Glenn looking forward to battle with Calvillo
When the ageless Anthony Calvillo returns to McMahon Stadium on Saturday night, will it be for the final time? A betting man would probably say no, but if it were the last time they met on the battle field, Kevin Glenn will look back on it as a memorable occasion.
“Anybody that has a chance to watch that guy in person is really experiencing something,’’ said Glenn, who has had his share of skirmishes against the Montreal Alouette pivot, who turns 41 in August. “I’ve had a chance to play against him for 13 years and I’ve seen him do some great things. He’s overcome a whole lot of things, family issues; when he first started out, ups and down in Hamilton and getting to Montreal; just being the all-time passing leader in professional football history … just to say that I know that guy, that I’ve had a conversation with him.
“If we were to ever see each other walking down the street one day, I can say I know that guy. He’s my buddy. He may not feel the same way, but I can say that.’’
Calgary and Montreal meet for the second and final time in the 2013 regular season on Saturday, kickoff at 5 p.m.
“It’ll be a sad day,’’ chipped in running back Jon Cornish. “He’s sort of helped the CFL emerge from just another league to a respected sport both in America and Canada.
“I’ve wanted him to retire for a long time but that’s only because he’s so good.’’
Calvillo hurt his right thumb in practice this week, but told Montreal media on Thursday that the strength was good and that he was able to complete his throws.