For Saskatchewan-born Roughriders like Chris Getzlaf, Neal Hughes and Ben Heenan, Sunday’s Grey Cup will hold a little bit more meaning, explains Jim Morris.
With the bright lights directly on the starting quarterbacks, the battle on the ground and in the trenches may hold the key to victory says CFL.ca’s Jeff Krever.
While the Riders will relish home-field advantage, CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye says they should be cautious of a team that could enjoy the underdog title just as much.
CFL.ca’s Jim Morris explores the relationship between the Riders defence and a player that helped beat them twice in the Grey Cup. It took time for Jermaine McElveen to fit in.
From Jack Abendschan through Dave Ridgway, placekickers have played a special role in Saskatchewan Roughrider lore. Current kicker Chris Milo is hoping to join them.
For teams as talented and deep at receiver as the Ticats, a common complaint is that there arent enough footballs to keep everyone happy. Jeff Krever says that’s not a worry.
The Ticats say they wont go out of their way to stop Darian Durant from taking off on Sunday, because thats just one aspect of the Roughriders offence.
Kory Sheets turned a lot of heads this CFL season. Now the running back is working on getting his head straight as the team prepares for the 101st Grey Cup.
CFL.ca’s Jamie Nye says that Sunday’s game isn’t just the biggest of the year, it is the biggest in the 100-plus year history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The transition from being a main cog to one of the pieces hasnt been easy, but playing a role in the Riders advancing to the Grey Cup has made the journey all the more meritorious.
CFL.ca’s Jeff Krever explores Kent Austin’s rather unconventional arrival, departure and return to the CFL and yet another city where he can carve his legacy.