That's because the Riders are heading to the big dance! The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned a berth in the 2007 Grey Cup with a 26-17 win over the B.C. Lions in the CFL west final. The Riders' defence was amazing, applying constant pressure to quarterbacks Jarious Jackson and Dave Dickenson, and forcing four turnovers.
In contrast, the green guys, while not razor-sharp, did not turn the ball over on offence. Quarterback Kerry Joseph, the soon-to-be-anointed 2007 CFL Most Outstanding Player, threw two touchdown passes in a winning effort.
The Riders will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the big show. It's the first time these teams have met in the Grey Cup. Which probably isn't all that surprising, considering the Winnipeg ball club has spent most of it's existence in the same division as the Riders. The Bombers will turn to backup Ryan Dinwiddie, after star quarterback Kevin Glenn broke his left (non-throwing) arm in the 19-9 win over Toronto in the east final.
And I'd like to thank - nay, congratulate - Hockey Regina for having the sense to reschedule Jacob's game next Sunday. The game was originally set for 4:45 p.m. The Grey Cup kicks off at 4 p.m. Clearly that wasn't going to work!
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