It may not have been a masterpiece, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders moved into a four-way tie for top spot in the CFL's Western Conference with a 32-24 victory over the B.C. Lions Sunday evening.
The Riders offense looked..........well, offensive for the better part of three quarters before rallying in the fourth. Jamel Richardson notched his second touchdown reception of the young season, on an impressive catch-and-run combination with Kerry Joseph. Joseph looked shaky in the first half, but seemed to find his "Rider legs" after the intermission. Let's hope that's a trend that continues. Thumbs-up to the defence for a much better effort this week against the Leos. Again, hopefully a trend that continues.
Now, what was with the lousy game-day presentation? Live microphones cutting in and out (although in one case, that may have been a blessing), and a one-year old video screen that had some serious pixel issues. And only 21,000 fans in attendance? That's pretty weak, for the home opener on a beautiful summer evening. Still, thanks to the late-game heroics of the home side, those fans who showed up left feeling thoroughly entertained. Including young Jacob, who swears he's the Riders good-luck charm. Who am I to argue?
Speaking of the progeny, the White Sox bowed out of the North Regina Little League playoffs Sunday afternoon, losing an extra-inning heartbreaker to the Stars. Congrats to Jacob and all the kids, who played their little hearts out in the postseason. It's enough to make a parent/coach pretty darn proud.
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