Riders release 9 more players
Joe Sykes among those cut
Posted June 24, 2010 - 11:32am
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released 9 more players ahead of today's cut deadline. And a surprise maybe to some is the release of 2nd year defensive lineman Joe Sykes.
Sykes came into last season with a lot of hype, but in the end defensive line coach Mike Sceper says the decision came down to one thing.
"In the end the cream will rise to the top and unfortunatly for Joe he wasn't one of them. We're going to move on unfortunately without him."
Head coach Ken Miller says he was disappointed in the result.
More Rider Releases
Nine Players Let Go Wednesday
Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:30am
After releasing six players on Tuesday, the Riders made nine more cuts on Wednesday.
Ron Atchison Passes Away
Member of '66 Grey Cup Champions
Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:03am
A member of the 1966 Grey Cup champion Roughrider team has passed away. Ron Atchison died on Wednesday morning in Regina at the age of 80. Atchison was born in Central Butte, and raised in Saskatoon where he played for the Saskatoon Hilltops from 1947 to 1949.
In 1952 he joined the Riders and played 237 games with the Green and White until 1968.
Atchison is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.
Riders Announce First Round of Cuts
More To Come
Posted June 22, 2010 - 3:08pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have made their first set of cuts before Thursday's CFL mandated deadline.
The following players have been released:
Kicker Ryan Elaschuk, Offensive linemen Jordan Rempel and Patrick Neufeld, wide receiver Aaron Waldie, defensive lineman Steven Riddick, and linebacker Taylor Wallace.
Head Coach Ken Miller says Neufeld, a fifth round pick in 2010, had an outstanding camp and will head back to the University of Saskatchewan for his senior year and should be back in training camp next season.
Riders End Pre-Season on Sour Note
41-17 Final
Posted June 20, 2010 - 9:21pm
The Calgary Stampeders gave the Saskatchewan Roughriders a wake up call heading into the regular season. The Stamps used 21 second half points for a 41-17 victory at McMahon Stadium.
Calgary scored on their first possession of the ball game, with Henry Burris hitting Nik Lewis in the end zone. Saskatchewan responded, minutes later, when Wes Cates ran it in from five-yards out to even the score at seven but the Riders wouldn't find the end zone until two minutes left in the game when Cole Bergquist hit Cary Koch for a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Riders Inducting Grey Cup Teams
'66, '89, 07 Teams Going Into Plaza
Posted June 17, 2010 - 3:29pm
In year 100 for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, no individuals will be inducting into the Plaza of Honor. Instead, the committee has decided to induct the three teams that brought home the Grey Cup in the first 100 season.
On October 15th, the 1966, 1989 and 2007 Grey Cup Championship teams will be inducted into the Plaza of Honor.
The three teams will join the 107 players, coaches, trainers and builders already on the cairn outside Mosaic Stadium.
Riders Closing In On Contract
Dressler Extension?
Posted June 16, 2010 - 4:12pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to work towards locking up the core of the team for years to come. Darian Durant, Andy Fantuz, Rob Bagg, Chris Getzlaf, Tad Kornegay and Omarr Morgan are the long list of players that were signed to contracts this offseason.
Riders Get A Centennial Loonie
Royal Canadian Mint confirms the new coin
Posted June 16, 2010 - 2:00pm
There is another way to show your love for the green and white this year. This time in your pocket.
The Royal Canadian Mint is confirming a commemorative loonie to celebrate the Saskatchewan Roughriders centennial.
The Mint's Alex reeves confirms "the government approved at the end of last week a one dollar commemorative coin".
Riders Turn Black and Red
100th anniversary jersey unveiled
Posted June 15, 2010 - 3:46pm
Since 1948 the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been green and white, but in 2010 they're going back to the beginning with a new 100th anniversary jersey. Before making the switch, the Riders colours were black and red and they're featuring that look with a new jersey they'll wear for a game in the 2010 centennial season.
The jerseys will be finished with silver pants and red helmets.
Only 2010 of the 100th anniversary jersey will be made available for sale. You can buy them now at http://www.riderville.com
Riders Down To Three Quarterbacks
Kent Smith Released
Posted June 15, 2010 - 1:22pm
The Saskatchewan Roughriders came into rookie camp with five quarterbacks but in the span of two weeks they've whittled it down to three. Sunday's game was more than enough for the Roughriders to cut ties with lefty pivot Kent Smith.
Smith went 2-12 in the fourth quarter and was unable to move the football into game winning field goal range, despite having great field position for most of the final quarter.
