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The Saskatchewan Roughriders used home-field advantage and a torrid second quarter to pace their fourth championship in franchise history on Sunday, topping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 in the 101st Grey Cup at Mosaic Stadium. Jamal Adams Womens Jersey . The Riders put the pedal down in the second quarter, pouring on 24 points to take a 25-point lead into half-time, leaning on the legs of running back Kory Sheets. Sheets pounded the Hamilton defence for 128 yards in the first half alone and had already broken George Reeds 47-year-old club record for most rushing yards (133) in a Grey Cup game early in the third quarter. In the fourth he would set a new Grey Cup rushing record, breaking Johnny Brights mark of 169 set in 1956. Sheets finished with 197 rushing yards and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. The 28-year-old running back was quick to credit the fans with providing the boost his team needed. "I said it before the game started, this is not a neutral crowd," he said. "The fans are going to be in here knocking and rocking and they proved it." The Riders became the third straight team to claim the Grey Cup on home field, following in the footsteps of the 2011 B.C. Lions and 2012 Toronto Argonauts. Chris Getzlaf was named Most Valuable Canadian, racking up 78 receiving yards on three catches. Getzlaf was playing in just his second game back from a knee injury suffered on Oct. 26. When asked about the legacy of this Riders team, quarterback Darian Durant said the teams legacy was only beginning. "This is just the start," Durant told TSN after the game. "Weve got a great nucleus and hopefully we can keep this group together or as much of us together and keep this thing rolling." Durant found Geroy Simon with an 15-yard touchdown pass for the Riders first score of the game, marking the veteran receivers first-ever Grey Cup TD reception despite three previous trips to the big game. Finding Simon would prove to be a theme throughout the game, the two hooking up for a 42-yard score late in the second quarter. The veteran receiver would finish with 67 yards off three receptions, adding a third Grey Cup ring to his resume. Simon told TSN after the victory that winning a Grey Cup for Saskatchewan, in front of the home fans, was one of his prime objectives in signing with the Riders. "Thats the only reason I came here, because I knew that there was an opportunity [to win a Grey Cup]," Simon told TSN after the game. "This is amazing." The home crowd was raucous from the start of the pre-game ceremonies, giving the Ticats defence the silent treatment upon introductions before erupting for the Riders pre-game appearance. "The one thing that led us to a dominant performance was that the fans were unreal," Roughriders coach Corey Chamblin said. "It was unreal. From pre-game warm-up I knew it was going to be tough for those guys. I looked at them and said I wouldnt want to be in your shoes. I mean, it was ridiculous. The whole thing was green." Neither team was able to gain any traction right off the top, with both the Ticats and Riders going two-and-out on their first possessions of the game, the Riders nearly turning the ball over on a fumble. TSNs Milt Stegall believes the home crowd got into the heads of the Hamilton players in the early-going. "I dont know if they knew the pressure they were getting into," Stegall said at half-time. "Not only pressure from the home team, but pressure from the fans." The Riders pulled away in the second quarter, adding a 20-yard field goal and a three-yard touchdown run from Jock Sanders onto the Simon touchdown to take a two-major lead mid-way through the quarter. A 29-yard reception from Chris Getzlaf would set up a one-yard touchdown run from Sheets and Simon would again reach the end-zone to send the Riders to half-time up 31-6. From that point on, the crowd was able to help keep the Riders in control, even as Hamilton began to mount a comeback. Hamilton would get back on the board with the first score of the second half with Henry Burris calling his own number for an 18-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Another Congi field goal would further close the gap on the first play of the fourth quarter. Saskatchewan would kill the Ticats momentum in the fourth, however, thanks to Sheets touchdown run and a spectacular touchdown reception from Weston Dressler in the games dying minutes. CFL on TSN analyst Matt Dunigan praised Durants all-around game at the half, pointing to his ability to use all his weapons as a key factor in the Roughriders first-half dominance. "When he decides to use his legs, its special," Dunigan said at half-time. "And, when he wasnt using his legs he was airing it out to none other than Superman". Sundays victory marks just the fourth title in the Roughriders 103-year history, joining Championships from 1966, 1989 and 2007. One of the key figures behind two of those victories was on the losing end of Sundays game: Ticats head coach Kent Austin. Austin, who won Grey Cups with the Riders as quarterback in 89 and as head coach in 07 found a lot of positives in the efforts of his young Ticats team. "Im unbelievably proud of that room," he said after the game. "We have a lot to build on. Weve got a good young football team. We have got to get better in some areas, and we will, but weve got a great foundation. Really proud of these guys, love all of them." Prime Minister Stephen Harper - who sat next to CFL Commissioner Mak Cohon at Sundays game - expressed his congratulations to the Riders after their victory. "I would like to congratulate the Saskatchewan Roughriders on todays victory and their remarkable season," Harper said in a post-game statement. “On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to thank both teams for their unwavering determination throughout the season and for providing us with such exciting sporting moments today." ArDarius Stewart Womens Jersey .35 million. The right-hander had agreed last February to a deal that pays him $3.775 million this year and allows him to earn an additional $225,000 in bonuses based on games finished. Jamal Adams Youth Jersey . He looked very comfortable Wednesday night. Konerko had a big three-run double and Gordon Beckham homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-3 victory over the sliding Chicago Cubs.NEW YORK, N.Y. - One more week. One final game.Thats all that might be left in Rex Ryans tenure as coach of the New York Jets, with his future uncertain beyond Sundays season finale at Miami against the Dolphins.Sweeping changes could be on tap for the Jets, who are 3-12 after a 17-16 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday and finishing out a fourth straight season without a playoff appearance.Owner Woody Johnson could opt to clean house next Monday by firing Ryan as well as general manager John Idzik, pushing the reset button on the franchise.Im not worried about a coaching change or whatever, Ryan said during a conference call Monday. Im not even worried. Im just looking forward to the opportunity thats right in front of us, and thats playing against Miami.Beyond that, of course, is anyones guess. Johnson has been keeping his thoughts on the situation close to the vest, but he cant be happy with what has transpired on the field or off during the past few seasons.Four years ago, the Jets were a win away from the Super Bowl. Now, theyre among the teams with the worst records in the NFL.I think when we look at this season and the games we did lose, there were, in my opinion, a lot of games that were decided by a couple of mistakes or a couple of plays, left tackle DBrickashaw Ferguson said. It actually makes me feel that if we were to overcome those mistakes or made those plays at critical times, that wed be put in a very different place.I dont think were far away. I think a few key pieces is what we need.But Johnson could determine that a few of those include a new coach and a new general manager.Im not thinking about it, Ryan said. Ive never worried about it, and wont. I know I have a job to do, and I plan on doing it.Jets players have been asked for weeks about the possibility of a coaching change, which would lead to changes throughout the locker room as well as the staff.I think the toughest part about it is not being able to continue to play for the same coach, thee same guy that you learned to love, you invest so much in, and you believe (in) them, quarterback Geno Smith said. Marcus Maye Womens Jersey. To reset and readjust is a tough thing to do, but we are professionals and we have to do it.A change could be good for us all, so if it happens, when it happens, then well see.The players havent given up hope that Ryan could return, but they know the decision is out of their hands. They could, however, have better stated their case on the field. The Jets two losses to the Patriots this season were by a total of three points, and seven of their 12 losses overall were by 10 or fewer points.Ferguson is finishing his ninth season, all with the Jets, and he went through a coaching change when Eric Mangini was fired after the 2008 season. As a veteran looking at the twilight of his career, hes wary of what could be involved in a total shake-up of the organization.I actually think if we preserve what we have and just strategically make some switches here or there, Ferguson said, wed be far better off than trying to clear everything and start fresh.Its a sentiment shared by several players throughout the locker room, but it might not be enough to save Ryan or Idzik from the unemployment line in less than a week.Hopefully we can just preserve what we have and, if anything, Ferguson said, learn just how to do what we do better and hopefully we wont have another year that was like this.NOTES: Ryan said C Nick Mangold has a bad sprain in his left ankle and tests revealed no break. WR Percy Harvins ribs are extremely sore after being injured Sunday. Ryan isnt sure of their availability for Sunday. ... Ryan acknowledged the Jets first considered having K Nick Folk try a pooch punt before calling timeout and asking if Folk could make his 52-yard attempt that would have given the Jets a late lead. Folk said yes, so Ryan had him try it — but it was tipped by Vince Wilfork and fell short.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '


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