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Riders feed off fans in rivalry against Calgary
It's always a loud one when the Calgary Stampeders are in town. The matchup between the Riders and the Stampeders is one that everyone circles on the calendar including the players because of the pass...
Jul 26, 2018 Roughriders defensive back Jovon Johnson makes a play against the Redblacks on June 21, 2018. (CFLPA/Twitter)
Playing the Stamps 'a good test' for the Riders: Messam
The Roughriders run game struggled to get off the ground all season but took off in a big way against Hamilton last week. The team ran for a combined 218 rushing yards including an 80-yard touchdown b...
Jul 25, 2018 Jerome Messam, pictured during his second stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2018. (980 CJME file photo)
'Like brothers:' Bridge and Watford get along swimmingly
It's a situation that neither has been in before, but Brandon Bridge and David Watford are going through it together. Nearly two weeks ago against Hamilton, the Roughriders and head coach Chris Jones ...
Jul 15, 2018 Brandon Bridge and David Watford will both continue to see time behind centre as Chris Jones continues to rotate the quarterbacks during games. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Darrell Davis: Franklin shoulda, coulda been a Rider
Just spitballing here, but what if the Saskatchwan Roughriders had acquired quarterback James Franklin in the offseason? Lots of us media pundits believed Franklin could be the next great CFL quarterb...
Jul 09, 2018
Riders newcomers strut their stuff in 27-19 win over Argos
Some big offseason acquisitions came up in the clutch as the Roughriders beat the Argos 27-19 in their season opener Friday night. It was a bit of a grudge match for the green and white as it was Toro...
Jun 16, 2018 Defensive back Nick Marshall picked off Ricky Ray and ran 65 yards for a touchdown in his debut for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 15, 2018. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Ricky Ray to square off against Riders QB to be named later
While there's been a lot of questions around who the Roughriders will start at quarterback, there is only one answer to that question in Toronto. It's Ricky Ray. The 38-year-old pivot is entering his ...
Jun 15, 2018 The Roughriders will wait until later in the week to name their 2018 starting quarterback. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Sask. fans expectations riding high after last season's success
With the Riders increasing the team's win total last season, expectations from fans are also rising. Saskatchewan begins its quest for a fifth Grey Cup in franchise history Friday night, when the Toro...
Jun 15, 2018 Ed Gainey (left) and Mike Edem celebrate a defensive play during the Roughriders game against B.C. on Aug. 13, 2017. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Rob Bagg, Chad Owens cut by the Roughriders
He was one of the longest-serving Saskatchewan Roughriders and now he's out the door. Rob Bagg was released by the green and white Saturday. https://twitter.com/JDunk12/status/1005520587186458624 Bagg...
Jun 09, 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Rob Bagg stiff-arms a Winnipeg Blue Bombers defender during the 2016 Labour Day Classic (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
O-Line thrills fans and other notes from Green and White Day
The clouds cleared and the Riders fans in Saskatoon were treated to a full practice plus a little extra from the green and white at SMF Field on Saturday afternoon. The day started with the Roughrider...
Jun 02, 2018 Roughrider receiver Duron Carter signs a young fan's jersey at Green and White Day on June 2, 2018. (Arielle Zerr/980 CJME)
Quarterback or cornerback: It all suits Marshall just fine
Ask Nick Marshall if he prefers to play quarterback or defensive back and he hesitates a moment. One can forgive him for the delay since he's so darn good at both of them. "Right now since I've been w...
May 25, 2018 Quarterback turned defensive back Nick Marshall is hoping to land a spot on the Roughriders roster. (Submitted)
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