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Hamilton Tiger-Cats: The beginning of a dynasty

Brandon Marsdin • June 29, 2010 • Comments (2)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been the CFL’s doormat and the example of everything a team doesn’t want to be for the majority of this past decade. The team has not won a Grey Cup since 1999, which is the second longest drought in the league, behind only the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who last won in 1990. In this time, Hamilton has finished last in the East not once, not twice, not even thrice, but fource (some word I just made up that means four straight).

No longer though will people wipe their feet across the stitched-in Tiger-Cats logo in the middle of the locker room. Since making it to the East semi-final last season(gave a valiant effort, but, lost in overtime 34-27) and finishing second in the East with a record of 9-9, Hamilton has finally seen their fortune change.

The Tiger-Cats are in perfect position to, dare I say, start a dynasty and capture not just one, but, several championships.

But, enough of last year. This year, the Tiger-Cats are back and stronger than ever and are looking to go for gol…grey and capture their first championship since 1999. With the Alouettes growing old and getting weaker, now is the perfect time for the Hamilton to take over top spot in their division and capture that championship.

Or, at the very least they should stay at that second spot in the East, seeing as the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are in rebuilding mode. But, with a team as strong as this year’s in a league where the other teams are either rebuilding or getting old, the Tiger-Cats are in perfect position to, dare I say, start a dynasty and capture not just one, but, several championships. Just check out what some of the players had to say about this years team:

“Aw, the Grey Cup, most definitely. Have a winning season and win that Grey Cup. We’ve got the team to do it.” – Linebacker Otis Floyd

“You’re going to see a lot more wins. It’s not going to be, ‘Oh, they got seven wins.’ I think we have the type of team that can get to 10 or 15 wins.” – Slotback Arland Bruce III

“Expectations have risen and not just within the team, but with the media and the fans. I think it’s good, though, when the team expects to win, because that’s an important step toward winning, not just hoping to win — it’s going out there knowing that, if we do our job, we can win.” – Linebacker Ray Mariuz

“Everybody’s expectation is to get the ring, That’s what we play the game for. That’s what we train for — to go out there and win the Grey Cup.” – Defensive back Jykine Bradley

Will the Tiger-Cats win the ring? Are they really as ready as they sound? Can they start a dynasty? Will they take down Montreal, finish first in the East and challenge for the Grey Cup?

So many questions that need to be answered. One thing is for sure, the team and the fans are excited and can’t wait for when Hamilton hits the field. The Tiger-Cats are sure to make a strong push for the cup.

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