Rod Pedersen

Pedersen: Small victory for struggling Riders

October 24, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
There’s some good news in Riderville according to Rod Pedersen, with the Riders finally snapping their five game touchdown drought in Friday’s loss to Calgary.

Pedersen: Lingering questions for Roughriders

October 17, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
After being eliminated from playoff contention, the biggest question for the Riders is whether quarterback Darian Durant will play again this season with a broken foot.

Pedersen: Riders push forward despite losses

October 3, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders playoff hopes are getting progressively dimmer, the team is focusing on the five games ahead, despite a string of blowout losses.

Pedersen: “I love Ken Miller” – Chris McKenzie

September 19, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Rod Pedersen wonders whether it’s possible that the arrival of Ken Miller is the sole reason for Saskatchewan’s mid-season turnaround. Chris McKenzie seems to think so.

Pedersen: How the Riders bagged the swag

September 12, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
One week after upsetting the Blue Bombers by 20 points, Saskatchewan went into Swaggerville and destroyed Winnipeg 45-23 to complete a home-and-home sweep. 

Pedersen: It’s Miller time for Riders

August 28, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Exactly 11 days after the firings of head coach Greg Marshall and offensive coordinator Doug Berry, Ken Miller is preparing for his first game back as head coach of the Riders.

Pedersen: Miller has a way to make you believe

August 22, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Just days after the firing of Greg Marshall and Doug Berry, Rod Pedersen examines whether or not their replacement, Ken Miller, can turn things around and save the 2011 season.

Pedersen: Time for a new Marshall Plan

August 15, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
After waiting 17 seasons before becoming a head coach, it would be safe to say that Greg Marshall’s rookie year at the helm of the Riders hasn’t gone according to plan.

Pedersen: What’s going on in Riderville?

August 8, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Even after the Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped a 24-11 decision to the BC Lions, Rod Pedersen says the team is far from rock bottom, and shouldn’t press the panic button.

Pedersen: Riders take a step back in loss

August 1, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Who’s to blame for Saskatchewan’s 1-4 record? Rod Pedersen believes the blame lies in several departments and that time is running out for them to figure it all out.

Pedersen: Riders finally right the ship

July 27, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
With their 27-24 win over the Als last Sunday, it appears as though the Riders have finally figured things out. Rod Pedersen delves into what finally went right for Saskatchewan.

Pedersen: How do you teach a team to care?

July 19, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
The 2011 season has gotten off to a disastrous and unexpected start for the Roughriders. And last week’s loss to the Ticats has only made things worse.  

Pedersen: Riders need new Marshall Plan

July 12, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
One thing became very evident as the Alouettes overwhelmed the Riders on Saturday: Greg Marshall did not inherit a well-oiled machine when he took over as coach.

Pedersen: Questions still surround Riders

July 5, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
The Roughriders’ 42-28 loss to the Eskimos in Week 1 has left many wondering if this is this a sign of things to come or if it was just one of those days.

Pedersen: Roughriders still have issues

June 27, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Luca Congi’s season-ending injury in 2010 has carried over into the 2011 season, creating a glaring issue for the Riders. Who will step up in the kicking department?

Pedersen: Subtle changes helping 2011 Riders

June 19, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
A new season, a new look and a new attitude from the Saskatchewan Roughriders including some subtle tweaks from head coach Greg Marshall, explains Rod Pedersen.

Pedersen: Marshall working on special teams

June 12, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
Marshall has been working at length with new special teams coordinator Craig Dickenson to improve the team’s efforts on when they aren’t on offence or defence.

Pedersen: 5 burning questions for the Riders

June 5, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
The Riders have fallen to the Alouettes in the past two Grey Cups. Is 2011 their year? CFL.ca’s Rod Pedersen answers some important questions on whether this is their year.

Pedersen: Plenty of draft possibilities for Riders

April 25, 2011 | Rod Pedersen
There are many ways the Roughriders’ 2011 draft picks could go. Just don’t expect them to make a big splash like in 2010, moving up to grab Shomari Williams says Rod Pedersen.

Pedersen: The Riders have come a long way

November 29, 2010 | Rod Pedersen
For a second straight year the Riders’ season ended with a devastating loss to Montreal, but the franchise has come a long way explains CFL.ca columnist Rod Pedersen.
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