Canadian gridiron football player (born 1969)
Dan Farthing (born November 10, 1969) is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver and is the current head strength and conditioning coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he played in 11 seasons, all with the Roughriders, and has the fourth-most receptions in franchise history.
University career
Farthing played CIAU football for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 1987 to 1990.[1] In his first season, he won the Peter Gorman Trophy as the CIAU rookie of the year.[1] In 1988, he led the country in receiving with 756 yards and was named the Canada West Most Valuable Player.[1][2] In his fourth year with the team, in 1990, Farthing won the national championship as the Huskies defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 24–21 in the 26th Vanier Cup.[1][3]
Professional career
Farthing was drafted in the first round, second overall, in the 1991 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4] He played for the Roughriders from 1991 to 2001 where he played in 169 games, recording 384 receptions, 5,097 receiving yards, 19 touchdowns, and 34 special teams tackles.[5]
Coaching career
Farthing served as the strength and conditioning co-ordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2012 to 2015.[6] He won his first Grey Cup in 2013 following the team's victory in the 101st Grey Cup game.[6] On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Farthing had been hired by the Saskatchewan Roughriders to serve as the team's head of strength and conditioning.[5][6]
Personal life
Farthing and his wife, SueAnn, have three children.[2]
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