Redblacks hope rest, not rust, will be a factor in East semifinal against Riders
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks hope rest, not rust, will be a factor Sunday afternoon against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Redblacks (8-9-1) will host the Roughriders (10-8-0) in the East Division semifinal and much has been made of the fact Ottawa has played just once in the past month due to a wonky schedule that saw them have two bye weeks in the last three weeks of the season.
One of its final games included a 33-32 win over the Roughriders Oct. 13. Saskatchewan won the first meeting 18-17.
While the end of the season schedule was far from ideal, the Redblacks can only hope the time off will be beneficial in the end.