92nd Grey Cup

The 92nd Grey Cup game took place on November 21, 2004, at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. The game decided the championship of the 2004 Canadian Football League season. The Toronto Argonauts defeated the BC Lions 27-19.

Game summary

Toronto Argonauts (27) - TDs, Damon Allen (2), Robert Baker; FGs Noel Prefontaine (2); cons., Prefontaine (3).

BC Lions (19) - TDs, Jason Clermont, Dave Dickenson; FGs Duncan O'Mahony (2); cons. O'Mahony (1).

First Quarter
BC – TD Clermont 12 pass from Dickenson (O'Mahony convert) 4:07 7 - 0 BC

Second Quarter
TOR – FG Prefontaine 27 7:40 7 - 3 BC
TOR – TD Allen 1 run (Prefontaine convert) 12:22 10 - 7 TOR
BC – FG O'Mahony 42 13:13 10 - 10 TIE
TOR – TD Baker 23 pass from Allen (Prefontaine convert) 14:37 17 - 10 TOR

Third Quarter
TOR – TD Allen 1 run (Prefontaine convert) 4:45 24 - 10 TOR
BC – FG O'Mahony 36 9:16 24 - 13 TOR

Fourth Quarter
BC – TD Dickenson 7 run (convert failed) 6:06 24 - 19 TOR
TOR – FG Prefontaine 16 12:19 27 - 19 TOR

The BC Lions took the opening kickoff and fashioned an impressive drive that started and ended with a Jason Clermont reception. Quarterback Dave Dickenson was perfect on a series of short precision passes, taking the Lions from their own 38-yard-line down the field for a touchdown and an early 7-0 lead. The scoring play was a 12-yard toss to Clermont on a play fake that drew away the Toronto defence, which looked bewildered on the whole series.

Toronto nearly hit a field goal later in the quarter, but a flag was thrown on Noel Prefontaine's 39-yard attempt. The subsequent kick from 47 yards missed, leaving BC pinned near its own goal line.

But Dickenson engineered a series of first downs as the quarter wound down, moving the Lions to midfield with help from receivers Geroy Simon and Ryan Thelwell and a nine-yard carry by Antonio Warren. Duncan O'Mahony punted as the quarter ended, angling the ball out of bounds at the Argos' 21-yard line. Overall, BC had the ball in their possession a whopping 11 minutes in the opening 15.

Damon Allen failed to ignite the Argos offence early in the second quarter, despite two quick chances thanks to a punt return fumble by Aaron Lockett of the Lions. On the second of two Noel Prefontaine punts, Lockett held on to the ball and ran BC to its own 50-yard line. But the Lions couldn't move the ball. Trying to avoid dangerous punt returner Bashir Levingston, BC kicker Duncan O'Mahony angled his punt out of bounds for only nine yards, giving Toronto good field position.

A long completion from Allen to R. Jay Soward moved the Argos to the BC 20, and a 27-yard field goal by Prefontaine put Toronto on the board.

Allen began to find his receivers on Toronto's next drive, hitting Robert Baker for a 35-yarder and a 20-yarder to move inside the Lions' red zone. A pass interference call against the Lions then put the ball at the 1-yard line, and Allen plunged across for the touchdown and the Argos' first lead.

BC responded immediately, getting into field goal range on a Jason Clermont catch from Dave Dickenson. Duncan O'Mahony hit a 42-yarder to draw the Lions even. But just before the half, Allen again connected with Baker for a 23-yard touchdown.

The field-position advantage enjoyed by the Toronto Argonauts in the second quarter continued on the opening drive of the second half, as Allen got the ball at midfield. Allen moved the ball efficiently again, and for the second time in the game dove for a one-yard touchdown to give the Argos a 14-point lead.

Dave Dickenson had some success moving the ball for BC, but the Lions could only muster a 36-yard field goal by Duncan O'Mahony.

On Toronto's next possession, Allen went down with an apparent leg injury while running for a first down. Ironically, the play was called back on a holding penalty. Michael Bishop replaced Allen at quarterback while the 41-year-old received treatment on the bench.

The Lions defence got its best pressure of the game on Bishop early in the fourth, forcing an errant pass then nearly causing a fumble on the next play.

Dave Dickenson took over for the Lions at his own 10-yard line, and engineered an impressive drive. Lyle Green caught two passes for first downs before running back Antonio Warren took over. Warren ran for 30 and 15 yards, setting up a Lions touchdown on Dave Dickenson's five-yard rush and dive into the end zone. Two consecutive time-count violations on a two-point conversion attempt pushed Duncan O'Mahony back for a 22-yard convert attempt that went wide.

Damon Allen returned to the game for the Argos, and was promptly decked as he tried to pass by a charging Barrin Simpson.

Dickenson just missed a streaking Geroy Simon's outstretched hands to stop the next BC drive, and Toronto took over again with a short field.

Allen found Tony Miles wide open and pushed down to the Lions' 10-yard line with the clock at three minutes and counting. Noel Prefontaine pushed the Argos' lead to eight points on a short field goal.

BC failed to move the ball on what would turn out to be its last chance with the ball, Dickenson just missing the outstretched hands of Simon on a bomb attempt.

With the ball back, the Argos got two crucial first downs and wound down the clock to win the game and their 15th Grey Cup.

Notable participants

Casey Printers, the 2004 Most Outstanding Player, dressed for the game but did not see any playing time. He had stepped in at quarterback for the Lions after an early-season injury to Dickenson, but Dickenson returned in time to play in the Grey Cup.

Jason Clermont, a Regina native who scored the game's opening touchdown, was also named the Most Outstanding Canadian Award in the CFL over the season.

Toronto Argonauts' 41-year-old quarterback Damon Allen, was named the game's Most Valuable Player for the third time in his career.

With the victory, Argonauts head coach Mike "Pinball" Clemons became the first black head coach to ever win the Grey Cup.

2004 CFL Playoffs

West Division

Semi-final (November 7 @ Edmonton, Alberta) Saskatchewan Roughriders 14-6 Edmonton Eskimos
Final (November 14 @ Vancouver, British Columbia) BC Lions 27-25 Saskatchewan Roughriders (OT)

East Division

Semi-final (November 5 @ Toronto, Ontario) Toronto Argonauts 24-6 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Final (November 14 @ Montreal, Quebec) Toronto Argonauts 26-18 Montreal Alouettes

External links

"Grey Cup: 2004". Canadian Football League.
Pinball delivering a pre-game speech prior to the start of the 92nd Grey Cup on YouTube

v t e BC Lions

Founded in 1954 Based in Vancouver, British Columbia

The Franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head Coaches Starting quarterbacks First-round draft picks

Stadiums	Empire Stadium Empire Field BC Place

Culture	The Lions Leo the Lion Nickname: The Leos Fight song: "Roar You Lions Roar" composed by Dal Richards and his Orchestra

Lore	Annis Stukus Willie "The Wisp" Fleming Defeated Baltimore in the Grey Cup First Grey Cup of New Millennium Labour Day Classic Kapp becomes first Lion to win MVP of West Division Joe Paopao, The Throwin’ Samoan James "Quick" Parker

Important Figures	David Braley Wally Buono Annis Stukus Bob Ackles By Bailey Clem Crowe Herb Capozzi Tom Hinton Tom Brown Joe Kapp Dave Skrien Lonnie Dennis Ted Gerela Jim Evenson Jackie Parker Al Wilson Cal Murphy Lui Passaglia Jerry Tagge Roy Dewalt Matt Dunigan Doug Flutie Mervyn Fernandez Don Matthews Mark Gastineau Danny McManus Darren Flutie Damon Allen Robert Drummond Sean Millington Casey Printers Dave Dickenson Geroy Simon

Retired Numbers	5 15 22 30 38 52 60 75

Key Personnel	Owner: David Braley General Manager: Wally Buono Head Coach: Mike Benevides

Grey Cup Championships (6)	1964 1985 1994 2000 2006 2011

Western Division Championships (10)	1963 1964 1983 1985 1988 1994 2000 2004 2006 2011

Current League Affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: West

v t e Toronto Argonauts

Founded in 1873 Based in Toronto, Ontario

The Franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head Coaches First-round draft picks

Stadiums	Rogers Centre Exhibition Stadium Varsity Stadium Rosedale Field

Lore	Labour Day Classic

Important Figures	Doug Flutie Joe Theismann Terry Greer Condredge Holloway Dan Ferrone Dick Shatto Don Moen Paul Masotti Pinball Clemons Damon Allen

Retired Numbers	22 31 55 60

Key Personnel	Owners: David Braley General Manager: Jim Barker Head Coach: Scott Milanovich

Grey Cup Championships (16)	1914 1921 1933 1937 1938 1945 1946 1947 1950 1952 1983 1991 1996 1997 2004 2012

Eastern Division/IRFU Championships (23)	1911 1912 1914 1920 1921 1922 1933 1937 1938 1945 1946 1947 1950 1952 1971 1982 1983 1987 1991 1996 1997 2004 2012

Current League Affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: East

Toronto Argonauts 92nd Grey Cup Champions

1 Noel Prefontaine
2 Michael Fletcher
3 Andre Rison
4 Andre Talbot
5 Arland Bruce III
6 Dan Giancola
7 Michael Bishop
8 Chris Hardy
9 Damon Allen
10 Antonious Bonner
11 John Williams
12 Adrion Smith
13 Clifford Ivory
15 Tony Miles
16 Romaro Miller
18 R. Jay Soward
19 Scott Krause
20 John Avery
21 Orlondo Steinauer
23 Bashir Levingston
24 Raphaol Ball
26 Jordan Younger
29 Hurley Tarver
30 Kenny Wheaton
32 Chuck Winters
33 Jeff Johnson
34 Skip Hicks
35 Kevin Eiben
36 Ray Mariuz
37 Mike Crumb
38 Kris Aiken
45 Randy Srochenski
50 Mike O'Shea
56 Chad Folk
58 Frank Hoffmann
59 Mike Mihelic
62 Jon Landon
64 Mark Moroz
65 Sandy Annunziata
66 Jude St. John
67 John Feugill
68 Dave Costa
69 Bernard Williams
70 Kevin Gagnon
77 Michael Palmer
82 Jean-Frederic Tremblay
85 Johnnie Mitchell
88 Robert Baker
90 Chuck Walsh
92 Noah Cantor
93 Gabe Robinson
94 Arnold Miller
95 Eric England
97 Jonathan Brown
98 Marvin Thomas

Head coach: Michael "Pinball" Clemons

Assistant coaches: Kent Austin
Perry Marchese
Tom Menas
Ken Miller
Marcello Simmons
Rich Stubler

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Champions Most Valuable Players Most Valuable Canadians Broadcasters Halftime Performers

v t e 2004 CFL season by team

Western	BC Calgary Edmonton Saskatchewan Winnipeg

Eastern	Hamilton Montreal Ottawa Toronto

See also	2004 CFL Draft 92nd Grey Cup

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