Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, December 14, 2020 Dickenson was hired as head coach in 2019 and O’Day joined the team’s front office in 2011 after finishing a 12-year career on the Roughrider’s offensive line. While the coronavirus pandemic is causing a bit of uncertainty in the Canadian Football League, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are sure about… Continue reading Roughriders Sign Jeremy O’Day and Craig Dickenson for Two More Years
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2021 CFL Schedule
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2020 “It’s going to be crazy to see the first couple games of the CFL next year because they are going to be like playoff games.” Fans across the CFL finally have something to look forward to in 2021. Although there is no guarantee the CFL will be playing… Continue reading 2021 CFL Schedule
CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
Source: Rick Zamperin, globalnews.ca, November 17, 2020 The Canadian Football League has time on its side as it prepares for next season. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he is optimistic that the league will return to playing in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out this season. Ambrosie held his annual state of the league… Continue reading CFL Commissioner Optimistic About 2021
Players Eligible for 2021 CFL Draft Can Opt Out and Go to 2022 Event
Source: The Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, November 06, 2020 The 2020 season for the CFL and U Sports was cancelled due to COVID-19. The 2021 CFL draft will feature a number of different looks. The CFL announced Thursday the draft will be reduced from eight to six rounds and that eligible players will have… Continue reading Players Eligible for 2021 CFL Draft Can Opt Out and Go to 2022 Event
Due to Cancelled Season, Riders Announce Layoffs
Source: Marc Smith, regina.ctvnews.ca, October 02, 2020 The Riders declined to reveal which employees or how many were being laid off. REGINA — With its 2020 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to layoff staff in its football and business operations. The Riders are projecting a $10-million loss this… Continue reading Due to Cancelled Season, Riders Announce Layoffs
Commissioner Isn’t Banking on CFL-Specific Funding to Aid League Through Pandemic
Source: Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, May 27, 2020 Like all professional sports, the CFL has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn’t banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL approached Ottawa last month for… Continue reading Commissioner Isn’t Banking on CFL-Specific Funding to Aid League Through Pandemic
Regina Could Be Considered If CFL Uses Hub Cities
Source: Claire Hanna, Regina CTV News, May 26, 2020 If the CFL moves forward with a hub city scenario, the most likely western Canadian cities would be Regina and Winnipeg. REGINA — Regina might be host to multiple CFL teams if the league hits the turf this year. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said last week… Continue reading Regina Could Be Considered If CFL Uses Hub Cities
CFL Hopes for a September Return
Source: Devin Heroux, cbc.ca, May 20, 2020 The Grey Cup will now be hosted by the team that qualifies for the game and has the best regular-season record. The Canadian Football League is moving away from its traditional Grey Cup Festival format, while it also hopes to return in September in order to salvage a… Continue reading CFL Hopes for a September Return
Roughriders Quarterback Isaac Harker Eagerly Awaits 2020 Season
Source: Taylor Shire, globalnews.ca, May 20, 2020 The CFL season has been pushed back to July, but due to the pandemic the 2020 season could be wiped out. Isaac Harker was supposed to be back on the field with the rest of his Saskatchewan Roughriders teammates on Sunday, but as the coronavirus pandemic goes on,… Continue reading Roughriders Quarterback Isaac Harker Eagerly Awaits 2020 Season
Hub-City Plan Discussed Between the CFL and CFLPA
Source: TSN Staff, tsn.ca, May14, 2020 The hot button topic of American players being able to access Canadian government bailout funds may become an issue if 2020 season is cancelled. The CFL and its players’ association have discussed the possibility of playing in two hub cities for the 2020 season, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.… Continue reading Hub-City Plan Discussed Between the CFL and CFLPA