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A rather eventful Tuesday Riders report

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What started out as an uneventful Tuesday on the Rider front changed quickly. It changed after the Riders released their weekly practice schedule and indicated that practices would be closed leading up to Sunday’s West Division final against the Calgary … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s indoor Riders report

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The Riders practised indoors Wednesday for the first time this season at the Credit Union EventPlex. The weather wasn’t too bad, but it would have been uncomfortable considering what the Riders were doing. They conducted a walk through, which involves … Continue reading
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Tuesday’s Rider report and updated practice schedule

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I was back from road trip to Toronto in loads of time to catch Corey Chamblin’s meeting with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are the highlights: - Punter Chris Milo has a sprained left ankle, which he suffered early … Continue reading
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June 21 Riders report from Mosaic Stadium

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The Roughriders held their first walk-through at the newly renovated Mosaic Stadium on Thursday. The old place looks pretty good and I’m sure there will be some envious looks from the people on the sideline benches at the theatre-style seats … Continue reading
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A chilly report from Tuesday’s Riders practice

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It was a mighty cold wind blowing through the Roughriders second to last full practice of the 2011 season. It served as a reminder of the warmer days when I would just bake in the sun and wonder what was … Continue reading
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Some deep Sunday thoughts from Murray

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Roughriders snap five-game skid with win over Ticats

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By Murray McCormick REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders gave the fans what they were looking for in Saturday’s 19-3 win over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Roughriders snapped a five-game losing streak and recorded a rare home victory before an announced crowd of 29,073 at Mosaic Stadium. The Riders improved to 5-12 and 3-6 at ... Continue reading
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Murray’s mutterings on another Riders’ loss

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And that’s it. A season that started with such promise is over. The Riders’ slim playoff hopes ended after Sunday’s 29-18 loss to the B.C. Lions. I’m not sure what is more shocking – the Riders being eliminated from the … Continue reading
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Eskimos top Riders in a snoozer

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By Chris O’Leary EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos showed only slightly more life than the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday. That glimmer of a pulse was enough to walk away with a 17-1 win. While the journey was far from pretty, the end result is what will matter to the Eskimos and their fans. For the ... Continue reading
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Murray’s Musing on the Labour Day Classic

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Some thoughts, observations and other musings after the Roughriders beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 27-7 in Sunday’s Labour Day Classic: - I didn’t see that one coming. If you did, then you are really a true fan and smarter than … Continue reading
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