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Jeremy O'Day

  • Class
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Jeremy O’Day ('96) made a name for himself as a one of the best offensive linemen ever at Edinboro, and has continued to do so while playing north of the border in the Canadian Football League since 1997. A native of Lockport, NY, he played for the Fighting Scots from 1993-96. O’Day helped Edinboro finish with a 30-12 record during that period, with NCAA Division II Playoff appearances in 1993 and ’95. The 1995 team finished with a 9-2 record and won the PSAC West championship. During the course of his career he helped pave the way for three 1,000-yard rushers – Larry Jackson, Gerald Thompson and Tony Brinson. A three-time All-PSAC performer, he capped his career with a second team AP Little All-America selection in 1996, and was also accorded second team Football Gazette All-American honors that year. O’Day was an honorable mention Football Gazette selection in 1994 and 1994. He earned first team All-PSAC West honors at offensive tackle in 1994 and ’96, and was a second team choice at guard in 1995. Upon completion of his Edinboro career he was drafted in the second round of the CFL supplemental draft by the Toronto Argonauts. In his first season with the Argonauts he played with former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and was part of a Grey Cup championship team. He played two years for Toronto, then signed as a free agent with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1999. He has remained part of the Roughriders since then, and this past year was a member of his second championship team, as Saskatchewan defeated Winnipeg 23-19 in the 2007 Grey Cup. All told, he has played in over 180 CFL games. A 6’3", 300 lb. center, he was named a CFL all-star for the second straight year and fourth time overall. He was nominated for CFL Lineman of the Year for the third time. O’Day is very active in the community. In 2007 he was awarded the Mosaic Outstanding Community Award, given to the Roughrider who contributes the most to his community. In 2006, he was the recipient of the 1st Annual Saskatchewan Roughrider President’s Ring, presented to the player who has exemplified to his teammates as having exceptional motivational and leadership skills on and off the field. He resides in Regina, Saskatchewan with his wife Dana and their three children, son Tyson and daughters Brooklyn and Alyssa.
 
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