Rod Pedersen

Riderville heads back in time to honour Ridgway and ‘The Kick’

August 10, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
It was the moment that solidified the victory, and the Grey Cup, for the 1989 Riders. This Saturday, ‘The Kick’, Dave Ridgway and others from the 1980’s team will be honoured.

What have we learned about the 2016 Riders?

August 8, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
It’s Week 8 of the CFL’s 2016 season and what have we learned about the Riders? Answers from CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen.

Pedersen: Rider fans have no reason to panic just yet

August 3, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
Even with their 1-4 record, it’s too early for Riderville to start panicking. More from CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen.

Pedersen: Roosevelt a key part of rebuild in Riderville

July 29, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
The Riders have proven they’re still can’t-miss TV, while Naaman Roosevelt is a central figure in the Rider rebuild. More from CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen.

Pedersen: Lemon trade could pay immediate dividends

July 22, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
REGINA — Rider Nation, meet Mitchell Gale.  Mitchell Gale, meet Rider Nation. The 26-year old quarterback from Alva, Oklahoma – who wears #8 for the Saskatchewan Roughriders – ...

Pedersen: Riders ready to remember ’66 Grey Cup Champs

July 13, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
They say the older you get, the greater you were but in the case of the 1966 Saskatchewan Roughriders, they’ve always been great. And this Saturday when the current Saskatchewan Roughriders ...

Pedersen: The return of Chris Jones

July 6, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
From the return of Chris Jones to Edmonton to the rash of retirements hitting Riderville, Rod Pedersen has five things to keep an eye on during Friday night’s clash between the Riders and ...

Pedersen: 5 things for the Riders’ home-opener

June 30, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
What’s going to happen on Thursday night in Riderville? Rod Pedersen has more on the Riders’ home-opener vs. the Argos.

Denmark: ‘I’ve got a lot of football left in me’

May 19, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
Rod Pedersen has more on the Riders’ newest veteran receiver in Clarence Denmark, and the role we might see him play in 2016.

On the Clock: Will the Riders trade first overall?

March 27, 2016 | Rod Pedersen
The Riders are on the clock, but will they the first overall pick? CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen checks in with John Murphy on the team’s off-season plans.

Pedersen: An award-winning season for Jeff Knox Jr.

November 3, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
After winning the Riders Fans’ Choice Player of the Year award, Jeff Knox Jr. could have some more hardware waiting for him at the end of the year, Rod Pedersen writes.

Pedersen: Knox Jr. a rare find for Riders

October 29, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
In what’s been a tough season for Riders fans, watching the development of Jeff Knox Jr. has easily been a bright spot. Rod Pedersen weighs in on the rookie’s season.

Pedersen: The Riders are now Brett Smith’s team

October 19, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
Brett Smith has three games to show he’s the Riders’ quarterback of the future, as CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen writes the Riders are now the rookie 23-year-old’s team to lead.

Pedersen: Riders ‘refocus’ on new direction for future

October 15, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
The Roughriders are hesitant to use the word ‘rebuild’ when it comes to reconstructing their roster. Instead, the team is refocusing its approach.

Pedersen: The ever-rising star of Nic Demski

October 6, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
It’s been a season to forget in Riderville, but one saving grace might be sixth overall pick Nic Demski. Rod Pedersen has more on one of the CFL’s top rising stars.

Pedersen: Riders still working towards miracle finish

September 28, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
The Saskatchewan Roughriders kept their slim playoff hopes alive Sunday and that didn’t stop a buzz hitting Rider Nation after the win.

Pedersen: Riders can’t look over their shoulders

September 22, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
After another heartbreaking loss over the weekend, CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen says some Riders are looking over their shoulder – something they’ll have to try and avoid.

Pedersen: Riders face a curious course ahead

September 15, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
A loss in the Banjo Bowl leaves plenty of questions in Riderville with seven games remaining, writes CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen — including who should start at quarterback.

Pedersen: Weight lifted off collective Riders shoulders

September 7, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
It may be only one win but Rod Pedersen says that Sunday’s victory goes a long way in the psyche of a Riders squad under new direction.

Pedersen: Never a dull moment for Riders, Bombers

September 3, 2015 | Rod Pedersen
There’s never a dull moment when the Bombers and Riders clash, and CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen says this year won’t be any different. He recalls his Labour Day memories.
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