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REGINA, SASK : January 25, 2019 -- Newly announced head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Craig Dickenson speaks at a press conference regarding his new title at Mosaic Stadium. BRANDON HARDER/ Regina Leader-Post

Riders’ Head Coach Dickenson Has COVID-19; Won’t be Around the Team Until the Weekend

By Les Lazaruk Aug 31, 2022 | 12:20 PM

It seems there always has to be a bump in the road for the Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Coming off last Friday’s crucial victory in B-C and going into the annual Labour Day Weekend Classic clash with visiting Winnipeg, the Green and White released a statement Wednesday morning saying head coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19. As per C-F-L policy, Dickenson is currently quarantining, but is expected to re-join the team on Saturday, in time for Sunday’s contest with the 10-1 Blue Bombers. The 50-year-old Dickenson has led the Roughriders to a 6-5 record this season and holds a 28-15 overall mark in three seasons as Saskatchewan’s sideline boss with two West Final appearances. Following is the statement from the Riders…..

DATE:                       August 31, 2022

RELEASE TIME:      IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE:                SR22-130

 

 

STATEMENT FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Craig Dickenson has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently quarantining per CFL policy and is expected to return to the team on Saturday, in time for the Labour Day Classic.