Matt O'Meara explained

Matt O'Meara
Birth Date:7 August 1982
Birth Place:Milton, Ontario
Status:Not Active
Import:n
Position1:Guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:285
College:McMaster
Cfldraftedyear:2005
Cfldraftedround:1
Cfldraftedpick:3
Cfldraftedteam:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Playing Team3:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Cfl:431

Matt O'Meara (born August 7, 1982 in Milton, Ontario)[1] is a former professional Canadian football guard who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed on for two years by the Roughriders as the third overall selection in the 2005 CFL Draft,[2] [3] with his position as offensive lineman on the injury reserve list for the team.[4] He played CIS Football at his alumni McMaster University, his position being offensive tackle.[5] [6] While at McMaster University, he became the 2003/2004 OUA First Team All-Star.[7] He played in three Yates Cup championships before he signed on with the Roughriders in 2005.

O'Meara, released in 2006 by the Roughriders,[8] played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after he was signed on during the 2007 CFL Draft.[9] He played as an offensive lineman understudy during his season with the Blue Bombers.[10]

He re-signed with Saskatchewan on July 6, 2009 as a free agent.[11] [12] After 2 months, O'Meara retired from his career in the CFL, and instead pursued his MBA, an education program he began in the beginning of 2009.[13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009-02-13 . Matt O'Meara Re-Signs With Winnipeg . 2023-06-25 . Winnipeg Blue Bombers . en.
  2. Web site: April 28, 2005 . Stampeders choose Robede No. 1 in CFL Draft . June 27, 2023 . CBC Sports.
  3. Web site: LeBlanc . Steve . June 24, 2005 . Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 24 Jun 2005, p. 25 . 2023-06-28 . news.milton.halinet.on.ca . en.
  4. Web site: LeBlanc . Steve . August 2, 2005 . Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 2 Aug 2005, p. 19 . 2023-06-25 . news.milton.halinet.on.ca . en.
  5. Web site: CFL drafts four Marauders . 2023-06-25 . en-US.
  6. Web site: LeBlanc . Steve . May 10, 2005 . Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 10 May 2005, p. 23 . 2023-06-28 . news.milton.halinet.on.ca . en.
  7. Web site: LeBlanc . Steve . November 9, 2004 . Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 9 Nov 2004, p. 24 . 2023-06-28 . news.milton.halinet.on.ca . en.
  8. Web site: 2006-09-30 . O'Day has taken on new role . 2023-06-28 . CFL.ca . en.
  9. Web site: 2009-02-13 . Veteran O-Lineman back with Bombers . 2023-06-28 . CFL.ca . en.
  10. Web site: Post . Steve LeBlanc Burlington . 2007-11-23 . Grey Cup presents O'Meara with key learning experience . 2023-06-28 . Inside Halton . en.
  11. News: Riders' practice roster grows. McCormick. Murray. 2009-07-06. Regina Leader-Post. 2009-07-07. https://archive.today/20120708230319/http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/blogs/roughriders/archive/2009/07/06/riders-practice-roster-grows.aspx. 2012-07-08. dead.
  12. News: Post . Burlington . 2009-07-17 . O’Meara back with ‘Riders . en . The Hamilton Spectator . 2023-06-28 . 1189-9417.
  13. Web site: April 26, 2013 . Football trio trades athletic dreams for business ambition . June 27, 2023 . Financial Post.