Your Riders just let Brett Lauther go, eh?
Oh, for heaven's sake, Rider Nation, did you hear about Brett Lauther? Like, I'm still trying to process this one, eh? My heart just about stopped when I heard the news that the Saskatchewan Roughriders released him. He's been with us since 2018, the guy who's kicked more game-winning field goals than I've had perogies at a church supper. And trust me, that's a lot of perogies. It feels like we just saw him at Mosaic Stadium, out there, wind whipping off Wascana Lake, making those impossible kicks look easy.
It's one thing when a player retires, you know? You get to celebrate them, thank them for their time. But a release? That just hits different. Lauther was more than just a kicker; he was a *Rider*. He understood what it means to play for this province, for the people who bleed green, from the Cathedral District to the Co-op refinery. He wants to keep kicking, eh, and you just know some other team is gonna snap him up. It's a tough business, sure, but it's hard not to feel a pang of sadness.
### What This Means for Us
* **A new era:** Someone else will be stepping into those very large shoes. Will they handle the Regina wind as well? We'll see. * **Loyalty matters:** For a province that prides itself on loyalty, this one stings a bit, eh? It makes you wonder about the business side of the game. * **Future Opponent:** Get ready to see him in another jersey, maybe even kicking against us. That's going to be a tough one to watch.
This is Regina — yeah, we know what it sounds like, and we've heard your joke. Now sit down and listen. And for us here, it's a reminder that even in our beloved Rider Nation, things change. But our love for the team? That stays the same, eh.
Darlene Chicken-Lawson, MiTL Sports Desk, Regina.
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