Sunday, July 30, 2006

Joy in Mudville

A good time was had by all in attendance at Mosaic Stadium last night, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders knocked off the Calgary Stampeders 19-9. It marked the first time the Riders had beaten Henry Burris since his departure following the 2004 season. Consider that jinx broken.

I'm not sure what was more entertaining, the action on the field or the antics of young Jacob in the stands. He's quickly becoming a fan favourite in our little corner of section 26. Speaking of fan favourites, Andy Fantuz draws a huge response from the crowd every time he touches the ball. The kid is becoming wildly popular with the Rider faithful, as are Kerry Joseph and Jason Armstead - who hooked up an another electrifying touchdown reception. And Matt Dominguez's circus catch in the endzone was a thing of beauty as well.

It concerns me a bit that the Rider offense slowed down in the second half. But, since the defence shut down the Stamps (with a little help from the Calgary receiving corps), it all worked out in the end. Now, can the Green Gang repeat this performance in Calgary next Saturday? We can only hope.

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