The Wood File: Who's hot...and who's not
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‘Taints the win’: Late-game ejection steals focus from Riders’ win
Instead of celebrating a 28-13 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson had to address the ejection of defensive tackle Garrett Marino from the game...
Jul 8, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Frankie Hickson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Moncrief embraces Regina as second home
It's not a return to his hometown of Prattville, Ala., but Derrick Moncrief feels like he's at home in Saskatchewan. The 29-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker said it was an easy decision to...
Jul 8, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief during training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM file photo)
Riders look for second straight win in showdown with Redblacks
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping some extra rest this week will come in handy Friday against the Ottawa Redblacks. The Riders were given an extra day off from on-field activities and a fe...
Jul 8, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders cornerback Nick Marshall returns an interception for a touchdown against the Montreal Alouettes on July 2, 2022. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Wouldn't be here without him': Morrow excited to face off against Powell
The running back duel between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks on Friday will feature a student-teacher showdown. When Jamal Morrow first joined the CFL's Roughriders as a rookie in 2...
Jul 7, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders tailback Jamal Morrow. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Robertson, Lanier II provide dynamic defensive duo for Riders
A phone call two years ago helped bring together a dynamic duo to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive line. "I ended up signing right before (Anthony Lanier II) and I remember he was calling me be...
Jul 6, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Anthony Lanier II sacks Montreal Alouettes quarterback Trevor Harris during a CFL game in Regina on July 2, 2022. (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Walking wounded': Rest at a premium as Riders ready for Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are trying to get some rest as they ready for the Ottawa Redblacks. Saskatchewan head coach Craig Dickenson elected to give the team Monday off from on-field activities ah...
Jul 5, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'No excuses': Riders look to bounce back in Montreal rematch
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have no excuses this week in the rematch against the Montreal Alouettes. The Riders faced the Als on the road last Thursday, after a short week of practice. The Alouettes ...
Jul 2, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Riders' Amari Henderson makes CFL debut against Als
Even though Amari Henderson's first CFL start is coming against one of the league's top receivers, that doesn't affect his preparation. Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Eugene Lewis leads the league w...
Jul 1, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Amari Henderson (16) during practice on July 1, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Williams hoping to top 101-yard performance in Als rematch
Despite his best outing of the season, Duke Williams said he isn't happy with his performance last week. "When I watched film, I knew that wasn't my type of game. That's not how I really play. That's ...
Jun 30, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Duke Williams during training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 20, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM file photo)
'Wasn't our best effort': Riders O-line looking to find consistency in rematch against Montreal
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line will look to provide more consistent protection, despite another possible change to the group. Tackle Terran Vaughn left Wednesday's practice early. "I don...
Jun 29, 2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Evan Johnson (64) and tackle Na'Ty Rodgers (51) during practice on June 29, 2022. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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