The Saskatchewan Roughriders reported a profit for 2009 of $3.1 Million according to the following report by CBC: The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Saturday that the CFL club made a record profit of $3.1 million in 2009. While the announcement did not specify an exact figure for gross revenues in the season, the club said they [...]
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Weston Dressler Extends With Riders
According to the always reliable Rod Pederson, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have extended the contract of wide receiver Weston Dressler. Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that import wide receiver Weston Dressler has signed an extension with the team. Financial details of the signing were not released. Dressler is in his third season with the Riders after originally [...]
Saskatchewan Roughriders Loonie!
Just a day after the the new Riders Centennial Jersey was released, a report from CBC indicates that an official Canadian Loonie will bear the Saskatchewan Roughriders logo in honor of the team’s centennial season. The order-in-council authorizing the Royal Canadian Mint to produce a one-dollar circulation coin was dated June 10. No pictures were available, [...]
Saskatchewan roughriders Unveil Centennial Jerseys
The Saskatchewan Roughriders unveiled their new centennial jerseys today in Regina. The photo below depicts the new Riders jersey featuring a red and black colour scheme more familiar to the Ottawa Roughriders. (Courtesy CFL.ca) What do you think of the new Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial Jerseys?
Argos Sale Almost Final Jim Barker To Be New Coach
A deal to sell the Toronto Argonauts to David Braley needs only Canadian Football League approval to be finalized.
Roughriders Have No Timeline For GM Search
Saskatchewan Roughrider President, Jim Hopson, told the media that they have set “no timeline” in the search for a new General Manager and that they want to give all of those interested, with the appropriate skill set a chance to declare their intentions. He also noted that the team did not want to be bound [...]
Chris Getzlaf Re-signs With Riders
Effective yesterday evening, Chris Getzlaf has re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for 2 years plus an option. What does this signing mean for the rest of the Riders’ Canadian receiving core?
Dario down for the count in E town
Courtesy Edmonton Journal: A towel hung over Dario Romero’s head, but it couldn’t hide the tears. Romero’s Edmonton Eskimos defensive linemate, Kai Ellis, came over and wrapped his arms around him. Romero’s massive chest only heaved more, fresh tears wetting an already soaked towel. On the last play of Saturday’s 23-30 loss to the Saskatchewan [...]
Boreham puts boot to Eskimos
Courtesy Regina Leader Post: Jamie Boreham gave the Saskatchewan Roughriders a leg up on the Edmonton Eskimos when it came to Saturday’s swirling winds at Commonwealth Stadium. The veteran punter used a series of rugby-style kicks to keep the Eskimos off-balance and cut through the winds, which were gusting to 80 kilometres per hour. Boreham’s [...]
Johnson corners the return market
Courtesy Winnipeg Free Press: JOVON JOHNSON is the busiest football player to wear a Winnipeg Blue Bombers jersey these days and he’d like even more work.”I never like to come off the field. In high school I played quarterback, returned kicks and played defence,” said Johnson, who is having a solid season at cornerback and [...]
