The Saskatchewan Roughriders improved to 2-and-0 with a convincing 37-18 win over the BC Lions last night i what was the first game at Empire Stadium for the Leos.
Darian Durant continues to reinforce the belief I made public about this time last year in that he is the best quarterback in the CFL, and that includes putting Anthony Calvillo in the conversation. Through two games, Durant has thrown for 750 yards, 6 touchdowns, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.
The Calgary Stampeders are also 2-and-0, but their schedule has been a joke compared to Saskatchewan's. The Riders beat the Grey Cup champs at Mosaic Stadium and also beat a BC team I think is greatly improved from last year; while the Stamps defeated the hapless Argos as well as a Hamilton team that looks like it will be hard pressed to win half a dozen games. Back to being an also ran, Ticat fans.
Saskatchewan got solid play in all facets of the game, including their special teams. Hugh Charles provided a nice boost on kick-off returns and also looked real good spelling Wes Cates. Cates had a fumble in the first half, but he too had his moments. The receivers continue to be dynamite, the offensive line played well, and the defense confused Casey Printers and Travis Lulay continuously. Defensive End Brent Hawkins had a couple of sacks and made a tackle at the end of the first half that contributed to Printers having to leave the game.
My Power Rankings aren't likely to garner the same interest as TSN, but for what it's worth (Edmonton and Montreal haen't played yet).
I'm giving the Blue Bombers the benefit of the doubt. They outplayed Toronto on Friday and I'm stunned as to how they lost.
1-Saskatchewan
2-Montreal
3-Calgary
4-British Columbia
5-Winnipeg
6-Edmonton
7-Toronto
8-Hamilton
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