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Laval wins Vanier Cup over U of Calgary
CIS FOOTBALL: The top ranked Rouge-et-Or won their sixth Vanier cup with a dominating 29-2 victory over Calgary. Playing in a snowstorm in front of a sold out home crowd, Laval quickly jumped out to a 17-0 lead behind star running back Sébastien Lévesque. Looks like Laval can do a lot more than just shut out the Redmen.
The glass slipper doesn’t fit
NCAA FOOTBALL: It was a wild weekend in the NCAA. First, the incredible Cam Newton led a 24-point comeback against defending National Champion Alabama to keep Auburn’s undefeated season alive. Then, Nevada mounted an impressive 17-point comeback of their own, as they extinguished Boise State’s national title hopes. Oregon won too, meaning that if they and Auburn win their next games the two teams will meet for the National Championship. The confusing BCS picture just got a lot clearer.
The only Harvard grad struggling to stay employed
NFL FOOTBALL: Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is literally playing for his job. Heading into last year’s draft pundits were expecting the Bills to target a franchise QB, but they passed. This year, team owner Ralph Wilson said the team’s top priority for the offseason was finding a starting QB. However, with every win he earns Fitzpatrick not only demonstrates his value, he also puts his team further back in a draft that should include potential franchise QB Andrew Luck and decreases their chances of getting him.
Saskatchewan devastated; rest of Canada indifferent
CFL FOOTBALL: On Sunday, in a sequel to last year’s matchup, the Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders travelled to beautiful Edmonton to contest the 98th Grey Cup. The Als held onto a late lead for the second year in a row. Previously labelled with the “perennial underachiever” tag the Als are now drawing some dynasty talk with the two-peat. Anthony Calvillo cemented his Hall of Fame status with the win.
Quote of the week
“I was going to spank him. He may not hurt. It may hurt me.”
—Boston Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers discussing how he planned to punish Shaquille O’Neal for missing practice.
