Dan Farthing

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Dan Farthing
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Farthing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders
PositionHead strength and conditioning coach
Roster statusActive
CFL status National
Personal information
Born (1969-11-10) November 10, 1969 (age 55)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
University Saskatchewan
CFL draft 1991: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
Playing
1991–2001 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Coaching
2024–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
Awards and highlights

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.

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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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Dan Farthing". Saskatchewan Huskies . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Dan Farthing". Saskatchewan Roughriders . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "1990 Vanier Cup Game Recap". U Sports . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Draft tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Riders hire former receiver Dan Farthing as head of strength and conditioning, extend football ops staff". 3DownNation. December 21, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 "Robservations: Welcome back, Dan Farthing! 40 years since an NHL classic … and Happy New Year!". Saskatchewan Roughriders. December 30, 2023.
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