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Grey Cup Matchup Against Edmonton Brings Plenty of History for Alouettes’ GM, Coach
The matchup pits Edmonton’s run game and defense against Montreal’s passing attack, with the Alouettes and Elks each seeking a second title in four years.
- The Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes will meet in the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday in Calgary after winning their respective division finals on Saturday, marking the 12th championship meeting between the franchises.
- Alouettes head coach Jason Maas, who played for Edmonton, noted the deep organizational history as both teams finished atop their divisions with records of 14-4 and 13-5, respectively.
- The Alouettes enter with the CFL's most productive offense while the Elks feature the league's stingiest defense. Edmonton led rushing with 1,995 yards behind Justin Rankin and Cody Fajardo.
- Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia traded Cody Fajardo to Edmonton, setting up a student-versus-mentor storyline. Davis Alexander, Fajardo's replacement, earned CFL Most Outstanding Player honours this season.
- Kickoff is Sunday at McMahon Stadium, where Alexander seeks redemption after throwing three interceptions in last year's Grey Cup loss. Fajardo aims to secure another title for Edmonton.
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Grey Cup matchup against Edmonton brings plenty of history for Alouettes’ GM, coach
MONTREAL — Jason Maas knows all about the Alouettes' history against Edmonton. Montreal's head coach lived it himself. The Alouettes will face the Edmonton Elks in the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday in Calgary, marking the 12th meeting between the franchises...
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Le Journal de QuebecDavis Alexander and the Alouettes have an appointment with Cody Fajardo and the Elks.
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