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-- timeline --
Ron Lancaster
#23
Wittenberg
University - 1963-78 -
Quarterback
1979-80
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Coach
Ron Lancaster was a true legend
in Canadian Football. A Hall of Fame player he spent 16 season with
Saskatchewan. He led the Roughriders to a Grey Cup Championship in
1966. The Pennsylvania native dubbed the 'Little General' was named
the leagues Most Outstanding Player in 1970 and again in 1976. He
retired in 1979 as a player and went on to have a Hall of Fame
career as a coach with
Saskatchewan, Edmonton and
Hamilton.
George Reed
- Washington State - 1963-75 - Running Back
Hugh Campbell
- Washington State - 1963-67, 1969 Wide Receiver
Al Ford
- Pacific - 1965-76 - Receiver/Punter
Ed McQuarters #61
University of Oklahoma - 1966-74 -
Defensive End
After being released by the NFL's St.
Louis Cardinals in 1965 the powerful Ed McQuarters signed with the
Saskatchewan Roughriders. He promptly led the teams defence and brought
the city it's first Grey Cup in the franchises history. A 3-time
All-Star and a Hall of Famer Ed McQuarters brought instant credibility
to the Roughriders defence.
Tom Campana
- Ohio State - 1972-77 - Wingback
Ted Provost
- Ohio State - 1973-77 - Safety
Randy Mattingly
- Evansville - 1974-75 - Quarterback
Bob Richardson
- Iowa State - 1975-78 - Tight End
Roger Aldag #44
Regina - 1976-92 - Offensive Line
Roger Aldag was the heart and soul of the
Saskatchewan Roughriders for 17 seasons. An anchor on the offensive
line the Saskatchewan native is a legend in the province. From the
University of Regina to team captain for the memorable 1989 Grey Cup
victory, Aldag epitomizes Roughrider football.
Joey Walters
- Clemson - 1978-1979-82- Receiver
John Hufnagel
- Penn State - 1980-83, 87
Dave Ridgway
- University of Toledo - 1982-95 - Kicker
Joe '747' Adams
- Tennessee State - 1982-83 - Quarterback
Ray Elgaard -
University of Utah - 1983-96 - Slotback
Glen Suitor #27
Simon Fraser - 1984-94 -Defensive Back
Glen Suitor is
the lead color commentator for TSN CFL broadcasts. As a player Glen spent
11 seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Sidney, British Columbia
native was the 10th overall selection in the 1984 amateur draft. Glen was
a 3 time all Canadian at Safety. He was a Grey Cup champion in 1989, never
missed a game and retired with a franchise record 51 interceptions. Suitor
has cultivated a great career as a commentator matchng the success he had
as a player.
Bobby Jurasin
- Northern Michigan - 1986-97 -
Defensive End
Kent Austin
- Mississippi - 1987-93 - Quarterback
Tom Burgess
- Colgate - 1987-89, 94-95 - Quarterback
Donald Narcisse #80
Texas Southern - 1987-99 - Wide Receiver
Donald Narcisse was a fixture at receiver in Saskatchewan for 13 seasons. The
sure-handed native of Texas spent his entire career with the Roughriders.
He joined Saskatchewan in 1987 after an outstanding college career at
Texas Southern University. He eclipsed 1,000 yard receiving in a season 8
times over his career and was a model of consistency over some difficult
years in Saskatchewan. He was named a CFL all-star on 4 occasions. In the
Roughriders Grey Cup victory in 1989 he had 5 catches for 98 yards and a
touchdown. A true legend with his brown glass cutter gloves; he will
always be remembered as one of the best receivers in CFL history.
Jeff Fairholm
- Arizona - 1988-93 - Slotback
Chuck Klingbeil
- Northern Michigan - 1989-90 - Defensive Tackle
Dan Farthing
- Saskatchewan - 1991-01 - Receiver
Mike Saunders #32
Iowa - 1992-94, 97-99 - Running Back
The mid to late 1990's were a dark time
for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Poor on-field results tested the
devoted fan-base. Amidst this mediocrity a running back from Iowa
posted some incredible totals and brought pride to Gang Green. That
running back was Mike Saunders and he had a great career as a
Saskatchewan Roughrider.
Gene Makowsky
- Saskatchewan - 1995-11 - Offensive Line
Reggie Slack
- Auburn - 1997-99 - Quarterback
Steve Sarkisian
- Brigham Young - 1997-99 - Quarterback
Eddie Davis
- Northern Illinois - 2001-09 - Defensive Back
Nealon Greene #15
Clemson - 2002-05 - Quarterback
Nealon Greene was an athletic quarterback
out of Clemson who led the Roughrider offence for 3 full seasons. A
gifted runner he suffered a season ending injury early in the 2004.
Over his stay he would be a productive pivot who would help the
franchise turn the corner to be consistently competitive. His finest
season as a pro was 2003 with Saskatchewan.
Kenton Keith
- New Mexico State - 2003-06 - Running Back
Corey Grant
- Wilfrid Laurier University - 2003-08 - Receiver
Matt Dominquez
- Sam Houston State - 2003-08 - Receiver
Wes Cates #20
California - 2007-11 - Running Back
Wes Cates arrived in Saskatchewan in 2007
in a trade with the Calgary Stampeders for Offensive Lineman Rob
Lazeo. The trade would provide the Roughriders with an instant
offensive threat. Cates would go on to surpass the 1,000 rushing
plateau in 2008 and 2010. He would lead the league in combined
rushing and receiving yardage in 2008 on his way to being named a
league all-star. He would capture the Grey Cup with Saskatchewan in
2007 as a key part of the offence in addition to Grey Cup
appearances in 2009 and 2010.
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-- features --
George Reed - SI 1973
1979 -
Rider Pride
'Randy Football'
Mattingly
-- highlights --
Robo-Kicker was the nickname for Roughrider
legend
Dave Ridgway. Dave spent his entire 14 year
career with Saskatchewan missing only six games over that span. It was his
durability that gave him his nickname. He
kicked the winning field goal for the Roughriders in their classic 43-40 Grey Cup
victory over Hamilton in 1989 with no time on the clock. Dave is a legend
in Canadian Football and Saskatchewan Roughrider history, he holds
numerous team and league kicking records. In 1993 he connected on an
incredible 90.6% of his 53 field goal attempts. Dave retired after the
1995 season with his legacy intact as arguably the greatest place kicker
in league history.
Bobby Jurasin was the face of the Roughrider
defence for 12 seasons. He was a fixture at Defensive End first joining
Saskatchewan in 1986 out of Northern Michigan University. Over his 11
seasons he compiled a club record 142 quarterback sacks. He was a CFL
All-Star on 4 occasions. He was on the 1989 Grey Cup Championship and also
registered a sack in the Riders' appearance in the 1997 Championship game.
Jurasin put his all into every snap for Saskatchewan.
The man who led Saskatchewan to the greatest
victory in franchises history returned to Regina as head coach in 2007.
Kent Austin passed for 474 yards in the
Roughriders thrilling
1989 Grey Cup victory. In 2007,
Austin returned to don the fabled 'S' as head coach and led the
Roughriders to a Grey Cup championship as head coach. Austin had a distinguished 10 season career in the Canadian
Football League. He is one of only four quarterbacks in professional
football to pass for 6,000 yards in a season. While he may have left
Saskatchewan in 1993 he was always known first as a Saskatchewan
Roughrider. Austin assumed the head coaching duties from Danny Barrett, he brought enthusiasm to the post facing arguably the most passionate fans
in the league leading the 'Riders to the franchises 3rd Grey Cup
championship in 2007.
Following in the large footsteps of Roger
Aldag,
Gene Makowsky
spent 17 seasons as the heart and soul of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Offensive Line. Arriving to the Roughriders in 1995 Makowsy, a
Saskatchewan native, retired as the clubs all-time leader in games played
- breaking Roger Aldag's record in his final season in 2011. Makowsky's
career was highlighted by the Roughriders 2007 Grey Cup victory, one of
four trips he would make to the big game.
-- grey cup --
1976
1989
-- stadium attendance --
Mosaic Stadium
Capacity (28,800)
High Season: 30,606
(2009)
Low Season: 18.936
(1986)
2012 Avg: 32,351
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