National Semi-finals - Predictions
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Laval at Queen's - Mitchell Bowl
Queens' came up big last weekend with a thrilling victory over Western. (Loved the guy with the "Wuck Festern" shirt they showed at half time.) Laval steamrolled Montreal, avenging a loss from earlier in the regular season. This should be a great showcase of two excellent quarterbacks in Danny Brannagan (no relation to Laura) and Benoit Skidoo (or is it Groulx?). However, the superior Laval running game and defense will be the difference. This one won't be close - Dirty Don will sadly be denied the first Queen's return to the Vanier since 1992. Laval Rouge et Or 38 Queen's Golden Gaels 17.
Calgary at St. Mary's - Uteck Bowl
Calgary came up with a big come win with a touchdown with two minutes left to upset Sask at Griffiths Stadium. St. Mary's defeated St F-X at home to win the fairly weak AUS conference. Calgary has the advantage of playing tough opponents all year in the Canada West Conference and should win this one handily, making it two bowl road wins and setting up a Dinos - Rouge et Or Vanier Cup - Cowboys versus Quebecixans. Calgary Dinos 32 St Mary's Huskies 10
G-Spot
Laval 41-Queen's 10
St. Mary's 21 Calgary 17
Don's Dirt
Laval at Queen's - Mitchell Bowl
Nothing would make the trip to Vanier better than having the Gaels (or as Iand many of my alumni friends refer to them as Golden Gaels) playing forthe big prize! That said, I am worried about a combination of a let downfrom a HUGE win over their biggest rival and the fact that Laval is headand shoulder's above the rest of the CIS. Laval is just too strong. Thatbeing said, I am still going with my heart and praying for a Queen'svictory but the Queen's receivers need to avoid any dropped balls whichthey had on Saturday (are to believe that since they had 515 receivingyards). Go Gaels!!!!!
Queens (Golden) Gaels 36 - Laval Rouge et Or 33
Calgary at St. Mary's - Uteck Bowl
Haven't watched much of these teams this year, but I have to agree with Vin that the AUS is not a strong conference and St. Mary's is not the powerhouse they used to be when Queen's blanked them 31-ZIP (still a record forfewest points allowed in a National Championship - thanks for the singleSask in 2004) Calgary may also have a let down from a thrilling finishagainst Sask, but I think they will make the best of a long road trip eastand will expect to have another one the following week. Calgary Dinos 38St Mary's Huskies 13
Laval at Queen's - Mitchell Bowl
Queens' came up big last weekend with a thrilling victory over Western. (Loved the guy with the "Wuck Festern" shirt they showed at half time.) Laval steamrolled Montreal, avenging a loss from earlier in the regular season. This should be a great showcase of two excellent quarterbacks in Danny Brannagan (no relation to Laura) and Benoit Skidoo (or is it Groulx?). However, the superior Laval running game and defense will be the difference. This one won't be close - Dirty Don will sadly be denied the first Queen's return to the Vanier since 1992. Laval Rouge et Or 38 Queen's Golden Gaels 17.
Calgary at St. Mary's - Uteck Bowl
Calgary came up with a big come win with a touchdown with two minutes left to upset Sask at Griffiths Stadium. St. Mary's defeated St F-X at home to win the fairly weak AUS conference. Calgary has the advantage of playing tough opponents all year in the Canada West Conference and should win this one handily, making it two bowl road wins and setting up a Dinos - Rouge et Or Vanier Cup - Cowboys versus Quebecixans. Calgary Dinos 32 St Mary's Huskies 10
G-Spot
Laval 41-Queen's 10
St. Mary's 21 Calgary 17
Don's Dirt
Laval at Queen's - Mitchell Bowl
Nothing would make the trip to Vanier better than having the Gaels (or as Iand many of my alumni friends refer to them as Golden Gaels) playing forthe big prize! That said, I am worried about a combination of a let downfrom a HUGE win over their biggest rival and the fact that Laval is headand shoulder's above the rest of the CIS. Laval is just too strong. Thatbeing said, I am still going with my heart and praying for a Queen'svictory but the Queen's receivers need to avoid any dropped balls whichthey had on Saturday (are to believe that since they had 515 receivingyards). Go Gaels!!!!!
Queens (Golden) Gaels 36 - Laval Rouge et Or 33
Calgary at St. Mary's - Uteck Bowl
Haven't watched much of these teams this year, but I have to agree with Vin that the AUS is not a strong conference and St. Mary's is not the powerhouse they used to be when Queen's blanked them 31-ZIP (still a record forfewest points allowed in a National Championship - thanks for the singleSask in 2004) Calgary may also have a let down from a thrilling finishagainst Sask, but I think they will make the best of a long road trip eastand will expect to have another one the following week. Calgary Dinos 38St Mary's Huskies 13
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