| Idonije Makes the NFL Chicago Bears Roster | ||
| Sept. 6 - Former Bison football star Israel Idonije has made the 53 person final roster of the NFL's Chicago Bears for the upcoming 2004 season. The 6'7", 290 lb. Brandon, MB native, is the first Bison football player to be signed and now be selected onto a NFL team roster. Bison football head coach Brian Dobie was elated to hear the good news for the defensive lineman. "I am really happy and excited for 'Izzy'. This is a gigantic step for him and for a Canadian-born player to make the leap to a NFL roster. Everyone at the University of Manitoba and Bison Sports is extremely proud of his accomplishments. This shows his commitment level to reach his goals and highlights the strengths and caliber of CIS football." Along with the major announcement of Idonije making the Bears roster, the Bison football program has reason to celebrate two more players contributing an impact at the professional level. Former Bison DE Wayne Weathers was activated to the playing roster and saw action on Monday during the annual Labor Day Classic for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Current Bison kicking coach Demitris Scouras has been working with Bison rookie kicker Jeff Standing during the start of the season and has now been asked to assist with the Montreal Alouettes. Scouras registered the first points ever for the Ottawa Renegades. Former Bisons Currently Playing Professional Football
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