These are tense times at McMahon Stadium.
At 4-9-1, the Calgary Stampeders are the worst team in the Canadian Football League and time is running out to secure a playoff spot.
Head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson is usually very composed when being interviewed by the media but on this day, he was asked whether he felt he was in the hot seat.
It hit a nerve.
“What do you want me to say about that?” Dickenson said.
“I’m f—ing here to work, so I really don’t give a damn. I’m here to work. Speculate all you want, I’m here to work.”
Can’t worry about outside noise
Quarterback Jake Maier says you can’t worry about whose job is on the line when you’re preparing for such a big game.
The Stamps will look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the B.C. Lions on Friday night in Vancouver.
“The outside stuff and the outside speculation, all that stuff, that’s more for you …