The playoffs are coming early for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Friday night's clash in Steeltown will have the feel of a post-season game for both squads. (Mkor1980)
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been the CFL’s most disappointing teams, playing well below expectations all season. Despite being a combined nine games under .500, the two-time reigning East champion Tiger-Cats entertain the Grey Cup host Roughriders in a game that will go a long way toward determining who gets the sixth and final playoff spot in the nine-team league.
The fourth-place team in either division – in this case, Saskatchewan – crosses over to the other division for the playoffs if it finishes with a better record than the third-place team. Only the West has crossed over in the playoffs since the rule was instituted in 1997. None of the 12 crossover teams managed to advance to the Grey Cup.
“We’re just trying to make the playoffs any way possible,” Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo said. “Now the only way is the crossover path. No one’s ever made it to the Grey Cup as a crossover team. If we are the crossover team, that would be our goal. It would be a pretty unique situation for us … With Hamilton coming up, this is a win or go home mentality.”
The Roughriders have another bye week next week before concluding with a home-and-home against Calgary.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Smith needs to unify UCP after close vote to win party leadership: political commentators | Globalnews.ca'Closer than I think people expected': political commentators believe Danielle Smith needs to unify Alberta's United Conservative Party after close vote to win party leadership yyc UCP
Read more »
Why Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah is built for playoff baseball - Sportsnet.caAt the age of 24, Alek Manoah already is one of the vocal leaders for the Blue Jays. After an outstanding year, Manoah is the perfect guy to start Friday's playoff opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners. (ByDavidSingh)
Read more »
Town of Twillingate Excited for Kraft Hockeyville NHL Pre-Season GameIt's game day. After close to three years, the town of Twillingate is finally getting its Kraft Hockeyville NH...
Read more »
Mariners head into postseason with walk-off win, beat TigersSeattle will play the best\u002Dof\u002Dthree wild\u002Dcard round at Toronto, beginning Friday.
Read more »
Ontario Place's Iconic Cinesphere to Close for RenovationsAfter over 50 years in business, the beloved Cinesphere is getting some improvements to its iconic dome. realestate Toronto renovations
Read more »