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==Television & Radio==
==Television & Radio==


In Canada, the English broadcast was presented on [[The Sports Network|TSN]], while the French language broadcast was handled by its sister station, broadcast in Canada by [[Réseau des sports|RDS]]. In the United States, the game was broadcast on the [[NBC Sports Network]].
In Canada, the English broadcast was presented on [[The Sports Network|TSN]], while the French language broadcast was handled by its sister station, broadcast in Canada by [[Réseau des sports|RDS]]. In the United States, the game was broadcast on the [[NBC Sports Network]] (NBCSN, simulcasting the TSN feed).


On the radio, the game was covered by [[TSN Radio]] and [[Sirius XM]]<ref name="101st Grey Cup to be broadcast on TSN, RDS, NBC Sports Network">http://cfl.ca/article/101st-grey-cup-to-be-broadcast-on-tsn-rds-nbc-sports-network 101st Grey Cup to be broadcast on TSN, RDS, NBC Sports Network</ref>.
On the radio, the game was covered by [[TSN Radio]] and [[Sirius XM]]<ref name="101st Grey Cup to be broadcast on TSN, RDS, NBC Sports Network">http://cfl.ca/article/101st-grey-cup-to-be-broadcast-on-tsn-rds-nbc-sports-network 101st Grey Cup to be broadcast on TSN, RDS, NBC Sports Network</ref>.

Revision as of 06:24, 25 November 2013

101st Grey Cup
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Saskatchewan Roughriders
(10–8) (11-7)
23 45
Head coach: 
 Head coach: 
1234 Total
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33710 23
Saskatchewan Roughriders 724014 45
DateNovember 24, 2013
StadiumMosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
LocationRegina, Saskatchewan
Most Valuable PlayerKory Sheets (SSK)
Most Valuable CanadianChris Getzlaf (SSK)
National anthemSerena Ryder
Coin tossLt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield
RefereeKim Murphy
Halftime showHedley
Attendance44,710
Broadcasters
NetworkCanada TSN, RDS
United States NBCSN
Announcers(TSN): Chris Cuthbert, Glen Suitor, Dave Randorf, Jock Climie, Matt Dunigan, Chris Schultz, Milt Stegall, Paul LaPolice
(RDS): Denis Casavant, Pierre Vercheval, Marc Labrecque, Mike Sutherland, Claude Mailhot

The 101st Grey Cup was a Canadian football game played between the East Division champion Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the West Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League to decide the Grey Cup champions of the 2013 season.

The game took place on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field in Regina, Saskatchewan. It was the third Grey Cup game to be hosted in Regina following the 83rd and 91st editions of the game. The Roughriders won their fourth championship with a score of 45 to 23 against the Tiger-Cats [1]. The game took place on artificial turf, and Mosaic Stadium had added temporary seating to bring the total seating capacity to about 45,000.

Kick-off occurred at 5:30 p.m. local time (CST) (6:30 p.m. Eastern, 3:30 p.m. Pacific), while the pre-game started at noon CST (1 p.m. Eastern, 10 a.m. Pacific).

This is the third consecutive year that the Grey Cup involved the team of the host city (BC Lions (Vancouver) the 99th Grey Cup; Toronto Argonauts in the 100th), and the third in a row that saw the host win. This was also the fourth time that the Roughriders and Tiger-Cats met in the Grey Cup final, having previously met in the 55th, 60th, and 89th editions of the game.

Roughriders running back Kory Sheets was named the Most Valuable Player after setting a Grey Cup record by rushing for 197 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Slotback Chris Getzlaf, also of the Roughriders, was awarded the Dick Suderman Trophy as the Most Valuable Canadian.[2]

Host city

On September 29, 2011, news agencies reported that the game would be awarded to Regina, Saskatchewan.[3][4] On October 13, 2011, it was officially announced by the Canadian Football League that the city of Regina would host the game.[1] It was the third time that Regina hosted the event, following the 1995 and 2003 games.

It was announced on February 24, 2012 that Mosaic Stadium would be undergoing a series of renovations and upgrades to increase capacity to host the Grey Cup.[5][6] The Saskatchewan Roughriders will spend $14 million to increase seating capacity to approximately 45,000 by adding temporary seats in the end zones. Corporate boxes, concessions and washroom facilities will also be added to accommodate the increased number of fans at the stadium. A new 60-foot wide digital LED screen and scoreboard will be located in the northeast end zone while another new 55-foot wide digital LED screen and scoreboard will be attached to the west grandstand.[7]

The Grey Cup Committee announced the details of the 101st Grey Cup on November 29, 2012.

Festivities

Numerous festivities within Regina and throughout Saskatchewan were held as part of the Grey Cup celebrations. The festivities were officially named the "Celebration in Rider Nation" by the host Roughriders. The 101st Grey Cup Festival opened on Wednesday with its opening ceremonies and ran up till kick-off, while including such traditional events as the Grey Cup parade on Saturday[8] and the team-based parties on Friday[9]. The festival also featured concerts by several popular Canadian bands, including the Barenaked Ladies and Hedley, who performed during the game at halftime.

Elsewhere in the province, organizers held a Riderville North celebration in Saskatoon. Aside from a viewing party of the game, the event also featured interactive games, tributes to the Riders and musical performances, including one by The Sheepdogs the night before the game[10].

Path to the Grey Cup

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Main article: 2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats played the season at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, Ontario due to the demolition of their home stadium, Ivor Wynne Stadium, and the building of its replacement, Tim Hortons Field. They finished the season with a record of 10–8 and finished second in the East Division.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Main article: 2013 Saskatchewan Roughriders season

The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a 11–7 record, which played them second in the West Division.

Game summary

Scoring summary

[11]

First Quarter
HAM – FG Congi 45 (9:44) 0 – 3 HAM
SSK – TD Simon 15 yd pass from Durant (Milo convert) (6:59) 7 – 3 SSK
Second Quarter
SSK – FG Milo 20 (12:46) 10 – 3 SSK
SSK – TD Sanders 3 yd running (Milo convert) (9:00) 17 – 3 SSK
SSK – TD Sheets 1 yd running (Milo convert) (5:31) 24 – 3 SSK
HAM – FG Congi 24 (2:47) 24 – 6 SSK
SSK - TD Simon 42 yd pass from Durant (Milo convert) (1:56) 31 - 6 SSK
Third Quarter
HAM – TD Burris 18 yd running (Congi convert) (2:52) 31 – 13 SSK
Fourth Quarter
HAM – FG Congi 33 (14:48) 31 – 16 SSK
SSK – TD Sheets 4 yd running (Milo convert) (5:23) 38 – 16 SSK
SSK – Dressler 26 yd pass from Durant (Milo convert) (4:09) 45 – 16 SSK
HAM – TD Gable 2 yd running (Congi convert) (1:56) 45 – 23 SSK

Musical acts

Like the 100th edition, the 101st Grey Cup featured an all-star lineup of Canadian musical acts. The opening ceremonies of the game were marked by a performance by the Saskatoon-based group The Sheepdogs, who played two songs, while the national anthem was performed by Ontarian singer Serena Ryder[12]. The half-time show was sponsored by Sirius XM and featured the rock band Hedley in a performance which included several stunts by a performer on a snowmobile[13].

Television & Radio

In Canada, the English broadcast was presented on TSN, while the French language broadcast was handled by its sister station, broadcast in Canada by RDS. In the United States, the game was broadcast on the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN, simulcasting the TSN feed).

On the radio, the game was covered by TSN Radio and Sirius XM[14].

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.cfl.ca/article/101st-grey-cup-awarded-to-saskatchewan 101st Grey Cup awarded to Saskatchewan
  2. ^ Canadian Press (2013-11-24). "Roughriders' Sheets wins MVP after record-setting performance". TSN.ca. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  3. ^ http://www.leaderpost.com/sports/football/roughriders-football/Regina+expected+host+2013+Grey/5479042/story.html Regina expected to host 2013 Grey Cup
  4. ^ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=377112 Regina to host 2013 Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium
  5. ^ Riders unveil $14 million Grey Cup legacy project
  6. ^ Mosaic Stadium to get $14M in upgrades
  7. ^ Riders Unveil Grey Cup Legacy Project
  8. ^ Saturday << 101st Grey Cup Festival >>
  9. ^ Friday << 101st Grey Cup Festival >>
  10. ^ Riderville North brings Grey Cup party to city
  11. ^ http://cfl.ca/statistics/statsGame/id/10721
  12. ^ "CFL announces 101st Grey Cup entertainment" (Press release). Canadian Football League. 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
  13. ^ http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=437454 HEDLEY ENTERTAINS 101ST GREY CUP HALFTIME SHOW
  14. ^ http://cfl.ca/article/101st-grey-cup-to-be-broadcast-on-tsn-rds-nbc-sports-network 101st Grey Cup to be broadcast on TSN, RDS, NBC Sports Network
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