Blue Bombers’ Bryant, Argonauts’ Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience [Video]

VANCOUVER –

About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin.

Besides their size and age, there’s another major difference between the two men.

Bryant, who casts a large shadow on a sunny day, is a nine-year CFL veteran who will play in his seventh Grey Cup game Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium.

The long and lean Franklin is appearing in the championship game in his first full CFL season.

The two men may be on opposite ends of their careers, but find a middle ground in the thrill of playing in a Grey Cup.

Bryant laughed when asked if playing in the big game ever gets old.

Most outstanding offensive linesman, offensive linesman Stanley Bryant of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, holds up his trophy during the CFL Awards in Regina, Thursday, Nov. …