What's New in The Green Zone?

Matt Dominguez says he couldn't believe it when doctors told him after surgery on his left knee that his ACL that was thought to be completely torn was only partially torn and that he could play football again this season. When asked when he could be back on the field, Dominguez responded by saying "I think October will be a month where we get all our receivers back".

For one reason or another the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been snubbed when it comes to player of the week awards but they have now taken two player of the month awards. Linebacker Maurice Lloyd is one of the reasons why the Rider D is number one in the CFL. He was named the league's top defensive player for August joining Wes Cates who was the offensive player of the year in July. Cates, Lloyd and the rest of the Riders are getting ready for Sunday's game in Winnipeg as they take on the Bombers in the Banjo Bowl looking to ride their record to 8-2. 

Look for Michael Bishop to be calling the  plays for the Riders in Sunday's rematch against the Bombers in Winnipeg. Head coach Ken Miller saying after Wednesday's practice that while a final decision hasn't been made as to who the starting quarterback is, he is leaning towards Bishop. Miller adding Weston Dressler is ready to go after taking that big hit in the opening moments of the Labour Day Classic victory and that John Chick is ready to rejoin the lineup. One player who is likely to miss the game though is punter Jamie Boreham. It means Luca Congi handles all kicking duties.

Yet another sell-out!

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are announcing there next home game is already sold out.

It is September 20th against British Columbia  -- with 30,945 tickets already spoken for.

This is the 14th straight sell-out for the team at Mosaic Stadium going back to last season.

The Riders are in first place -- in the CFL west -- with a 7 and 2 record.

The injury bug continues to plague Rider receivers. Adarius Bowman is the latest. He suffered what is believed to be a torn quad muscle in Sunday's win over Winnipeg. Its expected he could miss a month. Bowman now joins Andy Fantuz, DJ Flick, Matt Dominguez, Chris Getzlaf, Carl Berman and Dave McKoy as Rider receivers on the injured list. Weston Dressler was also hurt in Sunday's win as he suffered a concussion but its believed he will be able to play next Sunday in Winnipeg.