General Manager Eric Tillman announced today that potential free agent offensive lineman Jeremy O’Day has re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one-year and an option. Financial details of the contract have not been released. "We're very pleased to extend Jeremy's relationship with our club,” stated Tillman.
“He's the epitome of a pro, on and off the field, and, as such, a great role model for our young guys to emulate."O’Day is entering his eleventh season with the Green and White. The 34-year old center started in 14 regular season games and the West Semi-Final last year. In his 12-year CFL career, O’Day has dressed in 202 regular season games and 13 playoff games along with two Grey Cup championships (Toronto in 1997 – Saskatchewan in 2008).
O’Day was nominated as the Riders Most Outstanding Lineman in 2006 and 2007. He has been named a Western all-star four times and a CFL all-star twice. O’Day was also the recipient of the 2008 Tom Pate Award which recognizes the CFL player with outstanding sportsmanship, who has made a contribution to his team, as well as, to his community association.
O’Day has exemplified leadership on and off the field during his ten years with the Roughriders. He has made countless charity and community appearances and currently organizes the Community Youth Challenge which sees Rider players make over 200 school appearances throughout the province every year.
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