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Remembering Dr. Donovan Brown

By Rob Vanstone Dan Clark was still several years away from joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders when he met one of the CFL team’s long-time physicians, Dr. Donovan Brown.   “In Grade …

CFL Alumnus Joseph Moss Passes

April 19, 1930 – January 31, 2023 Joe could often be seen on his morning walks, where neighbors would comment on how he would stop and salute the flag. He enjoyed chatting …

Dave Albright’s only CFL touchdown still resonates with Roughriders fans

Rob VanstoneFeb 02, 2023 Rob Vanstone remembers the one CFL touchdown by the late Dave Albright — a fumble-return major that changed the 1989 West Division final. Dave Albright never scored …

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Dave Albright dies at 63

By Rob VanstoneJan 28, 2023 Dave Albright, a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ 1989 Grey Cup team, died Thursday of a heart attack — one day after turning 63. Dave …

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Martin Fabi dies at 80

By Rob VanstoneJan 07, 2023  Former Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Martin Fabi, who set two CFL single-game records in 1963, died on Thursday at age 80. Former Saskatchewan Roughriders punter Martin Fabi — …

Former Kansas State football quarterback Michael Bishop elected to College Football Hall

By Arne Green Topeka Capital-JournalJanuary 9th, 2023 MANHATTAN — It was a long time coming, but Michael Bishop is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bishop, Kansas State’s …

CFL Alumnus John Kinch Passes

December 23rd, 2022 Obituary of John D. Kinch John Kinch was born on December 20, 1954.  He died on December 23, 2022.  He was born to James and Ellen (McKean) …

Former Riders head coach John Gregory dead at 84

Regina / 980 CJMECJME NewsDec 12, 2022 | 1:14 PM Former Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach John Gregory, who led the CFL team to the 1989 Grey Cup title, has died.He …

ALL-TIME GREAT CFL RUNNING BACKS: GEORGE REED

By Chris Lawton I love the history of pro football, and I love the CFL. Which is why in the past on the 99 Yards website CFL pages we have looked at some of …

Former CFL receiver Corey Grant named head coach at Carleton University

March 18, 2022By 3Down Staff Carleton University has named Corey Grant as the new head coach of the Ravens football team. Grant becomes the 14th head coach in the history of …

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