2-0

The defending Grey Cup Champions are perfect to start off the 2008 season. But it didn't come without some loss. Marcus Crandell went down with a hamstring injury, DJ Flick was carted off with a broken ankle, and defensive back Leron Mitchell was also carted off.

Third string quarterback Darian Durant stepped into the role of ground general and utilizing running back Wes Cates, pulled a victory out of the jaws of defeat. The B.C. Lions could have easily rolled over on the Riders, but the Rider defense stiffen at the right time, and the Rider offense stepped up and managed to capture a 26 to 16 victory.

Two things are important.

Saskatchewan is 2 and 0 to begin the season. British Columbia is now 0 and 2. Both teams are very good, and on paper, from last year's stats, B.C. is the better team. What kind of analasys is Wally Buono is going have to do to improve? On the other side, Saskatchewan also has to take a close look at itself. With the extent of injuries, are they going to be able to handle the Hamilton Tiger-Cats next week? Especially after Hamilton came off an impressive win over the Toronto Argos.

Until next week...

...keep 'em flyin'!