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Saskatchewan Roughriders nominees announced for CFL Awards
Six players from the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been nominated for the 2019 CFL Awards.
The team announced the nominees on Wednesday.
First-year starting quarterback Cody Fajardo, 27, was chosen unanimously for most outstanding player.
The California native made his first CFL start on June 20 against the Ottawa Redblacks with Saskatchewan. He has played in 17 games so far this season, helping lead the Riders to a 12-5 record.
Fajardo leads the league with 4,302 passing yards. He has also thrown 18 touchdowns and added 611 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
Charleston Hughes, 35, was given the nod as the team’s most outstanding defensive player.
The Saginaw, Mich., native has a league-leading 15 sacks in 16 games. The defensive lineman is ranked eighth all-time for sacks in the CFL with 129.
Hughes was previously nominated for this award in 2012, 2013 and 2016 with the Calgary Stampeders, and was the west finalist in 2013.
Saskatchewan’s most outstanding special-teams player is punter Jon Ryan.
After his career in the NFL, the 37-year-old Regina native signed with the Roughriders this year to make 104 punts with a 49 yards-per-punt average. His longest punt this season was 77 yards.
Running back Corey Holmes was the last Rider to win CFL’s most outstanding special-teams player in 2005.
Montreal-born Cameron Judge was a unanimous selection for most outstanding Canadian.
The 24-year-old linebacker established a career-high 59 tackles, 12 special teams tackles, five sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in 16 games.
The last time the CFL named a Rider winner of the outstanding Canadian category was receiver Andy Fantuz in 2010.
Dan Clark, 31, was unanimously nominated for most outstanding offensive lineman.
After overcoming injuries from a serious car crash just before the start of 2019 training camp, the Regina native went on to play in every contest so far this season, including his 100th CFL game on July 27 against the BC Lions.
The club said the veteran leader for the offensive line anchored a fierce group this season that allowed just 35 sack and also opened holes for their run game, which has a league-high 25 rushing touchdowns.
Dakoda Shepley, 24, was a unanimous decision most outstanding rookie.
He made his CFL debut on June 13 and has played in all 17 games so far this season.
Shepley has worked hard for his place as a rookie on the established offensive line and continues to impress on a line full of CFL veterans that has the third-best rushing average in the league, according to the club.
The East and West Division winners will be decided on Nov. 7. The CFL Awards will be determined in a third round of voting and will be announced on Nov. 21 in Calgary.
Saskatchewan hosts its last regular-season game on Nov. 2 against the Edmonton Eskimos.
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Six players from the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been nominated for the 2019 CFL Awards.
The team announced the nominees on Wednesday.
First-year starting quarterback Cody Fajardo, 27, was chosen unanimously for most outstanding player.
The California native made his first CFL start on June 20 against the Ottawa Redblacks with Saskatchewan. He has played in 17 games so far this season, helping lead the Riders to a 12-5 record.
Fajardo leads the league with 4,302 passing yards. He has also thrown 18 touchdowns and added 611 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
Charleston Hughes, 35, was given the nod as the team’s most outstanding defensive player.
The Saginaw, Mich., native has a league-leading 15 sacks in 16 games. The defensive lineman is ranked eighth all-time for sacks in the CFL with 129.
Hughes was previously nominated for this award in 2012, 2013 and 2016 with the Calgary Stampeders, and was the west finalist in 2013.
Saskatchewan’s most outstanding special-teams player is punter Jon Ryan.
After his career in the NFL, the 37-year-old Regina native signed with the Roughriders this year to make 104 punts with a 49 yards-per-punt average. His longest punt this season was 77 yards.
Running back Corey Holmes was the last Rider to win CFL’s most outstanding special-teams player in 2005.
Montreal-born Cameron Judge was a unanimous selection for most outstanding Canadian.
The 24-year-old linebacker established a career-high 59 tackles, 12 special teams tackles, five sacks, one interception and a forced fumble in 16 games.
The last time the CFL named a Rider winner of the outstanding Canadian category was receiver Andy Fantuz in 2010.
Dan Clark, 31, was unanimously nominated for most outstanding offensive lineman.
After overcoming injuries from a serious car crash just before the start of 2019 training camp, the Regina native went on to play in every contest so far this season, including his 100th CFL game on July 27 against the BC Lions.
The club said the veteran leader for the offensive line anchored a fierce group this season that allowed just 35 sack and also opened holes for their run game, which has a league-high 25 rushing touchdowns.
Dakoda Shepley, 24, was a unanimous decision most outstanding rookie.
He made his CFL debut on June 13 and has played in all 17 games so far this season.
Shepley has worked hard for his place as a rookie on the established offensive line and continues to impress on a line full of CFL veterans that has the third-best rushing average in the league, according to the club.
The East and West Division winners will be decided on Nov. 7. The CFL Awards will be determined in a third round of voting and will be announced on Nov. 21 in Calgary.
Saskatchewan hosts its last regular-season game on Nov. 2 against the Edmonton Eskimos.
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Bad back could keep Riders QB out of Saturday's game against Eskimos
Rider fans ready for historic regular-season finale in Saskatchewan
Rider fans ready for historic regular-season finale in Saskatchewan
Much as I would like to see us beat the Esks again..................I don't want Cody to be in any less than 100% condition. If there is any doubt, Harker can take the reigns. We have even more important games ahead of us and a healthy Cody is a must.
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We Rider fans are so very lucky to have Craig as our coach. He exemplifies everything we hope for as the mainstay of our team.
Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson scores points with his honesty
Craig Dickenson was honest when asked about his penchant for honesty.
“I’m not a good BS’er, I guess,” the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ first-year head coach said.
“I just feel like when people ask you a question, you do your best to answer it truthfully and honestly, and if you don’t feel comfortable answering it, you just tell them so.
“I don’t really know why I’m that way. I just am.”
Thank goodness for that. In a day and age when so many football coaches opt for obfuscation or obstinacy, Dickenson is a refreshing change. Ask him a question and you shall receive a forthright, informative response, with more than a sprinkle of humanity.
Dickenson is not a dispenser of pigskin pablum such as “we’re on to Cincinnati” or “our goal is to go 1-and-0 this week.” He understands that the media is a conduit to the fans — the lifeblood of a community-owned franchise — and strives to keep the paying public informed.
Sure, there are times when sensitive information is withheld, but it is done respectfully. And he isn’t going to give away the playbook, simply because some ink-stained scribbler poses a question relating to strategy.
However, Dickenson will peel back some layers and provide as much insight as possible without compromising preparations for the upcoming game.
If a player has a concussion, Dickenson isn’t inclined to resort to “upper-body injury.” When quarterback Zach Collaros was concussed early this season, it was Dickenson who provided confirmation, as was the case after linebacker Cameron Judge sustained a blow to the head on Saturday.
Dickenson’s candour is not reserved for the media. It is part of his modus operandi when dealing with the players.
“Even kids, but especially grown men, they just want the truth,” Dickenson said. “If you’re honest with people and tell them up-front how you feel and what you see, I think they can live with good news and bad news. That’s just my style and so far it has worked OK.”
Has it ever. The Roughriders’ double-digit victory total is especially impressive when you consider what has transpired during the 2019 calendar year.
Only one week after signing a contract extension, Chris Jones stepped down in January to join the Cleveland Browns’ coaching staff.
Suddenly, the Roughriders were without a head coach, defensive co-ordinator, general manager and vice-president of football operations.
Jeremy O’Day was quickly promoted to fill the latter two positions. His first major move as the GM was to hire Dickenson as the head coach.
The Roughriders were unexpectedly shifting gears in the middle of the winter, while attempting to address the one major void that Jones had left behind.
Who was going to play quarterback?
Collaros was re-signed on Feb. 11, after O’Day unsuccessfully tried to woo marquee signal-caller Bo Levi Mitchell away from Calgary, and there were yawns.
O’Day also added a quarterback named Cody Fajardo, who had been a short-yardage specialist for most of his first three full CFL seasons. Fajardo was thrust into front-line duty much earlier than anyone had expected, after Collaros suffered a concussion on just the third play of the regular season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson talks with Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
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Rob Vanstone: Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson scores points with his honesty
Craig Dickenson was honest when asked about his penchant for honesty.
“I’m not a good BS’er, I guess,” the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ first-year head coach said.
“I just feel like when people ask you a question, you do your best to answer it truthfully and honestly, and if you don’t feel comfortable answering it, you just tell them so.
“I don’t really know why I’m that way. I just am.”
Thank goodness for that. In a day and age when so many football coaches opt for obfuscation or obstinacy, Dickenson is a refreshing change. Ask him a question and you shall receive a forthright, informative response, with more than a sprinkle of humanity.
Dickenson is not a dispenser of pigskin pablum such as “we’re on to Cincinnati” or “our goal is to go 1-and-0 this week.” He understands that the media is a conduit to the fans — the lifeblood of a community-owned franchise — and strives to keep the paying public informed.
Sure, there are times when sensitive information is withheld, but it is done respectfully. And he isn’t going to give away the playbook, simply because some ink-stained scribbler poses a question relating to strategy.
However, Dickenson will peel back some layers and provide as much insight as possible without compromising preparations for the upcoming game.
If a player has a concussion, Dickenson isn’t inclined to resort to “upper-body injury.” When quarterback Zach Collaros was concussed early this season, it was Dickenson who provided confirmation, as was the case after linebacker Cameron Judge sustained a blow to the head on Saturday.
Dickenson’s candour is not reserved for the media. It is part of his modus operandi when dealing with the players.
“Even kids, but especially grown men, they just want the truth,” Dickenson said. “If you’re honest with people and tell them up-front how you feel and what you see, I think they can live with good news and bad news. That’s just my style and so far it has worked OK.”
Has it ever. The Roughriders’ double-digit victory total is especially impressive when you consider what has transpired during the 2019 calendar year.
Only one week after signing a contract extension, Chris Jones stepped down in January to join the Cleveland Browns’ coaching staff.
Suddenly, the Roughriders were without a head coach, defensive co-ordinator, general manager and vice-president of football operations.
Jeremy O’Day was quickly promoted to fill the latter two positions. His first major move as the GM was to hire Dickenson as the head coach.
The Roughriders were unexpectedly shifting gears in the middle of the winter, while attempting to address the one major void that Jones had left behind.
Who was going to play quarterback?
Collaros was re-signed on Feb. 11, after O’Day unsuccessfully tried to woo marquee signal-caller Bo Levi Mitchell away from Calgary, and there were yawns.
O’Day also added a quarterback named Cody Fajardo, who had been a short-yardage specialist for most of his first three full CFL seasons. Fajardo was thrust into front-line duty much earlier than anyone had expected, after Collaros suffered a concussion on just the third play of the regular season.
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Craig Dickenson talks with Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo
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OK, I'm in for the Riders. Especially since ESPN has not put the playoffs behind a paywall.
And I already have the jerseys.
And I already have the jerseys.
Welcome to the Rider fold, Tec. I am sorry about the Redblack's poor performance this year - knowing all too well how tough it is when your team fails to live up to expectations.
One of the biggest things in our favor tomorrow is that the game will be played in Mosaic stadium and you can be darn sure that our fans are going to give the Eskies a warm Saskatchewan welcome.............all game long. :lol:
It appears that for some reason I missed the final part of Rob's article on our coach.
To continue:
"In came Fajardo, whose passing prowess didn’t initially lead to victories.
The Roughriders had records of 0-2 and 1-3 before going on a 9-1 roll that enabled them to nail down a playoff berth during what appeared at one point to be a transitional year.
“Coach Dickenson is so positive, and it creates a positive energy,” said Fajardo, himself a beacon of honesty. “Guys want to be here.
“Guys don’t think of this as work. They think of this as football, which it should be. It’s a sport. We’re playing a game for money, which is incredible. We’re very blessed to do so and a lot of guys realize that.”
Dickenson echoed those sentiments when asked about his openness to publicly critiquing, and even lamenting, some of his own tactical decisions. Many head coaches would rather attend a Kevin James film festival than second-guess themselves in front of the jackals of the media. But Dickenson, as you have likely ascertained by now, isn’t a typical football field boss — simply an excellent one.
“I think you have to be honest with yourself,” the down-to-earth Montanan said. “I’m not afraid of failure.
“I feel very fortunate to be able to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I felt very fortunate to be able to coach when I was an assistant coach. I felt very fortunate when I was a student coach.
“I’ve got a good life, I’ve got a good job, and I want to be the best I can. Being honest with yourself is a good way to start.”
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Not too early to be talking about Coach of the Year and it is clear where my vote lies. Go Craig. Go Riders. Heal well Cody.
To continue:
"In came Fajardo, whose passing prowess didn’t initially lead to victories.
The Roughriders had records of 0-2 and 1-3 before going on a 9-1 roll that enabled them to nail down a playoff berth during what appeared at one point to be a transitional year.
“Coach Dickenson is so positive, and it creates a positive energy,” said Fajardo, himself a beacon of honesty. “Guys want to be here.
“Guys don’t think of this as work. They think of this as football, which it should be. It’s a sport. We’re playing a game for money, which is incredible. We’re very blessed to do so and a lot of guys realize that.”
Dickenson echoed those sentiments when asked about his openness to publicly critiquing, and even lamenting, some of his own tactical decisions. Many head coaches would rather attend a Kevin James film festival than second-guess themselves in front of the jackals of the media. But Dickenson, as you have likely ascertained by now, isn’t a typical football field boss — simply an excellent one.
“I think you have to be honest with yourself,” the down-to-earth Montanan said. “I’m not afraid of failure.
“I feel very fortunate to be able to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I felt very fortunate to be able to coach when I was an assistant coach. I felt very fortunate when I was a student coach.
“I’ve got a good life, I’ve got a good job, and I want to be the best I can. Being honest with yourself is a good way to start.”
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Not too early to be talking about Coach of the Year and it is clear where my vote lies. Go Craig. Go Riders. Heal well Cody.
So. . . I wore my John Chick jersey to the grocery store today, and somebody called "Go Riders!" I turned around and a quite attractive young lady (with 2 kids) was grinning at me. She said "I'm from Regina."
In the suburbs of Washington. Go figure.
In the suburbs of Washington. Go figure.
Well, if Rider Nation looks as good in leggings as she did, they're welcome here!
Cody Fajardo not playing; Isaac Harker to start at quarterback for Saskatchewan Roughriders
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I remember waaaay back when my Riders won their last Grey Cup - back when I looked good in leggings - CBC who still does sports coverage well and did back then showed piece on Rider fans watching the game from all corners of the world - dressed in their Green and White duds no less. It was pretty cool.
I remember it well.
I wonder if this guy at Albert and Victoria on the Green Mile does?
CFL doesn't get any better than a Rider Grey Cup win at home.
Hoping that the Lions will defeat the stumps later today is not an option I wish to entertain so best we control our own destiny. Give it all you got guys. Get behind Issac and let him have the chances he needs to be successful. Contain the Edmonton offense on every play. DO NOT COMMIT SELFISH PENALTIES. Pull together and play as the successful unit you have proven to be all season long. And have a great time out there today.
GO RIDERS!!!!!!!!
GO RIDERS!!!!!!!!