I can't even remember the first year which we purchased season tickets for the Edmonton Eskimos, it's been that long ago. However I do remember the first game I ever went to. It must have been back in the mid 90's and it was against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The highlight of the game? Watching Henry ”Gizmo" Williams return a kickoff for a touchdown. I remember the simultaneous explosion between the fans in the stands and this undersized speed demon on the field. I knew at that young of an age I was witnessing history and that I knew I was going to love football and the Edmonton Eskimos for the remainder of my life. Thoughout the years, I have witnessed many elite players come through the organization. Henry "Gizmo" Williams, Terry Vaughn, Singor Mobley, Jason Tucker, AJ Gass, Mike Pringle, Ed Hervey, Sean Flemming just to name a few. These players would give it their all every down, every game, all season long. To these individuals, the game was about the team, not oneself. Football was their life, the team was their family, the city was their home. Regardless of whether you loved or hated these players, you respected them. These players were never selfish. They knew that their success was possible because of the contributions of their fellow teammates. I can't remember any of these players ever being booed (with the exception of Flemming, we all seem to hate kickers). You knew that if they dropped a pass or got a penalty, they were still trying their best to work as a unit and succeed. Over the past few years, the City of Edmonton has lost their love for Ricky Ray. We didn't mind when he and Jason Mass were sharing the position and were able to utilize each one's gifts. After Tom Higgins left as head coach the direction seemed to change. The team no longer belonged to the city, the Eskimos became Ray's team. After the enthusiasm shown tonight after Ray was sidelined, it's clear to see that he's overstayed his welcome. He's become a cancer to the organization and the fans. I think the majority of the fans in Edmonton can agree with me when I say, we don't by tickets to see Ricky play, we pay to see our Eskimos play. Management may love the potential once seen in Ricky Ray, however they must realize the current reality of the situation. Sure when Ricky Ray's on his game, he's the best in the league. However he is also the most unreliable player in the league. We're tired of watching our Brett Favre throw interceptions to a divided team, we want Aaron Rogers to lead a united team into the Promised Land.
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