July 19/08 - Riders Tie Record

With their win over the Montreal Alouettes, the Riders are 4-0 for the first time since 1970. Saskatchewan has not been 5-0 in the modern CFL era (since 1948).

2007-08 OFFSEASON MOVES

Training Camp Transactions
JUN 5 - Riders acquire non-import DB Leron Mitchell from the Argos for RB Jamal Robertson
JUN 1 -
Riders Add - Imports DB's Denetay Heard and Tad Kornegay
Release - OL Ryan Ackerman, DL Nuvraj Bassi, DB Jeremy Burnett, WR Princeton Shepherd, LB T.J. Stancil
Injured List - WR Matt Dominguez, WR David McKoy, WR Mike Washington
Suspended List - DB Dustin Cherniawski
Trade - DB Kevin Garrett to WPG for a neg. list player and futures

MAY 20 - Riders sign Canadian OL Ryan Ackerman, RB Reggie Bradshaw and DL Kevin Scott
MAY 15 - Riders acquire Canadian OL Amariah Farrow from BC for import WR Roosevelt Kiser
MAY 12 - Riders sign import WR's Ryan Bagley and Weston Dressler to 2-year+option contracts

APR 30 - CFL Canadian Draft Roughriders' Selections
1st Rd. 4th overall - DL Keith Shologan - Central Florida
2nd Rd. 10th overall - OL Jonathan St. Pierre - Illinois State
Riders acquire 14th and 30th overall picks from BC for Riders 2009 1st Rd. Pick and 2008 20th overall Pick
2nd Rd. 14th overall - DL Michael Stadnyk - Montana
4th Rd. 30th overall - OL J. G. Morin-Roberge - Montreal
5th Rd. 40th overall - DB Jeff Zelinski - St. Mary's
Riders acquire 41st overall pick from HMT for a DL off of the Riders negotiation list
6th Rd. 41st overall - QB Teale Orban - Regina

Apr 17 - LB Brandon Lynch and DE Kyle Mitchell re-sign with the Riders
APR 16 - Riders sign import WR DaVon Fowlkes, Roosevelt Kiser and Princeton Shepherd to 1-year+option contracts
APR 15 - Import DE DeVon Hicks signs a 2-year+option contract with the Riders
APR 7 - Riders sign Gary Etcheverry as a defensive assistant coach
APR 1 - Saskatchewan signs import DBs Jeremy Burnett and Kevin Garrett to 1-yr+option contracts

MAR 27 - Riders sign import RB Jamal Robertson
MAR 18 - Riders re-sign Import DE John Chick to a 2-yr+option contract and sign import DE Barron Pullum to a 1-yr+option contract
MAR 12 - Riders re-sign Grey Cup MVP DB James Johnson and sign DB Omarr Morgan to 1-yr+option contracts
MAR 5 - Riders trade QB Kerry Joseph and 2010 3rd Rd draft pick to Argos for Import OL Glenn January, DE Ronald Flemons, a 2008 1st Rd pick and a 2010 2nd Rd draft pick
MAR 4 - Saskatchewan signs import LB Brock Stratton to a 2-year+option contract

FEB 29 - Riders sign former Denver Bronco RB Quentin Griffin to a 2-year+option contract
FEB 29 - Jamie Barresi named Roughriders Running Backs Coach
FEB 20 - Canadian WR Chris Getzlaf re-signs with Riders
FEB 20 - Riders acquire Canadian OL Steve Morley from the Argonauts for Canadian WR Nathan Hoffart
FEB 16 - Canadian WR Corey Grant re-signs with Riders
FEB 15 - FB Chris Szarka re-signs a 1+option contract with the Riders
FEB 15 - Saskatchewan has re-signed import DB Eddie Davis to a 1+option contract
FEB 13 - WR Matt Dominguez re-signs with the Riders for 2 years+option
FEB 8 - Fred Perry and 2008 2nd rd draft pick traded to Eskimos for QB Steven Jyles and a 2008 2nd rounder
FEB 5 - Riders have re-signed Canadians LB Dustin Cherniawski and WR Michael Palmer to 1+option contracts

JAN 31 - OL Val St. Germain announces retirement
JAN 29 - Riders release RB Corey Holmes
JAN 29 - Saskatchewan has signed import DB's Quinton Jones and James Patrick to 1+option contracts
JAN 23 - Riders have signed Canadian WR Rob Bagg, import DB Dre Dokes and import WR Jason Mitchell to contracts
JAN 16 - Kent Austin leaves Saskatchewan to become offensive co-ordinator at Ole Miss

DEC 12 - DL Marcus 'Chunky' Adams re-signs with Riders to a 1+option contract
DEC 10 - Riders re-sign RB Wes Cates to a 1+option contract
DEC 4 - Canadian OL Wayne Smith re-signs for 1+option

Nov. 22/07 - Joseph Named CFL MOP

Quarterback Kerry Joseph becomes the first Saskatchewan Roughrider to be named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player since Ron Lancaster won the award back in 1976.

Nov. 1/07 - 9 Roughriders named Western Division Allstars

QB - Kerry Joseph
SB - DJ Flick
C - Jeremy O'day
T - Gene Makowsky
DE - Fred Perry
LB - Reggie Hunt
DB - James Johnson
LB - Maurice Lloyd
K - Luca Congi
- removed because of tabulation error

Oct. 24/07 - Riders CFL Yearly Award Nominees

Most Outstanding Player - Kerry Joseph (West Division Winner)
Outstanding Canadian - Andy Fantuz
Outstanding Defensive Player - Fred Perry
Outstanding Lineman - Jeremy O'day
Outstanding Rookie - John Chick
Outstanding Special Teams Player - Luca Congi

Oct 19/07 - It's Official! A home playoff game for the Riders

For the first time since 1988, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will play host to a playoff game. Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field will be the site of a complete riot when Saskatchewan fans get to experience the CFL playoffs first hand (or should I say the CFL Playoffs get to experience the Riders fans). Pre-sale tickets are on sale for season ticket, flex-pack and shareholders until Oct. 26th.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on the 29th of October. "Get your Popcorn ready!"

Oct 10/07 - Saskatchewan tandem Making the Connection

Saskatchewan DB Eddie Davis is teaming up with fan Doug Pederson to improve Pederson's health. Vote for them now!

"Right now, 8 Challengers are participating in the Making the Connection CFL Challenge and are working with CFL Players to take the steps towards improving their cardiovascular health!

Fans, now is YOUR chance to join the Selection Panel! Help the experts decide which of these 8 Challengers will be named the winner and go to Grey Cup in Toronto.

Based on YOUR votes the top 3 Challengers will be selected and go to the Expert Panel for final selection. Check out the Participant and Player tandems below and watch them as they take the necessary steps! Video Logs will be updated for you to follow the tandems in action!" (CFL.CA)

Aug 19/07 - Armstead Dealt for Holmes and Getzlaf

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have traded WR Jason Armstead to the Hamilton Tigercats for RB/KR Corey Holmes and WR Chris Getzlaf. Holmes is happy to be back in Saskatchewan and hopes to have an immediate impact on the team. Getzlaf is a Regina native and is expected to develop into a solid Canadian receiver. Armstead was not happy with the amount of touches he was getting and asked for a trade earlier in the season.

June 2007 Congi and Dominguez named CFL Pros

K Luca Congi & WR Matt Dominguez were chosen to represent Saskatchewan as CFL Pros, in a new league marketing campaign. Two players from each team will make numerous public appearances. Players were chosen according to the CFL's media release, "based on their character, on-field achievements, community involvement and their broad appeal to CFL fans, specifically the next generation of fans." (Leader-Post)

June 2007 Riders RV Village

Good news... You can now show up to Riders games early and tailgate in your own RV. Riders RV Village has been implemented for five home games this year. Fans can stay up to 2-nights and are offered discounted tickets in section 201. Party pre-game and post-game in the Village. For more information or to book your sites contact the Riders Ticket Office.

June 2007 New Riders TV Show Launched

Sasktel Max has launched a new TV show called Riders to the Max on Max Local on Demand (channel 48). The production will be an insider's look into Riders happenings. The show will be available 24/7 and new shows will air by-weekly.

2006-07 OFFSEASON MOVES

JUN 24 - Saskatchewan releases Ackerman, Alexander, Browning, Buhl, Feugill, Gholar, A. Hall, Hawkins, Larocque, Lavergne, Mahoney, Oliver, Ruiz
JUN 24 - Dokes, Heard, J. Mitchell, E. Freeman, Atogwe, and Lynch are added to the Roughriders practice roster
JUN 24 - Riders add Grant, Best, Chick, Hill, Johnson, K. Mitchell, Tate to the waived/injured list
JUN 24 - Saskatchewan places Nkeyasen, Stancil, and B. Jones to the nine game injured list
JUN 24 - Henri Childs has been added to the Riders' disabled list
JUN 24 - Riders deal WR Thyrone Anderson and WR Jason French to Hamilton for DB Tad Kornegay
JUN 23 - Riders acquire RB Wes Cates from Calgary for OL Rob Lazeo and a 2008 conditional draft pick
JUN 13 - Riders add Imports OL Jermese Jones(via trade w/Bombers), DL Eddie Freeman, and WR Jason Mitchell
JUN 11 - Riders release WR Richmond Flowers
JUN 8 - Riders release WR Craig Yeast
JUN 6 - Roughriders release WR Patrick Bugg, DE Tim Fleiszer, DL Jermaine Haley, and add WR Richmond Flowers, WR Curtis Jackson
JUN 2 - Riders release Non-import LB Joe Barnes, Import QB Omarr Conner, Import QB Chad Friehauf, Import DB Michael Gholar, Non-import RB Josh Martyr, Import DB R.J. Oliver, Import WR Josh Tinch, and Import DB Eric Whitfield

MAY 30 - Saskatchewan acquires Canadian OL/DL Eric Wilson and a player from the Bombers negotiation list for import RB Dominique Dorsey and DE Dwan Epps
MAY 26 - Saskatchewan has acquired import RB Henri Childs, Canadian OL Brian Jones and the Als' 3rd RD pick in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft. In return, the Alouettes will receive Canadian OL Ryan Karhut, the Riders’ 1st and 4th RD picks in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft and a player from the Roughriders negotiation list
MAY 24 - Riders sign Canadian LB Joe Barnes, DL Glen Larocque and RB Josh Martyr to multi-year contracts
MAY 23 - Riders sign Canadian WR Rob Bagg and imports WR Patrick Bugg and QB Omarr Conner to multi-year deals
MAY 22 - Riders sign Canadian offensive linemen Chris Best and Ryan Ackerman
MAY 17 - Saskatchewan signs import cornerbacks David Heard and Dre Dokes
MAY 17 - Riders release OL Charles Thomas
MAY 11 - Riders sign import DL Andrew Browning and Canadian defensive back Donnie Ruiz to contracts
MAY 9 - Saskatchewan signs import QB Chad Friehauf
MAY 2 - Draft Picks(rd/pos/name/school):
2/WR/Dave McKoy/Guelph
3/LB/Yannick Carter/Guelph
4/OL/Ryan Ackerman/Regina
5/RB/Reggie Bradshaw/Montana
5/OL/Ryan Karhut/Manitoba

MAY 2 - Riders trade 3rd Rd pick in Draft to Edmonton for rights to negotiate with QB Drew Tate

MAR 29 - Riders sign import offensive lineman John Feugill and non-import offensive lineman Ryan Freeman
MAR 15 - Riders sign import running back Fred Russell to a one-year plus an option contract
MAR 13 - Riders trade DL Al Washington to Ticats for K/P Jamie Boreham
MAR 5 - Riders sign Canadian linebacker Jesse Alexander and import defensive backs R.J. Oliver and Chris Hawkins to contracts
MAR 1 - Saskatchewan releases RB Hakim Hill due to legal problems

FEB 27 - Riders sign former Ticats' import defensive back Airabin Justin
FEB 23 - Riders aquire Import WR Thyron Anderson from the Alouettes for a conditional 2008 draft pick
Feb 21 - Riders sign import free agent running back Hakim Hill to a one-year plus an option contract
FEB 17 - Riders sign non-import offensive lineman Mike Abou-Mechrek to a 1-year +option contract
FEB 15 - Import receivers Curtis Jackson and Joshua Tinch sign 1-year +option contracts
FEB 13 - Saskatchewan signs import receiver Kahlil Hill and import linebacker Josh Buhl to multi-year contracts
FEB 12 - Riders sign offensive lineman Marc Parenteau
FEB 10 - QB Kerry Joseph sign a 2 year restructured deal worth $225'000 a season
FEB 9 - Riders re-sign non-import defensive back Imokhai Atogwe and linebacker Mike Mahoney to 1 year+option contracts
FEB 2 - Saskatchewan waives 9-year veteran o-lineman, Andrew Greene
FEB 1 - Assistant coaches Ron Estay and Alex Smith re-sign with Saskatchewan

JAN 31 - Riders release 6yr vet DL Nate Davis
JAN 31 - Riders get WR DJ Flick, OL Wayne Smith, 2nd round pick for QB Rocky Butler, 2nd & 5th Round Picks in College Draft
JAN 31 - Mike Gibson has been named assistant head coach and offensive line, while Paul LaPolice named offensive assistant/receivers coach
JAN 30 - Joe Womack has been named the Riders’ Director of Player Personnel
JAN 26 - Riders sign import offensive lineman Belton Johnson and import defensive back Michael Gholar to 1 year + option contracts
JAN 17 - Riders sign defensive linemen Jermaine Haley and John Chick to 1-yr +option contracts
JAN 16 - RB Kenton Kieth signs 3-year deal with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts
JAN 15 - Ken Miller named new offensive coordinator
JAN 12 - Riders sign defensive linemen Kyle Mitchell and Al Washington
JAN 10 - Riders' O-Coordinator, Tommy Condell, leaves team for same job at Southeastern Louisiana University
JAN 10 - Riders re-sign DB's Lance Frazier and Sean Lucas to 1 year+option contracts
JAN 4 - Riders release LB Jackie Mitchell
JAN 3 - Defensive Coordinator Richie Hall signs two year contract extension

DEC 20 - Riders Re-sign DE Perry and WR Armstead
DEC 18 - Saskatchewan re-signs veteran defensive lineman Scott Schultz, linebacker Mike McCullough and fullback Neal Hughes to multi-year contracts
DEC 13 - O'Day, Makowsky, and Frenette re-sign multi-year deals with Riders
DEC 12 - Riders re-sign linebackers T.J. Stancil and Anton McKenzie
DEC 8 - Riders Re-sign S Scott Gordon and DL Luc Mullinder to 2 year contracts
DEC 7 - Line coach George Cortez leaves Saskatchewan to be offensive coordinator in Calgary
DEC 6 - Kent Austin signs 3 yr contract as head coach with Saskatchewan
DEC 5 - Kitwana Jones and Maurice Lloyd re-sign with Riders
DEC 4 - Riders re-sign Crandell & Butler to 1 yr +opt contracts
DEC 1 - Fantuz and Congi ink 2 yr + opt contracts with Riders

NOV 28 - Riders elect not to re-sign coach Danny Barrett

Nov. 2006 - 4 Roughriders named CFL Allstars

C - Jeremy O'day
T - Gene Makowsky
DE - Fred Perry
DB - Eddie Davis

Nov. 2006 - 7 Roughriders named Western Division Allstars

RB - Kenton Keith
WR - Matt Dominguez
C - Jeremy O'day
T - Gene Makowsky
DE - Fred Perry
LB - Reggie Hunt
DB - Eddie Davis

Nov. 2006 - Riders Announce CFL Yearly Award Nominees

Most Outstanding Player - Kenton Keith
Outstanding Canadian - Scott Schultz
Outstanding Defensive Player - Fred Perry
Outstanding Lineman - Jeremy O'day
Outstanding Rookie - Luca Congi
Outstanding Special Teams Player - Luca Congi

Lancaster and Campbell nominated for CFL's Best Tandem

Riders Greats QB Ron Lancaster and WR Hugh Campbell are one of nine quarterback/receiver tandems nominated for the CFL's all-time greatest duos. Vote for Lancaster/Campbell starting August 18th. Winner to be announced November 19th at halftime of the Grey Cup.

1966 Grey Cup Champions 40th Reunion

Members of the 1966 Saskatchewan Roughriders showed up in Regina for the 40th Anniversary Reunion of their Grey Cup winning team. The team won the first Grey Cup in Saskatchewan Roughriders history with great players like Ron Lancaster, George Reed, Hugh Campbell, and Ed McQuarters to name a few. The players, many of whom are hall of famers, could be heard reminiscing of the days of old, while signing autographs for the public on the practise field before the game. Fans were given the opportunity to meet the players on several occations throughout the weekend and many of the players were thankful for the support that riderpriders have given them over the years. Check out Pictures of the event.

2006 Training Camp Cuts

June 11

Jesse Alexander (LB)
Shermar Bracey (RB)
Jerome Braziel (DB) Sam Breeden (WR)
Kegan Coleman (RB)
Jon Colon (OL)
Chris Cowan (OL)
Darian Durant (QB)
Antonio Hall (OL)
Peter Hogarth (OL)
Charles Howard (DL)
James Johnson (DB)
Kareem Kelly (WR)
Devin Lewis (WR)
Maurice Lloyd (LB)
Eric Louis (DB)
Sean Lucas (DB)
Anton McKenzie (LB)
Kyle Mitchell (DE)
Rob Pikula (P/K)
Gabe Reininger (DL)
Rontarius Robinson (DB)
Shukree Shabazz (DB)
Brandon Smith (WR)

June 8/06

Michael Brewster (RB)
Jean Olivier Gagnon-Gordillo (DE)
Ryan Gottselig (DL)
Reggie Hargrove (DT)
Stephen Hughes (RB)Kealvin Armstrong (DB)

June 6/06

Curtis Baham (WR)
Allen Burrell (WR)
David Musa (DB)
Alvance Robinson (WR)
Hannibal Thomas (WR)
Brandon Williams (DB)

2005-06 OFFSEASON MOVES

CANADIAN COLLEGE DRAFT

APR 20 – ANDREW FANTUZ – WIDE RECEIVER – 1st round (3rd overall)
APR 20 – LUCA CONGI – KICKER – 2nd round (12th overall)
APR 20 – CHRIS COWAN – OFFENSIVE LINE – 3rd round (20th overall)
APR 20 – TRISTAN CLOVIS – LINEBACKER – 3rd round (22nd overall)
APR 20 – PETER HOGARTH – OFFENSIVE LINE – 4th round (29th overall)
APR 20 – JESSE ALEXANDER – LINEBACKER – 5th round (37th overall)
APR 20 – STEPHEN HUGHES – RUNNING BACK – 6th round (45th overall)

DISPERSAL DRAFT

APR 12 – KERRY JOSEPH – QUARTERBACK – Round 1
APR 12 – JASON ARMSTEAD – WIDE RECEIVER – Round 1
APR 12 – CORY HATHAWAY – FULLBACK – Round 2
APR 12 – CHARLES HOWARD – DEFENSIVE TACKLE – Round 3
APR 12 – DONALD RUIZ – DEFENSIVE BACK – Round 4
APR 12 – TREVOR KINE – OFFENSIVE LINE – Round 6
APR 12 – ALLEN BURRELL – WIDE RECEIVER – Round 7

TRADES

APR 20 - QUARTERBACK NEALON GREENE to Montreal for DEFENSIVE BACK ALMONDO CURRY
APR 12 - RUNNING BACK COREY HOLMES and SAFETY SCOTT GORDON to Hamilton for 1st overall pick in dispersal draft

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

MAY 19 – ANDY FANTUZ – WIDE RECEIVER
MAY 11 – LUCA CONGI – KICKER
MAY 11 – CHRIS COWAN – OFFENSIVE LINE
MAY 11 – TRISTAN CLOVIS – LINEBACKER
MAY 11 – PETER HOGARTH – OFFENSIVE LINE
MAY 11 – JESSE ALEXANDER – LINEBACKER
MAY 11 – STEPHEN HUGHES – RUNNING BACK
MAY 11 – DARIAN DURANT – QUARTERBACK
MAY 8 – HUTCH GONZALES – WIDE RECEIVER
MAY 8 – KAREEM KELLY – WIDE RECEIVER
MAY 8 – REGGIE HARGROVE – DEFENSIVE TACKLE
MAY 5 – KEALVIN ARMSTRONG – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAY 5 – ERIC LOUIS – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAY 5 – DEVIN LEWIS – WIDE RECEIVER
MAY 5 – HANNIBAL THOMAS – WIDE RECEIVER
APR 6 – MICHAEL BREWSTER – RUNNING BACK
APR 6 – BRANDON WILLIAMS – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAR 30 – SAM BREEDEN – WIDE RECEIVER
MAR 30 – BRANDON SMITH – WIDE RECEIVER
FEB 27 – ROB PIKULA – KICKER

RE-SIGNINGS

MAY 11 - DWAN EPPS – DEFENSIVE END
APR 27 - COREY GRANT – SLOTBACK
APR 25 - T. J. STANCIL – LINEBACKER
APR 25 - FRED PERRY – DEFENSIVE END
MAR 31 - JEROME BRAZIEL – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAR 31 - RONTARIOUS ROBINSON – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAR 31 - KEGAN COLEMAN – RUNNING BACK
MAR 31 - MIKE MAHONEY – LINEBACKER
MAR 29 - KENNEDY NKEYASEN – DEFENSIVE BACK
MAR 15 - JASON FRENCH – WIDE RECEIVER
FEB 27 - MIKE MCCULLOUGH – LINEBACKER
FEB 27 - NEAL HUGHES – FULLBACK
FEB 16 - SCOTT SCHULTZ – DEFENSIVE TACKLE

RETIRED

MAY 19 - LADOUPHYOUS MCCALLA - DEFENSIVE BACK

Nov 29/05 - Riders earn CFL Allstar Selections

PR/KR - Cory Holmes
OT - Gene Makowsky
OG - Andrew Greene
DT - Scott Schultz
DB - Eddie Davis
CB - Omarr Morgan

Nov 11/05 - Saskatchewan West Division Allstar Selections

PR/KR - Cory Holmes
OT - Gene Makowsky
C - Jeremy O'Day
OG - Andrew Greene
SB - Elijah Thurmon
DT - Scott Schultz
DB - Eddie Davis
CB - Omarr Morgan

Nov 9/05 - West Division Announces Yearly Awards Nominees

Most outstanding player - Corey Holmes(SSK)
Best Lineman - Gene Makowsky(SSK)
Special Teams - Corey Holmes(SSK)
Top Canadian - Brent Johnson (BC)
Top Defensive Player - Jone Grace (CGY)
Top Rookie - Gavin Walls (WPG)

Nov 3/05 - Riders Anounce Yearly Awards Nominees

Most outstanding player - Corey Holmes
Top Canadian - Scott Schultz
Top Defensive Player - Eddie Davis
Best Lineman - Gene Makowsky
Top Rookie - TJ Stancil
Special Teams - Corey Holmes

Oct 28/05 - Trevis Smith Arrested

Riders starting middle linebacker, Trevis Smith, has been arrested on a Canada-wide Warrant and charged with one count of aggrevated sexual assault. Smith has been taken to B.C., the place where the incident supposedly occurred. It was also reported that Smith is HIV positive and that anyone who came in sexual contact with him should get checked for the virus. Smith has been enjoying one of his best seasons with the Roughies, but all of that has been overshadowed by this unfortunate incident.

Sept. 23/05 - It's Rabbit Season

A rabbit was the center of attraction when the Riders hosted Edmonton this year. The "waskilly wabbit" ran the length of the field several times and caused a few minute delay early in the first quarter of the game. After the game the rabbit turned down the Eskimos contract offer of 10000 carrots a season. The Eskies were trying to bolster their imaginary running game.

And the Newest member of the Roughriders is....



Goof The Gopher

Roy Shivers returned from his NFL scouting trip with a Gopher! Goof is a mini Gainer look-alike who made his first appearance on Saturday Aug. 27 @ Taylor Field when the Riders hosted BC. With Gainer and Leonard, Goof makes it three Gophers for Riders' mascots.