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Stay-at-home dad Sean McEwen ready for big move to Saskatchewan

February 17, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Family Day is a way of life for Sean McEwen. The newest member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders — a perennial All-CFL centre — has been a stay-at-home dad since shortly after the 2024 season. The ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Tommy Stevens, meet Peyton Manning … grappling with reality … and QB sneak stats!

February 15, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Tommy Stevens is proud of a passing acquaintance with Peyton Manning. Growing up in Indianapolis, Stevens sported the trendiest wardrobe by wearing a Colts No. 18 jersey — popularized by Manning ...

Trevor and Kalie Harris: Their story on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Trevor Harris executed his favourite kneel-down shortly before training camp in 2015. Although he didn’t take a knee as part of the Victory Formation, he ended up celebrating the biggest win of ...

Tommy Stevens gives Roughriders a wild card on offence

February 13, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
It was a virtual sure thing that Wild Thing would be played at McMahon Stadium after Tommy Stevens carried the football over his first three CFL seasons. The 1960s rock classic was heard at the ...

Roughriders make major move on Day 2 of free agency

February 12, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ free-agent picture changed in a snap. On Wednesday at 12:11 p.m., it was announced that Sean McEwen — a three-time All-CFL centre — had signed with the Green and ...

Inside the war room: 18 minutes and … done!

February 11, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
There was a time, long ago, when players’ contracts would be signed in ink — fountain pen, even — and returned to the rights-holding football team via the postal service. Now, what was once an ...

Continuity is crucial as Roughriders prepare for free-agency period, 2025 season

February 10, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Jeremy O’Day wasn’t kidding. When the CFL’s free-agency communication window was about to open, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Vice-President of Football Operations and General Manager told ...

Black History Month: Celebrating Roy Shivers

February 8, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Roy Shivers was a game-changer in professional football for reasons that transcend touchdowns, tackles, X’s and O’s. His contributions from a cultural perspective are also worthy of celebration — ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Super (Bowl) Saskatchewan connections … revisionist history … celebrating the first great Riders receiver

February 8, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The recent signing of defensive lineman Shane Ray prompted one reader to inquire: How many people have played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and in a Super Bowl? Ray, who helped the Denver ...

Rolan Milligan Jr. is ready to keep rollin’ in 2025

February 7, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
A multi-award winner is committed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for multiple seasons. Defensive halfback Rolan Milligan Jr. recently signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring he will be a ...

“We feel that this is our year”: Marcus Sayles excited to remain a Roughrider

February 6, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Marcus Sayles is sold on Saskatchewan. Hence his decision to sign a two-year contract extension with the Roughriders, with whom he was an All-CFL cornerback in 2024. “I’m just excited to be back ...

Signing of Mike Rose is a “monumental” move for Roughriders: Logan Ferland

February 4, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Logan Ferland is eminently qualified to provide an expert appraisal of newly signed Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Mike Rose. Rose, a three-time All-CFL selection with the Calgary ...

Tevaughn Campbell is “super-excited” to return to Saskatchewan

February 3, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Tevaughn Campbell is celebrating a new contract and a rare hat trick. For the third time, he is destined for Saskatchewan to play football. A graduate of the University of Regina Rams, the speedy ...

Appreciative Ajou vows to “retire as a Roughrider”

February 2, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
SASKATOON — Ajou Ajou can’t help but “smile, smile, smile” while expressing his appreciation for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Words can’t explain how grateful I am,” said the 23-year-old ...

Team Getzlaf gets first victory at Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic

February 1, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
SASKATOON — Kian Schaffer-Baker never knew that being anchored to the bench could be so much fun. The popular pass-catcher revelled in the role of victorious coach on Saturday afternoon after ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Auction winner poised for action at Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic … scintillating Sillinger stats … first-round factoids

February 1, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
SASKATOON — On a chilly weekend, the sight of someone wearing a Saskatchewan Roughriders-themed No. 23 jersey warms the heart. That someone is Spiritwood resident Cal Robinson, who has been ...

Noah Zerr will appreciate his journey at Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic

January 31, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Noah Zerr will savour “full-circle moments” this weekend when he skates his first of several laps at Saskatoon’s Merlis Belsher Place. The home arena for his alma mater, the University of ...

Roughriders enter free-agency period with strong nucleus secured

January 30, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Jeremy O’Day already had the 13th man under contract when he spoke to the media in advance of the CFL’s free-agent communications window opening on Sunday. As of Thursday morning, the ...

89s unite for Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic charity hockey game

January 28, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Watch out for the 89ers! Members of Team Getzlaf are determined to clear a hurdle this weekend when they oppose Team Lauther in the third annual Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic charity ...

“The show doesn’t go on without them”: Roughriders thank their volunteers

January 27, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The volunteer arm of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was celebrated on Sunday. The left arm of one of the volunteers — Angie Beka — exemplified the spirit of the occasion. She is proud to carry a ...

Roughriders’ Jameer Thurman vows to be even better after standout 2024 season

January 26, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Jameer Thurman tackles ball-carriers and contractual matters with the same clear objective. Hence the recent announcement that the reigning West Division All-CFL linebacker had signed a two-year ...

ROBSERVATIONS: Harris moves to greener pastures … thank you, Anthony Vitale … Retro Sports rules!

January 25, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
One transaction turned Andrew green. There will be an inevitable period of adjustment, as Andrew Harris acknowledges, while the legendary CFL running back makes the transition to coaching as a ...

A.J. Ouellette, Andrew Harris are reunited as Roughriders

January 23, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Although the Saskatchewan Roughriders have just added 10,380 career rushing yards to the running backs room, the major on-field gains will be left to others — principally A.J. ...

Winter Classic hat trick: Third annual Roughrider Foundation charity hockey game set for Feb. 1

January 22, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
Brett Lauther got the idea for the Winter Classic from, well, the Winter Classic! Years ago, back home in Nova Scotia, Lauther played a key role in launching what proved to be the first of many ...

Roughriders embrace proven formula by hiring Josh Donnelly

January 21, 2025 | Rob Vanstone
The University of Regina Rams’ coaching and quarterbacking ranks continue to be a pipeline to Canadian professional football. The trail was blazed by former Rams quarterback and assistant coach ...
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