Roughriders fans angry, yet optimistic after 0-4 start

The Saskatchewan Roughriders were dealt yet another blow on Friday night, losing 27-24 to the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium. How are Roughriders fans reacting to the team's 0-4 start, the worst in 20 years?

The Riders look to snap a 4-game losing streak on Sunday vs Hamilton

CBC News Posted: Jul 20, 2015 5:08 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 20, 2015

What's wrong with the Riders? Fans react.

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What's wrong with the Riders? Fans react.

It's not easy being Green and White.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders were dealt yet another blow on Friday night, losing 27-24 to the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium.

The Riders are now 0-4 for the first time in 20 years. First-year players have tasted only defeat in Saskatchewan, as the Riders also went 0-2 in the pre-season.

POLL: What do you blame for the Riders poor start to the season?

To make matters worse, the Riders have already lost all three of theirhome games this season.

Saskatchewan has won only two games one meaningless in the standings since Sept. 21, 2014.

The deflating start is starting to take a toll on fans:

Win or lose, after tonight, there are some people that should worry about their jobs. #CALLIT #Riders
—@trishsnoop

What the hell #riders? Do you even know how to play football?
—@jenamhall

Dear Riders. I love you like a brother. But you're killing me. #Riders
—@MJGlass2

0-4, ya offence had a good game though, defence wore their jerseys nice tonight. #TheLittleThings #Embarassing #Riders #Goodnight
—@RealistRiderFan

We need more Jerome Messam's and Weston Dressler's on this #riders team. Seems like there is no heart out there
—@SergeBeaulac

A well earned fourth loss. #riders. Season series? Really? Yah, that's the worry. Tackle. Just tackle.
—@SheldonStener

Boys, I love ya but you have some big problems. Some you can't control but many you can. Best of luck. #Riders
—@Sum_Ding_Dong

#Riders playing jump ball against each other in the end zone pretty much sums up the comedy or errors that is the @sskroughriders this year.
—@MikeSingleton9

I don't want to see Chamblin replaced but if he is going to keep runnin this sad sack defence, why is quick here? #Riders
—@Stage34

Not everyone was blaming the team for their struggles:

We are 1st in the league for almost everything. The refs and our outcomes in the most crucial moments are to blame for the losses #Riders
—@brandietaylor19

When do we get to make a legitimate claim that poor calls are actually impacting our chances to win? #Riders
—@cborys

The injury bug

Injuries have hit the Roughriders very hard this season. Three players Darian Durant, Weldon Brown, and Levi Steinhauer are out for the season. In total,there are 12 players on the injured list, including Shea Emry, Marshay Green, Mark LeGree, Keenan MacDougall, and Ryan Smith.

Thanks for the prayers and msg. I am fine. Will be back next week. We are close and will not be divided. #RiderNation
—@R_Bagg6

Injury bug please leave us alone, haven't you had your fill?
—@JMessam

Saskatchewan still smiling

There is still a long season ahead. The Riders started last season 1-2 before rattling off seven-straight wins.

Several players were in Saskatchewan communities this weekend, much to the delight of fans:

@sskroughriders @qterback5 @JMessam pic.twitter.com/hLiim5lRaO
—@DaveCote

Saw @t_jack38 and @tmaze4 at the Yorkton Co-op today!! #Riders pic.twitter.com/tShcj8XmqL
—@tiffmclennan7

@Nick_JLA just like family we all sticking together
—@thatsnumberone

Have a feeling it may be a long season. But no matter what I'll keep cheering for my boys #Riders #RiderNation
—@Starryberri

So tired of the naysayers.Yes this hurts, yes I'm disappointed. Only makes me love my #Riders more.. We'll get 'em next week!! #riderpride
—@LJohnsen

It's only taken how many yrs, but we finally got a pic with #TheBest!! @ChrisBest_66 pic.twitter.com/oe0lvYFcOV
—@RiderMommy

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