Riders scored a D-plus in Nutrition and Diet in CFLPA report card

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are graded out fairly highly by Canadian Football League players but diet and nutrition are something the club lags in.

The Canadian Football League Players’ Association released its first annual CFLPA club report cards.

The CFLPA said the grades, “Presents valuable insights, provided by players, about their respective clubs to not only assist one another in making informed free agency decisions but also to contribute to raising standards for conditions across the league.”

In October, 495 players responded to the survey.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders received an A-grade in Football Operations, an A-minus in Management and Administration and then Bs in Training and Medical Staff, Equipment, Family treatment, Team Travel, and Training Camp.

However, it scored a D-plus in Nutrition and Diet.

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A few anonymous quotes about the Riders were also provided.

“We need more Athletic Trainers. Always rushed for treatment and pre-practice taping,” according to a player.

“The nutrition and food options are pretty poor, especially at breakfast. Hearing other teams like Toronto has way better quality, and options. Our medical team also makes it tough to book in to see them, as there are time slots and then they stop their day at a certain time and are not available after that,” another player also submitted.

Only two F-grades were given out — both to the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton received failing grades in Nutrition and Diet as well as Training Camp.

“Need better food for practice and after the game. Cold pizza isn’t good enough,” an Elks player said.

Members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers voiced displeasure with their team travel, which was ultimately given a C-plus.

“I believe we have very poor travel out of Winnipeg for away games. We are placed in a very small transport plane with limited seating and very little legroom. We are fed cookies and goldfish and chips. It is very uncomfortable and everybody I know on the team dreads the away games,” one Bombers player said.

The full report cards can be found on the CFLPA’s website.

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