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Robservations: Brier buzz … quirky, Quakery stats … quarterbacking firsts and lasts … and bring back the ’dromes!

March 9, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
This past Tuesday, I was expertly navigating my way from the Brandt Centre to Mosaic Stadium after the evening draw at the Brier. Little did I know that three fellow members of the Saskatchewan ...

CFL 2.0, Larry Dean style: What the next chapter entails

March 8, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Larry Dean is poised to tackle a new challenge, as opposed to a rival ball-carrier. Dean, an elite middle linebacker during the six seasons in which he played in the Canadian Football League, is ...

Roughriders’ Larry Dean appreciates the journey as a new challenge awaits

March 7, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Football is often referred to as a “beautiful game” when the subject matter relates to soccer. But Larry Dean used that terminology to describe the sport he loves, and one at which he has ...

Larry Dean & Jeremy O’Day | Larry Dean’s Retirement

March 7, 2024 | Staff
“If you’re doing what you love you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Four-time All-star Larry Dean Announces His Retirement

March 7, 2024 | Staff
Dean joins the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Football Operations Staff   Linebacker Larry Dean is calling it a career after eight incredible seasons of CFL football. The Champ, as he’s known to many ...

Roughriders’ Josh-of-all-trades volunteering at the Brier

March 6, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Josh Shaw is padding his resume — in a highly positive and productive manner. Shaw, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Manager of Operations and Facilities, has taken a week’s vacation to volunteer at ...

Riders Add Former Bronco Defensive Back Jamar Johnson

March 5, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Jamar Johnson.  Johnson (6’1-197) was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, 164th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. ...

Rob Vanstone: Football, curling and demolition derbies collide at the Brier

March 5, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
As one of the premier journalists in my household, I am constantly being recognized by members of the adoring public. Take Monday, for example, when I was a few minutes late for the afternoon ...

Jim Hopson Auditorium honours a key builder in Roughriders history

March 4, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
The Saskatchewan Roughriders recently held a small gathering to honour one of their all-time giants. Jim Hopson, the CFL team’s first full-time President-CEO, had been told in advance that he was ...

Rob Vanstone: From Taylor Field to North Dallas Forty to Charlie’s Angels — Tommy Reamon’s unique story

March 3, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
The photographic memories are becoming old hat. The other day, I graced this space with reflections on the classic “Fuddle Duddle” photo from 1972. As a follow-up, we bring you Tommy (The Hat) ...

Robservations: Having an ice time at the Brier … Roughriders curling connections abound … and the three-touchdown club

March 2, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
This week’s theme: Slider Pride! I have scheduled some vacation time for the purpose of immersing myself in the Brier. The Canadian men’s curling championship began Friday night at the Brandt ...

Riders Add Former Vikings Db Holton Hill

March 1, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Holton Hill.   Hill (6’2-196) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. Hill made ...

Application portal open for Rider Squad volunteers

March 1, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
The off-season recruiting process never stops for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. On the football operations side, the search for CFL-calibre players is exhaustive and never-ending. The team behind ...

Rob Vanstone: “Fuddle Duddle” and the huddle — photographic memories from 1972

February 29, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Am I even remotely capable of wringing an entire column out of the “Fuddle Duddle” photo? Just watch me. This challenge was presented by the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Director of Communications, ...

Riders Ink Arizona Cardinals Draft Selection Keesean Johnson

February 29, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver KeeSean Johnson.  Johnson (6’1-201) was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round, 174th overall of the 2019 NFL Draft. ...

Riders Sign Former Chicago Bears Draft Selection Dazz Newsome

February 27, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Dazz Newsome.   Newsome (5’10-184) was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round, 221st overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He ...

Rob Vanstone: Fitting finale for a gridiron great — Henoc Muamba

February 27, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
My single interaction with Henoc Muamba lasted roughly the length of one football play. It was CFL Week, 2017, and reporters of various descriptions and affiliations had convened a few first ...

Riders Add Two-time All-aac Linebacker Diego Fagot

February 27, 2024 | Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American linebacker Diego Fagot.   Fagot (6’3-240) signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft and attending ...

Jeremy O’Day’s anniversary day: Reflections on 25 years as a Roughrider

February 26, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
Jeremy O’Day doesn’t want a cake, a card or any form of fanfare for his 25th anniversary with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. But he would like a ring, a few months down the road. The only ...

Black History Month: George Reed and Jerry Levias were game changers

February 25, 2024 | Rob Vanstone
As we celebrate Black History Month, who better to speak with than Angie Reed? She is uniquely qualified to discuss two gentlemen who were game changers, on and off the football field. Her late ...
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