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The pressure is on for the 2013 Saskatchewan Roughriders; and it comes in two distinct forms. First and most obvious, to have a great season; one that generates sold out stadiums and propels them to the Grey Cup. Second is to win the Grey Cup at home; just like the BC Lions did in 2011 and the Toronto Argonauts in 2012. Throughout CFL history hosting a Grey Cup used to be a detriment to the host team, proven by the fact that so few of them won the game. Obviously that hasnt been the case recently. In both the Lions and Argos wins, the atmosphere was what I remember most. There were between 55,000 and 65,000 people, all in a good mood - as you know, the Grey Cup is a party with a football game, not necessarily the other way around! The same atmosphere can be created at Mosaic Stadium, Taylor Field. And if the Roughriders can make it to the Grey Cup, I will say this: it will be even more of a home field advantage then what the Argonauts and Lions experienced in 2012 and 2011. The Riders did only finish 8-10 last season, but at the risk of sounding too optimistic, it was a good 8-10. I thought Cory Chamblin did a good job as a first year head coach, they found a running back in Kory Sheets, and defensively the only team that allowed fewer points was BC. The Riders were also second in total yards against, second in passing yards against, and third in rushing yards against. Offensively, they had the second fewest two and outs and were second best in the red zone. After those positive points there is a lot to improve upon. Priority one is pass offence (seventh in the league). I thought the turning point of the season was the injury to Jock Sanders. He has an acceleration/power balance that was a difference maker last year; the Riders need him for all 18 games this year. So far this year the best person in the organization is not a player, but rather General Manager Brendan Taman. He is on a roll in terms of finding and signing effective personnel. From Brendon LaBatte to Xavier Fulton, Geroy Simon to Sam Hurl; Taman has used both the draft and free agency very effectively. The defensive line for the Riders could be special this year; Tearrius George and Keith Shologan at tackles, and new defensive ends Ricky Foley and the returning John Chick. Rey Williams will also make a difference at linebacker with leadership and commitment to winning. The way the season ended was nothing short of heart-breaking for Rider faithful. They had Calgary beat but one combination of hesitation and a poor angle and it was the Stampeders with a six-point win instead of a one-point loss. It is easy to make a solid argument for any of the four teams to finish first in the West: Edmonton has a true quarterback in Mike Reilly, BC dominated in 10 of the top statistical categories in the league last year; Calgary will return with the a team that finished 12-6 and made it to the Grey Cup; and the Riders, in Chamblins second year, have better personnel at defensive end and a proven running back. And yes, they also have the best fans in the country; it makes a difference. I like Toronto to win the East and the team that stays the hungriest over the next 21 weeks will win the West. Could that be Saskatchewan? Yogi Ferrell Jersey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Custom Sacramento Kings Jerseys .C. -- Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. http://www.nbakingsonline.com/Authentic-Chris-Webber-Kings-Jersey/ . 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Fernando Alonso has no doubt Honda will produce a competitive power unit next year, saying the big question is about how McLaren will adapt to Formula Ones new regulations.Honda struggled for reliability and performance on its return to the sport last year, but has corrected the main weaknesses of the 2015 power unit this year. The Japanese manufacturer is preparing for another step in 2017 and Alonso is confident the Honda engine will not be McLarens Achilles heel next season.After struggling a lot last year we found ourselves in a position that we are enjoying and competing with the midfield cars, he said. Next year we want to do the final step and fighting for much more than this. I think we have a great opportunity with the new rules, because everything will mix. If we are able to produce a quick car from race one we have a chance to do well.On the engine side I think we learn a lot this year, much more than last year because last year it was about making the power unit survive a weekend -- we had to make it last until the chequered flag. It was down on power, down on batteries, down on reliability, down on everything, so it was difficult to learn because it was just to make it run. This year I think we are fine-tuning the engine a lot more so I think the knowledge this year will pay off eeven more next year with the power unit.ddddddddddddIm quite confident on that so the big question mark is the new rules, the new aerodynamics and on that I am also confident because McLaren is a big team with a lot of resources, with a lot of possibilities so I think its looking good for next year and Im looking forward.New aerodynamic regulations are set to change the look and lap time of Formula One next year, with F1s rule makers hoping to make the cars five seconds per lap faster. All teams have increasingly prioritised 2017 development as the current season has progressed, but despite Alonsos optimism, McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says it is impossible to know how his teams 2017 car is progressing compared to its rivals.I cant update you much because I dont want any information in the media! Boullier said. And I have no reference. You hear many stories in the paddock that the regulations have been changed to introduce more downforce and performance, and I think every team has found much more performance than the current cars.But we have no reference yet, so we are on our own and we will see in February [testing] where we are compared with the others. ' ' '