Riders expect 'hurt' of not repeating as Grey Cup champions to linger, provide motivation

Riders expect 'hurt' of not repeating as Grey Cup champions to linger, provide motivation

Maybe there’s some recency bias, but the heartache the Saskatchewan Roughriders felt in the aftermath of the Western Semi-Final loss seemed to resonate more than the euphoria of winning it all a year ago.

Roughriders’ road to the Grey Cup comes to an end - The Carillon

Injuries, setbacks, and a record-breaking season lead to a bittersweet ending The defending Grey Cup champions were back on the road to the finals. The Saskatchewan Roughriders headed to the Western Semi-Final. The regular season had been a bumpy one for the team, but they were in a position to reach the Grey Cup for a second year.  The Riders were plagued with injuries, especially to their core players. A.J. Ouellette fought a lower-body injury…