In the hierarchy of Canadian sports, the CFL doesn't quite draw the respect that you might see for the NHL, or even the NFL.
Some Canadians might sooner watch the Broncos play the Patriots than the Grey Cup.
That's really too bad, because certain CFL teams spark a level of fandom you're unlikely to see in any other sport north of the border.
With the Grey Cup set to kick off at BC Place in Vancouver on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. PT, we thought we'd take a look at some truly hardcore fans from around the league and show why there's plenty of reasons to be excited about Canadian football.
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Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant speaks to a large crowd of fans outside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Ben Heenan poses for a photograph after he lifted the Grey Cup to fans on a balcony at the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Dwight Anderson lifts the Grey Cup to fans on a balcony at the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders fullback Spencer Moore poses for a photograph after he lifted the Grey Cup to fans on a balcony at the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot Gainer the Gopher gets cheers from fans outside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Regina City Police bring the Grey Cup out of the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin speaks to a large crowd of fans outside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall laughs while members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders speak to a large crowd of fans outside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Geroy Simon high fives fans as he makes his way to the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Geroy Simon, left, and Premier Brad Wall pose for a photograph inside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, left, speaks with Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Chris Getzlaf inside the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Jerry Zimmer cheers as the Saskatchewan Roughriders pass by on their float during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Fans cheer as the Saskatchewan Roughriders float passes them during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end John Chick poses for a photograph after he lifted the Grey Cup to fans on a balcony at the Saskatchewan Legislative building after the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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The Grey Cup sits on a float with a Rider nation flag behind it during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Chamblin poses for a photograph with Grey Cup at the end of the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey (credit:Liam Richards/The Canadian Press)
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Connie Dobson holds up a sign during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. (credit:Liam Richards/The Canadian Press)
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Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kory Sheets cheers during the Grey Cup parade on Tuesday November 26, 2013 in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st CFL Grey Cup. Sheets was named MVP of the Grey Cup game. (credit:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards)