Riders News

Riders Move Camp To Saskatoon

Hopson Announces At Kinsmen Dinner
Posted February 5, 2010 - 10:26pm

Saskatchewan Roughrider President and CEO Jim Hopson announced at Saskatoon's Kinsmen Dinner that the Roughriders 2010 Training Camp will take place in the Bridge City.

Hopson didn't announce any dates but the Riders will likely stay in Saskatoon until a day or two before their first preseason game against B.C. June 13th at Mosaic Stadium. Rookie camp will likely start the last week of May.

Hopson also presented guest speaker Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe with Roughrider centennial watches, as the Roughriders celebrate their 100th season.

 

Riders Look to Replace LaPolice

Miller May Take Larger Role in Offense
Posted February 5, 2010 - 4:01pm

Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Ken Miller says the Riders are in the business of change and the last month has been true to his word.

The latest bit of change is offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice taking the head coaching job with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Miller will start the interview process over the weekend but it sounds as though hiring from within is the likely scenario.

 

Stevie Baggs Heads To NFL

Baggs Signs With Cardinals
Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:41am

Roughriders defensive end Stevie Baggs has signed a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals website reports it is a one-year deal.

Baggs was tied for the league lead in sacks last year and was CFL West All-Star, having a break-out season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2009.

Baggs is due to become a free agent in February. Baggs is being looked at as an outside linebacker in the Cardinals 3-4 defense.

 

Sports Team Blogs

Jamie Nye

2010 Has Been a Rough Ride

posted by Jamie Nye
February 4th, 2010

Here are the Saskatchewan Roughriders losses in 2010.

VP Football Operations/General Manager Eric Tillman, Offensive Coordinator/Receivers Coach Paul LaPolice, Offensive Line Coach Bob Wylie, Defensive Player of the Year John Chick, CFL All-Star Stevie Baggs and Director of Player Personnel Joe Womack is still pondering a job offer.

Ouch! is an understatement... and it's only February!!!

Jamie Nye

Arm Chair GM Time

posted by Jamie Nye
January 11th, 2010

Here's the list of CFL Free Agents as compiled by the league.

What's your wishlist?!?! With no John Chick and maybe no Stevie Baggs, the name that jumps off the list for this Arm Chair GM is Jonathan Brown.

Riders Audio

Ken Miller - February 5th

Posted February 5, 2010 - 3:34pm

Head Coach Ken Miller discussed the departure of offensive coordinator Paul LaPolice, how things may shake out replacing LaPolice and updates some of the free agents still unsigned.

Ken Miller Talks Omarr Morgan and More

Posted January 28, 2010 - 2:44pm

VP of Football Operations and Head Coach Ken Miller discusses the signing of Omarr Morgan, other free agents, Paul LaPolice and more. Listen now.

John Chick Good-Bye News Conference

Posted January 18, 2010 - 12:53pm

Riders defensive end John Chick held a news conference to say good-bye after signing a three-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.

Ken Miller - January 15th

Posted January 15, 2010 - 3:22pm

Head Coach Ken Miller addresses the signings of Chris Getzlaf and Hugh Charles and much much more, including the GM opening and the departure of Eric Tillman.

Jamie Nye 1-on-1 with Eric Tillman

Posted January 8, 2010 - 8:52pm

News/Talk Radio sports reporter Jamie Nye goes 1-on-1 with former Riders Vice President/GM Eric Tillman after Tillman's resignation from the team.