highlights (a 17 yr veteran!)

BC Lions Fan – Grey Cup Festival Highlights

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2 Responses to “CFL fans talk about the Grey Cup Festival”

  1. Garth

    12. Nov, 2009

    I don’t see any Rider fan perspective here ????

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    [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Trevor Turnbull, J. Spencer Brawner. J. Spencer Brawner said: RT @trevorturnbull: For many @CFL fans, the Grey Cup Festival is an annual event. Find out what keeps them coming back! http://su.pr/49eHFE [...]

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