DAYTONA HOMES MONDAY MORNING GOALIE

SAYING GOOD-BYE TO 2014
As has become a holiday tradition here on this blog, here’s a look back at the past year in our world of sports.  Judging by the recap, the Rodpedersen.com Newsmakers of the Year are Scott Flory and Weston Dressler!  Please enjoy:
JANUARY:
5 – Russia beats Canada 2-1 to win bronze at the WJC in Malmo, Sweden
7 – Canada’s Olympic Mens Hockey roster is unveiled and it includes three Saskies: Ryan Getzlaf, Chris Kunitz and Patrick Marleau (Four if you include coach Mike Babcock)
9 – Riders re-sign DB Terrell Maze.  2014 would be his 3rd season in Saskatchewan
12 – Winnipeg Jets fire head coach Claude Noel
15 – Riders sign punter Brett Cameron, son of Bomber Hall of Famer Bob Cameron
16 – Riders re-sign 30-year old WR Taj Smith for his third season in Green & White
20 – Corey Chamblin, Kent Austin & John Hufnagel named finalists for CFL Coach of the Year
21 – 41-yr old Anthony Calvillo announces his retirement after a 20-year CFL career
28 – Free agent running back Kory Sheets works out for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders
30 – DBs Macho Harris and Troy Stoudemire re-sign with the Riders
30 – QB Kerry Joseph asks for – and gets – his release from the Edmonton Eskimos
30 – Hamilton Ticats release Henry Burris and sign QB Zach Collaros
30 – Riders release Weston Dressler to pursue an NFL opportunity
FEBRUARY
4 – Henry Burris signs with the expansion Ottawa RedBlacks
5 – Weston Dressler signs a futures contract with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs
6 – Corey Chamblin is named CFL Coach of the Year for 2013
6 – Riders trade QB Drew Willy to Winnipeg for NI REC Jade Etienne of Regina
8 – Regina’s Mark McMorris wins Canada’s first medal at the Olympics, a bronze in slopestyle
10 – Riders release LB Diamond Ferri and in Winnipeg, former Rider LS Chris Cvetokovic retires
10 – Riders re-sign DB Paul Woldu and sign Etienne to a new deal
11 – K Chris Milo re-signs with the Riders, avoiding free agency
12 – DB Graig Newman signs with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
12 – Ticats sign LBs Craig Butler and Abe Kromah away from the Riders
12 – Riders sign NI DL David Lee
13 – Kory Sheets signs with the Oakland Raiders
13 – Alouettes sign free agent DT Jermaine McElveen
18 – Calgary Stampeders hire Marc Mueller as defensive assistant coach
19 – LB coach Johnny Holland leaves Riders to sign with BC
20 – Blue Bombers hire DC Gary Etcheverry and assistants Mike Scheper and Nelson Martin
20 – BC Lions sign P Ricky Schmitt and extend K Paul McCallum
20 – Riders hire Brad Miller as linebackers coach
26 – Stampeders sign KR/RB Jock Sanders
27 – Riders sign QB Seth Doege and REC Brett Swain
MARCH
3 – John Lynch retires from broadcasting and a career dating back to 1969
4 – Riders sign REC Chaz Schilens and RB Jermaine Thomas
4 – QB Buck Pierce retires as a BC Lion after an 8-year CFL career
6 – Riders sign LBs Chad Kilgore and Scott McKillop
8 – Dallas Stars retire Mike Modano’s jersey #9, my favourite all-time player
12 – Regina Pats honour builders Gary Renner, Bill White, Dr. Ian Hill and Dr. Ralph Berdan
13 – Corey Chamblin signs a contract extension through 2017
15 – Pats clinch East Division pennant with a point from an OT loss to Brandon
25 – Saskatoon Blades fire GM Lorne Molleken and coach Dave Struch
27 – CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon awards 2015 Grey Cup to host city Winnipeg
29 – Scott Flory replaces Mike Morreale as President of the CFLPA
30 – Pats swept in four by Brandon with a 5-1 loss in Brandon in Game 4
APRIL
3 – Riders sign RBs Clifton Smith and Keith Toston
5 – Day 1 of Rider minicamp in Bradenton, FLA
6 – Day 2 of Rider minicamp in Bradenton, FLA
7 – Blue Bombers hire Cory McDiarmid (former Rider) as special teams ass’t
7 – Chicago Bears sign U of S grad, long-snapper Chad Rempel
8 – Rider RB Neal Hughes inducted into the U of R Hall of Fame
9 – Rider GM Brendan Taman gets a contract extension through 2017
10 – Regina Thunder QB Asher Hastings wins Wally Buono award for top CJFL player
10 – Former Rider OL Rob Lazeo inducted into Abbottsford Hall of Fame
12 – Free agent DE Alex Hall signs with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL
12 – Pats forward Chandler Stephenson signs with the Washington Capitals
14 – Former Rider GM Bill Quinter passes away. (GM from ’84-’86)
17 – Darian Durant signs a multi-year contract extension with the Roughriders
22 – Regina Pats sign therapist Greg Mayer to a contract extension
24 – Regina Pats sold to Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group (QCSEG)
25 – Riders sign QB Adam Weber, release FB Darryl Stephenson
27 – PA Mintos win Telus Cup in Moose Jaw, 4-3 in 3OT over Chateauguay, PQ
29 – Riders waive LB Ejiro Kuale
30 – Regina Pats sale approved by WHL Board of Governors
MAY
1 – Wheat Kings draft Winnipeg centre Stelio Matheos with the #1 pick in the WHL Bantam Draft
1 – Don Hay named coach of the Kamloops Blazers
7 – Roughriders announce the 2013 Grey Cup generated $93-million
8 – Kory Sheets busted for pot possession outside Estevan, SK.  Raiders have no comment
8 – Scott Flory retires after 15 seasons with Alouettes, three Grey Cups and 9 all-stars
12 – Jim Hopson signs 1-year extension, says 2014 will be his last season
13 – Edmonton Oil Kings win WHL title, 4-2 in Game 7 at Portland
13 – Former Rider GM Al Ford beaten, hospitalized outside a Regina liquor board store
14 – Riders pick 8 in the CFL draft, led by #11 overall, DL Dylan Ainsworth from Western
14 – Ottawa trades QB Kevin Glenn to BC for #4 overall pick
16 – Curtis Hunt hired as head coach/GM of the AJHL’s Fort McMurray Oil Barons
19 – Yorkton wins Royal Bank Cup, 4-3 in overtime over Carleton Place.  Derek Falloon with the winner
20 – Rider LB Cory Huclack announces his retirement after 7 CFL seasons
20 – Riders hit season ticket limit of 26,700
20 – Riders sign former Cardinal/Colt DB/KR Marshay Green
21 – CFLPA labour talks break off in Toronto, Mark Cohon issues a terse statement
22 – Regina’s new stadium design is revealed
25 – Edmonton Oil Kings win Memorial Cup, 6-3 over Guelph in London, ON
26 – Riders announce Chris Szarka and Omarr Morgan to be inducted into Plaza of Honor in 2014
27 – Riders/620 CKRM announce a multi-year contract extension
30 – Rider LB Mike McCullough announces his retirement after an 11-yr career and 2 Grey Cup wins
JUNE
1 – Rider training camp opens in Saskatoon presented by Groundforce Drilling
2 – Saskatoon Blades hire Bob Woods as head coach/GM
4 – Geroy Simon announces his retirement after 15 seasons, 3 Grey Cup championships
6 – Day 5 of camp, Corey Chamblin proclaims “We’re a very average football team right now”
6 – U of R A.D. Dick White announces he’ll retire in December after 34 years at the university
8 – An agreement is reached — CFL and CFLPA avoid a strike
9 – Alouettes fire offensive coordinator Rick Worman
14 – L.A. Kings win the Stanley Cup, 3-2 in 2OT over New York Rangers
14 – PRESEASON: SK 21 OTT 17 Brett Swain two TDs and Marshay Green a 75-yd PR TD
20 – PRESEASON: EDM 19 SK 14 Taj Smith had two TDs, Esks had 153 yards rushing
22 – Riders release 26 players including veteran receiver Jordan Sisco
25 – Regina Pats announce none of their coaching staff will return in 2014-15
25 – Riders sign veteran RB Hugh Charles
29 – SASK 31 HAM 10 (1-0) Riders have 10 sacks, Anthony Allen scores three TDs
JULY
2 – Edmonton Oilers sign Rouleau, SK’s Keith Aulie
5 – TOR 48 SASK 15 (1-1) Taj Smith and Anthony Allen score the Rider TDs
7 – SK trades Dwight Anderson to Toronto for a conditional 2015 pick
10 – Riders sign veteran NI RB Jerome Messam
12 – BC 26 SASK 13 (1-2) Taj Smith has the lone TD, Chris Milo boots two FGs
16 – Saskatchewan releases Hugh Charles
17 – Moose Jaw Warriors name Tim Hunter head coach, replacing Mike Stothers
22 – Riders announce Reggie Hunt will replace Omarr Morgan in the Plaza induction class
22 – Riders sign veteran RB Will Ford
26 – SASK 37 TOR 9 (2-2) Will ford has 3 TDs, Durant rushes for another
29 – Riders sign WR Korey Williams, DT Chancey Aghayere
AUGUST
2 – SASK 38 OTT 14 (3-2) Will Ford has 2 TDs, Tristan Jackson scores on a 112-yd MFG return
4 – Jeff Garcia is named to the Alouettes offensive staff.  Cue the turnaround
6 – Regina Pats hire John Paddock has head coach/Sr VP of Hockey Ops and Ass’t Coach Dave Struch
7 – Scott Flory joins U of S Huskies offensive coaching staff
7 – SASK 23 WPG 17 (4-2) Terrell Maze has a pick six off Drew Willy for the winning points
17 – SASK 16 MTL 11 (5-2) Rob Bagg scores the Riders’ lone TD in the win
19 – Regina Pats hire Darrin McKechnie as Assistant Coach
20 – Riders add K Justin Palardy
20 – Mark Cohon announces he’ll step down as CFL Commissioner after the 2014 season
23 – Kory Sheets suffers season ending Achilles tear in Oakland’s preseason game vs Green Bay
24 – SASK 20 BC 16 (6-2) Tino Sunseri throws game winning touchdown to Dan Clark
25 – Weston Dressler is cut by the Kansas City Chiefs
28 – Roughriders sign Weston Dressler
31 – SASK 35 WPG 30 (7-2) Anthony Allen two TD’s including game-winner with :28 to play
SEPTEMBER
5 – Riders mourn the passing of Hall of Famer Ken Reed (LB, DE, 1965-1970)
7 – SASK 30 WPG 24 (8-2) Durant leaves game in third quarter.  Cue the end of the season
8 – Eskimos sign kicker Luca Congi
9 – Riders announce Durant will miss the rest of the regular season
10 – Riders sign QB Keith Price, a star at the University of Washington
14 – HAM 28 SASK 3 (8-3) The Riders’ only points are a 10-yard Chris Milo FG
17 – The Pats introduce a new logo, streamlining their classic retro logo
20 – Wheat Kings trounce Pats 6-1 in the 2014 home-opener
21 – SASK 35 OTT 32 OT (9-3) Maybe there’s hope.  Tino rallies the team to victory
23 – Alouettes announce they’ll retire Calvillo’s #13 on Thanksgiving Monday versus Saskatchewan
24 – Riders acquire DL Brandon Boudreaux from Hamilton for a neg list player and swap of picks
26 – EDM 24 RIDERS 0 (9-4) First shutout of the Riders since 1986
OCTOBER
1 – Regina Pats hire franchise great Mike Sillinger to a role in their hockey operations dept.
3 – Calgary Flames return star forward Morgan Klimchuk to the Pats
3 – CGY 31 SK 24 (9-5) Seth Doege starts and throws 3 picks.  Sunseri almost rallies the win
7 – Legendary Ticats coach Al Bruno passes at age 87
9 – Roughriders sign 41-year old QB Kerry Joseph
13 – MTL 40 SASK 9 (9-6) Anthony Allen has the Riders’ lone touchdown
19 – EDM 24 SASK 19 (9-7) Kerry Joseph goes 213, 2 TDs, 2 INTs.  Swain and Bagg had the TDs
21 – Saskatchewan releases RB Will Ford, QB DeNarius McGhee, REC Eron Riley
24 – CGY 40 SASK 27 (9-8) Joseph goes 322, 2 TDs, 3 INTs.  Getlzaf and Bagg had the TDs
31 – P.A. Raiders fire head coach Cory Clouston
NOVEMBER
1 – Raiders hire Marc Habscheid as coach till the end of the year
5 – Estevan Bruins named host of the 2016 Western Canada Cup
8 – SASK 24 EDM 19 (10-8) Joseph and Korey Williams have rushing TDs, Bagg in the air
12 – 5 Riders named All-Stars: Bagg, Labatte, Chick, George, Brackenridge
12 – Ottawa fires offensive coordinator Mike Gibson
16 – EDM 18 SASK 10 (WSF)  The season ends.  Kerry Joseph throws five INTs
20 – BC fires head coach Mike Benevides
23 – Hamilton, Calgary win the division finals to advance to the 2014 Grey Cup in Vancouver
24 – The hockey world mourns the passing of Pat Quinn
27 – WHL’s Vancouver Giants fire head coach Troy Ward
30 – Stamps beat Ticats 20-16 to win the 102nd Grey Cup
DECEMBER
1 – Vancouver Giants hire Claude Noel as coach
3 – Ottawa hires Jason Maas as offensive coordinator
3 – John Hufnagel announces 2015 will be his last year as coach.  D. Dickenson will take over
5 – Riders confirm O.C. George Cortez’s contract won’t be renewed
5 – Kerry Joseph announces his retirement from pro football
9 – Lethbridge Hurricanes fire head coach Drake Berehowksy
10 – Corey Chamblin confirms Richie Hall will not be defensive coordinator in 2015
10 – Lethbridge Hurricanes fire GM Brad Robson
12 – Riders sign DT Tearrius George to avoid free agency
14 – The Pats’ Morgan Klimchuk is cut from Canada’s World Junior team
15 – Dallas Eakins is fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers
15 – Anthony Calvillo joins the Montreal Alouettes staff as offensive assistant
16 – 39-yr old Foam Lake product Craig Reynolds is named new Roughriders President & CEO
17 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire defensive coordinator Gary Etcheverry
18 – DE Ricky Foley signs a new contract with the Roughriders
19 – Riders hire Jacques Chapdelaine as their new offensive coordinator
19 – BC Lions hire Jeff Tedford as head coach
23 – Roughriders sign 32-year old receiver Jamel Richardson
** And that’s got us caught up to today!  Here’s hoping 2015 is a much better year for all of us.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: NFL WEEK 17

Aaron Rodgers will get an extra week’s rest for his aching left calf – the one Ndamukong Suh stepped on (more on that later) – thanks to having led the Packers to a fourth consecutive NFC North title and the conference’s No. 2 seed.

After aggravating his injury and being carted away in the first half, Rodgers returned to hear “MVP!” chants from the Lambeau Field faithful during Green Bay’s 30-20 victory over Suh’s Detroit Lions on a snowy Sunday in Wisconsin. Rodgers scored on a 1-yard sneak once he came back and finished 17 of 22 for 226 yards passing, including a pair of TD throws and zero interceptions.

While Rodgers and the Packers (12-4) made the Lions the NFC’s No. 6 seed, just take a look at who’s No. 1: Seattle.

Yes, the reigning Super Bowl champions’ 3-3 start is a distant memory, and a 20-6 victory over St. Louis allowed the Seahawks (12-4) to finish atop the NFC West. Since linebacker Bobby Wagner returned from a right foot injury, Seattle is 6-0, allowing an average of 6.5 points.

It’s been a decade since New England won consecutive NFL championships, the longest stretch without a repeat champion in nearly a half-century of Super Bowls. But Seattle could end that drought.

Next weekend, it’ll be Detroit at Dallas, and Arizona at Carolina in the NFC; Cincinnati at Indianapolis, and Baltimore at Pittsburgh in the AFC.

New England and Denver earned the AFC’s top two seeds.

The Steelers will await word on the status of running back Le’Veon Bell, who left Sunday night’s AFC North-clinching 27-17 win over the Bengals with a knee injury after getting hit by Reggie Nelson (who got an earful from Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin after the game.)

The Lions could face the Cowboys without Suh. His cleat twice wound up on the lower left leg of Rodgers, who then shoved away the 300-plus-pound defensive tackle.

Remember: Suh was suspended for two games by the NFL after stomping on the right arm of Green Bay’s Evan Dietrich-Smith during a Thanksgiving Day game in 2011. (On Sunday, Detroit played without centre Dominic Raiola, who was suspended for stepping on a Bears player last week.)

In case you missed it, here are the other top topics after the NFL’s 17th – and final – regular-season Sunday:

FLOPS: Given a chance to make the playoffs by winning, the Chargers and Falcons flopped. San Diego had more turnovers (two) than points (zero) in the second half of a 19-7 loss to Kansas City, while Atlanta rolled over in a 34-3 defeat against Carolina.

BLACK MONDAY: We know Jim Harbaugh is leaving the 49ers. Who’ll join him on the way out? Jets coach Rex Ryan and Bears coach Marc Trestman are expected to be let go, Falcons coach Mike Smith’s run could be over, too, and Oakland probably will replace interim coach Tony Sparano. Assistants who could get consideration for a top job: Arizona’s Todd Bowles and Cleveland’s Kyle Shanahan.

COWBOYS RECORDS: As the NFC East champ Cowboys routed the rival Redskins 44-17, DeMarco Murray broke Emmitt Smith’s franchise record for rushing yards in a season by getting to 1,845, and Dez Bryant eclipsed Terrell Owens’ team mark for touchdown catches in a season by grabbing his 16th. Dallas is only the sixth team since 1978 to go 8-0 in away games – and four of the other five reached the Super Bowl.

WE’RE NO. 1: Well, sort of. While some clubs were concerned with playoff permutations, Tampa Bay was busy letting a lead slip away in a 23-20 loss to New Orleans that gave the Buccaneers the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. In need of a quarterback, the Bucs could end up with Heisman Trophy winners Marcus Mariota or Jameis Winston.

WHAT ABOUT WATT: It’s been more than a quarter-century since a defensive player won NFL MVP honours (Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor in 1986), and Rodgers might have sealed his second award with his back-from-injury performance Sunday. But Houston defensive end J.J. Watt completed a remarkable individual season in a 23-17 win over Jacksonville, adding three sacks, a forced fumble and a safety. Watt’s 20 1/2 sacks make him the first player with a pair of 20-sack seasons.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
RP
@sportscage
(With files from the Associated Press)
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Rod McNabb
9 years ago

Thanks for a great year Rod. All the best in 2015

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

I guess I'm blood thirsty because the hi-lites include the Oilers gassing Dallas Eakins and the Riders letting George Cortez walk and hobbling Richie Hall.The biggest error in judgement was bringing in Kerry Joseph. There was absolutely nothing gained and Tino lost a lot of reps. The play of John Chick would be my hi-lite of the year.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

The Lion's Suh ends the year with another classic moment in sports with fancy foot work on Rodger's leg. Some guys never change. Go Cowboys!

Old Hank

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Time for a poll: Who should be the MVP J.J. Watt or Aaron Rodgers?

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

take rodgers off the packers, take watt off the texans. whos worse for ware the packers hands down. now if its most outstanding player watt gets 100 percent.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

The chances of Tino Sunseri being resigned by the Riders is slim to none. The guy didn't have the faith of the players in Pittsburg and he played like a pink Panther. Never took responsibility for anything when his play was poor. Did the same thing here in 2014. He is not and will never be nothing but a back up to the back up QB in the CFL.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Here are a couple things for you fanatics regarding the Riders:

QB's
Durant
Glenn
Price

REC's
Dressler
Getzlaf
Bagg
Richardson
Stamps
& a mystery player (not SJ Green because of $$$)…stay tuned

Lastly….welcome back Ricky Schmidt and Jock Sanders

More to come….

Take care,
Agent

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Somehow that doesn't seem too far fetched. We'll see how it all plays out.
Take care,
Client

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Oskee Wee Wee,
Oskee Waa Waa,
Holy MAKINAW
Tiger Cats win 2015 Grey Cup.

Happy New Year Sk. prairie hillbillies !

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

A bit too much of Grampa's "eggnog" already!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

2014 was great for me. If 2015 is going to be better, it must mean I am winning a lottery or moving to some warm weather locale!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

2015 will be Roddy. Happy new year and stay warm!

Dubya

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Beautiful recap Roddy

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Riders do need a back-up, so it makes sense to re-sign Tino. Good arm and can only get better, just needs to work on his pocket presence and quicker release. See how he competes within the new system in 2015.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

If Rob Bagg had caught that pass Kerry Joseph would never have been phoned. Other than Durant getting injured that was the defining point in the season.

John Meissner
9 years ago

Yup, another brilliant come-from-ahead loss for the Succaneers yesterday.

Suck for the Duck!

Have a great 2015 Roddy!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

2014 Calgary Stampeders were so dominant it was pathetic on the CFL and it's other teams. Other teams in the league have a longggg way to go to be in the same class as the Stampeders. May Mr Hufnagle can be a roving gm and show others how to be successful on and off the field.

Bo knows football, so does Jon.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Stop it! Too funny. Ha ha ha ha ha.
D. Lingenfodder

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Sunseri will be back because he won't have other options. I hope they don't give up on Doege. He was thrust in before ready so hopefully they let him develop. Don't over value Price he is the worst of the three.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Thats a broad statement. Keith price hasnt even played a cfl snap yet how do you figure he is worse than the other two

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Happy New Year to you Rod and thanks for all of the time and effort you put in to making this the number one sports blog in Canada……period!!

Aaron Anderson

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

regarding Suh's suspension…what a load of b.s.! his back was turned to the crybaby…positive jerry was behind this,as me thinks the "boys" r intimidated by the "ROAR"! go LIONS!! p.s….photo of natalie would win hands down if not for carm takin up space in pic!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Wah wah wah wah wah! Just cause you cheer for the bucs!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Of course suh got suspended he stepped on the precious arron rogers from the precious packers. The whole league is stuck up the packers butts its sickening.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

suh is nothing but thug he knew what he was doing and got what he deserved. cowboys 38 lions 17.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

What. You cheer for the bucs too?

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Suh should be banned from the NFL for life.

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

Ur all just stuck up rogers butt like the rest of the league. Watt for MVP