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A few notes to hit on before we get into this week’s CFL fantasy breakdown. Zach Collaros will be getting the nod at quarterback for the Blue Bombers. As we already know, Matt Nichols has been on the IR since undergoing shoulder surgery. Chris Streveler, Nichols’ dual-threat replacement, will also be out this week with […] READ MORE
The Saskatchewan Roughriders offence is a big reason why the team sits at 5-3 in third place within the logjammed West Division. They also have the two straight losses suffered by the Calgary Stampeders to thank. That included a monumental collapse to the Montreal Alouettes this past week. However, there are still detractors out there […] READ MORE
One week in and the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback dilemma is well underway. Which, if you’ve been following for the last decade is par for the course. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. After testing the waters on Bo Levi Mitchell and Mike Reilly, the Riders turned back to Collaros and made him the starter. […] READ MORE
After a very long off-season that consisted of everything from a wild free agency period, a tutorial in provincial labour laws thanks to the CBA negotiations and everything in between, football season is almost here. Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp battles will be the consuming the headlines in the weeks to come, below is a primer […] READ MORE
A majority of Rider Nation has had a chance to digest the news that Chris Jones has left for a job with the Cleveland Browns. Now there’s time to reflect on his three seasons with Saskatchewan. It’s important to understand where the Riders were before he was hired to fully encapsulate the job done by […] READ MORE
Since trading Darian Durant shortly after the 2016 season, the Riders search for a new franchise quarterback has been tumultuous, to say the least. The biggest black mark on Chris Jones’ time in Saskatchewan has been the failure to secure a franchise pivot. Though it hasn’t been through a lack of effort. Here’s a look […] READ MORE
It’s been the worst kept secret throughout the season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders offence is not good. With even that most basic of stats to tell the story found here, the Roughriders rank sixth passing yards (3,875) and second last in passing touchdowns (11). The saving grace for this team’s offence has been the rushing attack […] READ MORE
As they always say, it wasn’t pretty but a win is a win. Brett Lauther continued his magnificent season going 3/3 on all of his attempts including a 56-yard game winning field goal with 1:20 left in the fourth. While the offence saw improvements from last week’s rough outing against Ottawa, the second half saw […] READ MORE
While trash talk remains at a minimum—the biggest trash-talker, Duron Carter, is also absent—and the prairie rivalry has yet to heat up, the 54th annual Labour Day Classic between the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will be a high stakes game. Teams moving in different directions Both the Bombers (5-5) and the […] READ MORE
Heading into the annual Labour Day Classic the Roughriders find themselves in the thick of the playoff race in the West with a 5-4 record. It’s hard to believe half the season has come and gone as a lot has happened on and off the field since kick-off June 15th. Therefore, it is time for […] READ MORE
Stephen is a writer for Last Word On Sports NFL. He enjoys covering the strategic aspects of football such as roster construction, team building, schemes and leadership. In his spare time, Stephen is a youth football coach and has been coaching for more than five years.