CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos add two on offence

Published on November 7, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - While preparing for their East Championship showdown against the Montreal Alouettes this Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts have added blocking depth with the return of OT John Feugill and the signing of Toronto native FB/TE Jason Gavadza.

Grey Cup Champion John Feugill played two seasons with the Argos and anchored the right side of the offensive line in 2003 and 2004. The enormous tackle started 31 regular season games, four playoff games and the 2004 Grey Cup Championship for the Boatmen over two seasons. In 2003, he was the Argonauts' rookie of the year nominee.

Toronto native Jason Gavadza is the last Canadian to win a Super Bowl Championship - with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001. The massive fullback is a special teams dynamo who grew up in Toronto's Beach community. Gavadza attended Michael Power High School and was a member of the BC Lions in 2004 when they met the Argonauts in the 92nd Grey Cup Championship.

John Feugill #61

Offensive Tackle

6.07, 300 lbs.

Maryland

Born: December 20, 1975

Lawrence, Maryland

3rd Year Argo / 4th Year CFL

Import

Acquired: Signed as a free agent with Toronto on November 7, 2006.

2005: Re-signed with Toronto on January 14 and released following training camp...Signed as a free agent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and played 12 games.

2004: Dressed in both pre-season games vs Hamilton...started at right tackle in Weeks 1 to 11, 15, 17-18 (14 games)...missed weeks 12 to 14 & 16 due to hand injury...2004 Playoffs Started at right tackle in East Semi-Final vs Hamilton...Started at right tackle vs Montreal in East Championship...Grey Cup Championship Started at right tackle in win vs BC.

2003: Returned to the Barcelona Dragons (NFLE) for a second season...started all 10 games for the Dragons during the regular season at right tackle...signed as a free-agent with the Argonauts on June 14, 2003...started in 17 games at right tackle for the Argos...missed only Week 12 due to injury...honoured by the Toronto chapter of the Football Reporters as the club's Rookie of the Year...2003 Playoffs Started at tackle in his first career CFL playoff game against the B.C. Lions...started at tackle for the East Championship.

2002: Signed as a free-agent with the San Francisco 49ers (NFL) on January 30...attended training camp with the 49ers and was released on August 26.

2001: Signed as a free-agent with the Denver Broncos (NFL)...allocated by the Broncos to the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe...was named the starting right tackle on the All-NFL Europe League team...attended Denver's training camp and was released on September 2...the Bronco's signed Feugill to their practice roster on September 4 ...was released from Denver's practice roster on December 11.

2000: Signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) on February 16...attended training camp and was released on August 25.

1999: Signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Arizona Cardinals (NFL) following the 1999 NFL Draft, but a late-season injury forced him to miss the entire season.

College: A four-year letterman and three-year starter at Maryland...started the last 33 consecutive games of his career...was team captain and earned honorable mention All-ACC honours as a senior...named team's lineman of the year as a junior.

Personal: Played tackle and tight end at Methuen (Massachusetts) High School...was rated among the top 20 linemen by Superprep and earned All-East honours...graduated with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. John spends the off-season training in New York City, where he has held various jobs, including security for celebrities.

Jason Gavadza #36

Fullback/Tight End

6.03, 249 lbs.

Kent State

Born: January 31, 1976

Toronto, Ontario

1st Year Argo / 3rd Year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Signed as a free agent on November 7, 2006.

2005: Dressed in 18 regular season games for BC, as well as West Division Championship... Played primarily as back-up fullback and run blocker and also on special teams making 5 ST tackles. Saw some action on offence and grabbed his first career reception (24/09/05 vs Edm) which went for a 4-yard TD.

2004: Signed with BC as a free agent and played six games primarily on special teams and recorded 5 tackles...Played against Toronto in the 92nd Grey Cup at Ottawa.

2003: Spent entire football season in rehab, did not play.

2002: Signed with the St. Louis Rams and assigned to the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe.

2001: On Baltimore's practice roster for the Super Bowl Championship.

2000: Drafted in the 3rd Round (19th Overall) of the CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes...Drafted in the 6th round (204th overall) of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers... released during training camp... Signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens near the end of the NFL season and remained on their practice roster.

College: Gavadza attended Kent State and ranks eighth in school history with 86 receptions and sixth in yards with 1,312...Finished his college career with 13 touchdown receptions.

Personal: In addition to playing football, Gavadza loves to cook, work out, and watch television. He graduated from Kent State with a finance degree and now has his real estate license. Jason practices real estate in Toronto where he lives with his wife Bernadette (Bernie). The Toronto native grew up in the Beach and attended Michael Power High School.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. For more information on 2007 season ticket packages, group sales and mini-packs, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.

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