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We know this much: The Alouettes will start a rookie quarterback this Friday night against the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders at Molson Stadium.

Logic and common sense would dictate that man will be Canadian Brandon Bridge, a fourth-round draft choice this year. Not only has Bridge been around longer than import Rakeem Cato, it was Bridge who played the final 20 minutes last week against Ottawa.

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But the two continued to split reps on Wednesday, when the Als practised through heavy rain at Stade Hebert. And even after the team walked off the field in the early afternoon, head coach Tom Higgins insisted no decision had been made.

“Those 37 reps, if it was that many (against the Redblacks), doesn’t necessarily dictate that logic. Some other logic will go into it,” Higgins said. “The confidence level and who’s better at feeling the pressure of starting, who might be better in relief? Right now, there’s no answer to the question. We’re still trying to mull over what makes the most sense for us.