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Superfan Mike

@56parkies.bsky.social
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Fan of the CFL and its flagship franchise: The Edmonton Elks Football Team. Not-so-secretly run the @EdmHistorEE.bsky.social account and co-host on @TurfDistrictPod.bsky.social

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The Elks Herd @theelksherd.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Good Morning Football Fans! We are Brett Boyko and York Hentschel days away from Edmonton Elks Preseason Football! Go Elks! Thanks to @56parkies.bsky.social for the assist! #GoElks #YEGSports #CFL #JoinTheHerd 🦌
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Not a fan either. But also not a fan of the "loser point". Either make all games worth 3 points (3 for a reg win, 2 for an OT/Shootout win, 1 for an OT/SO loss, 0 for a regulation loss) or all games are only worth 2.
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Third Down Gamble podcast @thirddowngamble.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Edmonton Elks introduce their new Head Coach and re-sign their quarterback Tre Ford. Special guest Andrew Hoskins (Turf District podcast) joins the show. The newest episode of Third Down Gamble is available: “Willing to spend”. Please download, listen, and share. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
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Third Down Gamble
Football Podcast · 5 Seasons · Updated Weekly
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Katdoc12 @katdoc12.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Happy heavenly birthday to my favorite WR, Christian Saulsberry. Taking too soon, he should be spending his 27th birthday with us. 😭 He is forever in our hearts. 💚💛 #goelks #saulsberry25
Christian saulsberry waving to the crowd during an Edmonton Elks football game.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Dude.... that's my skull!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Exactly - I collect every Edmonton home and away ticket that I can find, going back to 1953 so far. So many yet to find but as you say, nothing really after COVID and many gone long before that.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Should be a great time!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Have a great time! The set lists look great
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
@jedichick79.bsky.social and I are going to see them opening for Our Lady Peace in February in Edmonton. Gonna be a great show.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Great point. Sadly I believe 2018 was the first Grey Cup that didn't have a program produced (though Daryl Slade did a fine replica roster card), so a lot of ephemera collectors are seeing their collectibles coming to a finite end point.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
So it's possible (even likely) that a program was not produced for that game. With it being the 100th Grey Cup that year, it surprises me, but in some ways, I guess it doesn't.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Any of my #CFL peeps out there know if programs were made for the 2012 East Semi-Final in Toronto? Trying to track down a copy, but not even sure if any where made! Anyone got confirmation out there?
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Steph @shuds16.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
i am so excited to open my secret Santa present from Andrew 😍 I mean it's a complete surprise, but if it happened to be 👇 I'll be thrilled www.aurrawoodco.com/products/foo...
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Hey #CFL peeps - what do you have on your Xmas list this year? Let other fans know what great stuff is out there!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
It comes up all the time, but there were two different leagues in Canada (WIFU and IRFU/Big-4) that merged, which is why we had two teams with similar names in the first place. Part of the amazing history of our league!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
In the SEC in US College football, there are 16 teams- 3 different clubs (LSU, Auburn, Mizzou) are the Tigers and 2 (Mississippi State and Georgia) are the Bulldogs. Two Roughriders/Rough Riders? No biggie.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
That's just good bonding time
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
That's an important job!
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David @dgtnteacher.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Based on the last two years the CFL schedule is less than 3 weeks away
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Oh, I do adore you 💚💚 #BornInThe60s
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
EE = Evil Empire. 😉
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I remember the 1977 West Final - Edmonton won 38-1 in the last playoff game at Clarke Stadium. Was a freezing cold game for sure, and Lui Passaglia said it was like kicking a block of cement.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Please do me a favour and don't tag me in the dad jokes on here. My notifications got spammed like crazy on the old platform and I had to mute everyone. Thanks!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
BC Lions? Or a GC?
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
50 years ago today, I watched my very first #CFL game - Edmonton vs Montreal in the 1974 #GreyCup, and have been hooked ever since. Have met so many incredible friends in those decades and can't wait for next season! #GreenAndGoldTilImDeadAndCold youtu.be/dVUwyl8oHz0
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November 24, 1974 - CFL - 62nd Grey Cup - Montreal Alouettes vs. Edmonton Eskimos
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Certainly not surprised - I am interested who eill be head coach next.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
And now you are your true self more every day
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Feels like a lifetime ago?
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I remember the videos that you made once upon a time. Was so early in the other's place's time for me. Glad to see you are back, Quinn!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
It's like riding a bike - you'll be back in the swing of things in no time!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Starter packs? Qu'est-ce que c'est?
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Lol spitzka couldn't be further than a Riders fan if he tried.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Of course I remember - great to "see" you again!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Has been a fantastic #GreyCup week here in Vancouver. Wonderful to see so many of the Football family, and to share the events with my 12-year old, on his Maiden voyage to the full Grey Cup experience.
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 07/09/2024
It's game day!! If you're heading to Commonwealth today, head down early and visit the @turfdistrictpod.bsky.social Tailgate by Gate 2 closest to Clarke Park. Today we are serving up fan-favourite Tacos In A Bag, so head down between 2:30-4:30 for a visit and some food!
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
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Edmonton Football HistorEE @edmhistoree.bsky.social · 14/11/2023
40 years ago today, the EE Dynasty finally game to an end, after a decade of domination in the West division. Winnipeg beat Edmonton 49-22, as Warren Moon plays his final game in Green and Gold.
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Eric Edlund @edlunderic.bsky.social · 13/11/2023
To everyone packing and getting ready to head to Hamilton, I hope you have a safe flight. Enjoy GreyCup week. Is is an event like no other
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 31/10/2023
Hey Clay - welcome to the light side!
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MHenderson @mhenderson33.bsky.social · 28/10/2023
October 28, 1953, As a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, future Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant sets a CFL interception record with 5 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bombers won 43-5
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 29/09/2023
I really need to start using this one more. Any good apps out there that cross-post between this one and X, FB, Threads, Mastodon, etc.?
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Joe Pritchard @usfltecmo.bsky.social · 07/09/2023
Good to see more CFL Family here. We did a thing last night for those that like things. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zjy9v-...
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Rouge White and Blue #242: We Hear Banjos
Once again, you're stuck with Joe Pritchard running the show (don't worry, with Sunday games being off the schedule going forward, it'll be easier to get Os Davis back in the game), and Josh Smith joi...
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Superfan Mike @56parkies.bsky.social · 07/09/2023
Thanks to @bbcanryan.bsky.social for the invite. Let's see what Mr. Blue Sky has to offer...
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CFL USA Cards @cflusacards.com · 01/09/2023
The Sacramento Gold Miners hosted Edmonton during Labour Day weekend back in 1993 - and lost by 1 point! #CFL #CFLUSA
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CFL USA Cards @cflusacards.com · 03/09/2023
During a 1995 CFL broadcast the TSN team attempted to explain the Memphis Mad Dogs' non-regulation field configuration, including the truncated end zone corners and the combination of grass & artificial turf. Of course, the next season was not to be. #CFLUSA #CFL #MemphisMadDogs
Quote: "They're hoping to address that next season"
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