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The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have one more preseason game before a lengthy wait to open their CFL season.
Saskatchewan lost 20-15 to the Calgary Stampeders in the first preseason game, which featured a number of backups playing. A few players stood out in the game, including quarterback Brayden Schager and running back Mario Anderson Jr.
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With the Riders playing its first preseason game in Saskatoon since 1991, Saskatchewan will play a number of its starters in the game, including quarterback Trevor Harris, running back AJ Ouellette and defensive back Tevaughn Campbell.
Jamie Nye and Britton Gray break down who impressed them in the first preseason contest, how the new rules looked in action for the first time and who they will be keeping an eye in Saturday’s game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Over the course of the season, lots can change and it can be hard to keep up. The Blitz: The Podcast gives you an in-depth look at the Riders as the entire season unfolds.
The Green Zone’s Jamie Nye and Rider reporter, Britton Gray, bring you the latest in the CFL with a spotlight on the Riders. Episodes are uploaded weekly to YouTube ahead of the next Riders’ game and can also be found on Spotify, Apple Music and anywhere podcasts are available.
Jamie has been the host of The Green Zone since its inception in 2013 and is respected across Canada for his award-winning work, covering and commenting on sports. He grew up in Lumsden, Sask., and has gone from being a fan of the Riders to one of the go-to experts on the club. He hosts the pre- and post-game show with Darrell Davis and Belton Johnson.
Britton grew up in Regina and remembers going to Rider games as a child and now gets a chance to cover the team daily, bringing up-to-the-minute reports and insight from players and coaches from practice as well as pre- and post-game interviews.
