Riders fans revel in first win of the season
Saskatchewan routs the Bombers 37-19
Thousands of relieved anddelighted Riders fans streamed out of Mosaic Stadium on Sundayafter their teamfinally snapped a long losing streak.
The Riders beat the Bombers 37-19, after their worst start to a seasonsince since 1979. The string of nine-straight lossesresulted in the firing of head coach Corey Chamblin and general manager Brendan Taman last week.
Bob Dyceled the team for the first timeas interim coach. Quarterback Brett Smiththrew for 211 yards and rushed for 59 yards.
Before the game began, Riders fans were sharing photos of the stadium-wide card displays spelling "Bring 'em out."
The cards were also used to create a giantCanadian flag imageduring the national anthem, captured here by Johany Jutras, a photographer on a cross-Canada tour to capture moments in the 2015 CFL season.
MT@johanyjutras In #Riderville for Labour Day @Wpg_BlueBombers VS @sskroughriders. The GREEN house is on fire #Riders pic.twitter.com/vxSsQFNNwI
—@NatNystrom
After the game, fans shared some of the excitement and relief in finally getting a win.
Home. After kicking Owen to the curb. #Riders
—@smilingsandra
This is the smiling face of a winner! #BigAce #Riders #LDC #CFL pic.twitter.com/aFk0KAz8F2
—@Big_G_09
The Riders face the Bombers again next Saturday in Winnipeg for the Banjo Bowl.