Nathan Rourke guides Lions past … and their explosive offence came with them, as they took down the Ottawa REDBLACKS 45-31 in the first game of a Week 17 Saturday doubleheader….
Well, folks, if you tuned into the Canadian Football League (CFL) showdown on Saturday, you would have witnessed a game that could only be described as a rollercoaster ride through the Canadian prairies—minus the cotton candy and overpriced souvenirs, of course. The Calgary Stampeders took on the Ottawa Redblacks, and let me tell you, it was a match that had more ups and downs than a Canadian winter.
Final score? Calgary Stampeders: 45, Ottawa Redblacks: 31. If you’re keeping score at home, that means the Stampeders are now 7-8, and still clinging to their playoff dreams like a kid gripping their last piece of Halloween candy. Meanwhile, the Redblacks are still searching for that elusive first win of the season, now standing at a disheartening 0-14. Yes, you read that right. They’ve officially set a modern CFL record for the longest losing streak at 20 games. That’s not just losing; that’s full-on auditioning for a tragic sports movie.
Now, let’s talk about the stars of the game, shall we? Deonta McMahon was the shining beacon of hope for the Stampeders, scoring not one, but two touchdowns. I mean, who needs a superhero when you have Deonta doing his best impression of one on the football field? His performance was a reminder that while the Stampeders may have had a rocky season, they still have some fire left in them. It’s like finding out your old car can still start after months of sitting in the driveway—who knew?
As for the Redblacks, well, let’s just say they might want to consider a team retreat or perhaps a motivational speaker to help lift their spirits. Losing 20 games in a row must be tough on the morale. Maybe they could invite a former champion to give a rousing pep talk. Or, better yet, they could just take a page from the Stampeders’ playbook and start practicing their touchdown dances. At this point, anything that brings some joy to the sidelines would be a win.
In the grand scheme of things, this game was more than just a scoreline. For Calgary, it was a crucial victory that kept their playoff hopes alive, while for Ottawa, it was another chapter in what can only be described as a season of despair. But hey, at least they have the record books to keep them company, right?
So, as the CFL season trudges on, let’s raise a glass (or a hot cup of Timmy’s) to the Stampeders for their impressive win and to the Redblacks for bravely soldiering on. After all, there’s always next season—and who knows, maybe next year will be their year. Until then, we’ll just have to enjoy the highs and lows of football and remember that, in the end, it’s all about having fun. Or at least, that’s what we tell ourselves while watching our teams go through the emotional wringer.
Inspired by: “Calgary Stampeders beat Ottawa Redblacks 45-31” (r/Lifestyle)