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Roughriders' Maas faces familiar foes in West Final
Jason Maas is familiar with Winnipeg's coaching staff , but he knows he can't be complacent. Maas' Saskatchewan Roughriders offence will try to solve the puzzle of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defence in...
Dec 03, 2021 Offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Injuries continue to pile up for Riders ahead of West final
Injuries continue to plague the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the playoffs. A number of big names are headlining the injury report leading up to the CFL West Division final against the Winnipeg Blue Bom...
Dec 02, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Duke Williams. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Fajardo looks to take next step as starting quarterback
Not all rings are equal -- just ask Cody Fajardo. Fajardo has a Grey Cup ring from when he was the short-yardage quarterback with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 2017 behind starter Ricky Ray. "It's co...
Dec 01, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders punch ticket to Winnipeg, beat Stamps 33-30 in CFL West semifinal
When Brett Lauther jogged onto the field to try a 34-yard, game-winning field goal in overtime Sunday, he had no doubt in his mind what the result was going to be. "I knew it was over at that point. I...
Nov 28, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver D'haquille Williams (14) celebrates after the team's win over the Calgary Stampeders during overtime CFL football action in Regina on Nov. 28, (2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis)
'I'm sick of losing': Ed Gainey looks to improve playoff fortunes
Ed Gainey is no stranger to the pain of a heartbreaking loss in the CFL playoffs - and he's sick of it. "Every year we do really well in the regular season - we finish first or second in the West - an...
Nov 28, 2021 Defensive back Ed Gainey is among the Saskatchewan Roughriders who could become free agents Feb. 9, unless they re-sign before that. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'This whole team has a chip on their shoulder': Riders look for home playoff win over Stamps in CFL West semifinal
Sunday presents a chance at redemption for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The team saw their 2019 season come to an end after quarterback Cody Fajardo's pass hit the crossbar of the north end zone goal...
Nov 28, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'There's only so many cracks at it': Riders' veterans looking to make up for past playoff disappointments
The veteran voices inside the Saskatchewan Roughriders' locker room have been sharing a similar message this week. "As you get older, you realize your chances are fewer and fewer and I do sense that, ...
Nov 27, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Dickenson challenges Riders to meet high expectations in West semifinal
Craig Dickenson knows the result of Sunday's CFL playoff game at Mosaic Stadium could determine the overall story of the 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders. "If we don't win this game, it's going to be a d...
Nov 26, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
McRoberts set to return to Riders' lineup for playoff showdown
Paul McRoberts doesn't need to look hard to find inspiration. Much like the Saskatchewan Roughriders' slotback has a passion for football, his mom -- Sherry Triplett -- has a passion for her own caree...
Nov 25, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Paul McRoberts. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fajardo seeks first playoff win after crushing 2019 defeat
It has been a long two years and a week for Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. On Nov. 17, 2019, a Fajardo pass hit the crossbar of the north end zone at Mosaic Stadium, securing a 20-...
Nov 24, 2021 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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