Craig Dickenson
Craig Dickenson (born September 4, 1971) is the head coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He has coached professional football since 2000 and won a Grey Cup championship with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2015.[1]
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
| Born: | September 4, 1971 Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Head coach |
| College | Montana |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1995–1998 | Montana (STC) |
| 1999 | Utah State (RBC) |
| 2000–2001 | San Diego Chargers (Ass. STC) |
| 2002 | Calgary Stampeders (RC) |
| 2003 | Montreal Alouettes (RBC) |
| 2004 | Calgary Stampeders (RBC) |
| 2005–2009 | Calgary Stampeders (STC) |
| 2010 | Oakland Raiders (Ass. STC) |
| 2011–2012 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (STC) |
| 2013 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (STC) |
| 2014–2015 | Edmonton Eskimos (STC) |
| 2016–2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (STC) |
| 2019–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders (HC/STC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
College career
Dickenson played college football as a kicker for the Montana Grizzlies.[2]
Coaching career
Dickenson interviewed for the Roughriders' vacant head coaching position following the departure of Chris Jones, and was subsequently promoted on January 25, 2019.[3] The Riders finished 2019 with an improved record of 13-5, winning the West Division for the first time in a decade.[4]
Personal life
Dickenson is the older brother of Dave Dickenson, the head coach for the Calgary Stampeders.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 15, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Saskatchewan Roughriders profile page - TSN ca Staff (2019-01-25). "Roughriders name Dickenson head coach - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2019-01-25.
- "Riders promote Craig Dickenson to head coach". CFL.ca. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- "Roughriders beat Eskimos, win West Division for first time since 2009 - Sportsnet.ca".
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