Nov 2025 - Sports Lunatics - Shawn Interviews Howie About His New Book, An Unlikely Story

In this episode of The Sports Lunatics Show, Shawn turns interviewer and Howie is the subject as they discuss Howie's latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the season for the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders which culminated in an appearance in the Grey Cup. Despite being 22 1/2 point underdogs, the Riders gave the reigning champion Edmonton Eskimos all they could handle. In the dying minutes though, a referee's call takes the Riders' hopes away and the Esks eventually kick a game-winning field goal with just seconds remaining. The Ottawa CFL Alumni Association called the book "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance." The book is available on Amazon. #CFL #OttawaFootball