I think the Riders will end of 3-2 with the chance of 4-1. They play 3 home games in their first five and have a good chance of winning all of these games. First game against Edmonton in Regina should be a walk for the Riders. Game two in B.C. will go to the Leos. Game three in Hamilton should be a Rider win and week four against Montreal in Regina another victory. I think the wild card game here will be the home game against Toronto. Historically, the Riders have had difficulty against Toronto at home and it will also be the return of Joseph. So depending on the Toronto game either 3-2 or 4-1.
I say 2-3 or 3-2. Starting against healthy Ricky Ray is not easy. Going to BC tough. Then in Hamilton toss up. Montreal should be win in Regina. Joseph back to Regina wild card. Hamilton game could be trap. Coming off 2 tough west games. Going east. Think Ticats win 8 or 9 this year. Tough game in Hamilton. League will be better this year but Riders win 10 games and surprise in playoffs. Go back to cup again.
Lets hope that Crandell doesnt get injured early. If he plays in all 5 games they are 3-2, maybe even 4-1. If Crandell gets injured early, and is gone for any length of time, it will be a long year..
Riders 5-0. Until they lose the first one, I hope for a perfect season. Why start out the year expecting losses? I'd rather be disappointed than expecting losses.