1977 Ottawa Rough Riders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-8 16
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: George Brancato (8-8)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1977 Ottawa Rough Riders Roster
The Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1977 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses for 16 points, finishing second in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Rough Riders netted 368 points, and the defensive squad surrendered 344. Tom Clements passed for 2,804 yards. Tony Gabriel grabbed 65 receptions for 1,362 yards.
Richard Holmes carried the ball for a team-high 865 yards for Ottawa, and Mike Murphy also contributed to the rushing attack.
Mike Widger, Mike Nelms and Larry Cates each seized 2 opponent throws.
George Brancato coached the team. The 1977 Ottawa Rough Riders lost in the Division Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 368
Regular Season Points Against: 344
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 1977 | Montreal Alouettes 27 at Ottawa Rough Riders 17 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| July 27, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 1 at Toronto Argonauts 17 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| August 3, 1977 | Toronto Argonauts 11 at Ottawa Rough Riders 41 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 9, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 17 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 27 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| August 16, 1977 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17 at Ottawa Rough Riders 31 | W | 2-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| August 23, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 20 at Montreal Alouettes 27 | L | 2-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| August 31, 1977 | BC Lions 27 at Ottawa Rough Riders 24 | L | 2-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| September 5, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 33 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 18 | W | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| September 11, 1977 | Montreal Alouettes 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 11 | L | 2-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| September 24, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 24 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 36 | L | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-7-0 | ||
| October 1, 1977 | Edmonton Eskimos 17 at Ottawa Rough Riders 34 | W | 3-3-0 | 1-4-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| October 8, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 24 at Calgary Stampeders 20 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| October 15, 1977 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 28 at Ottawa Rough Riders 36 | W | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| October 22, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 16 at Montreal Alouettes 28 | L | 4-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| October 30, 1977 | Toronto Argonauts 4 at Ottawa Rough Riders 14 | W | 5-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| November 6, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 25 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24 | W | 5-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 8-8-0 | ||
| November 13, 1977 | Toronto Argonauts 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 21 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 19, 1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders 18 at Montreal Alouettes 21 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final |
