(Written by Marc Smith - DiscoverMooseJaw.com)

 

 

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had two weeks to prepare for today's Labour Day Classic matchup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Riders will have a familiar face back on the sidelines when they take to the field this afternoon, 2pm at Mosaic Stadium, as Ken Miller returns as head coach after the firings of Greg Marshall and Doug Berry.

The Riders have never lost a Labour Day Classic game in four tries with Miller as head coach or offensive coordinator.

It's been a tough season for the Green & White as they've yet to win a game at home and sit in the CFL's basement at 1-7.  They're taking on the league's top team this weekend with Winnipeg sitting at 7-1.

The Riders will get running back Wes Cates back from injury and linebacker Barrin Simpson is expected to play despite missing time this week due to injury.

Winnipeg is led by a defence that has allowed the least amount of points so far this season (157), while sacking the quarterback a league high 30 times.

Rider Nation was sent into a frenzy on Friday afternoon following the release of Andy Fantuz from the NFL's Chicago Bears and rumours that he would be allowed to suit-up in today's game.  That was shot down by the CFL, who said he would have to wait to clear waivers in the NFL, which won't happen until 4pm.

It's Riderville meets Swaggerville this afternoon at 2pm.