Thumbs up for Rider rookie kicker Luca Congi, who calmly stroked a 29-yard field goal on the last play of the game togive the Green Gang a 27-26 win over the Montreal Alouettes. The Riders overcame all sorts of miscues and misfires in this one, including a couple of Kerry Joseph interceptions, and one (almost two) fumbles by sure-handed Matt Dominguez. On the flip side, the pride of Moose Jaw - defensive tackle Scott Schultz - had a monster game, including two of the six sacks of Als quarterback Anthony Calvillo. On a side note, young Jacob shivered a bit as the mercury dropped, but enjoyed the evening immensely.
So, if the Edmonton Eskimos lose to Toronto this afternoon - the Riders officially clinch a playoff spot. And the Eskimos 34 year streak of postseason play comes to an end. Sweet.
As an aside, that 13th man song.........the one recorded by Jason Armstead and Shermar Bracey..........not bad! If anyone knows where to get an mp3 of that song, let me know.
Tonight, the progeny and I will be camped out in the Brandt Centre pressbox for the Pats and Swift Current Broncos. See ya on the radio!
2 comments:
Goodbye Esks and hello Playoffs! I swear I heard the entire province of Saskatchewan cheer when Parker intercepted that ball late in the fourth.
What a great way to follow up last night's huge win!
Wouldn't it be tragic......and I hate that I'm even thinking about it......but wouldn't it just be awful if the Eskimos beat the Riders in the regular-season finale, thereby costing Saskatchewan a home playoff game? I refuse to even think about that scenario again.
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