Football. Jayhawks in the Pros (Week 6)
Throughout the course of the season, kuathletics.com will check in with the seven former student-athletes who are playing in the National Football League and three playing in the Canadian Football League. This week's edition is highlighted by Jon Cornish, who rushed for 128 yards on 12 carries for the Calgary Stampeders Friday against Brandon Rideau's Toronto Argonauts.
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October 17, 2011
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Former Jayhawk Rideau Named CFL Player of the Week
Former Kansas wide receiver Brandon Rideau has been named the Canadian Football League Offensive Player of the Week. This is the first time in his career that Rideau - in his second year with the Toronto Argonauts - has won this and the second Toronto player to earn the distinction in 2011.
Via KUathletics.com
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August 16, 2011
Argos defence comes up big!
After having trouble scoring once they reached the red-zone, as a result of turnovers, the Boatmen rally in the 4th quarter and beat the Lions 24-20 at the Rogers Centre last night.
With the score 20-10 for BC, Argonaut QB Cleo Lemon hits Brandon Rideau for a 20 yard TD at 8:57, closing the gap at 20-17. A few minutes later, Byron Parker snares a Travis Lulay pass and returns it...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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July 24, 2010
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July 24, 2010
Today Marks The Two Year Anniversary Of Bearsbacker.com
I can’t believe it has been two years that I have been writing about my favorite team, the Chicago Bears on Bearsbacker.com. When I first created the site I remember how new this blog world seemed to me. It’s different now, I’m used to this blog world and it’s used to having me a part of it.
My writing has improved so much, my readers are starting to pick...
Free Agency Possibilities – Bear Dawn (2/16)
Short and sweet: Jeff Dickerson lays out the free agency possibilities for the Bears. Don’t miss this article.
And don’t miss this article from John “Moon” Mullin regarding the Bears’ trade bait.
The best article? Right here. You’re welcome.
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Larry Mayer breaks down the CB play in 2009.
….and also breaks down the special team...
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February 15, 2010
Ex- Bear Brandon Rideau Signs With The Toronto Argonauts Of The CFL
Former Bears WR Brandon Rideau, who was released this preseason after Devin Aromashodu beat him out was signed today by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.
Rideau was a preseason stud the last two years, but didn’t show enough to be out draft picks Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Juaquin Iglesias.
The former University of Kansas wide [...]
Ex-Bears WR Brandon Rideau Signs With The CFL's Argonauts
Former Bears wide receiver Brandon Rideau signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. Rideau created some buzz with his size during last offseason but...
Via GridironFans.com
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February 15, 2010
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February 15, 2010
Bears Make Final Cuts
As always, Brad Biggs has the first word out of Halas Hall with the Bears final roster cuts.
QB Brett Basanez
FB Jason Davis
FB Will Ta’ufo’ou
WR Eric Peterman
WR Brandon Rideau
G Johan Asiata
OT Cody Balogh
G Dan Buenning
C Donovan Raiola
DE Ervin Baldwin
DE Joe Clermond
LB Marcus Freeman
LB Kevin Malast
LB Darrell McClover
LB Mike Rivera
CB Rudy Burgess
CB Rod Hood...
Via Bear Goggles
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September 05, 2009
Bears say goodbye to 19 players, place three others on IR
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears on Saturday reached the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit by terminating the contracts of guard Dan Buenning, cornerback Rod Hood and linebacker Darrell McClover; waiving 16 players including wide receiver Brandon Rideau; and placing three others on injured reserve.
Via chicagobears.com
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September 05, 2009
Rideau, Basanez among Bears cuts
Club will keep 6 receivers and 11 defensive backs
Multiple sources confirmed the Bears will release Brandon Rideau, who was battling Rashied Davis and Devin Aromashodu for one of the receiver spots. Rideau had an 18-yard touchdown reception from Brett Basanez in Thursday's 26-23 exhibition...
Via Chicago Tribune
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September 04, 2009
May Brandon Rideau Haunt You In Your Dreams
The world is coming to an end. No, not really, but the decision to once again cut Brandon Rideau goes to show what we already knew: the Bears don’t know anything about wide receivers.
I feel like the Bears had a golden opportunity to make a definitive statement about the direction of the receiving corps [...]
Via Blog Down Chicago Bears
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September 04, 2009
List of Players Who Have Been Told They Will Be Released
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times, the following players have been informed they will be released:
G Dan Buenning
C Donovan Raiola
FB Jason Davis
DE Joe Clermond
WR Eric Peterman
CB Rod Hood
WR Brandon Rideau
LB Kevin Malast
LB Darrell McClover
LB Mike Rivera
LB Marcus Freeman
The players listed in bold are all surprises to me.
I mean Dan Buenning is a solid [...]
Via Sports Blog Net
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September 04, 2009
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September 04, 2009
Rideau, Buenning Released
Brad Biggs seems to have the best sources inside Halas Hall, as he's been on top of each cut as they happen. Here is the list thus far:G Dan Buenning C Donovan Raiola FB Jason Davis DE Joe Clermond WR Eric Peterman CB Rod Hood WR Brandon Rideau LB Kevin Malast LB Darrell McClover LB Mike RiveraI will update as Biggs does. ...
Via Da' Bears Blog
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September 04, 2009
Competition for third receiver position remains undecided
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The battle for the Bears' third receiver position will go down to the wire with Devin Aromashodu, Rashied Davis and Brandon Rideau all still in contention entering tonight's preseason finale against the Browns.
Via chicagobears.com
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September 03, 2009
How I Would Trim The Chicago Bears Roster to 53
The NFL’s annual call to arms is the final roster cut, requiring teams to trim 22 players and reach 53 for the start of the regular season.
The Bears’ final preseason game with Cleveland will give opportunities to candidates for the final four or five roster spots to make their final push.
“Sometimes when you’re under pressure, you see the best in guys, and...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 02, 2009
Tuesday Night Rodeo
Bears Receivers Bracing For WorstUnless something bizarre happens on Thursday night against the Browns, I think the Bears are pretty set with their receiving corps and my final guess is that Brandon Rideau will be the odd man out. I think the club keeps six on the roster. Hester and Bennett are the starters. Iglesias and Knox are the rookies. Davis is the...
Via Da' Bears Blog
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September 01, 2009
Bears receivers on bubble await their fates
A couple may have to go after final exhibition Thursday night
Because the Bears are unlikely to give up on Juaquin Iglesias and Johnny Knox, that would leave two spots at most for Rashied Davis, Devin Aromashodu and Brandon Rideau. Davis could have an advantage because of his play on special teams.
Via Chicago Tribune
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September 01, 2009
2009: A Year For The Kansas Jayhawk Record Books
Not only has the 2009 football season quickly become KU's most anticipated football season ever, but, as most KU fanatics might expect, there are some individuals on offense who could rack up some pretty impressive numbers this season in the process.
Here are just a few milestones KU fans should not overlook in the wake of an exciting season:
Jake Sharp, Running...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 31, 2009
No Quick Resolution in Order For Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Situation
Remember Kenny Christian.
In 2002, the Bears had this former Raiders receiver in training camp and preseason making a lot of plays—so many that it was reported Christian had “all but made the team” with his performance.
Then came roster cuts and the only thing Christian had made was the waiver wire.Keep that little bit of history in mind when assessing the Bears...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 30, 2009
Nobody Wideouts Stating Their Case
The Chicago Bears took a weak receiving corps to Bourbonnais for training camp, but two unknowns, Brandon Rideau and Devin Aromashodu, have both taken this opportunity to get noticed. After playing well in a 17-3 preseason win over the Giants, Bear Report's Beth Gorr spent some time with them.
Via Bear Report
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August 23, 2009
WR Brandon Rideau: Big Receivers on Display Against Giants
Hot News for WR Brandon Rideau
Via Bear Report
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August 23, 2009
Labeled a weak spot, receiving corps dispelling doubts
The Bears already have cut Brandon Rideau twice, but he continues to show his value. Saturday, it was on a 21-yard gain. About 12 of the yards came after the catch despite the fact that three defenders got a hand on him.
Via Chicago Tribune
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August 22, 2009
Rashied on the Bubble?
David Haugh basically summarizes a month worth of columns in today's Trib. And for the first time this summer, someone asks the question:3 who missed opportunities... Rashied Davis, WR: He hasn't stood out as much as Devin Aromashodu, Brandon Rideau or Bennett. How many wide receivers can the Bears keep?I thought, coming off the first preseason game, that Rash was a...
Via Da' Bears Blog
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August 20, 2009
Camp Chat: WR Brandon Rideau
Despite the fact that Brandon Rideau has been in the NFL since 2005 and around the Chicago Bears organization for a while, he is yet to make his first catch. Look for all that to change this year. Here is what Rideau told Bear Report after a morning mini practice Wednesday in this exclusive interview.
Via Bear Report
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August 19, 2009
Rideau vows to play better after getting blanked in opener
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – After emerging as a playmaker during the first two weeks of training camp, Brandon Rideau was nearly as invisible on the field Saturday night in Buffalo as he was on the stat sheet.
Via chicagobears.com
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August 18, 2009
THE BEARS HOT 25
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