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Week 5 brought us a pair of nail-bitingly close ‘ball games, along with another edition of the Stamps flexing their defensive muscle.
Plenty went on around the league from a social standpoint, so let’s take a look!
Thursday | Calgary 27, Ottawa 3
Despite Bo Levi Mitchell’s second-quarter exit, the Stamps cruised to a 24-point win in the nation’s capital on the strength of their stifling defence.
Running back Don Jackson broke it down pre-game, setting the tone for a win on Thursday Night Football.
Tell ’em @DonnyjGLA6 pic.twitter.com/2hLaf15eHV
— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) July 12, 2018
Former Stamp Marquay McDaniel weighed in on Twitter during the game.
Calgary’s defense is a problem.
— Marquay McDaniel (@_McDaniel16) July 13, 2018
The game was decided by Calgary’s defence, and linebacker Alex Singleton got some love for his post-game tweet.
4-0. Proud of the way this team plays! As always a lot to work on… for now enjoy this one Stamps Nation! #GoStampsGo #1-0
— Alex Singleton (@alexsingleton49) July 13, 2018
Friday | Edmonton 16, Toronto 15
Friday was the return of #LiveMic, and TSN’s Jay and Dan took a playful shot at TSN sideline reporter Matthew Scianitti prior to the contest at Commonwealth Stadium.
What we’re hoping @Rikester13 and the @EdmontonEsks have planned as an audible for tonight’s @CFL #LiveMic game 😂 #JayAndDan #Shooter pic.twitter.com/c3m89OCmkW
— #JayAndDan (@JayAndDan) July 13, 2018
While the game was bogged down by torrential rain, the halftime act from international performing artist Ludacris rocked the house — and drew the attention of social media.
I don’t think any Friday night can possibly be as lit as watching Ludacris play halftime in the rain in Edmonton. #CFL
— Andrew Bucholtz (@AndrewBucholtz) July 14, 2018
The weather was definitely a factor on the field, and the Argos weren’t afraid to put it bluntly.
wet.
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) July 14, 2018
Saturday | BC 20, Winnipeg 17
BC’s wild 17-point comeback made for some great social material.
Firstly, Winnipeg was rather confident with a double-digit first half lead.
Weird. This litter box is v. quiet… 🤐 pic.twitter.com/AkpBtQWxb2
— WPG Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) July 15, 2018
Then, watching the comeback unfold in real time made for fun viewing.
The kittens have scored. 😑
— WPG Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) July 15, 2018
The kittens have added a field goal. 17-10 with 12:54 to go.
— WPG Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) July 15, 2018
BC touchdown. Tie game. Not ideal.
— WPG Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) July 15, 2018
The Lions kept it short and sweet.
lions win!!
— BC Lions (@BCLions) July 15, 2018
Ultimately, that was the kind of fourth-quarter comeback that makes neutral football fans fall in love with this wild, unpredictable league.
This fourth quarter is why people love the #CFL.
— CFL (@CFL) July 15, 2018
