Sports editor Taylor Shire on why expectations should be tempered after Riders go undefeated in the pre\u002Dseason
“We know that this is pre-season, you’re seeing base defences, not a lot of the starters and stuff,” said Harris. “I don’t think there’s a ton to take away from it, aside from the fact of the team supporting each other and everybody in sync playing well.”“I think winning is a habit,” said Harris. “A lot of times, people can make a mountain out of a mole hill when you’re 2-0 and be like ‘we’re the best,’ that’s not necessarily true.
The last time the Riders went 2-0 in the pre-season was in 2007, as was pointed out by Riders senior writer and former Leader-Post columnist Rob Vanstone. And while they went on to win the Grey Cup that year, I’m sure no one was crowning them champions in the pre-season.Article content The Riders do have all the right things to put together a good season: a proven quarterback in Harris, star receivers, an improved offensive line, a solid rushing tandem and an always outstanding defence. But paper doesn’t win championships.
If the Green and White get off to a good start, they could put themselves in a good position to get back into the playoffs. If they get off to a poor start, then what?Article content
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