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By Jonathan Hamelin For L-P Specialty Products Being involved with Inside Green this season was similar to suiting up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. There was a lot of practice time logged, countless rolls of game film and sheets of game notes examined, and plenty of blood, sweat and tears. OK, maybe the blood came from a paper cut, but it was hard work nonetheless! Like the Green and White, we’ve had some struggles this season building a perfect lineup – with our lineup involving articles. Unlike the Roughriders, though, we never had to fire anyone. There was some thought given to releasing Inside Green writer Ed Kapp, but don’t tell him that. At the end of the day, we had a much happier season than the Roughriders. This was my first year as editor of Inside Green, and it was my goal to create a program that would appeal to both hardcore and average fans. From the feedback we’ve received, I think this goal was accomplished. Now, like a member of the Roughriders would, I will give credit to my teammates. There’s no ‘I’ in team. I couldn’t give 110 per cent without my teammates. Ed Kapp and Dietrich Neu helped provide interesting articles all season long. The team at the Leader-Post was extremely positive to work with, creating a visually appealing product and helping to bring in advertisers, whose support of Inside Green is invaluable. But it is perhaps the readers of Inside Green who deserve the biggest pat on the back. Without people taking the time to go through and read each issue of Inside Green, there would probably be no Inside Green. So whether you commented on an issue, read each one or browsed occasionally, thank you. Because there have been a lot of articles to read this season in Inside Green, we thought it would be fitting to finish things off with a Rider-themed literature issue. The Roughriders have marketed just about everything over the last several years, books being no exception. The majority of these books have sought to illustrate the rich history of the Roughrider organization, highlighting the notable teams, players and stories. This tradition continues with George Reed: His Life and Times, co-authored by Reed and John Chaput. As the title suggests, the book gives fans a glimpse into the life of the greatest running back to ever suit up for the Green and White. But, as Ed Kapp discovered after reading the book, the book covers far more than just Reed’s athletic accomplishments — it delves into Reed’s childhood, his work outside football and his personal life. With strong writing by Chaput and direct quotes from Reed, it’s a book all Rider fans could benefit from reading. The other set of books examined in this issue of Inside Green are in no way conventional Rider history books. They are children’s books. What better way to initiate the next generation of Rider Nation than through a book about the Riders that has been written for children? That’s the thought that went through author Holly Preston’s mind when she teamed up with illustrator Val Lawton to create The ALWAYS Team and The ALWAYS Team: Trouble in Riderville. But don’t let the label “children’s books” fool you. While there are plenty of images like Gainer the Gopher to keep children entertained, there are messages about teamwork, faith and tradition embedded in the text. It’s not always easy for Rider fans to put the meaning of their team into words for their children, but Preston has done just that. As we also learn in the feature, it’s not just Rider fans that have gotten something out of the book. Speaking of Rider literature, From the Pages of Rob Vanstone brings fans the latest excerpt from
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the Leader-Post sports editor’s collection of Rider history books. This one discusses the unique relationship between former Riders offensive linemen Roger Aldag and Bob Poley. They were both experts at the sport, but have very different personalities. It could be that we at Inside Green decided to talk about Roughrider literature to distract fans from the team’s dismal season. Currently sitting at 4-12-0, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are going to miss the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. It’s not all bad news though. Earlier this month it was announced that the province would host the 2013 Grey Cup. The province previously hosted the 2003 and 1995 Grey Cups. Inside Green brings you coverage of the Grey Cup announcement in this issue. In Riders in the Community, we examine the benefits that hosting the Grey Cup will bring. It is estimated the event will bring $45 million to $50 million to Saskatchewan, with $30 million to $35 million going to Regina. The event will also be a great chance for the province to celebrate the glory of Canadian football. INSIDE GREEN is The 13th Man examines what the Roughriders need brought to you by: to do to ensure booking their spot. If the current season EDITOR is any indication, it will be a long shot for the Green and JONATHAN HAMELIN jonathanahamelin@hotmail.com White to pull off the rare feat of being the host city and winning the Grey Cup. However, with some careful WRITER ED KAPP tweaking to the roster, it could be a true party in the ed.kapp1@gmail.com prairies. CONTRIBUTOR Also in Inside Green, we meet Myrna Tubman, who is DIETRICH NEU showcasing her love for the Saskatchewan Roughriders dietrich1889@hotmail.com in a unique way. Tubman’s Rider pictures, whether they are of Ken Miller, the team or the fans, have one Cover Photo Credit: Courtesy of consistent feature: buttons. For eight years, Tubman has Don Healy been unlocking the essence of the button and working Contents of this publication are protected by them into her artwork. She has sold her works across copyright and may be used only for personal, noncommercial purposes. All other rights are the province — including to NHL head coach Mike reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Babcock — and has even written a children’s button 23 235 2 2350 35 350 3 50 2n 50 2 2nd n Avenue Regina, SK book. Em Em Email: mai aai ail: il: l: jjo joyce@joycetourney.com o Christopher Milo, who has locked himself in as the Web W Webs We Website: ebs b bsssiiite: itte: t : www.joycetourney.com Riders’ starting kicker after some early struggles, chats with Kapp in Rider One-On-One about the life of a kicker. Slotback Jason Clermont reflects on his time in Regina so far in Breeding Green and White. The interesting career of Steve Mazurak is examined in Rider Flashback. Mason Lanigan talks about why football is I KNOW MY friendly to him in Young Roughriders. For a Roughrider BUSINESS® season review, turn to Rider Report Card. Joyce Tourney If you have any final questions or comments about Inside Green, email me at: jonathanahamelin@hotmail.com
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By Jessica Reimer For L-P Specialty Products This past April, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced an exciting partnership with the Canadian Red Cross and SaskTel to advance an Imagine No Bullying campaign and expand the program’s reach throughout Saskatchewan. The Canadian Red Cross has long since established itself as a major provider of bullying prevention education with its RespectED: Beyond the Hurt peerto-peer program actively running across the country. Cindy Fuchs, Director of the Canadian Red Cross, expressed her delight at the Rider’s decision to come on board with the initiative. To date, the Roughriders are the only team to pursue this kind of affiliation and she hopes it prompts other professional sport teams to consider doing the same. Bullying statistics cement the importance of taking proactive measures to prevent future pain and suffering for Canadian youth. According to PREVNet, a national authority on bullying prevention, it is estimated that one in five youth are bullied on a regular basis, whether in school, at home, or on the playground. With the surge in popularity of mobile technology and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, cyber bullying is on the rise. Information from Canada’s bullying prevention reporting program (www.stopabully. ca) suggests that about 51 per cent of teens have had negative experiences with social networking. SaskTel’s commitment to the Imagine No Bullying campaign comes from an acknowledgement of the potential for individuals to misuse their products and services for bullying purposes. Along with their I Am Stronger campaign, SaskTel seeks to empower Canadians to make healthy choices and build healthier, safer communities. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to join forces with the Red Cross and the Saskatchewan Roughriders in this call to action to stop bullying and cyber bullying in our communities,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel’s Vice President. Luc Mullinder, a former Roughrider and consultant for the
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This is really important work. I would rather do these presentations to youth than just sign autographs. This work makes a difference in the lives of kids.” Red Cross, has been an advocate for the organization for years. He and Weston Dressler – now a wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs – began working alongside the Red Cross in 2010 and established a strong and lasting alliance between the two parties. Within one week of receiving their introductory Red Cross training, over 30 schools submitted their interest in hosting the players to deliver their presentation. By the end of the first year, the bullying prevention program was facilitated for an estimated 7,040 Saskatchewan youth. “The Rider presentation is a prevention workshop that focuses on bringing awareness to youth about the dynamics and effects of bullying, harassment, and discrimination; how to use their personal power to resolve and prevent these problems; and how to find and use resources to respond to bullying – including cyber bullying – and harassment,” says Valerie Pearson, Provincial Manager for the Red Cross Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention Education program. According to Mullinder, when the opportunity for a formal partnership emerged, it seemed a perfect fit. He referred rather affectionately to the partnership between the Roughriders, the Red Cross, and SaskTel as a “three-headed monster,” ready to tackle the issue of bullying head on. “This is really important work,” says Mullinder. “I would rather do these presentations to youth than just sign autographs. This work makes a difference in the lives of kids.” Mullinder, alongside current players Chris Getzlaf, Scott McHenry, and Neal Hughes and former player Keith Shologan serve as ambassadors for the campaign. They travel around the province to promote the key messages behind
Imagine No Bullying: education, responsibility, and respect. They will also share their own experiences on both sides of the bullying spectrum to connect with youth and drive home the potentially damaging effects of bullying and harassment. Since 2010, players from the Roughrider franchise are estimated to have reached nearly 26,500 students with their messaging. “I try to look at [bullying] from all angles,” explains Getzlaf. “It’s not just the victims that you have to think about. They are first and foremost, obviously, but I try to look at it as really empowering the bystander, someone who is seeing this happening. They’re not necessarily being bullied but they see someone getting bullied on a regular basis. It’s these types of people that can really stand up and help the person, help the victim, and – lots of times – help the bullying, for that matter. They’re the people that can really make a difference and take this [program] in the direction we want it to go.” Ultimately, the goal is to build a strengthened network in Saskatchewan of people who are working to put an end to bullying. Schools that have hosted the Imagine No Bullying campaign have offered significant and positive feedback on the program’s impacts
for students, expressing that the bullying prevention messaging becomes more meaningful when delivered by respected celebrities with experience on both sides of the issue. The presentation has also helped students to become more aware of their own bullying actions and to promote a school-wide positive attitude. Given its impacts and reach, the program is sure to be a continued success for the 2014-15 school year as the players showcase their talents both on and off the field. To learn more about The Red Cross bullying prevention program and how to get your school or organization involved, visit www.redcross. ca/bullying or call 306-721-1600.
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Name: Amanda Years with team: This is my second year on the team Position: Base Q: What previous cheerleading experience did you have before joining the Rider Cheer Team? I have been a member on my elementary, high school and an all star cheer team. I have been a cheerleader for 8 years. Q: What prompted you to try out? I love cheerleading and I wanted to continue my passion for the sport while combining it with one of Saskatchewan’s
Q: How would you sum up your experience to date with the squad? The 620 CKRM Rider cheer team has presented me with many new experience that I have been honored to take part in. Being on the team is always exciting, and I have grown professionally and personally. Q: What are you hoping to get out of the game-day experience as a member of the team? I am hoping to experience the passion of the fans. Since we have to most dedicated fans in the CFL I am looking forward to feeding off their energy during the game. Also, interacting with the fans in hopes of making their game day experience a little more exciting. Q: The Rider Cheer Team does many community experiences. Have you done any that stand out? Having been on the 2013 Rider cheer team and experiencing the Grey Cup in Saskatchewan and all the events reaffirmed that we have the most dedicated fans in the CFL. Fans waited in lines for hours to attend Riderville and stood in freezing cold whether to watch the parade, that’s dedication.
Q: What is your favourite skill to perform with the Rider Cheerleading team? I love to perform any skill that pleases the crowd. Usually that involves flipping skills or pyramids that are multiple levels high. Q: Which of your teammates is the funniest? All of my teammates have a great sense of humor, but I would have to say Lindsay’s sarcasm is the funniest.
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Q: Which of your teammates do you look up to? Why? I look up to Katelyn the most because of her ability to dance and stunt extremely well, being a well-rounded cheerleader is an aspiration of mine. I also admire her performance; she always has a genuine smile on her face.
Q: What previous cheerleading experience did you have before joining the Rider Cheer Team? I was on Balfour collegiate team for four years, Rebels for one and the University of Regina last season.
Q: What is your favourite memory from your time with the team? Definitely witnessing the Roughriders win the Grey Cup at home. Experiencing the excitement first hand is a memory not many people are blessed enough to have. In addition, having my teammates to share the great memories with makes it that much better,
Q: What prompted you to try out? My love for cheerleading and my love for the Saskatchewan Rough Riders, it is an awesome and fun way to give back to the community. Q: How would you sum up your experience to date with the squad? My experience has been awesome! Last season was unreal not only was it my first year on the team but the Riders also won the Grey cup at home. The Grey cup week in Regina was a hoot, performance after performance with our amazing fans! I couldn’t have been more fortunate.
Q: Describe your first impression of Mosaic Stadium as a Rider Cheerleader. I had been to a Roughrider game as a fan before so I thought I knew what to expect. Turns out I did not. The experience from the field level is amazing; I got to see the excitement of the players and the fans. The energy is so high and you cannot hear yourself think it is so loud. I would not want it any other way.
Q: What are you hoping to get out of the game-day experience as a member of the team? I hope to meet and talk with more fans, at little Rider Day. The kids who come out are all so adorable and love to get involved as little cheerleaders! I hope to have another phenomenal season with my Rider Cheerleading family!
Q: Anything else you’d like to add? I am so thankful to be blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I appreciate the experiences I have had this far and look forward to new ones to come.
Q: The Rider Cheer Team does many community experiences. Have you done any that stand out? Honestly each and every one stands out for me because I meet such wonderful people every time. I get to meet more and more excited fans that also share a love for the Saskatchewan Rough Riders! But little Rider Day is definitely a favorite one of mine. Q: What is your favorite skill to perform with the Rider Cheerleading team? I like being thrown really high in the air and flipping, along with the helicopter routine.
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Q: Which of your teammates is the funniest? I would say Amanda she has the funniest laugh! (it sounds like a goose) everyone dies laughing if she is whether they know what happened or not! Q: Which of your teammates do you look up to? Why? I look up to Haley who also is a flyer, I’ve cheered on two teams with her and she’s such a kindhearted person and an amazing cheerleader! She is always helping me with new skills and keeping me calm right before a game. Q: What is your favorite memory from your time with the team? Grey cup week we got to do so many cool things, dance on stage with Hedley at half time and we got to be on field when we won the Grey cup as the confetti filled the air. Q: Describe your first impression of Mosaic Stadium as a Rider Cheerleader. I’ve grown up going to the games and dreaming about cheering on the sidelines and once I had my first game it was surreal! The roar of the crowd was different! Being so close to the action was awesome, and doing on field routines gives you an adrenaline rush, our fans are the best in the league there’s no doubt about that and for that I will keep coming back.
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The Rider Chick Attack of the clones league. Cloning him should be the top priority of Green and White Labs. Or Tristan Jackson. The little-guy-whocould amassed a clip-board full of statistics in the RedBlack game on Aug. 2 – including a missed field goal returned for a touchdown, as the Roughriders would leave the RedBlacks black and blue in a 38 to 14 pounding. Not even a team of Rob Baggs could win a trophy. Don’t get me wrong. Coming back from two devastating knee injuries in recent year, I’m pretty much convinced Rob Bagg is made of titanium. And in that RedBlack game, he lit it up for 123 yards. Nope. Even having a team of recently re-upped Ricky Foleys wouldn’t help either, as fun as it would be. Can you imagine the look on the other teams’ faces? (“I got a bad feeling about this,” as Luke Skywalker would say.) That’s the cool thing about football. You need a good quarterback to be sure. And you need a good receiver. You’ll need sharp running back and tough-asnails, scare-the-crap-out-of-you type of guys on the defensive line. But you’ll need them all to work together. As a team. And that, my little green friends, is why I love football. You can’t cobble together a line of football greats and expect the W’s to just start piling up automatically. It takes those greats working in sync. It takes setting aside those egos and working towards a common goal. In that way it is unlike almost any other sport. Oh sure you can see selfish football players taking a stupid penalty. And you can see selfish players arguing with their offensive coordinators, asking to get the ball more. But trust me, they don’t last. You take too many selfish penalties and you’ll be standing on the sidelines looking kinda dumb. As great as the Roughriders team is individually, together their impact is
Jennifer Jacoby-Smith, a professional writer living in Saskatoon, goes by another name: The Rider Chick. In each issue of Inside Green, this passionate Roughrider fan will give her insight on the Green and White and relate her experiences as a fan living in Saskatoon. Feedback can be emailed to jsmith@ thestarphoenix.com
You want to know what I love about football? I mean, obviously, there is more than just one thing that I love about football. After all I do spend many hours during the season watching games, highlights and analyzing statistics. I wouldn’t do that for something I only mildly like. One of the things I love most about football is it the ultimate test of teamwork. It’s not just two guys duking it out to find out who’s best. There’s no getting around it. There’s no short cut to victory. If you’re not working as a team, success is probably going to be as elusive as the Alouettes’ offense this season. Bottom line is: It takes a team to win. You can’t win a championship with a team of Darian Durants. He may be the chief commanding officer of our offense. He may have led our team to historic victories. He may be one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever don the green and white, but an entire team of Darians wouldn’t accomplish much. Neither would a squad of John Chicks. And believe me, leading the team with quarterback sacks, the guy is a one-man wrecking crew on the field. He’s haunting the dreams of quarterbacks across the
multiplied, not added together. It’s not the attack of the clones. It’s the attack of the Green Machine and all it’s moving parts. You could really see this when Chris Getzlaf came back for that Ottawa game – something I’d been wishing for weeks. Because I knew if he came back, the receiving core would have fabulous game. And what happened? Yup, Getzie steps on the field and boom, Rob Bagg runs up 123 yards, Brett Swain tags a TD and 85 yards, and Getzlaf grabs himself 57 yards. I highly doubt Getzie brought magic beans with him. What he brought was confidence and leadership. And a It takes more than a star quarterback new dimension for like Darian Durant to win gam es. It takes a team effort. defenses around the league to worry Photo Credit: Cara Hull/Saskatchewan Roug hriders about, prepare for and defend against. His talents weren’t added to the receivers, they multiplied. And that’s why I love football. That’s why who’ll show up on their combines to finish up a harvest when another farmer can’t. it gets deeply ingrained in your heart and You live on this bald land long enough soul. and you’ll know what I’m talking about. And, like anything in life worth thinking Now, let’s go, TEAM! about, the teamwork in football has a greater lesson for us all in our everyday lives. Got a beef? A story idea? No matter where we work or where we live, as human beings we’re better Or just something to say? together, working as a team, than we ever Pop me an email: could be on our own. jsmith@thestarphoenix.com. And perhaps here on the prairies, or tweet me @SaskRidersChick. we see that teamwork all the time. It’s those small town potlucks and Your Tweet could be featured fundraisers that help out families when a in a future issue. twister strikes their farm. It’s those men
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Slotback Dan Farthing was an outstanding receiver during his 11 seasons with the Riders and was inducted into the Plaza of Honour in 2009. Photo Credit: Bill Dubecky/Royal Studios
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Dan Farthing credits success to his university coach By Roger Currie For L-P Specialty Projects The Roughriders have been blessed to make good use of many of the talented football players that the province of Saskatchewan has produced over the years, and the past 30 years have especially seen many talented receivers wear the green and white. Today the CFL refers to them as “National” players. Slotback Dan Farthing became a Roughrider in 1991, and he is still involved with the team, helping with strength and conditioning. Farthing’s 11 year playing career began at a time when the Rider roster already included two of their greatest Canadian receivers ever -- Jeff Fairholm and Ray Elgaard. Now all three are prominent members of the Roughriders’ Plaza of Honour. Farthing was born in Saskatoon on November 10, 1969, and played his first football at Holy Cross High School. He excelled at all athletic activities at Holy Cross, but he says it wasn’t until his playing days at the University of Saskatchewan that he thought seriously about professional football. “I remember Coach Brian Towers bringing me into his office after my rookie season in 1987. He told me straight out that pro football would be an option for me if I did what was needed over the rest of my college career to make that a reality,” he recalled. Farthing was a standout with the Huskies,
especially during his final year in 1990 when they defeated the St. Mary’s Huskies to win the Vanier Cup. A year earlier, Farthing was a member of the U of S squad that lost to the Western Mustangs in the Vanier. He had an excellent evaluation camp in the winter of 1991, and in the CFL draft that followed, Rider General Manager Al Ford traded away Saskatchewan’s two first picks to the BC Lions to ensure that Farthing would be available to them. As a rookie, Farthing says he learned a great deal from Jeff Fairholm and Ray Elgaard. He says, “Getting to learn behind those two guys was absolutely priceless. Not having Ray’s size or Jeff’s blazing speed, I had to pick and choose what was valuable for personal development, but there’s definitely something to be said for having to compete at a high level in a game situation. ” Farthing’s years in Green and White included the weird and wonderful era of CFL expansion into the United States. With teams in places like Shreveport, Louisiana; and Birmingham, Alabama. Most physically demanding in his memory was the Riders visit to Las Vegas to play The Posse. “I remember going through four pairs of glasscutter gloves because they got so completely soaked in the heat, with the temperature well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff time. We had offensive linemen who had to be hydrated with IV’s after the game. It was certainly tumultuous and interesting to say the least,” he recalled.
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Farthing never played on a Grey Cup champion with the Riders, but they did win the west division in 1997 thanks to a late season run in the playoffs. It was also his best year in terms of personal numbers as he caught 58 passes for just under 1,000 yards and four touchdowns. He lost track of how many different quarterbacks threw him the ball during his 11 year career, but he had great success with Henry Burris who joined the Riders in 2000. That year he caught 44 passes for 729 yards, and six touchdowns which was a personal best. Today, Dan Farthing has made a very successful transition to life after football through his involvement with Level 10 Fitness and Physiotherapy. Armed with two Masters Degrees in Physical Education and Kinesiology, he reflected back to his early playing days at the U of S, and credited Coach Brian Towers with bestowing athletes with the mindset to be successful. “Your commitment to your sport cannot be a part-time one. It must be year round, going way beyond whatever the scheduled training and practice routine might be. My Huskie teammates and I painted lines on the field ourselves, to ensure that our workouts were focussed on a meaningful objective,” said Farthing. It was that kind of dedication and commitment that ensured Dan Farthing a place in the Roughriders Plaza of Honour. He was inducted in 2009, along with
I remember going through four pairs of glasscutter gloves because they got so completely soaked in the heat, with the temperature well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit at kickoff time.”
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Mark Leptich and Naomi Woods-Henry share their reasons why the band is such a great experience By Judy Bird For L-P Specialty Products The 620 CKRM Saskatchewan Roughrider Pep Band is comprised of volunteer musicians who enjoy a good time. Members range in age from late teens to seniors and all are strong Rider fans. The band has gone to every Grey Cup since 1993 and plays at each Rider home game, both in the stands and in front of the stadium before the game.
Concert band before joining the Rider Pep Band. The band is not a teaching band; musicians are expected to be able to play well and to learn the songs themselves so that the band can make the most of precious practice time. “I had to learn the songs all pretty quickly,” he says. It’s his fourth year with the band, and he says he almost knows all the songs by heart. His favourite song is Green is the Colour because they play it every time the team scores. Leptich enjoys being at all the Rider home games and taking in the whole experience of game day. Like his fellow band mates, his most memorable moment from last year was the Grey Cup game in Regina. “Winning Grey Cup last year was surreal. It was unbelievable,” Mark Leptich he said. has played the In the week leading for baritone sax up to the big game, s. year 10 t abou the Rider Pep Band Photo by played at numerous Pat Rediger events; some band members estimate it was anywhere from 60 to more than 100 performances, but Leptich lost track. “It Mark Leptich was a lot. I have no idea. My lips were The Rider Pep Band is gearing up for dead by the end. It was very tiring.” another season of entertaining football Aside from playing at the Rider home fans. For band member Mark Leptich, games, and of course, Grey Cup, it means another year of playing all the participating in community events is an fan favorites on his baritone saxophone. enjoyable experience for Leptich. It’s an Leptich has played the baritone sax for opportunity for the band members to about 10 years, ever since he was in connect with the fans in a different way. Grade 6 and attending Vanier School in “Parades in different cities are fun. It’s just Moose Jaw. a cool experience to be in a big attraction After school, he attended university in a small town.” and played with the Prairie Winds Adult
Naomi Woods-Henry plays the alto saxophone and is in her third season playing with the pep band. Photo by Pat Rediger
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For Naomi Woods-Henry, joining the Rider Pep Band was something that just made sense. “I had joined the Prairie Winds Community Band, and a lot of the members in the community band are in pep band, and they kind of coerced me into getting in the pep band. They just told me when and where they were meeting and I came out. Since I like the Riders, because I’m from Saskatchewan -- and to be fair, who doesn’t? I figured this would be a fun summer thing to do,” she said. Woods-Henry plays the alto saxophone. She played in school bands during her elementary and high school years, and in university. This is her third season playing with the pep band. She joked that prior to joining the pep band, she was working hard and not having fun. What she likes most about being part of the band are the friendships she’s made. “They’re a great group of people. And I get to play music, which is my second love, so why not?”
Community involvement is one of the highlights of being part of the band, she added, especially taking part in parades in towns. “We traveled to a fair amount of communities last year with promotion, leading up to the Grey Cup. The feeling we brought to communities, it’s a little piece of the Riders coming to visit them. They know we’re not football players, but it really touched a lot of people, and a lot of us. Just seeing how the communities come together in support of the Riders with all the preparation for Grey Cup was really, really cool. Small towns are awesome.” Her favourite song to play is Paint The World Green. “It’s Jason Plumb’s song. Everybody kind of knows it and it’s for the Riders,” she said. With all the excitement generated last year at the Grey Cup, Woods-Henry is surprised at being asked what her most memorable moment was up to this point. “Are you kidding? Last year’s Grey Cup,” she said. “It was just a phenomenal experience, phenomenal feeling all across the province. There was nothing like the Grey Cup here at Taylor Field.” The 2013 Grey Cup and all the celebrations around it are an experience that can’t be beat, but that doesn’t mean this year won’t have great moments. “It’s just a heck of a lot of fun. I came back to Saskatchewan after 15 years, and I don’t know if I’d still be playing the saxophone if I didn’t have something like this. It’s a lot of fun, I get to play music, and it’s a really good time.”
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By Judy Bird For L-P Specialty Projects There are many items with the Riders logo on them, but there’s only one 1968 Shelby Mustang clone that’s been retrofitted to become the ultimate Saskatchewan Roughrider fan piece of memorabilia. The car was recently auctioned at the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s Night to Remember gala for approximately $200,000. The funds raised will be used to provide hope for a cure and to provide necessary support for those currently living with the disease; as well as to support minor football programs in the province. The project began when a donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, helped purchase the car with the intention that it would be purchased, redone, and auctioned off for charity. The car was purchased at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January 2014; and it arrived in Saskatchewan at Advanced Collision in Regina during April, where it underwent its transformation. “We took what was a pristine show car that had sold at an auction known for the best of the best, and we ripped it right down pretty much to the frame and we started all over,” said Pat Mengel, owner of Advance
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Collision. The project was a labor of love. The paint was a custom mix to match the green color of a Rider helmet. The interior is white leather with green metallic piping and embroidered Rider logos on it. It was signed live by four Rider greats: George Reed, Roger Aldag, Gene Makowsky and Chris Getzlaf. “Just in paint work alone, there was about 150-200 hours put into getting it painted properly. It’s got an engine that’s somewhere around 450-500 horsepower. It’s got a custom-made, hand-formed aluminum roll bar with the engraved Rider Logos and the years that they won the Grey Cup,” said Mengel. One of the key organizers of the fundraiser was Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, a hard-core Riders fan and car enthusiast. His grandfather suffered from Alzheimers and thought the auction would be a unique way to raise funds. There were numerous volunteers who contributed to the project including the Saskatchewan Ford and Mercury Club. The car had extensive renovations including shock tower bracing; and the trunk space and audio system was customized with a Rider theme. The vehicle was auctioned on July 18.
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game day promotions Game day fun isn’t just on the field! Every home game has fun for fans of all ages. Here are some ways you can get into the action: Scotiabank Game Changer. Each game, someone from the Saskatchewan community is recognized for their outstanding community involvement, and receives $1,000 from Scotiabank towards their designated charities. One game changer will receive $25,000 for their charity and a Grey Cup Championship package. Nominate a gamechanger and you will be eligible to win a pair of 2015 CFL season tickets and your own $1,000 charitable donation. Mr. Lube Rider Fan Photos. Fans can submit their picture to RFP@leaderpost. com and have their photos appear on the SaskTel MaxTron during the Rider game. Mr. Lube Kickoff Kids. Enter your children’s names at Mr. Lube, for a chance to be selected to retrieve the kicker’s tee during the games. 620 CKRM Lucky Seat. 620 CKRM will randomly select a lucky ticket holder for a chance to win cash. My 92.1 Hits Challenge. Be at the Fan Fest before a game for a chance to be selected to participate in the My 92.1 Hits Challenge. Throw mini footballs at a moving target during the game and win $92 for each successful throw. Western Pizza Field Goal. After each Rider field goal, one fan sitting in the Western Pizza party Zone will win a free pizza. Visit any participating Western Pizza for your ticket and to learn more. Safeway Touchdown to Win. After each Rider touchdown, one fan will receive a prize from Safeway.
Homes by Dream Kids Correspondent. Kids have a chance to interview a Rider player. The interview is filmed and played during Rider home games. Direct West Mini Footballs. Catch an autographed yellow mini-football that is thrown into the stands and take it to the Rider Store to claim a prize package. Rams 50/50. Half this cash prize goes to the winner, and the other half goes back to the community. Top: The 620 CKRM Saskatchewan Roughrider Cheer Team performs their stunts before the home town crowd.
Hillberg & Berk Sparkle Prize. Show your sparkle at Rider games and win a prize from jeweller Hillberg & Berk. Tim Horton Giveaway. Your row might be selected to win Tim Horton coupons.
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Frito Lays Giveaway. Your row might be selected to win Frito Lays Chips. Bleed Green Flag. Donate blood and enter for a chance to be part of the group to carry the Canadian Flag at Rider home games. Sask-Catch-U-Win. Be at the Fan Fest before a game for a chance to be selected to participate in the Sask-CatchU-Win game. Dressed as a fisherman, you have to catch footballs in your fishing net. For each ball you catch, someone from the crowd will win Rider Prizers, and you automatically win a destination package courtesy of Tourism Sask. Your name is also entered for a grand prize draw at the end of the season. Other contests/promotions. There are numerous other prizes to win at Rider games, including a Wiser’s Contest, Frito Lays Family Contest, Casino Regina and Moose Jaw Jackpot, and more!
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Fun for everyone Every home game has something for everyone to enjoy. Come join the fun for these activities: Fan Fest. Before each Rider home game, make your way to the practice field for kidfriendly activities, music, beverages and snacks. The best way to enjoy the pre-game. Half-Time Shows. Shows vary from the finest rugby players in the province to young football stars on the field to Little Rider Cheer Team Members, Dog Shows, Plaza of Honour Inductees, parachuters, music acts and other ceremonies.
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Looking back at Rider history The month of August Each month, Inside Green looks back at historical moments in Roughrider history that occurred during that month. We’ll also include a photo of former players, coaches, Mosaic Stadium and other significant milestones in Rider history.
the 1966 Grey Cup Championship, passed away.
August 10, 1937 – Larry Hegan, a Riders’ lineman for several years, announced his retirement.
August 31, 1991 – Ed Buchanan, a member of the Riders’ 1966 Grey Cup Championship team, passed away from Lou Gehrig’s disease.
The first Miss Saskatchewan Roughride r and Miss Grey Cup pageants took place in 1951, with Myrtle Bainbridge taking home both titles that year. Six more Miss Roughriders would take home the Miss Grey Cup title over the next 40 years, including Joanne Baird of Regina in 1953 , Laura Medland of Regina in 1969, Wend y Mills of Saskatoon in 1973, Marlene Flam an of Southey in 1979, Leslie MacNaugh ton of Regina in 1982 and Kerry Beutler of Moos e Jaw in 1990. All of the pageant winners received prize s, including cars and vacations, and were required to promote the CFL and its team s over the course of the following year. The last Miss Grey Cup was crowned in 1992 and the last Miss Roughrider pageant was held in 1993.
August 1, 2009 – Gene Makowsky played in his 238th game as a Rider, tying him for third most in team history.
The above picture is of Terrene Whitn ey (right) being crowned Miss Saskatche wan Roughrider 1978 at Taylor Field on Augu st 28, 1978. Photo credit: Saskatchewan Arch ives Board S-SP-A10865-50.
August 26, 1937 – An extensive fundraising campaign was introduced by the Rider’s executives to try and keep the team afloat and active for another year.
August 9, 1991 – Legendary comedian John Candy attended a Rider game at Taylor Field. Candy was a co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts at the time.
August 22, 1938 – The first radio broadcast solely dedicated to the Riders, the Rider Booster Club, was heard on CJRM. August 27, 1951 – The Riders set a then CFL record for most punt returns in one game (17) against Edmonton. August 30, 1954 – The Riders played against the BC Lions for the first time in CFL history. The Riders won 17-0. August 5, 1963 – George Reed played in his first Rider game. He also scored his first CFL touchdown and rushed for 80 yards on 15 carries. The Riders defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 19-16. August 15, 1963 – Dale West tied the then CFL record for most interceptions in a game by a rookie (3). August 28, 1964 – Ed Buchanan gained 299 yards from scrimmage against the Edmonton Eskimos (the third highest total in CFL history at the time). August 7, 1965 – Gordon Barwell recorded his first CFL touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Ron Lancaster. Barwell played with the Riders from 1964-1973.
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August 7, 1968 – A game between the Riders and Eskimos ended in a 10-10 tie. August 27, 1971 – After losing an eye in an off-season accident, Ed McQuarters returned to the Riders’ lineup for the first time. August 27, 1972 – Bruce Bennett returned an interception 112 yards for a touchdown against Calgary, setting a then team record for longest interception return.
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August 13, 1973 – A profile of George Reed appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine. August 21, 1973 – George Reed broke NFL fullback Jim Brown’s career rushing record, making Reed the best all-time rusher in professional football history at the time. Brown played with the Cleveland Browns.
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