12 Former Bisons Ready for Start of 2005 CFL Season
Five Bison Alumni on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Roster

June 22 - At the start of the 2005 Canadian Football League (CFL) season, the Manitoba Bison football team has contributed numerous alumni throughout the league.

There are 12 former Bisons on active CFL rosters for the beginning of the 2005 season.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have the most Bison alumni with five players on their 40 person lineup. The newest addition to the Bombers was Scott Mennie who was selected by the Bombers in the 4th round (29th overall).

Overall, the Bisons have players in seven of the nine teams in the league with one of the most representation of players from any CIS team.

Bison football head coach Brian Dobie commented, “We are proud of the accomplishments of these players and pleased to see them excel at the next level after coming through our program. We congratulate Scott Mennie in making the Blue Bombers for the first time and continuing the strong connection with the Bisons and the CFL.”

Former Bisons Currently Playing Professional Football
(as of June 22/05)

• Scott Coe - Calgary Stampeders
• Will Loftus - Edmonton Eskimos
• Jamie Boreham - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
• Dave Donaldson - Ottawa Renegades
• Darnell Edwards - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Wayne Weathers - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Chris Hardy - Toronto Argonauts
• Boyd Barrett - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Wade Miller - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Matt Sheridan - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Wes Lysack - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Scott Mennie - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Ron Lancaster Jr. - Edmonton Eskimos (coach)
• Bobby Dyce - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (coach)
• Israel Idonije - Chicago Bears (NFL)