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Bill Selnes

Bill Selnes

Bill Selnes, who’s based in Melfort, has written about the Saskatchewan Roughriders since the late 1970s. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Football Reporters of Canada wing on Nov. 24, 2013.

Recent Work by Bill

Selnes: Rules changes practically eliminate the rouge

Selnes: Rules changes practically eliminate the rouge

The rouge is the most Canadian rule. It is unique and makes our game different. It is part of the brand of Canadian football, aruges columnist Bill Selnes.
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Selnes: Moving goalposts would have little effect for effort

Selnes: Moving goalposts would have little effect for effort

Columnist Bill Selnes argues that moving the goalposts in CFL games won't have much effect in discouraging field goals nor improve sightlines for viewers.
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Selnes: Smaller CFL fields diminish entertainment of games

Selnes: Smaller CFL fields diminish entertainment of games

Columnist Bill Selnes argues against the CFL's plan to reduce field sizes.
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Selnes: Process to change CFL rules should have been public

Selnes: Process to change CFL rules should have been public

There should have been input from stakeholders in the game and in the league before the CFL changed its rules, says columnist Bill Selnes.
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Selnes: Sask. Roughriders dominated by Alouette offense

Selnes: Sask. Roughriders dominated by Alouette offense

While the offence could have played better, it was a bad night for the Rider defence on Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Selnes: Carney has outsized presence in Roughriders defence

Selnes: Carney has outsized presence in Roughriders defence

Rider defensive end Malik Carney had an outsized presence during the game with two sacks including a strip sack and recovered fumble. 
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Selnes: Weakened defence allows Calgary to defeat Roughriders

Selnes: Weakened defence allows Calgary to defeat Roughriders

It was a game of runs for three quarters with the Calgary Stampeders dominating the first and third quarters. The Saskatchewan Roughriders had a big second quarter but could not do anything productive in the fourth quarter.
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Selnes: 'Crazy' wind affects victorious Roughriders

Selnes: 'Crazy' wind affects victorious Roughriders

For the first time in a long time, the wind was a significant factor in a Rider home game, said columnist Bill Selnes.
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Selnes: Strong defense lead to victories for Roughriders

Selnes: Strong defense lead to victories for Roughriders

The passing numbers have decreased each game and no offence has been able to run against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Selnes: Defensive line helps Saskatchewan Roughriders win

Selnes: Defensive line helps Saskatchewan Roughriders win

The Sask. Riders were definitely not perfect on June 14 but they played better than Hamilton, winning 28-23.
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