So for a while now I've been hearing a lot of complaining on air at the OUTRAGEOUS notion that the back-to-back (and possibly another back) Grey Cup champs didn't sell out their supposedly high capacity newly renovated stadium on opening day nor on Calvillo's record smashing day that coupled with a small ceremony for Ben Cahooooooon to get his ring (but not his number retired...yet). This, despite the fact it looked pretty full to me considering the bench seating and over-inflated numbers.
Instead of accusing us all of being terrible sports fans, or that we don't support the Als because we apparently all hate the CFL, how about understanding why the supposed max capacity stadium wasn't completely sold out? Because we DO support the Als. Because we DO enjoy the CFL. And I'll tell you why the arbitrary capacity number wasn't sold out completely. Never mind the benches are killer for people with back pain, that's all part of the atmosphere. The real reason is simple: Have you looked outside your window lately?
The traffic in this city is disgusting. The weather is disgustingly hot. The construction is disgusting. Combine all these and you really just want to stay home, crank the air conditioner and enjoy the game on your favourite comfy sofa.
I actually was interested in going to that last game. However I had my work Summer party to attend. If you want to know how disgusting it really is outside, it took me over 2 hours to get from my home in Dollard all the way to Botanical Gardens; a drive that should only take about 30 minutes. And I don't have air conditioning in there. At least I found a free spot to park on the street right by the gate. (And on that note, if you have outdoor plans make sure it is on a home game for the Als as their weather dominator will ensure you'll have clear skies). I caught the end of the game on my way home on the radio, and heard Chip Cox's awesome 108-yard nani nani fufu touchdown (tying a record himself). That'll look great on the Argo's reality show.