Watermelon hats have been a signature of Rider fans for years. ... The story goes that when Saskatchewan journeyed to Calgary a few years ago to play for the CFL Championship, known as the Grey Cup, one of the local grocery stores had to buy thousands of extra watermelons to keep Riders' fans in their favorite fruit.

Why do Raider fans wear watermelons?

Lance Goldberg has been wearing a carved-out watermelon on his head to Rams games since 1982. ... Goldberg started this to encourage fans to be more involved at the games. "I wanted to show the crowd that it's okay to be wild and fanatical, and that making some noise can actually help our team win!"

What are Roughrider fans called?

The Roughriders played their home games at historic Taylor Field from 1936 to 2016; in 2017, the team moved to the newly constructed Mosaic Stadium at Evraz Place. The team draws fans from across Saskatchewan and Canada who are affectionately known as the Rider Nation.

What are the Saskatchewan Roughriders named after?

One states that it derived from members of the North West Mounted Police who were called Roughriders because they broke the wild horses used by the force. The other states there was a Canadian contingent that fought with Teddy Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt's troops became known as the Rough Riders.

Why are there two Roughriders teams?

Ottawa Redblacks

Because the Saskatchewan Roughriders enforced their trademark on the Rough Riders name, Ottawa's new franchise was required to choose a new name. It took the field in 2014 as the Ottawa Redblacks.

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How many times have the Blue Bombers won the GREY Cup?

Since their establishment, the Blue Bombers have won the league's Grey Cup championship 11 times, most recently in 2019 when they defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33–12 in the 107th Grey Cup.

Did the Rough Riders win last night?

The Saskatchewan Roughriders avoided a third consecutive loss to the Stampeders with a 20-17 win Saturday in Calgary.

How much do CFL players make?

A high draft pick in the CFL can expect a small signing bonus in their first year and salary of about $50,000. Lower selections and undrafted free agents are more toward the CFL minimum salary, which is $41,000 a year. All eight teams operate within a league-mandated $4.2-million salary cap each.

What is a watermelon head?

In the American folklore of Ohio, Michigan and Connecticut, Melon Heads are beings generally described as small humanoids with bulbous heads who occasionally emerge from hiding places to attack people.

Who is Lance Goldberg?

Lance Goldberg - Director Of Messaging - Launch Potato | LinkedIn.

Who is the highest paid CFL player ever?

The Argonauts made Ismail a groundbreaking offer for a CFL player: $18.2 million over four years. The average value of his full contract, $4.55 million per season, was more than the anticipated 2006 CFL salary cap of $3.8 million per team.

Can you tryout for a CFL team?

HOW CAN I PLAY IN THE CFL / WHERE CAN I TRYOUT FOR THE CFL? The CFL does not hold general tryout camps. Our teams travel across North America on scouting trips as they see fit. Please visit to find out where they will be holding their next free agent workout.

What CFL players went to NFL?

Photos: Players who went from CFL to NFL

• 1 / 20. Brett Jones, Calgary Stampeders.
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• 3 / 20. Joe Theismann, Toronto Argonauts.
• 4 / 20. Brandon Browner, Calgary Stampeders.
• 5 / 20. Cameron Wake, BC Lions.
• 6 / 20. Jeff Garcia, Montreal Alouettes.
• 7 / 20. Warren Moon, Edmonton Eskimos.
• 8 / 20. Andre Rison, Toronto Argonauts.

What does Roughrider mean?

1 : one who is accustomed to riding unbroken or little-trained horses. 2 usually Rough Rider : a member of the first U.S. Volunteer Cavalry regiment in the Spanish-American War commanded by Theodore Roosevelt.

How long is a CFL football game?

The game consists of two 30-minute halves, each of which is divided into two 15-minute quarters. The clock counts down from 15:00 in each quarter. Timing rules change when there are three minutes remaining in a half.

Has any CFL team gone undefeated?

A true perfect season (no losses and no ties through the regular season and playoffs) has never been achieved in professional Canadian football. Only one team, the 1948 Calgary Stampeders, has completed a perfect regular season.

Why is it called the Grey Cup?

The Grey Cup is the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the trophy awarded to the victorious team. The trophy is named after Albert Grey, the Governor General of Canada from 1904 until 1911.

Where is the Grey Cup in 2022?

The 2022 Grey Cup will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. The CFL also stated it expects this year's Grey Cup game to be played at full capacity at Tim Hortons Field. Full seating at the stadium is set at 24,000 and the league has no plans to add temporary seats at the facility.

What is a blue bomber pill?

Acetaminophen/hydrocodone is used in the treatment of back pain; pain; cough and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations. ... Acetaminophen/hydrocodone 500 mg / 10 mg is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

What does NAT status mean in CFL?

National (N, NAT) The 2019 CBA defines as National player thusly: (a) Canadian citizens at the time of signing the Player's first C.F.L. Standard Player Contract or Practice Roster Agreement; (b) A Player classified as a National prior to May 21st, 2019; or.

Who is the lowest paid player in the NFL?

The Lowest-paid NFL player: Tyrone Swoopes

The 26-year-old former Texas Longhorn quarterback was drafted by the Seahawks in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. He was continuously bounced on and off Seattle's practice squad, and he only earned $27,353 with them in 2017.