Roughriders fans angry, yet optimistic after 0-4 start
The Riders look to snap a 4-game losing streak on Sunday vs Hamilton
It's not easy being Green and White.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were dealt yet another blow on Friday night, losing 27-24 to the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium.
The Riders are now 0-4 for the first time in 20 years. First-year players have tasted only defeat in Saskatchewan, as the Riders also went 0-2 in the pre-season.
To make matters worse, the Riders have already lost all three of their home games this season.
Saskatchewan has won only two games — one meaningless in the standings — since Sept. 21, 2014.
The deflating start is starting to take a toll on fans:
Win or lose, after tonight, there are some people that should worry about their jobs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CALLIT?src=hash">#CALLIT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@trishsnoopWhat the hell <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>? Do you even know how to play football?
—@jenamhallDear Riders. I love you like a brother. But you're killing me. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@MJGlass20-4, ya offence had a good game though, defence wore their jerseys nice tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLittleThings?src=hash">#TheLittleThings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Embarassing?src=hash">#Embarassing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Goodnight?src=hash">#Goodnight</a>
—@RealistRiderFanWe need more Jerome Messam's and Weston Dressler's on this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a> team. Seems like there is no heart out there
—@SergeBeaulacA well earned fourth loss. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riders?src=hash">#riders</a>. Season series? Really? Yah, that's the worry. Tackle. Just tackle.
—@SheldonStenerBoys, I love ya but you have some big problems. Some you can't control but many you can. Best of luck. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@Sum_Ding_Dong<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> playing jump ball against each other in the end zone pretty much sums up the comedy or errors that is the <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> this year.
—@MikeSingleton9I don't want to see Chamblin replaced but if he is going to keep runnin this sad sack defence, why is quick here? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@Stage34Not everyone was blaming the team for their struggles:
We are 1st in the league for almost everything. The refs and our outcomes in the most crucial moments are to blame for the losses <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@brandietaylor19When do we get to make a legitimate claim that poor calls are actually impacting our chances to win? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>
—@cborysThe injury bug
Injuries have hit the Roughriders very hard this season. Three players — Darian Durant, Weldon Brown, and Levi Steinhauer — are out for the season. In total, there are 12 players on the injured list, including Shea Emry, Marshay Green, Mark LeGree, Keenan MacDougall, and Ryan Smith.
Thanks for the prayers and msg. I am fine. Will be back next week. We are close and will not be divided. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiderNation?src=hash">#RiderNation</a>
—@R_Bagg6Injury bug please leave us alone, haven't you had your fill?
—@JMessamSaskatchewan still smiling
There is still a long season ahead. The Riders started last season 1-2 before rattling off seven-straight wins.
Several players were in Saskatchewan communities this weekend, much to the delight of fans:
<a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/qterback5">@qterback5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JMessam">@JMessam</a> <a href="http://t.co/hLiim5lRaO">pic.twitter.com/hLiim5lRaO</a>
—@DaveCoteSaw <a href="https://twitter.com/t_jack38">@t_jack38</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/tmaze4">@tmaze4</a> at the Yorkton Co-op today!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="http://t.co/tShcj8XmqL">pic.twitter.com/tShcj8XmqL</a>
—@tiffmclennan7<a href="https://twitter.com/Nick_JLA">@Nick_JLA</a> just like family we all sticking together💯
—@thatsnumberoneHave a feeling it may be a long season. But no matter what I'll keep cheering for my boys <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiderNation?src=hash">#RiderNation</a>
—@StarryberriSo tired of the naysayers.Yes this hurts, yes I'm disappointed. Only makes me love my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> more.. We'll get 'em next week!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/riderpride?src=hash">#riderpride</a> 💚
—@LJohnsenIt's only taken how many yrs, but we finally got a pic with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBest?src=hash">#TheBest</a>!! 😉 <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBest_66">@ChrisBest_66</a> <a href="http://t.co/oe0lvYFcOV">pic.twitter.com/oe0lvYFcOV</a>
—@RiderMommy