The Wood File: Who's hot...and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Philip Blake close to returning to Riders' lineup
Philip Blake has dealt with a lot in his career, but the broken leg he suffered this season was a first. Blake spent two seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals before coming ...
Oct 16, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders guard Philip Blake at practice on Oct. 16, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' Ed Gainey looking forward to facing friend, high school rival
Ed Gainey could have some flashbacks to his high school football days when he lines up against B.C. Lions quarterback Danny O'Brien on Friday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back played at Mou...
Oct 15, 2019 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)
Cody Fajardo looks on the bright side following truck break-in
Cody Fajardo's first Thanksgiving in Regina didn't get off to the best start, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is trying to find a silver lining. The 27-year-old is in his first season wit...
Oct 15, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Roughriders looking to clean up mistakes following loss to Calgary
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson is disappointed by the mistakes his team made Friday against the Calgary Stampeders. The Roughriders let a chance to control their path to the CFL's...
Oct 14, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
'Fascinated with the sport': High school football player balances practice, coaching
Not only does Wyley Marcinkiw have to balance football and school, he also finds time to be a coach as well. "Ever since I was young, I was always fascinated with the sport," Marcinkiw said. "My dad a...
Oct 14, 2019
Riders' Idowu worked hard to live up to standard set by older brother
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Oluwaseun Idowu battled literally and figuratively to get out from under his brother Olatunji's shadow for most of his life. "I can't tell you how much in high scho...
Oct 11, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Oluwaseun Idowu (49) during practice on Oct. 9, 2019. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders ready for first-place showdown with Stamps
A pair of Micahs are excited to make their returns to McMahon Stadium on Friday. Defensive lineman Micah Johnson played six seasons with the Calgary Stampeders before signing with the Saskatchewan Rou...
Oct 11, 2019 Micah Johnson. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Riders' McCray has answered questions with his play
L.J. McCray could have his hands full Friday in Calgary -- or maybe he'll just need one hand again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' field corner and his mates are to face the Calgary Stampeders (7:30 p....
Oct 10, 2019 L.J. McCray (21) during a recent Saskatchewan Roughriders practice. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Riders' Micah Teitz excited to play hometown Stamps
Micah Teitz has a lot of memories of McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The second-year Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker grew up in Calgary and also played his university football there as a member of the...
Oct 9, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Micah Teitz (43). (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Dickenson's team-first message being heard in Riders' locker room
Team before self. That's the philosophy Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson has his team following during his first season as the CFL team's sideline boss. Dickenson has the Roughrider...
Oct 8, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson. (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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