Argos Sign Ajax Native Keith Gooding
Published on June 4, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today that it has signed local product, WR Keith Godding.
Godding, who was born in Ajax, Ontario, played for five years at Bishop's University. As a junior at Bishop's, he was invited to the annual CIS East-West Bowl game and finished tenth in the country in receiving yards (607) as a senior. Godding attended training camp with the Montreal Alouettes in 2008 and 2009. He was a member of the Als' practice roster for part of the 2008 season before returning to Bishop's to complete his final year of CIS eligibility.
Keith Godding #85
Receiver
6'0", 190 lbs.
Bishop's
Born: January 28, 1984
Ajax, Ontario
1st Year Argos / 1st Year CFL
Non-Import
Acquired: Signed as a free agent with Toronto on June 4, 2010.
2009: Attended training camp with the Montreal Alouettes and released.
2008: Attended CFL Evaluation Camp in Toronto...Signed with the Montreal Alouettes as a free agent and attended training camp...Scored a touchdown in a preseason game at Winnipeg....Added to club's practice roster.
College: Started four years at Bishop's (2004-08)...2008: Served on the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster and returned to school in August...Started all eight games as a senior...Finished tenth in CIS with 607 receiving yards...2007 Started all eight regular season games and Led Gaiters with 26 receptions (making catches in all eight regular-season games)...2006 Invited to play in annual East-West Bowl game and caught 2 passes for 11 yards in the game...Caught 20 passes for 348 yards...Caught passes in seven of eight games...2005 Started all eight games...Finished second on the team with 217 yards on 17 catches...2004 Started all eight games as a freshman...Finished second on team with 402 yards on 26 catches.
Personal: Keith was a Sociology major, with a business minor, at Bishop's University. He works for the Toronto District School Board as a Youth Host Facilitator in the off-season, helping students adjust to school-life in Canada. Keith is a boy's basketball coach in the Durham West Basketball Association. He attended Denis O'Connor High School in Ajax where he was a league all-star in basketball and played football.
The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club,
celebrating their 137th anniversary in 2010. As Toronto's #1 community team through
player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto
Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup
championships to their credit. For 2010 season ticket and group sales packages,
please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the
Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit
argonauts.ca
Canadian Football League Stories from June 4, 2010
- The Champs Get Their Rings - Montreal Alouettes
- Argos Sign Ajax Native Keith Gooding - Toronto Argonauts
- Blue Bombers Add Two, Release One - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Riders Sell Out July 17th Game Versus Edmonton - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Argonauts QB Gibran Hamdan Announces Retirement - Toronto Argonauts
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
