MontrealAlouettes.com
MONTREAL – Here’s a numerical analysis of what went down during the Alouettes resounding 41-30 win over the division-rival Blue Bombers on Friday night at Percival Molson Stadium.
304 – Temperature in kelvin at the start of the game at steamy Percival Molson Stadium.
14 – Number of players who made their regular season Alouettes home debut on Friday, including rookie fullback Patrick Lavoie from Ste. Flavie, QC, who also scored his first CFL touchdown on his first CFL catch, no less.
0 – Those in attendance, including the Bombers’ defence, who expected the Alouettes go-to in the red zone to be 300-pound defensive tackle J.P. Bekasiak, who opened the scoring with a sweet touchdown snag in a third and one situation in the opening quarter.
114 – Kickoff-return yards piled up by Als newcomer Noel Devine on only six returns for an impressive average of 19 yards.
3 – Career-high touchdowns scored by Brandon Whitaker to also go with career-bests in catches (11) and receiving yards (137).
2 – Field goals kicked by Sean Whyte, keeping him perfect on the season at 3-for-3.
79 – Passing percentage posted by Anthony Calvillo who connected on 31-of-39 throws on the night.
46 – Schools visited by Luc Brodeur-Jourdain as part of the Together at School with CN and the Alouettes program this year, with the Als’ centre accepting the 2012 CN Community MVP Award just prior to kickoff.
