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Jeremy O’Day Signs Three Year Contract Extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today the 2015 Football Operations staff.
For the sixth consecutive season the staff will be led by Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager, Brendan Taman. The 2015 season will be the Saskatoon natives 28th season working in the CFL.
Assistant General Manager, Jeremy O’Day has signed a three year contract to remain with the Riders front office, adding Director of Football Operations to his title. O’Day will continue to assist in many day to day football operation activities, including player/roster evaluations and contract negotiations while taking an active role in the Club’s scouting department and overseeing the equipment, video and athletic therapy divisions. He also continues to play an integral role in preparing the teams transition into the new Mosaic Stadium.
Craig Smith will return for his sixth season as the Director of Player Personnel and Canadian Scout for the Green and White. Smith is responsible for the identification and evaluation of collegiate and junior players across Canada and the United States while also coordinating visits to NFL training camps. He plays an integral role in the Riders selections during the CFL Canadian Draft.
2015 Football Operations Staff
Brendan Taman – VP, Football Operations & General Manager
Jeremy O’Day – Director, Football Operations & Assistant General Manager
Craig Smith – Director, Player Personnel & Canadian Scouting
Ron Selesky – U.S. Scout
Ryan Pollock – Manager, Media Relations & Football Communications
Ivan Gutfriend – Director, Athletic Therapy
Gordon Gilroy – Manager, Equipment
Chad Hudson – Manager, Football Research and Development
Aaron Thompson – Manager, Football Administration
