That pretty much sums up the feeling in Rider Nation, with the 101st Grey Cup game just days away now in Regina at Mosaic stadium. The Riders, as you already know, host Hamilton in the CFL Fall Classic, and there's an interesting twist to the game. Not only is it the first time the Riders and Ti-Cats have met in the final since 1989 (which the Riders won 43-40), but it also sees the return of Kent Austin to Riderville for a championship.
Austin won the Cup in 1989 against the team he now coaches. He also won the cup as head coach of the Riders in 2007. And, apparently, fans in Regina have given him a warm welcome. But then, kick-off isn't until 5:00 Sunday. By which time I'm sure the feeling may change a bit.
Should the Riders prevail (as I hope they will), I'm also hoping the Cup goes on a tour of the province, and stops in Yorkton. Because I've held the cup more times than the Riders have, with this picture a few years ago the most recent:
The first time was way back in 1971 when the Stampeders won it for the 2nd time. I won't bore you with the story. The 2nd was in 2004 (at least I think it was) when the Cup was at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. The 3rd was after the 2007 win, and the last was about 2 years ago.
I need an updated picture, so GO RIDERS!!! and win the Cup Sunday.
TTFN
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