Ottawa –
Opposing teams rarely agree on things, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks agreed their matchup Thursday was the craziest game they’ve ever been a part of.
The game ended in a 22-22 tie, but it was the events that led to the tie that left players and coaches shaking their heads.
The Roughriders had taken a 22-19 lead in the second overtime on a 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal and had appeared to hold Ottawa off on its attempt to secure the win.
Fans had started to pile onto the field — and players from both teams had started making their way to the locker room — when it was suddenly announced that Saskatchewan had been called for roughing the passer and the game was back on.
The Redblacks took advantage and were able to tie the game on a 14-yard Lewis Ward field goal to extend its unbeaten …