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{{short description|Canadian football team season}} |
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| team = Calgary Stampeders |
| team = Calgary Stampeders |
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| year = 2008 |
| year = 2008 |
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| record = ''' |
| record = '''13–5''' |
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| division_place = '''1st, [[Canadian Football League West Division|West]]''' |
| division_place = '''1st, [[Canadian Football League West Division|West]]''' |
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| coach = [[John Hufnagel]] |
| coach = [[John Hufnagel]] |
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| stadium = [[McMahon Stadium]] |
| stadium = [[McMahon Stadium]] |
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| playoffs = '''[[96th Grey Cup| |
| playoffs = '''Won [[96th Grey Cup|Grey Cup]]''' |
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| uniform = Image:CFL CAL Jersey 2008.png |
| uniform = Image:CFL CAL Jersey 2008.png |
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| shortnavlink = Stampeders seasons |
| shortnavlink = Stampeders seasons |
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|general_manager=[[John Hufnagel]]}} |
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⚫ | The '''[[2008 CFL season|2008]] [[Calgary Stampeders]] season''' was the 51st season for the team in the [[Canadian Football League]] and their 70th overall. The Stampeders finished in first place in the West division, won the West Final and played in the [[96th Grey Cup]] in [[Montreal]]. The Stampeders defeated the hometown [[Montreal Alouettes]] to win their 6th [[Grey Cup]] championship. |
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This season started the following streaks for the Stampeders: |
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⚫ | The '''[[2008 CFL season|2008]] [[Calgary Stampeders]] season''' was the 51st season for the team in the [[Canadian Football League]] and their 70th overall. The Stampeders finished in |
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* 14 consecutive seasons above .500 (2008-2022) |
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* 14 consecutive seasons .500 or better (2008-2022) |
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* 12 consecutive seasons 10+ wins (2008-2019) |
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==Offseason== |
==Offseason== |
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===Transactions=== |
===Transactions=== |
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*April 24, 2008 – Montreal native Kevin Challenger signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday April 25. The former Boston College star was eligible for the NFL Draft but Challenger was ranked number 108 among NCAA receivers. Challenger spent five years at Boston College and was a starter the 2006 and 2007 seasons.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2008/04/24/5378651-cp.html CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Calgary: Stampeders sign Boston College receiver<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*April 24, 2008 – Montreal native Kevin Challenger signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday April 25. The former Boston College star was eligible for the NFL Draft but Challenger was ranked number 108 among NCAA receivers. Challenger spent five years at Boston College and was a starter the 2006 and 2007 seasons.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20081029150805/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2008/04/24/5378651-cp.html CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Calgary: Stampeders sign Boston College receiver<!-- Bot generated title -->]}}</ref> |
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*May 27, 2008 – Calgary Stampeders head coach/GM John Hufnagel traded Duncan Mahony to the Edmonton Eskimos. Calgary received a conditional draft pick for the 31-year-old O'Mahony.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2008/05/27/5679426-sun.html CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Calgary: Kicked to the curb<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*May 27, 2008 – Calgary Stampeders head coach/GM John Hufnagel traded Duncan Mahony to the Edmonton Eskimos. Calgary received a conditional draft pick for the 31-year-old O'Mahony.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120729184032/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Calgary/2008/05/27/5679426-sun.html CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Calgary: Kicked to the curb<!-- Bot generated title -->]}}</ref> |
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===CFL |
===CFL draft=== |
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In the [[2008 CFL Draft]], 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian |
In the [[2008 CFL Draft]], 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/static/pdf/cfl/2008_draft_list.pdf |title=Draft List for Year 2008 |publisher=Canadian Football League |date=2008-01-28 |accessdate=6 May 2008 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host [[Rod Black]]. |
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<ref name="Schedule">[ |
<ref name="Schedule">[https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/year/2008/time_zone/0 2008 CFL Schedule] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207191328/http://www.cfl.ca/schedule/year/2008/time_zone/0 |date=2008-12-07 }}</ref> |
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==Regular season== |
==Regular season== |
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| 10 |
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| September 1 |
| [[Labour Day Classic|September 1]] |
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| vs. Edmonton Eskimos |
| vs. Edmonton Eskimos |
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| 37–16 |
| 37–16 |
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| 16 |
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| October 13 |
| [[Thanksgiving Day Classic|October 13]] |
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| vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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| 42–5 |
| 42–5 |
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! colspan="7" style="background:#bd0d18; |
! colspan="7" style="background-color: #bd0d18; color:white; border:2px solid #black; text-align: center" | 2008 Calgary Stampeders roster |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Quarterbacks''' |
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* {{CFL player|17|I| [[Barrick Nealy]]}} QB |
* {{CFL player|17|I| [[Barrick Nealy]]}} QB |
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'''Running |
'''Running backs''' |
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* {{CFL player| 9|N| [[Jon Cornish]]}} RB |
* {{CFL player| 9|N| [[Jon Cornish]]}} RB |
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* {{CFL player|21|I| [[Joffrey Reynolds]]}} RB |
* {{CFL player|21|I| [[Joffrey Reynolds]]}} RB |
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* {{CFL player|32|I| [[Demetris Summers]]}} RB |
* {{CFL player|32|I| [[Demetris Summers]]}} RB |
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'''Wide |
'''Wide receivers''' |
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* {{CFL player| 3|N|[[Ryan Thelwell]]}} WR |
* {{CFL player| 3|N|[[Ryan Thelwell]]}} WR |
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* {{CFL player|11|N| [[Brett Ralph]]}} WR |
* {{CFL player|11|N| [[Brett Ralph]]}} WR |
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* {{CFL player|87|N| [[Jabari Arthur]]}} SB |
* {{CFL player|87|N| [[Jabari Arthur]]}} SB |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Offensive |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Offensive linemen''' |
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* {{CFL player|60|N| [[Derek Armstrong ( |
* {{CFL player|60|N| [[Derek Armstrong (gridiron football)|Derek Armstrong]]}} RG |
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* {{CFL player|62|N| [[Jesse Newman]]}} LG |
* {{CFL player|62|N| [[Jesse Newman]]}} LG |
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* {{CFL player|64|N| [[Jeff Pilon]]}} RT |
* {{CFL player|64|N| [[Jeff Pilon]]}} RT |
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* {{CFL player|69|N| [[Fabio Filice]]}} LG |
* {{CFL player|69|N| [[Fabio Filice]]}} LG |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive linemen''' |
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* {{CFL player|42|N| [[Mike Labinjo]]}} DE |
* {{CFL player|42|N| [[Mike Labinjo]]}} DE |
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* {{CFL player|56|N| [[Randy Chevrier]]}} DT |
* {{CFL player|56|N| [[Randy Chevrier]]}} DT |
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| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Linebackers ''' |
| style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| '''Linebackers ''' |
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* {{CFL player| 2|I| [[JoJuan Armour]]}} OLB |
* {{CFL player| 2|I| [[JoJuan Armour]]}} OLB |
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* {{CFL player|23|I| [[Shannon James ( |
* {{CFL player|23|I| [[Shannon James (gridiron football)|Shannon James]]}} OLB |
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* {{CFL player|37|N| [[Marc Calixte]]}} OLB |
* {{CFL player|37|N| [[Marc Calixte]]}} OLB |
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* {{CFL player|39|I| [[Charleston Hughes]]}} LB |
* {{CFL player|39|I| [[Charleston Hughes]]}} LB |
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* {{CFL player|48|I| [[Juwan Simpson]]}} LB |
* {{CFL player|48|I| [[Juwan Simpson]]}} LB |
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'''Defensive |
'''Defensive backs''' |
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* {{CFL player|14|I| [[Milton Collins]]}} DB |
* {{CFL player|14|I| [[Milton Collins]]}} DB |
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* {{CFL player|25|I| [[Keon Raymond]]}} DB |
* {{CFL player|25|I| [[Keon Raymond]]}} DB |
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* {{CFL player|27|I| [[Brandon Browner]]}} CB |
* {{CFL player|27|I| [[Brandon Browner]]}} CB |
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* {{CFL player|28|I| [[Brandon Smith ( |
* {{CFL player|28|I| [[Brandon Smith (defensive back, born 1984)|Brandon Smith]]}} HB |
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* {{CFL player|29|I| [[Dwaine Carpenter]]}} DB |
* {{CFL player|29|I| [[Dwaine Carpenter]]}} DB |
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* {{CFL player|31|N| [[Wes Lysack]]}} S |
* {{CFL player|31|N| [[Wes Lysack]]}} S |
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* {{CFL player|33|I| [[Dwight Anderson ( |
* {{CFL player|33|I| [[Dwight Anderson (gridiron football)|Dwight Anderson]]}} CB |
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* {{CFL player|35|I| [[Lenny Walls]]}} DB |
* {{CFL player|35|I| [[Lenny Walls]]}} DB |
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* {{CFL player|88|N| [[Markus Howell]]}} CB/WR |
* {{CFL player|88|N| [[Markus Howell]]}} CB/WR |
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'''Special |
'''Special teams''' |
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* {{CFL player|12|N| [[Sandro DeAngelis]]}} Kicker |
* {{CFL player|12|N| [[Sandro DeAngelis]]}} Kicker |
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* {{CFL player|16|N| [[Burke Dales]]}} Punter |
* {{CFL player|16|N| [[Burke Dales]]}} Punter |
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* {{CFL player|61|N| [[Godfrey Ellis]]}} LG |
* {{CFL player|61|N| [[Godfrey Ellis]]}} LG |
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* {{CFL player|90|I| [[Julian Jenkins]]}} DL |
* {{CFL player|90|I| [[Julian Jenkins]]}} DL |
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* {{CFL player|91|N| [[Pat MacDonald ( |
* {{CFL player|91|N| [[Pat MacDonald (gridiron football)|Pat MacDonald]]}} DT |
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'''Practice Roster''' |
'''Practice Roster''' |
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* {{CFL player|49|N| [[Jonathan Lapointe]]}} RB |
* {{CFL player|49|N| [[Jonathan Lapointe]]}} RB |
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* {{CFL player|57|I| [[Michael Byrne (American football)|Michael Byrne]]}} OL |
* {{CFL player|57|I| [[Michael Byrne (American football)|Michael Byrne]]}} OL |
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* {{CFL player|66|N| [[Tim O'Neill ( |
* {{CFL player|66|N| [[Tim O'Neill (Canadian football)|Tim O'Neill]]}} C |
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* {{CFL player|89|I| [[Reggie Williams (Canadian football)|Reggie Williams]]}} SB |
* {{CFL player|89|I| [[Reggie Williams (Canadian football)|Reggie Williams]]}} SB |
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* {{CFL player|94|I| [[Marcus Parker]]}} DT |
* {{CFL player|94|I| [[Marcus Parker]]}} DT |
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''Italics'' indicate Import player<br /> |
''Italics'' indicate Import player<br /> |
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<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.stampeders.com/team/player_roster/ Roster]</span> updated 2008-10-24<br /> |
<span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100628063056/http://www.stampeders.com/team/player_roster/ Roster]</span> updated 2008-10-24<br /> |
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<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.stampeders.com/team/depth_chart/ Depth Chart]</span> • <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions Transactions]</span |
<span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20091212120542/http://www.stampeders.com/team/depth_chart/ Depth Chart]</span> • <span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150730141511/http://www.cfl.ca/page/transactions Transactions]</span><br /> |
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<small>46 Active, 11 Inactive, 7 PS</small> |
<small>46 Active, 11 Inactive, 7 PS</small> |
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| Jermaine Copeland ||1|| 1 || 100.0 || 16 || 0 ||0 ||152.1 |
| Jermaine Copeland ||1|| 1 || 100.0 || 16 || 0 ||0 ||152.1 |
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|}<ref name="cfl.ca">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Passing/year/2008/ |title=CFL.ca |access-date=2017-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318154908/http://cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Passing/year/2008 |archive-date=2009-03-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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===Rushing=== |
===Rushing=== |
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| Barrick Nealy ||9 || 112 || 12.4 || 3 || 1 |
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|}<ref name="ReferenceA"> |
|}<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Rushing/year/2008/ |title = Rushing 2008 {{!}} Statistics {{!}} CFL.ca {{!}} Official Site of the Canadian Football League |access-date=2017-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022080207/http://cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Rushing/year/2008 |archive-date=2015-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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===Receiving=== |
===Receiving=== |
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| Jermaine Copeland ||52 || 763 || 14.7 || 60 || 7 |
| Jermaine Copeland ||52 || 763 || 14.7 || 60 || 7 |
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|}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Receiving/year/2008/ |title = Receiving 2008 {{!}} Statistics {{!}} CFL.ca {{!}} Official Site of the Canadian Football League |access-date=2017-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020000011/http://cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Receiving/year/2008 |archive-date=2015-10-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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|}<ref>http://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Receiving/year/2008/</ref> |
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==Awards and records== |
==Awards and records== |
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*Joffrey Reynolds, CFL Rushing Champion, 1310 Yards<ref name="ReferenceA" /> |
*Joffrey Reynolds, CFL Rushing Champion, 1310 Yards<ref name="ReferenceA" /> |
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*Joffrey Reynolds, Led CFL, Rushing Attempts (227) |
*Joffrey Reynolds, Led CFL, Rushing Attempts (227) |
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*John Hufnagel, [[Annis Stukus Trophy]] winner as the CFL's coach of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2009/03/03/sp-coach-cfl-year.html|title=Hufnagel named CFL's top coach|date=2009-03-03|publisher=CBC Sports|accessdate=2009-03-03| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090305210709/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2009/03/03/sp-coach-cfl-year.html| archivedate= 5 March 2009 |
*John Hufnagel, [[Annis Stukus Trophy]] winner as the CFL's coach of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2009/03/03/sp-coach-cfl-year.html|title=Hufnagel named CFL's top coach|date=2009-03-03|publisher=CBC Sports|accessdate=2009-03-03| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090305210709/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2009/03/03/sp-coach-cfl-year.html| archivedate= 5 March 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> |
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===All-Star Selections=== |
===All-Star Selections=== |
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*Ken-Yon Rambo, Western Division All-Star, Offence |
*Ken-Yon Rambo, Western Division All-Star, Offence |
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*Joffrey Reynolds, Western Division All-Star, Offence |
*Joffrey Reynolds, Western Division All-Star, Offence |
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<ref>http://www.cfl.ca/article/2008-east-west-division-all-stars</ref> |
<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cfl.ca/article/2008-east-west-division-all-stars |title=CFL.ca - 2008 East & West Division All-Stars |access-date=2017-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206180127/http://www.cfl.ca/article/2008-east-west-division-all-stars |archive-date=2008-12-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Playoffs== |
==Playoffs== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{2008 CFL season by team}} |
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[[Category:2008 Canadian Football League season by team|Calgary Stampeders]] |
[[Category:2008 Canadian Football League season by team|Calgary Stampeders]] |
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[[Category:Grey Cup championship seasons]] |
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[[Category:N. J. Taylor Trophy championship seasons]] |
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[[Category:2008 in Alberta]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:39, 27 May 2024
2008 Calgary Stampeders season | |
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General manager | John Hufnagel |
Head coach | John Hufnagel |
Home field | McMahon Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 13–5 |
Division place | 1st, West |
Playoff finish | Won Grey Cup |
Uniform | |
The 2008 Calgary Stampeders season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 70th overall. The Stampeders finished in first place in the West division, won the West Final and played in the 96th Grey Cup in Montreal. The Stampeders defeated the hometown Montreal Alouettes to win their 6th Grey Cup championship.
This season started the following streaks for the Stampeders:
- 14 consecutive seasons above .500 (2008-2022)
- 14 consecutive seasons .500 or better (2008-2022)
- 12 consecutive seasons 10+ wins (2008-2019)
Offseason
[edit]Transactions
[edit]- April 24, 2008 – Montreal native Kevin Challenger signed with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday April 25. The former Boston College star was eligible for the NFL Draft but Challenger was ranked number 108 among NCAA receivers. Challenger spent five years at Boston College and was a starter the 2006 and 2007 seasons.[1]
- May 27, 2008 – Calgary Stampeders head coach/GM John Hufnagel traded Duncan Mahony to the Edmonton Eskimos. Calgary received a conditional draft pick for the 31-year-old O'Mahony.[2]
CFL draft
[edit]In the 2008 CFL Draft, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible players from Canadian universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA.[3] The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
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1 | 2 | Dimitri Tsoumpas | OL | Weber State |
1 | 3 | Jesse Newman | OL | Louisiana-Lafayette |
2 | 16 | Fernand Kashama | DE | Western Michigan |
3 | 27 | Ronald Hilaire | DL | Buffalo |
5 | 35 | Jon Gott | OL | Boise State |
6 | 43 | Jonathan Lapointe | FB | Montreal |
Preseason
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
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A | June 13 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 39–14 | Win | 27,580 | 1–0 |
B | June 19 | at BC Lions | 39–35 | Loss | 26,242 | 1–1 |
Regular season
[edit]Season standings
[edit]Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts | |
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Calgary Stampeders | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 595 | 420 | 26 | Details |
Saskatchewan Roughriders | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 500 | 471 | 24 | Details |
BC Lions | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 559 | 479 | 22 | Details |
Edmonton Eskimos | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 512 | 536 | 20 | Details |
Season schedule
[edit]Week | Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance | Record |
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1 | June 26 | vs. BC Lions | 28–18 | Win | 30,159 | 1–0 |
2 | July 3 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 34–31 | Loss | 32,706 | 1–1 |
3 | July 10 | at Montreal Alouettes | 23–19 | Win | 20,202 | 2–1 |
4 | July 17 | vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 43–16 | Win | 31,116 | 3–1 |
5 | July 24 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 32–28 | Loss | 26,882 | 3–2 |
6 | August 2 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 22–21 | Loss | 35,650 | 3–3 |
7 | August 7 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 30–25 | Win | 28,800 | 4–3 |
8 | Bye | 4–3 | ||||
9 | August 22 | at BC Lions | 36–29 | Win | 34,221 | 5–3 |
10 | September 1 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 37–16 | Loss | 35,650 | 5–4 |
11 | September 5 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 38–33 | Win | 46,014 | 6–4 |
12 | September 12 | vs. Montreal Alouettes | 41–30 | Win | 30,960 | 7–4 |
13 | September 20 | vs. Toronto Argonauts | 34–4 | Win | 33,135 | 8–4 |
14 | September 27 | at Toronto Argonauts | 44–16 | Win | 29,672 | 9–4 |
15 | October 3 | at Saskatchewan Roughriders | 37–34 | Loss | 30,945 | 9–5 |
16 | October 13 | vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders | 42–5 | Win | 35,650 | 10–5 |
17 | October 18 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 37–16 | Win | 30,110 | 11–5 |
18 | October 24 | at Hamilton Tiger Cats | 28–17 | Win | 20,614 | 12–5 |
19 | November 1 | vs. BC Lions | 41–30 | Win | 30,275 | 13–5 |
Roster
[edit]Player stats
[edit]Passing
[edit]Player | Att | Comp | % | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
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Henry Burris | 591 | 381 | 64.5 | 5093 | 39 | 14 | 103.8 |
Dave Dickenson | 9 | 5 | 55.6 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 85.0 |
Will Proctor | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 158.3 |
Barrick Nealy | 12 | 5 | 41.7 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 47.9 |
Jermaine Copeland | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 152.1 |
Rushing
[edit]Player | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Fumbles |
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Joffrey Reynolds | 227 | 1310 | 5.8 | 10 | 4 |
Henry Burris | 87 | 595 | 6.8 | 3 | 9 |
Jon Cornish | 30 | 254 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 |
Demetris Summers | 19 | 121 | 6.4 | 1 | 1 |
Barrick Nealy | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
[edit]Player | No. | Yards | Avg | Long | TD |
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Ken-Yon Rambo | 100 | 1473 | 14.7 | 81 | 8 |
Nikolas Lewis | 87 | 1109 | 12.7 | 85 | 10 |
Jermaine Copeland | 52 | 763 | 14.7 | 60 | 7 |
Awards and records
[edit]- Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passing Touchdowns (39)
- Henry Burris, Led West Division, Passer Rating (103.8)[5]
- Joffrey Reynolds, CFL Rushing Champion, 1310 Yards[6]
- Joffrey Reynolds, Led CFL, Rushing Attempts (227)
- John Hufnagel, Annis Stukus Trophy winner as the CFL's coach of the year.[8]
All-Star Selections
[edit]- Brandon Browner, Western Division All-Star, Defence
- Henry Burris, Western Division All-Star, Offence
- Sandro DeAngelis, Western Division All-Star, Special Teams
- Rob Lazeo, Western Division All-Star, Offence
- Ken-Yon Rambo, Western Division All-Star, Offence
- Joffrey Reynolds, Western Division All-Star, Offence
Playoffs
[edit]Game | Date | Time | Opponent | Score | Result | Attendance |
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West Final | November 15 | 2:30 PM MST | vs. BC Lions | 22-18 | Win | 35,650 |
Grey Cup | November 23 | 4:00 PM MST | Montreal Alouettes | 22-14 | Win | 66,308 |
West Final
[edit]Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2:30 PM Mountain Standard Time
Venue: McMahon Stadium, Calgary, Alberta
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
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BC Lions | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
Calgary Stampeders | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 22 |
Date and time: Sunday, November 23, 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec
Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calgary Stampeders | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
Montreal Alouettes | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
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