Whatever you choose to celebrate this holiday season I hope it brings you time to embrace your family and friends and cherish your loved ones.
I wish you all joy and peace.
I’m very grateful for so many things and that includes the excitement and engagement that being a fan of my beloved TiCats brings.
My best wishes to you all.
All the best everybody.
I’m going to put this here too, as a gift to all here from Philadelphia, so that the non-NFL fans can enjoy it as well.
By Ryan Ballantine -December 24, 2025 (3DownNation)
‘Twas the night before Christmas and as I dined my sup,
I began to think back to this year’s Grey Cup.
Skill and execution the Roughriders amounted,
The best team all year, they won when it most counted.
Despite some struggles with the position of kicker,
Which surely caused stress on Saskatchewan’s ticker,
The end result managed to put a smile on the face,
Of all-around good guy and head coach Corey Mace.
Elsewhere in the country there arose such a clatter,
As the Commish changed some rules that really do matter.
Gone are the days of returning a missed field goal,
As Stewart and friends have relocated the pole.
The rouge modified, the field will change too,
All with good intentions, according to Stew.
They say it will bring about touchdowns and scoring,
But “leave it alone!” hardcore fans were imploring.
Other fans thought they’d try it and see,
(Not including Argonauts legend Pete Dyakowski).
If this brings more success, it’ll be glorious feat,
Which I would bear witness from my old end zone seat.
And now for a spin ‘cross the rest of the league,
To avoid losing Dear Reader with rule-talk fatigue.
We’ve spent enough time on plaudits, it seems,
So a pitstop in every market, a verse for your team.
Nathan Rourke led the Lions within a whisker of great,
Before falling in playoffs and doomed to the fate,
Of watching another year go slipping past,
As the best QB not in the game that’s played last.
It was a different vibe in the land of the horse,
As the Stampeders seemed to get back on course.
A doubled win total, and a return of the smiles,
Brought on by V.A. throwing the football for miles.
Just north on the highway, a turbulent season,
As the Elks found themselves searching for reason.
From Ford to Fajardo, the decision weighed heavy,
But once it was made, wins came by the bevy.
The Bombers got old, seemingly in a hurry,
No longer could Zach take the ball and then scurry.
They’ve decided to keep the band mostly together,
2026 may be a storm they simply can’t weather.
Steeltown’s Grey Cup drought seems impossible to believe,
Especially with this year and what they achieved.
A special connection between Mitchell and Lawler,
Only to fall short at the feet of a brawler.
The Argos gave all the stat nerds quite a chuckle,
Especially the QB with veteran Nick Arbuckle.
St. Nick only got to start 15 games,
If he’d started more, top passer he might claim.
In Ottawa, the land of endless CFL woe,
I credit the fans who continue to go.
The lack of results must have fans fit to be tied,
As nothing works, no matter how hard the team tries.
Finally, our tour stops in La Belle Province,
Where Davis Alexander just needed a chance.
Records for winning aside he did toss,
Sadly, though, the Grey Cup was his first loss.
And with that, I can safely wrap this all up,
And offer to fill your favourite cup,
With the knowledge and wisdom of 3DownNation,
The best place to get all CFL information.
We strive for our best, we tell you our thoughts,
We make our predictions, we shoot our best shots.
You’ve made our futures incredibly bright,
and so Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Merry Christmas TC fans
Merry Christmas to all TigerCats fans and happy New year.
“Argonauts legend Pete Dyakowski”
Ummmm, Really?!!!
That one actually had me wondering if they were being sarcastic or are just flat out stupid. 
… or AI generated?
that’s 100% AI slop
Wellll it was Ballentine who apparently wrote this soooooo……. 
Aha well there we go with the smoking gun!
Thank you Bobo @bobo82, for it’s 
on that one from me now!
Lest we forget from the old place, Ryan Ballentine was in the lead pack in a contest we had with a site poll for I think it was Top Bojack, but I most definitely do remember he did have a punchable face.
It was the first time I had ever heard of the guy courtesy of Cold Weather Todd @GAK250 , but no matter, it was instant punchable face!
Here he is for those of you who don’t know or don’t remember:
Apply named. I got my son to do his first could plunge outside yesterday!