Barrenechea Returns To Hamilton

John Sokolowski

2009-01-30 10:00:00

BARRENECHEA RETURNS TO HAMILTON

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed non-import linebacker Agustin Barrenechea.

Barrenechea, a 6-2, 235-pound native of Mardel Plata, Argentina spent the first three and a half seasons (2004-07) of his career with the Ticats until he was dealt to the Edmonton Eskimos on September 11, 2007.

“Agustin is an accomplished player who brings experience, versatility and a hard-nosed style of play to the Tiger-Cats,” said general manager Bob O’Billovich. “His character and leadership will be a welcome addition to our locker room.”

In 72 career games, the Calgary product has recorded 236 defensive tackles, 40 special teams tackles, three quarterback sacks and five interceptions. He led the Eskimos with 68 defensive tackles in 2008.

Barrenechea was originally drafted by the Ticats in the fourth round (30th overall) of the 2003 CFL Canadian Draft.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 140-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

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Ticats Resign Two WR

Eddie Sokolowski/John Sokolowski

2009-01-22 10:30:00

TIGER-CATS LOCK UP RECEIVERS

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has extended the contracts of import receivers Prechae Rodriguez and Chris Davis through the 2011 CFL season.

“We have identified Prechae and Chris as key contributors to our offence moving forward, and have ensured that they will remain Ticats for the foreseeable future,” said general manager Bob O’Billovich. “Prechae developed into an exceptional, game-changing receiver last season and we were impressed with Chris’ big play ability. We look forward to seeing what these two young receivers can do for us this season.”

Rodriguez, a 6-5, 208-pound native of Tampa, Florida was named the East Division’s Most Outstanding Rookie after an impressive debut season. In 14 games, Rodriguez recorded 70 receptions for 1,099 yards and seven touchdowns.

Davis, a 5-10, 180-pound native of Atlanta, Georgia made 20 receptions for 228 yards and three touchdowns in four games during his first season in Black and Gold after signing with the Ticats on October 8, 2007.

Tiger-Cats Extend Mariuz

John Sokolowski

2009-01-21 10:00:00

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has re-signed non-import linebacker Ray Mariuz.

Mariuz, a 6-3, 228-pound native of Mississauga, Ontario has played six CFL seasons, the last three with the Ticats. In 104 career games, the McMaster product has recorded 150 defensive tackles and 117 special teams tackles.

“We’re pleased that Ray has committed to the Ticats,” said general manager Bob O’Billovich. “He’s a versatile linebacker and a respected guy in our locker room. His ability to excel on both defence and special teams makes him a valuable member of our team.”

Before joining the Ticats as a free agent prior to the 2006 season, Mariuz spent the first three seasons of his career with the Toronto Argonauts, who drafted him in the fourth round (28th overall) of the 2003 CFL Draft.

Floyd Signs

Tiger-Cats Ink Three-Time All-Star Otis Floyd

Canadian Press

2009-01-20 10:30:00

TICATS INK THREE-TIME ALL-STAR OTIS FLOYD

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import linebacker Otis Floyd.

Floyd, a 6-2, 236-pound native of Detroit, Michigan is a nine-year Canadian Football League veteran, three-time West Division All-Star and was named a CFL All-Star in 2006.

“Otis has been an outstanding player in this league for a number of years,” said general manager Bob O’Billovich. “He’s a guy who knows how to win, and will bring experience, toughness and leadership to our defence.”

In 131 career regular season games with the B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos, Floyd has recorded 386 defensive tackles, 52 special teams tackles, 30 quarterback sacks, 13 forced fumbles, 33 tackles for a loss and one interception.

He has captured two Grey Cup championships with Calgary (2001) and B.C. (2006).

Staff for 2009 Now Complete

Tiger-Cats Complete 2009 Coaching Staff

Scott McNaughton / HTC

2009-01-15 13:30:00

TIGER-CATS COMPLETE 2009 COACHING STAFF

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that with the addition of defensive assistant Brad Miller, head coach Marcel Bellefeuille has completed his coaching staff for the 2009 season.

“I’m eager to get to work with this experienced and talented group of coaches,” said Bellefeuille. “Each individual’s character, expertise and past success is going to have a great impact on our team this season.”

Miller joins the Ticats staff with plenty of Canadian Football League experience. He spent two seasons (2006-07) with the Montreal Alouettes as a defensive assistant and was named the Alouettes assistant head coach in 2007.

The Pasadena, California native also spent five seasons (1996-2000) with the Edmonton Eskimos, including a stint as the team’s defensive coordinator and assistant head coach in 2000.

In between his time in Montreal and Edmonton, Miller was a defensive and special teams assistant with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers for five seasons.

The staff will be led by Bellefeuille, who took over the Black and Gold on an interim basis in September and was named head coach on October 27. Bellefeuille joined the Ticats as offensive coordinator prior to the 2008 season.

On offence, Mike Gibson takes over as offensive coordinator after spending the past two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as their assistant head coach and offensive line coach and two seasons (2005-06) as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive coordinator.

Dennis Goldman will return for his third season as the Ticats receivers coach while Khari Jones will begin his CFL coaching career as the Black and Gold’s quarterbacks coach.

Defensively, Greg Marshall becomes the Ticats defensive coordinator following three seasons in the same capacity with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Marshall also previously served as defensive coordinator with three other CFL teams; the Ottawa Renegades, Edmonton Eskimos and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

John Kropke will remain the club’s defensive line coach after his first season in Hamilton in 2008.

Special teams coordinator Dave Easley will also return to the Ticats for his third season in Hamilton and his 17th in the CFL.


About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 140-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

Please no Pan am games... no new Stadium..

Since I was little boy , I have gone hollowed ground of IWS to watch football.
Our Stadium is a 2nd home for me
I go practices there I watch Games there.
But if Hamilton gets Part of the Pan am Games
IWS Days are Numbered
I know that and hurts me Deeply .


The Tigercats have played there for well over 30 years.
with the fans in your Face and Wall too
it will be sad day for that to go .
I know every Inch of that Place.

I know the Staff who look after the old girl.
Every Late Spring I look forward to Returning to her.
to sit there and Watch our Boys Fight on .

Like Soldier Field or Arrow head these are Classic Stadiums
You can't replace a Classic.
You can just move on

If we do move look for Prices to jump up
The Ticats Rent will Jump up
So will our cost as Season Ticket holders
Food Beer and goodies will all go up if we move into new house of Steel and Concrete

This why I hope lose the pan am games ...
I don't want to leave my 2nd home