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<\/p>\n\u201cHe\u2019s for sure a leader. He has a lot of reps under his belt by now. He is going to be able to do everything he needs to do to be able to help them win. They have playmakers that are going to be able to help him.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThey have Kenny (Lawler), Kiondre (Smith) and boys like that so we have to do the same thing we do every week \u2014 we have to make sure we don\u2019t give up any explosions and make sure he doesn\u2019t get that feel first,\u201d Sayles said.<\/p>\n
Dolegala has 2,953 yards, 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his CFL career.<\/p>\n
While Dolegala only has 11 CFL starts to his name, Saskatchewan will have veteran quarterback Trevor Harris making his 200th start.<\/p>\n
\u201cAside from age, I would say it\u2019s a blessing. I am very thankful for this country and this league and what it has helped me develop into as a man. I was telling my wife the other day that I think football has taught me so much as a human and helped me grow as a person and a child of god so it\u2019s something I am thankful for,\u201d Harris said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of games.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Hamilton linebacker Wynton McManis missed the Ti-Cats\u2019 first three games, the group has been one of the best in the CFL. The Tiger-Cats rank first in a number of defensive categories, including points allowed (98) and opponent net offence (376 yards per game).<\/p>\n
\u201cThey do a lot with not a lot. They mix it up, they bring different flavours of the week and we know they are going to have different looks for us as every team has done this year,\u201d Harris said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just going to go out there and do the best we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Riders defence has struggled when it comes to getting turnovers this season despite being among the league\u2019s best in previous years. Heading into the contest, the group only has one interception.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t shy away from that fact. We talk about it all the time every day. For us, we know how crucial turnovers are and we are trying our butts off to try to make them happen but we have to understand that if we are not getting them, what can we do defensively to put us in a position to win games,\u201d Riders head coach Corey Mace said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the most part, we\u2019ve been doing that but games look completely different if we do (get turnovers). I know that everybody, myself included, would like to see more turnovers and interceptions and stuff like that but it\u2019s a long season. They will come \u2014 just got to be ready when we do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to be high for the game, with Environment Canada forecasting a high of 36 C with a humidex of 43.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about winning before the game. Hydrating enough, fuelling enough during the week and getting your cardio in so you\u2019re used to this weather and testing your body as much as you can to prepare for a game like this,\u201d Riders centre Logan Ferland said.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan will also have running back A.J. Ouellette back for the contest. The rusher has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcited to have him back there. Regardless of who is back there, we try to do our jobs to the best of our ability,\u201d Ferland said. \u201cExcited to have him back in the group and you can tell the vibe is just a little different with him back there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. <\/p>\n
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