MCCULLOUGH CALLS IT A CAREER

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today non-import linebacker Mike McCullough is retiring from the Canadian Football League.

McCullough is a veteran of eleven CFL seasons playing 185 career regular season games – including a streak of 110 consecutive – ranking him 16th on the franchise’s all-time games played list. The Kingston, ON native was originally selected by the Green and White in the third round (23rd overall) of the 2003 Canadian Draft

Last season, the 34-year-old played the final nine regular season games, after suffering an injury in training camp, registering 24 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles and two quarterback sacks. He also started the West Semi-Final, West Final and Grey Cup at linebacker.

For his career, McCullough totaled 187 defensive tackles, 113 special teams tackles, 11 quarterback sacks, and one interception.

At the conclusion of the 2010 season, McCullough received the inaugural Jake Gaudaur Veterans Award recognizing the CFL player that best demonstrates the attributes of Canada’s Veterans. He was also the recipient of the Mosaic Community Award in 2008 and 2009 which is presented annually to the Rider player who contributes the most to his community.

He is a two-time Grey Cup champion having won with the Roughriders in 2007 and again in 2013.

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Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

Classy guy, gonna miss him

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

Thank you Mr Mike McCullough, enjoyed watching you play for here In Saskatchewan.

ELA

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Anonymous
10 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

, enjoyed watching you play here In Saskatchewan.

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

Thank you for playing for the 4 Riders. We will miss you sense of humor during interviews or practise in Moose. Jaw.
Pats

Clarkenstein
10 years ago

If Szarka and Morgan go on the Wall then so should Mike. Sadly, I believe that none of them should.

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

He came through with some great playoff games for us. Sad to see him go.

Who do we have left at linebacker? Remind me again why we let Craig Butler go?

Lewis Grant

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

What kind of clueless person doesn't get that the Plaza of Honor is basically for players like Morgan, Szarka and McCullough? For some reason people seem to think that the Plaza of Honor has the same standard as the CFL Hall of Fame. The Plaza of Honor is not just for the best of the best Riders who attain legendary HOF status at the league level. Those guys get in, but it's also for recognizing quality players and individuals who made important contributions to the franchise. NOT just guys that set league records. Morgan was a shut-down corner for YEARS… Read more »

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Clarkstein = Clueless !!

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

One of the 'good guys'. I was afraid he was going to retire. He will be missed. You could see his leadership on the field for the play off games and the final.

Glad to hear he is plaaning on staying in Regina.

Newt from YQR

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

One of the 'good guys'. I was afraid he was going to retire. He will be missed. You could see his leadership on the field for the play off games and the final.

Glad to hear he is plaaning on staying in Regina.

Newt from YQR

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

Butler chased the money. Riders offered in the neighborhood of 125k (still too high) a season. Butler got near 145k with Hamilton. And he wasn't even a division all-star last season. Wow!
I'm glad Taman didn't give in.