Stamps add to Defence
May 10, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
(Calgary) â Today, Calgary Stampeders' Senior VP of Football Operations/Head Coach, Tom Higgins, announced the free agent signing of Linebackers Cornelius Anthony, Jude Waddy and Defensive Lineman Michael Josiah.
As per Club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.
"Both Cornelius and Jude bring with them a great amount of background experience," stated Defensive Coordinator Denny Creehan. "Waddy is a very intelligent and instinctive player while Anthony is an explosive linebacker who will compete at the inside position."
"Josiah is a big, strong athlete who comes off the edge very quickly," stated Defensive Line Coach Casey Creehan. "I'm excited to have him in camp and look forward to seeing him progress on the defensive line."
Below is a closer look at the newest Stampeders:
Cornelius Anthony
Linebacker
College: Texas A&M
HT: 6'0" WT: 235 lbs
Birthdate: July 7, 1978
Birthplace: Pinesville, LA
CFL Experience: 1st Season
Stampeder Experience: 1st Season
Import
Pro
Entering his first season the Stampeders ... originally signed as a free agent on May 10, 2005 ... has played with both the Denver Broncos (2004) and San Francisco 49'ers (2002-2004) in the NFL ... prior to joining the 49'ers Anthony was assigned to play with Barcelona Dragons in NFL Europe (2002) ... originally signed by the Washington Redskins as a non-drafted free agent in April of 2001.
2004
Was released by the 49'ers on July and was picked up shortly after by the Denver Broncos ... released by Broncos on September 6.
2003
Played 7 games with the 49'ers ... recorded 3 tackles and assisted on one.
2002
Played in 10 games, finished season with 10 special team tackles (four solo) ... his biggest game came against St. Louis where he recorded on tackle and three special team tackles ... allocated to Barcelona Dragons in NFL Europe ... led team in tackles with 50 (40 solo) ... also posted two sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, one interception (eight yards) and eight special team tackles.
College
Finished career at Texas A&M with 288 tackles, six sacks and one forced fumble ... recorded 76 tackles and two sacks as a senior ... in 1999, posted career-high 18 tackles in game against Nebraska.
Jude Waddy
Linebacker
College: William & Mary
HT: 6'2" WT: 225 lbs
Birthdate: September 12, 1975
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
CFL Experience: 1st Season
Stampeder Experience: 1st Season
Import
Pro
Entering his first season the Stampeders ... originally signed as a free agent on May 10, 2005 ... played with several NFL teams including with the San Diego Charges (2003), Denver Broncos (2002), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001) ... the majority of Waddy's time was spent with the Green Bay Packers (1998-2000) ... he also played with the Berlin Thunder in 2002.
2003
Signed with San Diego Chargers on January 21st ... was released on December 17.
2002
Went to training camp with the Denver Broncos ... released prior to the start of the regular season ... played with he Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe ... recorded 32 tackles, two sacks, three passes defensed and five tackles on special teams for the Thunder.
2001
Went to training camp with Tampa Bay ... released prior to start of regular season.
2000
Went to training camp with Green Bay ... released by Packers on Aug. 28.
1999
Became Green Bay's starting weak-side linebacker midway through the year when Brian Williams suffered season-ending knee injury ... had career high 73 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one pass defended and four tackles on special teams ... had 11 tackles at Tampa Bay on Dec. 26 ... tied for team high with eight tackles at Chicago Dec. 5 ... racked up career-high 12 tackles and a sack at Dallas Nov. 14.
1998
Collected six special team tackles ... notched first career sack against New York Giants Oct. 15.
College
Four-time all-conference selection ... earned first-team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference accolades as senior ... garnered second-team All-Yankee Conference honours as junior and third-team recognition as sophomore and frosh ... named Rookie of Year by school's Quarterback Club in 1994.
Noteworthy
Worked with Global Development Service for Youth, organization based in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, teaching computer skills, including programming and repair, to disadvantaged and incarcerated youth ... graduated with degree in Kinesiology ... attended Suitland High School in Suitland earning three letters in wrestling, capturing country, county and regional titles as senior.
Michael Josiah
Defensive Lineman
College: Louisville
HT: 6'4" WT: 255 lbs
Birthdate: August 13, 1979
Birthplace: Wilsonville, Ala
CFL Experience: 1st Season
Stampeder Experience: 1st Season
Import
Pro
Entering his first season with the Stampeders ... originally signed as a free agent on May 10, 2005 ...spent the 2003 season on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad ... was released in March of 2004 ... signed as a undrafted free agent in 2002 by the Cleveland Browns on April 26 ... spent the season on the injured reserve with a shoulder injury suffered in training camp.
College
Holds school record for career sacks (31) and tackles for a loss (43) ... was first team All-Conference All-Star in 2000 after leading the conference in sacks with 13 ... recorded 24 sacks over his last two seasons at Louisville ... in 2000, he tied a school single-game record by recording 4 sacks against Grambling ... recorded 7 sacks as a sophomore ... tied for third in Conference USA with 7 sacks during his freshman season ... was a second team freshman All-American selection in 1999.
Noteworthy
Was a two-year letter winner at Hoover (Ala.) high school ... only played two years of prep football before attending Louisville ... registered 10 sacks during his senior season at Hoover ... he and his family spent six years in Kenya, and he was a member of Kenya's under 18 national rugby team which finished second in the African Championship ... also played soccer while overseas... a letterman in track and field at Hoover High, participating in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, triple jump and discus ... majored in communications.
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- Eskimos welcome back Jason Lamar - Edmonton Elks
- Bombers add O-lineman - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Renegades lock up three more pieces to training camp puzzle - Ottawa Renegades
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