Rider Insider: Nov. 9, 2015
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 2015 season concluded with a bang Sunday afternoon in Montreal, as rookie quarterback Brett Smith came off the bench facing a 24-6 deficit early in the fourth quarter and rallied the Riders to a 30-24 victory over the Alouettes in the final game for both teams.
It was, to be honest, somewhat unexpected. The Season That Won’t End continued to be just that however I was willing to put in a little more time calling the action because the story unfolding at Percival Molson Stadium was remarkable. Rookie Rider kicker Tyler Crapigna tied the game with a 39-yard field goal with 1:02 remaining to send it to overtime.
That’s when Smith found star receiver Weston Dressler for a four yard touchdown pass and the Alouettes ultimately turned it over on downs in their only possession.
Riders win!