CFL: Riders bring out crowd noise for defensive side ahead of sold out Labour Day Classic [Video]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders tried a new tactic at Wednesday’s practice as they pumped ‘crowd noise’ through the stadium speakers while the defence was on the field to prepare for this week’s sold out Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg.

“This is the first [practice] for me [with crowd noise for the defence]. I think everybody’s expecting this place to be electric and we’re looking forward to it. So I’d rather be something the offence has to deal with [during the game] so I’m cool with it,” said defensive lineman Micah Johnson.

Head coach Corey Mace said this is a good chance for the offence to be able to communicate and execute their plays.

“There’s a lot of communication that happens on the defensive side of the ball and we’re anticipating Ridernation to be out here, going crazy, [while the] opposing offence is on the field. So it just allows us to …