sportsville

So the Eskies have missed the playoffs for the first time since the year I was born (by the way, the Stamps won the Grey Cup that year) Everyone in this town has no love lost for this era coming to an end. This blog isn't about the 'shmoes though, or even the poor decision making skills of some Edmonton coaching staff. No this entry is dedicated to the people of Edmonton.

Edmonton is a sports town!

Congratulations need to go out to the fans of Edmonton for supporting their team.

Last week with nothing on the line and the Esks out of a playoff spot there were still 40 000 people at the game.

Winnipeg, who is hosting the Grey cup in a few weeks, still has thousands of tickets unsold.
Vancouver fans jump on and off the Canuck and Lion bandwagons so often the struts are leaking oil. (pun intended - it might take you a minute)
Calgary fans may not be as fickle as Vancouver fans, but I remember a time, before Doug Flutie, that McMahon Stadium was a very quiet place - you didn't need to worry about the noise by-law back then. Even the Saddledome has seen its fair share of empty seats.

Yet a team with a a 5 and 11 record that won't be playing in the post-season can draw 39,533 people. Way to go Edmonton.