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Bill Selnes

Bill Selnes

Bill Selnes, who’s based in Melfort, has written about the Saskatchewan Roughriders since the late 1970s. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Football Reporters of Canada wing on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Selnes: Sask. Roughriders dominated by Alouette offense

Selnes: Sask. Roughriders dominated by Alouette offense

While the offence could have played better, it was a bad night for the Rider defence on Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Selnes: Carney has outsized presence in Roughriders defence

Selnes: Carney has outsized presence in Roughriders defence

Rider defensive end Malik Carney had an outsized presence during the game with two sacks including a strip sack and recovered fumble. 
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Selnes: Weakened defence allows Calgary to defeat Roughriders

Selnes: Weakened defence allows Calgary to defeat Roughriders

It was a game of runs for three quarters with the Calgary Stampeders dominating the first and third quarters. The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a big second quarter but could not do anything productive in the fourth quarter.
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Selnes: 'Crazy' wind affects victorious Roughriders

Selnes: 'Crazy' wind affects victorious Roughriders

For the first time in a long time, the wind was a significant factor in a Rider home game, said columnist Bill Selnes.
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Selnes: Strong defense lead to victories for Roughriders

Selnes: Strong defense lead to victories for Roughriders

The passing numbers have decreased each game and no offence has been able to run against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Selnes: Defensive line helps Saskatchewan Roughriders win

Selnes: Defensive line helps Saskatchewan Roughriders win

The Sask. Riders were definitely not perfect on June 14 but they played better than Hamilton, winning 28-23.
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Selnes: Bertrand-Hudon takes advantage of opportunity

Selnes: Bertrand-Hudon takes advantage of opportunity

When a starter goes down an opportunity is created. Thomas Bertrand-Hudon became the starting running back when A.J. Ouellette went down after three carries.
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Selnes: QB Jack Coan enjoys first regular season game experience with Riders

Selnes: QB Jack Coan enjoys first regular season game experience with Riders

While the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan Roughriders game against the Calgary Stampeders didn't end well for the team, third string quarterback Jack Coan got his first CFL action.
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Selnes: Sask. Roughriders get into playoffs

Selnes: Sask. Roughriders get into playoffs

This year with a three-game winning streak, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are playing their best games in the final third of the season, said Columnist Bill Selnes.
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Selnes: Strong defence led to Roughriders victory over Redblacks

Selnes: Strong defence led to Roughriders victory over Redblacks

A trio of interceptions were pivotal in the Sept. 28 game against the Ottawa Redblacks.
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