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So, they worked.

“When I went to Montana State and living in the Northwest (U.S.), you’re going to get that,” said middle linebacker Alex Singleton of the smoky conditions. “There’s lots of national parks and lots of fires going on all the time and unless it’s snow or ash, you’re practising.

“You just have to come in with the right mindset that you’re practising. It doesn’t matter what the weather report says.”

CROWD REACTION SIMULATION

For the second straight day, equipment manager George Hopkins blasted crowd noise through the loudspeakers at McMahon Stadium, simulating the raucous crowd noise of Mosaic Stadium.

It’s standard procedure ahead of road games against the Saskatchewan Roughriders; the same process they used ahead of their 34-22 win on July 28 in Regina.

But it also means their game notes and preparations are still fresh.

“When you’ve seen the facilities and know what kind of crowd you’re going to get, it’s not like you’re looking forward to it but it’s certainly going to be tough,” Dickenson said. “It’s tough to beat anyone back-to-back. We know it’s a huge, huge challenge and we’re going to be in tough. It’s going to take every one of us to get it done and I think they’re going to be desperate after losing a couple.”

Calgary is 7-0 while Saskatchewan is 3-4 and have lost two straight.

BANGED UP

DB Ciante Evans did not practice on Wednesday after colliding with DB Troy Stoudermire during Tuesday’s practice.

“He’s definitely sore,” Dickenson said. “It’s one of those things where they were competing and going hard. But he did have a good fall and I’m confident he’ll be in the lineup (Sunday).”

Running backs Terry Williams (shoulder) and Don Jackson (hamstring/leg) practised again for the second straight day.

“We’re moving,” Dickenson said. “All three (Romar Morris included) should be healthy to go. I’ve gotta see a few more days but we’re trending in the right direction and we’ll see how we do.”

DL Ese Mrabure and DE Cordarro Law were both placed on the six-game injured list.

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