Brandon London spent four seasons with the Montreal Alouettes from 2011 to 2014 before retiring in June 2015. The former wide receiver had previously paid his dues in the NFL with stints in New York, Miami, and Pittsburgh. One of the highlights of his career south of the border was winning the Super Bowl in 2007 with the New York Giants. Even though he was on the practice squad, it remains an unforgettable memory for him.
**What are you up to these days?**
“I cover sports as an analyst with the New York Post. I analyze all the major sports in New York City, such as hockey, football, baseball, soccer, and basketball. I don’t describe myself as a journalist—I wouldn’t want to claim that title. Those people studied in the field, whereas I simply played sports and now I enjoy analyzing them. Also, during New York Giants home games, I’m the in-stadium announcer and I interview fans during the games. After the evening wraps up, I go live on MSG Network where I give my opinion on the game and we break down what we saw.”
**What did you do to get there?**
“I majored in sociology at the University of Massachusetts, and I started taking acting classes when I was playing in Montreal—I dreamed of becoming an actor. I went to the Montreal School of Performing Arts (MSOPA), where I learned a lot about the craft, public speaking, and how to interview people. During the off-season, I flew to Los Angeles to take the ‘Become a Host’ course with Marki Costello, a well-known figure in Hollywood.”
**What do you remember most from your time with the Alouettes?**
“I remember my 2012 season—that’s when my career really took off. For me, something clicked and I regained confidence in my abilities. It felt like I was catching every ball thrown my way, and success followed me. That year, I caught 44 passes for 848 yards and three touchdowns. I truly rediscovered my love for the game. I also remember just walking downtown and discovering all those great restaurants. There are so many things to do in the evenings—I loved those nights. I still have many friends in the city and I plan on going back this winter.”
**You played with the greatest quarterback in CFL history, Anthony Calvillo. Is there a memory of him that stands out?**
“There are so many! I remember when we stopped the game in October 2011 to honor him after he threw a touchdown pass to become the all-time leading passer in professional football. On the big screen, several football legends paid tribute to him—it was very moving. Brett Favre’s message really stuck with me. The equipment staff wanted the historic ball, but our receiver Éric Deslauriers had just thrown it into the crowd. We had to ask security to go retrieve it.”
**Your Super Bowl with the Giants must have been a highlight of your career?**
“Even though I wasn’t going to play in the actual game, I had an amazing time all week. During Media Day, I did a lot of interviews with national media and really got noticed. I even grabbed a microphone from a media outlet to interview Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress, and the other team stars. The media loved it because the players obviously answered my questions. That week changed my life. On one hand, I realized I wanted to work in media, and on the other, I got noticed by the journalists who were there.”
**Winning a Super Bowl in New York must be quite an experience?**
“Honestly, that championship night is probably the highlight of my life. That evening, we partied with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and a whole bunch of celebrities. During the week, we received the keys to the city and paraded through the streets of New York. For two weeks, we went out to bars at night, played video games, and trained during the day. I honestly think I slept an average of three hours a night during that period. I even went out one night with teammates and our bill was over $60,000—thankfully, our owner picked up the tab to thank us. We were exhausted, but every moment was worth it.”
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