Cfl 2017
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Oh thank you Universe, he's up and on his own power
Crappy hits the goal post and it's in the hands of the Hoovers now - in OT they start in FG territory.
Crappy hits the goal post and it's in the hands of the Hoovers now - in OT they start in FG territory.
It was, pete. I really felt bad for Crappy. He'd been so consistent throughout the game and to miss like that must have been crushing for him. I watched him on the sidelines and he looked absolutely crestfallen. I might add that I was happy to see the Riders had a better handle on discipline in this game - they took a few penalties but nothing compared to what they've taken in the past. TSN is replaying the game at 10:00 - same time as the Jays game. I'm torn between watching the Riders again and seeing if the Jays can actually pull one game out of their series with Boston.
Jones-led Roughriders must be worthy of new stadium
Mosaic Stadium, featuring state-of-the-art cup-holders, is shiny and brand-new. The losing, however, got old long ago.
Contrast the lavish surroundings with the recent reality and it is easy to identify the problem that has afflicted the Saskatchewan Roughriders — and to grasp the need for a long-awaited respite from the misery.
The Roughriders are the CFL’s flagship franchise. Mosaic Stadium, which officially opens Saturday when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pay a visit, is a once-unimaginable pigskin palace.
There is only one snag. The on-field product, an eyesore for 2 1/2 years, has not kept pace with the business side or the changing landscape.
Had the team performed like this a decade ago, it would still be based at Taylor Field … with the business office on the northeast corner of Albert Street and Dewdney Avenue … and with the workout facility on the south side of an erstwhile grocery store.
Now the Roughriders have everything under one roof — this must be what is meant by roof-ready — and life is grand.
Except for, you know, the product …
The Roughriders began the 2017 season in typical fashion — by losing in exasperating fashion. On June 22, Darian Durant and the Montreal Alouettes handed the visitors from Saskatchewan a 17-16 defeat, leaving the Roughriders with a 10-36 record since mid-September of 2014.
Saskatchewan actually played quite well during the season opener, only to unravel in the fourth quarter when: (a) Quarterback Kevin Glenn, who was enjoying a fine game, was ill-advisedly replaced by Brandon Bridge for what turned out to be two futile plays in the red/dead zone; (b) The Roughriders’ clock management was inept in the waning seconds; and, (c) Tyler Crapigna, who excelled in clutch situations last year, missed a 45-yard field-goal attempt on the final play.
For good measure, Durant — whose picture once adorned the west-side facing at Taylor Field — fired some expletives at Saskatchewan head coach, general manager and vice-president of football operations Chris Jones shortly after time expired.
Durant, like John Chick and Weston Dressler before him, had been dumped by Jones as part of a large-scale housecleaning.
Those three players made immense contributions to successful seasons that captivated the fans and reinforced the need for a new stadium. And isn’t it lovely?
But now they will be visitors — with Dressler slated to start at slotback for Winnipeg on Saturday — for a landmark game.
Roughriders president-CEO Craig Reynolds said earlier this week that Saturday is “one of the most important days in the history of this franchise.” (He added that “over 200 people” will be part of a large-scale halftime show, leading a snide scribe to wonder whether a 2016 practice-roster reunion is on the agenda.)
Saturday is important, of course, because a $278-million stadium is being officially unveiled.
In keeping with the spirit of newness, the Roughriders must change the tenor of the conversation surrounding the football team.
The Roughriders have invested heavily in a second-year regime led by Jones. He is the highest-paid employee in the history of the organization and, so far, it appears that the money — much like 13 pivotal seconds in Montreal — has been wasted.
Jones still has an opportunity to flip the script, but time is running out, as is patience.
Hence the importance of Saturday’s game.
With the Roughriders poised to show off a new stadium, it is show-me time for Chris Jones.
Jones-led Roughriders must be worthy of new stadium | Regina Leader-Post
We're still waiting Chris.
Contrast the lavish surroundings with the recent reality and it is easy to identify the problem that has afflicted the Saskatchewan Roughriders — and to grasp the need for a long-awaited respite from the misery.
The Roughriders are the CFL’s flagship franchise. Mosaic Stadium, which officially opens Saturday when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers pay a visit, is a once-unimaginable pigskin palace.
There is only one snag. The on-field product, an eyesore for 2 1/2 years, has not kept pace with the business side or the changing landscape.
Had the team performed like this a decade ago, it would still be based at Taylor Field … with the business office on the northeast corner of Albert Street and Dewdney Avenue … and with the workout facility on the south side of an erstwhile grocery store.
Now the Roughriders have everything under one roof — this must be what is meant by roof-ready — and life is grand.
Except for, you know, the product …
The Roughriders began the 2017 season in typical fashion — by losing in exasperating fashion. On June 22, Darian Durant and the Montreal Alouettes handed the visitors from Saskatchewan a 17-16 defeat, leaving the Roughriders with a 10-36 record since mid-September of 2014.
Saskatchewan actually played quite well during the season opener, only to unravel in the fourth quarter when: (a) Quarterback Kevin Glenn, who was enjoying a fine game, was ill-advisedly replaced by Brandon Bridge for what turned out to be two futile plays in the red/dead zone; (b) The Roughriders’ clock management was inept in the waning seconds; and, (c) Tyler Crapigna, who excelled in clutch situations last year, missed a 45-yard field-goal attempt on the final play.
For good measure, Durant — whose picture once adorned the west-side facing at Taylor Field — fired some expletives at Saskatchewan head coach, general manager and vice-president of football operations Chris Jones shortly after time expired.
Durant, like John Chick and Weston Dressler before him, had been dumped by Jones as part of a large-scale housecleaning.
Those three players made immense contributions to successful seasons that captivated the fans and reinforced the need for a new stadium. And isn’t it lovely?
But now they will be visitors — with Dressler slated to start at slotback for Winnipeg on Saturday — for a landmark game.
Roughriders president-CEO Craig Reynolds said earlier this week that Saturday is “one of the most important days in the history of this franchise.” (He added that “over 200 people” will be part of a large-scale halftime show, leading a snide scribe to wonder whether a 2016 practice-roster reunion is on the agenda.)
Saturday is important, of course, because a $278-million stadium is being officially unveiled.
In keeping with the spirit of newness, the Roughriders must change the tenor of the conversation surrounding the football team.
The Roughriders have invested heavily in a second-year regime led by Jones. He is the highest-paid employee in the history of the organization and, so far, it appears that the money — much like 13 pivotal seconds in Montreal — has been wasted.
Jones still has an opportunity to flip the script, but time is running out, as is patience.
Hence the importance of Saturday’s game.
With the Roughriders poised to show off a new stadium, it is show-me time for Chris Jones.
Jones-led Roughriders must be worthy of new stadium | Regina Leader-Post
We're still waiting Chris.
I'm jealous of the fact that so far you're RBs have a better record than the Riders - cup holders or not.
Yeah, but. . . cup holders!
And 0-1-1 ain't much to cheer about. My RBs better learn to quit coughing up the ball.
Crappy failed twice. He is dann near another McCallum.Can kick 55 yards into a Prairie headwind all day long from any angle when losing by 40 but chokes on 30yds or less in perfect conditions.
0 and 2 is Crappy!
Hey, It used to be 2X8s bleachers. Not a good scene as Rider fans are above average in size.
No more armpit to armpit.
Montreal lost to BC today 23 - 16. It was a real defensive game for the better part of 3/4s but the QBs managed to light it up in the 4th. At one point it got real interesting when Montreal tied the game but penalties by the Als and great defense by the Lions stymied any attempt to reach the end zone after BC got their final TD.
Tomorrow, the Stamps will travel to Winnipeg to take on the Hoovers. GO HOOVERS.
Tomorrow, the Stamps will travel to Winnipeg to take on the Hoovers. GO HOOVERS.
The Argos eked out a one point win over the Redblacks earlier this afternoon. Final: 26 - 25
The second game of the Friday night double-header features my Riders against the Ti-Cats.
About midway through the 1rst as Sask was 2nd and goal, Kevin threw a pass into the hands of a Hamilton defender who took the ball 110 yards for a Ti-Cat TD.
And here we are with just over 2 minutes left in the Q and on first and goal the little bugger keeps the ball himself and runs it in for the TD. That's the way to come back Kev - good on you. Riders lead 9 - 7, the other two points were conceded by Hamilton.
There's been some stellar defense by the Riders. They've pressured Zach and his receivers the entire Q. Were it not for that interception, Hamilton would not have a single point. Thanks to the skilled kicking of both Josh and Crappy, the Ti-Cats have been forced to start in negative territory for most of the Q.
Crappy just put another 3 points on the board for us. 12 - 7 Riders
Midway through the 2nd, Hamilton managed to get far enough downfield for a FG.
Man alive, I don't know who shows more intestinal fortitude Demski or Marshall - both of them are great little scrappers for the extra yard.
Rider Nation was celebrating another TD ..............but not for long as the Riders are hit with an illegal downfield block penalty that wipes a TD off the board and puts them back 10 yards. Glenn misses Roosevelt on the first pass but finds Bakari Grant on the next one and this one will stand...........so Rider Nation is going nuts. :lol::lol:
The second game of the Friday night double-header features my Riders against the Ti-Cats.
About midway through the 1rst as Sask was 2nd and goal, Kevin threw a pass into the hands of a Hamilton defender who took the ball 110 yards for a Ti-Cat TD.
And here we are with just over 2 minutes left in the Q and on first and goal the little bugger keeps the ball himself and runs it in for the TD. That's the way to come back Kev - good on you. Riders lead 9 - 7, the other two points were conceded by Hamilton.
There's been some stellar defense by the Riders. They've pressured Zach and his receivers the entire Q. Were it not for that interception, Hamilton would not have a single point. Thanks to the skilled kicking of both Josh and Crappy, the Ti-Cats have been forced to start in negative territory for most of the Q.
Crappy just put another 3 points on the board for us. 12 - 7 Riders
Midway through the 2nd, Hamilton managed to get far enough downfield for a FG.
Man alive, I don't know who shows more intestinal fortitude Demski or Marshall - both of them are great little scrappers for the extra yard.
Rider Nation was celebrating another TD ..............but not for long as the Riders are hit with an illegal downfield block penalty that wipes a TD off the board and puts them back 10 yards. Glenn misses Roosevelt on the first pass but finds Bakari Grant on the next one and this one will stand...........so Rider Nation is going nuts. :lol::lol:
They are looking like the Riders we always knew they could be, pete. :lol:
I am happy and relieved to see that Chris Jones is finally showing us why he was brought here - to coach a winning team as he had done often in the past. I will never forgive him for the way he got here but I credit him for what he has done with the team. We seem to have all the winning pieces in place. I like the calls that the coaches are making. Kev has made good use of his receiving core and I am in awe of our RBs. The Green Wall is in place.
I forgot to mention another really important improvement in the team and that is the fact that they are almost penalty free in this game and took far few that what they normally did in their last one. I hope the team finally saw that giving up yards to the other team was not the way to win games. Or maybe Chris put the fear of his fury into them - whatever it was, it seems to be working.
It's pretty windy this evening but doesn't seem to be a negative or advantage at Mosaic.
Looks like Gainer chewed through the wires on the lights.
Looks like Gainer chewed through the wires on the lights.
Someone was opining that very thing earlier in the game, pete. Nice to not have the famous Prairie winds to deal with - though they did provide some awesome punts and FGs.
Jeez, pete..............I just about spit up my iced tea when I read that. :lol:
Whoa........talk about lack of discipline..........a Hamilton player was just ejected from the game.
Put a single on the board after Josh booted the ball into then out of the end zone.
27 - 10 Riders with just over 10 minutes to go in the 3rd
Hamilton mounted their first decent drive of the game but came up short of the end zone and had to settle for 38-yard FG
27 - 14 Riders
Riders go 2 out for the second time in the Q and the punt return by Hamilton gives them excellent field position around midfield
Oh, oh Jefferson just got a 15-yard penalty to give the Ti-Cats another chance....then another player followed that by drawing a 10 yarder...........I might have congratulated them too soon. Hamilton in the red zone for the first time tonight. And now they aren't........after an offside penalty they are backed up 5............2nd and 12..........and Zach finds a receiver who sprints into the end zone and just like that the Ti-Cats are back in the game. See what stupid penalty cost the team, Riders????
27 - 20 Riders
7 penaltys for 55 yards so far tonight, Riders. That's enough.