RIDERS RE-SIGN TWO CANADIANS
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that non-import receiver Alex Anthony and non-import offensive lineman Matt Vonk have both re-signed with the team. Financial details of the contracts were not released.
Anthony (6’2 – 205) will return to the Green and White for his second season. The 22-year-old played one regular season game in 2013 registering two receptions for 13 yards. He spent the remainder of the season on the teams practice roster.
The Wilfrid Laurier product was originally picked in the 5th round (39th overall) in last season’s CFL Draft. Through four collegiate seasons he had collected 47 receptions for 722 yards and seven touchdowns.
Vonk (6’4 – 285) was selected in the 5th round (38th overall) out of the University of Waterloo in the 2013 CFL Draft. Last year, the Burlington, ON native attended training camp with the Riders and remained on the practice roster through July before returning to school for his final season of eligibility.
The Regina Red Sox Announced today that Jose Canseco will be guest speaker at the Regina Red Sox Sports Dinner and Auction. The dinner will be held April 5th at the Turvey Center.
sooo.there was no real reason to do this.. but they did it!!! because they are real..they are us!! a friend of a friend is battling cancer right now (who isn't right?!) and the riders sent a very special message in a heartfelt card to him..why??? because we are rider faithful. Love and blessings…thank you Riders. We will give him a couple of our season tix…why?? because we are rider nation.