CFL shows the ends justify the means
The ringing may have stopped in Brandon Bridge’s head, but it’s still going on for Rider fans following their elimination at the hands of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the western semi-final.
The first indication the Riders season would be over following a 12-6 season came on Saturday night when TSN reported Zach Collaros would not be dressed for the Western Semi Final. This meant the ball was going to be in the hands of Brandon Bridge who took a big step backwards this season after a pretty good season last year coming in relief of Kevin Glenn.
Rider fans may have rationalized that if the team defense and special teams kept up their level of play, then as long as Bridge didn’t turn the ball over and if the team was able to run the ball, then maybe, just maybe, they could advance against Calgary and maybe Collaros would be ready for the western final.
It was nice to dream.