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Rider great Gene Makowsky announces retirement
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that long-time Roughrider great Gene Makowsky has retired from the Canadian Football League.
“It’s never an easy decision to make and it was extremely difficult for me,”stated Makowsky. “However I felt that this is the best decision to make for my family, my career and my team.”
Makowsky has had a monumental career with the Green and White and...
Riders grab Labatte and Picard from free agency market
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have agreed to terms with non-import offensive linemen Brendon Labatte and Dominic Picard. Financial details of the signings were not released.
Labatte (6’4 – 304lbs) has spent the last four seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after being drafted by the team in the first round (6th overall) in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft. He immediately...
WOLDU COMES HOME TO SASKATCHEWAN
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have agreed to terms with non-import defensive back Paul Woldu. Financial details of the signing were not released.
Woldu (6’0 – 165 lbs) comes home to Saskatchewan after spending the past four seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. In 66 regular season games played with the Als, the 27-year-old tallied 50 special teams tackles, 29 defensive...
Season tickets set to go on sale
On Tuesday February 14th, 2012 Saskatchewan Roughrider season tickets will go on sale to the general public.
Fans can purchase their 2012 season tickets by going online at www.riderville.com, calling 1-888-4-RIDERS (option 3) or by visiting the Ticket Office at Mosaic Stadium. The Riders recently wrapped up another successful renewal campaign.
“With our current inventory and the anticipation for...
Rider Transactions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have released non-import offensive lineman Marc Parenteau and import receiver James Robinson from the roster. **Note: The Riders also confirmed they will not be renewing the contract of Wes Cates.
February 10th Transactions:
ADD Import RB Demetrius Crawford
ADD Import RB Louis Rankin
ADD Import RB Kory Sheets
DEL Import WR James Robinson
DEL Non-Import...
Riders add three running backs
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have signed a trio of import running backs to the roster – Kory Sheets, Louis Rankin and Demetrius Crawford. Financial details of the signings were not released.
Sheets (5’11 – 206 lbs) comes to the Green and White after spending last season on the Carolina Panthers practice roster. After going undrafted in 2009, the Purdue product was immediately...
RIDERS WELCOME DAN FARTHING TO SUPPORT STAFF
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce that they have formalized its relationship with Dan Farthing who has been named the team’s Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
“We are excited to have Dan officially back with the Riders,” stated Assistant General Manager Jeremy O’Day. “Dan will be a huge asset in this increased role with the team and we believe his contributions will...
RIDERS ADD RECEIVING DUO AND RELEASE TWO FROM ROSTER
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have signed a pair of import receivers to the roster – Jason Chery and Taj Smith. Financial details of the signings were not released. The Riders also announced they have released import receiver Freddie Barnes and non-import offensive lineman Alexandre Gauthier.
Chery (5’11 – 189 lbs) most recently spent time with the Hartford colonials...
Riders sign two and release one
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that they have signed import offensive lineman Clint Oldenburg and import defensive lineman Boo Robinson to the roster. Financial details of the signings were not released. The team also announced they have released import quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie from the roster.
Oldenburg (6’5 – 300 lbs) was released by the Washington Redskins in September after...
Rider linebacker Sean Lucas retires
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that import linebacker Sean Lucas is retiring from the CFL.
“It is a difficult decision, but it is also the right decision for me,” stated Lucas. “I would like to thank the organization, Rider Nation and especially my teammates for a lifetime of memories.”
Lucas has spent the last six seasons in Green and White. In that time he has tallied 372 defensive...
