The 2016 Grey Cup kicks off in Toronto at BMO field on Sunday and it seems both teams will be travelling a little lighter when they hit the road.
It has been announced that the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks will have to lose some members of their sideline crew ahead of the 104th Grey Cup. Devin Heroux, who is covering the event for CBC Sports, explains why the mascots were being left out.
From @CFL regarding mascots at #GreyCup game. Won't happen. Not enough room at BMO for horse or woodcutter team. @cbcsports http://pic.twitter.com/Qdm6B2kiOb
— @Devin_Heroux
Calgary will have to leave behind Quick Six, a horse that rides whenever the Stamps score a touchdown.
Calgary Stampeders' horse #quicksix not allowed on BMO Field during #GreyCup game in Toronto https://t.co/WgQ9VH5xbp http://pic.twitter.com/PvAWGzTpy3
— @am640
And has for years...
The Redblacks will have to nix their Algonquin Loggersports Team, which has started a new football tradition in the nations capital, the cutting of a REDBLACKS wood cookie from a log.
#WoodCookie#GoRedblacks#GC2015 http://pic.twitter.com/T7YuzM12hs
— @IceCreamMan108
However, there will still be sideline entertainment for the game. Both squads get to bring their original mascots, as well as their cheerleading squads.
Big Joe, who represents the Redlacks will be making the journey.
From @AgMuseum - Go @REDBLACKS #GreyCup #Rnation #BigJoe http://pic.twitter.com/2kaQceecEY
— @AgMuseum
As well as Calgary's Ralph the Dog, the CFL's longest standing mascot, who wouldn't miss it for the world.
@UCRex and #RalphtheDog with the Grey Cup at @GreyCupTour #GoDinos #GoStamps http://pic.twitter.com/hCj7ZRBN
— @UCDinos
No horsing around: Stamps, Redblacks won't have familiar mascots at Grey Cup
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