Week 19 had a little bit of everything; some fun community involvement with the Riders, a white-out night in BC and a great afternoon of recognition for some current Alouettes at their U SPORTS alma later Laval.
It began in Montreal, where the Als downed the visiting Argos to improve to 9-7 on the year.
Percival Molson Stadium is rocking these days.
Time to go crazy!!! #ToujoursGame #Montréals
Let’s go les fous!!! pic.twitter.com/RP0xhXMvzg
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) October 19, 2019
Thank You to the fans and the city of Montreal. We got something special. Let’s keep it going ❤️💙 https://t.co/GpvUy3sTAV
— Vernon Adams Jr. (@bigplay_va) October 20, 2019
The back end of Friday’s doubleheader was white-out night at BC Place, and the Leos came out in some scary masks.
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Not not scared 😱#CFLGameday #BCLions pic.twitter.com/DNG1rVLJ9Y
— CFL (@CFL) October 19, 2019
The Riders ran away with it in the second half, cruising to a comfortable 27-19 win that flattered the hosts, and Kyran Moore is just the biggest ball of energy ever.
YEZZZIRRRRR!!! @moore_of_kyran pic.twitter.com/0ZXJOYJoYk
— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) October 19, 2019
Saturday afternoon saw the Ticats drop Ottawa by 21 points for a Hamilton franchise-record 13th win on the year.
Mood! #ballin #Ticats | #CFL pic.twitter.com/Dj65NuZNvx
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) October 19, 2019
13-3. @Ticats history! pic.twitter.com/WFNmijB3ba
— Frankie Williams (@Frankcorporate1) October 19, 2019
Get out and vote!🗳#Ticats | #CFL pic.twitter.com/Hq9aXlUXd1
— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) October 19, 2019
Saturday’s late game pitted Calgary against Winnipeg in a crucial West Division clash; the Stamps pulled out the victory, 37-33.
PROVE IT. pic.twitter.com/UuD6L0fzNi
— Josh Huff (@HuffTheChosen1) October 21, 2019
Veteran Calgary defensive back Brandon Smith announced following the game that 2019 will be his final season. His present and past teammates promptly took to Twitter to salute the three-time Grey Cup champion.
One of the greatest players I ever shared a lockeroom with, proud to say I got to play on the same field as you. Thanks for everything 🐐 https://t.co/64ZWmhxHSs
— Juwan Brescacin (@JBrescacin11) October 20, 2019
What an honor to play along side a guy like Smitty. He taught me so much about the Canadian game but also enhanced me as a person. It’s awesome when you can have older peers to look up to like him. #salute my friend. Let’s win this Cup! https://t.co/8w83P4Oymu
— Reggie Begelton (@LUcrew_Frenchy) October 21, 2019
My guy! Proud to call this man one of my best friends! Incredible career can’t wait to be there the day he goes up on the wall 🐐🙌🏻 https://t.co/qeA7cTcOVX
— Alex Singleton (@alexsingleton49) October 20, 2019
Fresh off their road win, the Riders were out in the community in force at a punt, pass, kick event!
And then my other son gets to meet @sskroughriders Jon Ryan, Cody Fajardo and Brett Lauther @RYFFL’s pass, punt and kick competition today. Pretty cool that these guys show up for stuff like this. pic.twitter.com/wnCV04fwPU
— MARK TAYLOR (@Mark22Taylor) October 21, 2019
Following their win at home, a number of Alouettes player returned to their alma mater Laval to be honoured by the Rouge et Or football program.
4 of our Als made the 25th anniversary All-Star @rougeetor team! Congratulations to @BrizzyUL17, @AlsLBJ58, @FredoPlesius and @Hugo_Richard_4 — and congrats to the current team on their victory yesterday! 👏 #ToujoursGame #LavalS pic.twitter.com/U1EqpiAS7a
— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) October 21, 2019