Oops!!
It looked like the Riders were going to win their season opener in Montreal, but a 44 yard FG attempt by Tyler Crapigna on the game's last play sailed wide right as the Alouettes won 17-16 in a game the green-and-white should have won.
Darian Durant threw for two touchdown passes in the win and told TSN's Matthew Sciantti after the game that the football gods are what pushed Crapigna's attempt wide because they know what happened shouldn't have ended the way it did. Durant was extremely enthusiastic after winning the opening game of the season as he hopped around the field celebrating while appearing to yell something towards the Riders bench most likely at Chris Jones.
Kevin Glenn threw one touchdown pass, and it was a controversial one as Bakari Grant appeared to have fumbled as he hit the goal-line, but the refs after review called it a touchdown.
Nic Demski had a break-out game for the green-and-white as he caught 7 passes.
The Riders are back in action July 1 versus Winnipeg at Mosaic Stadium as the first official CFL game is played at the team's new 278 million dollar home.
Thoughts on the game and other topics will be found in the usual "This and That" column which will appear on Saturday morning.
More questionable coach's decisions.
ReplyDeleteJust another epic screw-up by the great Chris Jones. Ya'll don't need clock management to win! Disgusting! Rider Nation deserves better!
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ReplyDeleteCFL couldn't even get through a half this year without screwing up video replay.
Football gods rewarded Darian
ReplyDeleteoh well
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ReplyDeleteDarian went a little over the top with his celebration. A celebration that wouldn't have happened if it had been for yet another Jones brain cramp!
ReplyDeleteGRRRRRR!!
ReplyDeleteMake the FG and everyone is happy today.
Chris G
'No Class Jones' cost them that game.
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ReplyDeleteRiders outplay Montreal for 59 minutes and s##t the bed for one and what happens.
Thanks Coach Jones, thanks Crapigna!
ReplyDeleteLack of class from Darian. Understand what he went through, but that wasn't needed.
I tried posting this on Pedersen's blog but he won't post it.
ReplyDeleteIt's intended for the people that are belittling former Rider fans that were pulling for Montreal last night
"It's my money, I earned it and I get to decide who deserves to share it and who doesn't. Chris Jones is not going to see five cents of mine. But the day after he's fired I'll be at the Rider Store supporting my team again."
SWC
ReplyDeleteSWC, I hope you don't spend a dime on this team over the next 5 years then. Stay away from the stadium and whatever you do, don't buy any GC Champion merchandise when the day arrives. Oh yeah, you'll probably be one of the first on the Green Mile and buying that stuff which will prove what a hypocrite you are.
GROW UP!
Kyle
Kyle;
ReplyDeleteJones ain't seeing a nickel and I'm not the only one, sales are way down they even addressed it at the AGM.
SWC
ReplyDeleteI stand by what I said. Many say what you are and when the wins come, everyone will be right back on the bandwagon. Rider fans are passionate, but they are also the biggest bandwagon jumpers going.
You keep thinkin you won't spend that dime though as long as Jones is here. We all know that ain't the truth when they become a playoff team with Jones in charge. #truth
Kyle
Kyle, I'm concerned about your health. You can't hold your breath until the Riders are a playoff team under Jones.
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