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EDMONTON — When the Calgary Stampeders take the field Sunday for the 106th Grey Cup, they will do so with the mind-set of this being simply ‘the next game.’

At least, that’s been the plan all week long since winning the CFL’s Western Final over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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It’s that philosophy they hope helps put behind two consecutive heartbreaking losses in the Grey Cup.

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1. STAY IN ‘NEXT-GAME’ MODE

Since the season began — heck … since last year’s Grey Cup loss in Ottawa — the Stampeders have preached tunnel vision in trying to stay focused on the game right in front of them. They didn’t want to let the emotions of the two straight drops of the CFL championship creep into their preparation, especially this week in Edmonton.

“We’re not letting the Grey Cup be bigger than the actual game,” said Stamps veteran defender Brandon Smith. “It’s just another game. Yes, it’s the last game of the year and it’s the championship game. But when you think about all the distractions that come with the game, it can get bigger than what the game should be.”