Saskatchewan star safety Suitor was a second-round steal

5 hours ago | Rob Vanstone
Glen Suitor began a long-term relationship on Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, 1984, he was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He didn’t miss a game — or even a start — over the next 11 CFL ...

Philip Blake, meet Peyton Manning: NFL Draft memories from 2012

April 24, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Philip Blake and Peyton Manning both had a “welcome to Denver!” moment in 2012. On March 20 of that year, Manning signed with the Denver Broncos after spending his first 14 NFL seasons with the ...

“You’re not going to get that rush anywhere else”: The Video/Analytics team at work

April 23, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ post-game playbook often calls for everyone — not just the running backs — to accept handoffs. Members of the CFL team’s Video/Analytics department make it a ...

The Roughriders’ Video/Analytics team: Three personal stories — one common goal

April 22, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Nick Bowley, Nathan Schellenberg and Mike Woytowich tackle long days without any evidence of long faces. “It’s a dream job, so I love what I do,” says Woytowich, a member of the Saskatchewan ...

Tale of the tape: Greg Mayer’s sporting story

April 21, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Not too long ago, Greg Mayer never suspected that his future would be up in the air. This accomplished Athletic Therapist presumed that his customary mode of travel, at least vocationally, would ...

Robservations: Joe (747) Adams is called to the Hall … pucks, pigskins and playoffs … and a classic one-Lioner

April 20, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Our old friend 747 is ascending to new heights. Joe (747) Adams, a Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback in 1982 and 1983, will be inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame on June 8 ...

Bob Ellard took volunteerism to another tier

April 19, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Bob Ellard, an architect by trade, helped to create the blueprint for a prosperous era in Saskatchewan Roughriders history. To cite one example, he was the President of Saskatchewan’s first Grey ...

Riders On The Road And Close To Home With 2024 Event Schedule

April 19, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are pleased to announce an exciting slate of events for season ticket members and Roughrider fans near and far during the 2024 football season. From away game meetups ...

Via CFL.ca | 5 things to know for 2024: Saskatchewan Roughriders

April 19, 2024 | Staff
In this edition of the 5 Things To Know series, CFL.ca’s Marshall Ferguson dives into the Saskatchewan Roughriders as we get closer to kickoff of the 2024 season.

Rob Vanstone: “And the winner is … Shiane de Jong!” (repeat)

April 18, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Shiane de Jong, Administrative Assistant extraordinaire, is the first person we see when arriving at the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ business office. She is also the first person to be recognized ...

Mario Alford has travelled a long distance in a short time

April 17, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
You have to go back a lonnnnnng way to find some plays that went a long way. In 1912, for example, the Regina Rugby Club’s Jerry Crapper scooped up a fumble and sprinted 99 yards. The Regina ...

Hall: AJ Ouellette’s feeling at home in Green

April 16, 2024 | Staff
CFL.ca’s Vicki Hall chats with AJ Ouellette about what life as a Saskatchewan Roughrider will be like and his attachment to his alter-ego of Thor.

Theme Games (riders’ Version) Announced For 2024 Home Schedule

April 16, 2024 | Staff
There is no place like home at Mosaic Stadium in 2024, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are thrilled to announce this year’s exciting game themes and experiences for everyone in Rider ...

Theme team unveils Roughriders’ 2024 game-day lineup

April 16, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
You don’t have to be a quarterback to engineer a rollout. Consider the example of Seth Strankman, who is proud of his role in developing and unveiling the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ game themes ...

Riders Add Louisville Linebaker C.j. Avery

April 15, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker C.J Avery.  Avery (5’11-230) signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft and attending ...

Stand-up comedian Jody Peters: Pigskins, punchlines and a serious side

April 15, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Jody Peters will always remember the forgotten pen. It is part of a poignant, personal story he shared with Riderville.com in advance of his appearance at the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation’s ...

“The sky’s the limit” for female sports

April 14, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Aimee Kowalski and Alex Eyolfson — the starting quarterbacks for Saskatchewan’s Western Women’s Canadian Football League teams — applaud gains that extend beyond yardage totals. They are both ...

Robservations: Saluting the early-’90s Riders … some lonnnng plays … a nice gesture by Greg Marshall … and a book-signing in Saskatoon!

April 13, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Mr. Kershaw has always been able to Phil a notepad. That was obvious to anyone who dove into Friday’s flashback on the eventful years in which Phil Kershaw was the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ ...

Phil Kershaw’s Presidential term filled with memories

April 12, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
When Phil Kershaw became the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ President in ’89, he didn’t expect to meet 99. But time spent with Wayne Gretzky was just one of the many memorable experiences for Kershaw, ...

Riders Add Three-time 1,000-yard Rusher Kennedy Brooks

April 12, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American running back Kennedy Brooks.   Brooks (5’11-213) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft. He ...
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