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Murray’s Mutterings from June 18 at Riders’ camp

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Tuesday’s report from the final day of the Riders’ training camp: - The Riders were in pads this morning at Mosaic Stadium, but there wasn’t a lot of hitting. That seems fitting on the final day of training camp. There … Continue reading
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TGIF: Murray’s early mutterings from Edmonton

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EDMONTON – Another day, another city. It feels that way after having left Saskatoon, spending about 24 hours in Regina and boarding an early flight to Edmonton this morning for today’s game (7 p.m., TSN, CKRM). I’m surprised we even … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s early report from Riders’ TC

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SASKATOON – The early news from Wednesday, the final day of two-a-days at the Riders’ training camp: - QB Darian Durant will start and play in Friday’s pre-season game against the Edmonton Eskimos. There may have been some doubt because … Continue reading
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Murray’s Ramblings from Day 7 at Riders’ TC

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SASKATOON – A final update from a soggy Saturday in Saskatoon. - The Green and White scrimmage was held this afternoon in what turned out to be steady showers. I’ll give the fans here a lot of credit. They stayed … Continue reading
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TGIF: Murray’s Mumblings from Day 6 of TC

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SASKATOON – It’s Friday! Time for some final thoughts on today’s sessions at the Riders’ training camp - Darian Durant didn’t return for the afternoon session because he’s still not feeling well. I know how important football is to Durant … Continue reading
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Murray’s mumblings from Montreal

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MONTREAL – Step away from the panic button. I’m talking to you with the especially heavy hand. I know you’ve been hammering the button pretty hard since the Riders were beaten 28-17 by the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday. I’m trying … Continue reading
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Saturday’s Riders update from Montreal

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MONTREAL – I finally touched down in Montreal. I missed both walk-throughs and pre-game stuff for Sunday’s game between the Riders and Alouettes due to my flight. It wasn’t delayed. The Riders usually had availability later in the afternoon when … Continue reading
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TGIF: The delayed decision on Durant report

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It’s Friday and what a week it has been for the Roughriders. The quarterback watch has been in high gear since Darian Durant suffered a strained hip flexor in Sunday’s 25-24 win over the Blue Bombers. There was some hope … Continue reading
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June 7 Riders training camp report (updates)

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News, highlights and some observations from Thursday’s sessions at the Riders main training camp: ‑ If you follow me on Twitter you know that WR Dwayne Jarrett has officially retired. Jarrett lasted all of two practices before suffering a foot … Continue reading
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‘Riders add more QBs with B.C. connections

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Matt Johnson (left) attended B.C. Lions 2011 training camp. Levi Brown (right) formerly was on the Lions negotiation list. Both quarterbacks have been signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. IT SEEMS CRAZY to think that the B.C. Lions wavered between... Continue reading
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