That's right sports fans, the road to the Grey Cup begins tonight. [INSERT BERMAN CLICHES HERE]

Look, I know it's a freaky game with a longer field and more people, but it's football dammit, and it's the best thing we've got until ESPN picks up the Aussie Rules season later next month.

Besides, there are a ton of former college players from all over on the rosters these days, all players who washed out of the NFL or never made it to begin with.

Game 1 7pm EDT Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Featuring CANADA'S SMARTEST PERSON.

Game 2 (Also on ESPN3) 10pm EDT Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. British Columbia Lions

Featuring the CFL debut of LSU's least favorite foreign export, OC Gary Crowton