Riders Rule!
Many people I've encountered recently are saying it's "unbelievable" that the Riders have advanced to the Grey Cup. While it's been a great run, I truly believe it's actually "believable"! Kent Austin has a way with players that I haven't seen for a long time. He holds everyone accountable to their actions, he treats everyone the same, and expects the same result from each player regardless of where they are on the depth chart. This team is focussed. It's been focussed since training camp and while the season is a long and arduous one at times, the focus has been on the "now" and not the past. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a very good football team, and despite losing Kevin Glenn to a broken arm, the Riders will not take them lightly. The offence still has to line up against a very good Winnipeg defence. The Riders' special teams still have to contend with Stokes and Charles Roberts. Don't be fooled. This game will be closer than expected, but the Riders will prevail. Coach Austin will see to that.