CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders Involved in Blockbuster Deal

Published on April 30, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders pulled off some draft day magic announcing a blockbuster trade during this morning's Canadian CFL College Draft. Rider Head Coach Danny Barrett announced during the CFL's draft via conference call that Saskatchewan has picked up All-Star receiver Travis Moore and Non-import linebacker Chris Hoople from the Calgary Stampeders in return for the Roughriders 1st round (5th overall pick) in today's 2003 Canadian CFL College Draft.

Travis Moore has spent his entire eight-year CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders. Moore has picked up 473 catches for 7,536 yards and 57 touchdowns during 113 regular season games. The 32-year old has also picked up nine catches for 164 yards and one touchdown in three Grey Cup's, taking home two championship rings. Moore has been named to the Western Division All-Star team and the All-Canadian squad three times in his career.

Chris Hoople is entering his fifth season in the CFL. The 26-year old spent last year in Calgary after spending his first three years in Montreal. The UBC grad led the Stampeders and was third in the CFL with 22 special teams tackles last season.

"Adding Travis gives us an instant ‘go-to-guy' that can make plays and guide the younger receivers," stated head coach Danny Barrett. "As for Chris Hoople, he gives us stability at the Canadian spot and is a proven special teams player who can come in and get the job done."

TRAVIS MOORE WIDE RECEIVER

Height: 6'1 Weight: 193 Import: Ball State

Born: August 5, 1970 Santa Monica, CA

Yrs Pro: 9 Yrs CFL: 9 Yrs Rider: 1

How Acquired: Acquired in trade from Calgary, April 2003

Games Played: CFL: 113 2002: 15

PRO: First year with the Riders...traded along with Chris Hoople to Riders in April of 2003 for Saskatchewan's 1st round (5th overall) pick in the 2003 Canadian CFL draft...signed free agent contract with Calgary in 2001...signed free agent contract with XFL's San Francisco Demons in 2001...originally signed free agent contract with Calgary in 1994.

2002: Dressed in 15 games at receiver for the Calgary Stampeders...missed three games with an ankle injury...led team with 70 receptions for 1,108 yards and 10 touchdowns...moved into second on Stamps all time list with 23 100-yard receiving games.

2001: Played in 13 regular season games, the West Final, and the Grey Cup Championship...missed five games with a dislocated toe...finished fourth in the CFL with 1,298 yards on a career high 76 catches...recorded 100 yard receiving games six times during the regular season...surpassed 6,000 career receiving yards...was named to the West Division All-Star team and All-Canadian for the third consecutive year...picked up eight catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in the Western Final...caught three passes for 29 yards in Grey Cup Championship.

CAREER: Played in 16 regular season games in 2000...for the second consecutive season he recorded over 1,000 yards in receptions...finished third in the CFL with 71 receptions for 1,431 yards and 15 touchdowns...recorded at least one touchdown in the first seven consecutive games...was named to the Western Division All-Star team and an All-Canadian for second consecutive season...Dressed in 16 games in 1999...finished second in the league in receiving yardage with 1,198 yards...ended season with 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and seven touchdowns...named to the Western Division All-Star and the All-Canadian squad for the first time in his CFL career...had three catches for 101 yards in Grey Cup...Dressed in 15 regular season games in 1998...finished the season with 60 receptions for 818 yards and seven touchdowns...missed three games due to a sprained ankle...picked up three catches for 34 yards in Grey Cup...Played in all 18 regular season games in 1997...finished season with 72 receptions for 931 yards and six touchdowns...Dressed in 16 games during the 1996 season...finished fourth in team receiving with 44 catches for 690 yards and five touchdowns...recorded first ever 100 yard receiving game against Winnipeg...dressed in two games during the 1994 season...totaled seven receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown.

COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Ball State...dressed in 18 games during two seasons at Ball State...led team in senior season with 40 receptions for 506 yards and four touchdowns...added five kickoff returns for 83 yards and 12 yards on punt returns...played two years at Santa Monica Community College.

CHRIS HOOPLE: LINEBACKER

Height: 6'3 Weight: 240 Non-Import: UBC

Born: June 13, 1976 Calgary, AB

Yrs Pro: 5 Yrs CFL: 5 Yrs Rider: 1

How Acquired: Acquired in trade with Calgary, April 2003.

Games Played: CFL: 55 2002: 18

PRO: First year with Roughriders...traded along with Travis Moore to Riders in May of 2003 for Saskatchewan 1st round (5th overall) pick in 2003 Canadian CFL draft...signed free agent contract with Stampeders in February of 2002...originally drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the the 2nd round (12th overall) in the 1999 Canadian CFL draft.

2002: Dressed in 18 games for the Calgary Stampeders as backup linebacker...led team with 22 special teams tackles...was third in the CFL with 22 special teams tackles...also picked up two defensive tackles.

2001: Dressed in 11 regular season games for the Montreal Alouettes...recorded his first ever CFL touchdown on August 4th against the Lions...finished the season with four defensive tackles and seven special teams tackles.

CAREER: Dressed in 11 regular season games for Montreal in 2000...finished the season with three defensive tackles and seven special teams tackles...dressed in 16 regular season games as a rookie for Montreal in 1999...picked up 11 special teams tackles.

COLLEGE: Attended the University of British Columbia...recorded 71 defensive tackles during his three year career at UBC...was regarded as the most dominating defensive player ever to attend UBC...was second team All-Canadian in 1998.

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