| No. 8 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
| Date of birth: | November 27, 1980 (age 31) |
| Place of birth: | Elk Grove, California |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | QB |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College: | Boise State |
| High school: | Elk Grove |
| Hand: | Right |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 2004-2005 2005 2006-2008 2010-present |
Chicago Bears* Hamburg Sea Devils Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saskatchewan Roughriders
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards: | * 2003 Armed Forces Bowl MVP |
| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Ryan Dinwiddie (born November 27, 1980[1][2]) is a professional Canadian football quarterback playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. Dinwiddie was a three-year starter at Boise State from 2001 to 2003, and one of the most prolific passers in college football history. In 2003, he passed for 4,031 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions. Dinwiddie's record NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) for career passing efficiency with a mark of 168.9 was broken in 2007 by Colt Brennan's career 169.25. Dinwiddie graduated from Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California. Dinwiddie has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Ryan Dinwiddie is considered, by some, to be the greatest quarterback in the history of Boise State football. His leadership and on-field performance was one of the reasons for the continued success of Boise State football during his tenure. He went undrafted and signed with the Chicago Bears where he was cut.
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After an injury to Blue Bombers starting quarterback Kevin Glenn in the 4th quarter of the CFL East Division Final on November 18, 2007, Ryan was pressed into action. He made his first CFL start for the Blue Bombers against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2007 Grey Cup, won by Saskatchewan 23 to 19. Dinwiddie gave up a Grey Cup record 3 interceptions to James Johnson.[1]
Making just his second career CFL start (and first career CFL regular season start) on July 24, 2008, Dinwiddie moved the ball, avoided sacks and kept plays alive. He finished 24 of 39 for 450 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. Dinwiddie also ran for 26 yards on six carries to lead the Blue Bombers to their first win of the season.
Dinwiddie's success was short lived with the Blue Bombers, however. During his 3 years as a backup in Winnipeg, his career CFL statistics are 58.2% completion percentage, for 1,581 yards, 6 Touchdowns and 9 Interceptions, for a Passer Rating of 73.8. He also rushed the ball 23 times for 112 yards, 1 Touchdown, and 2 Fumbles.
Dinwiddie was released at the beginning of the Blue Bombers 2009 training camp.[3]
On May 26, 2010 it was announced that Dinwiddie had signed a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4]
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