Sweet Relief

Do you hear that?

That's the sound of Toronto bracing itself for an invasion of Green!

By the end of the week, I predict someone will decorate the CN Tower with a Green and White flag.

We're headed to the self-professed centre of the universe, where we will spar off with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for all the chips, all the marbles, for the big honking trophy and bragging rights that come with it!

The game against B.C. was very well played, well executed and oddly enough well officiated.

Here's my picks for top three players of the game:

1. Wes Cates - Most consistent performer on the team. And he did so with a broken foot. He was a question mark for most of the week, but his named turned up on the roster yesterday. He managed to out-perform Joe Smith the league's leading rusher today... 70 yards to 35. Now that's what I'm talking about!

2. Kerry Joseph - He is one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the league and today he really shined. Took four sacks, btw and kept on ticking. Not only that but managed to toss for two touchdowns. He also didn't give up a single turnover. Which is part of the reason we won. B.C. on the other hand gave up seven sacks and four turnovers.

3. Andy Fantuz - Number 83 was definitely one of the most popular choices at work this week where Rider jerseys were being purchased for all on-air personalities. Very effective receiver with that long reach, but more than that... he can gain an extra eight or nine yards after a tackle before going down. Now that's the kind of grit that wins football games!

A sombre pack of Lion's said after the game... The Riders just wanted it more than we did.

The Riders came into this game banged up, but hungry.

The B.C. Lion's might have had the stats, the talent and the big name stars, but they didn't have the certain something something that wins. The attitude, the poise, the confidence, the grit, the Green Magic.

And ultimately the team of destiny got their story book ending.

The boys in green did us proud tonight. Enjoy the sweet taste of victory boys. It won't be your last.

Party on!