Mike McCullough (Canadian football)
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 McCullough with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2010 | |
| No. 45 | |
|---|---|
| Position | LB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 17, 1980 Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | St. Francis Xavier |
| CFL draft | 2003: 3rd round, 23rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2013 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Mike McCullough (born March 17, 1980) is a Canadian former professional football linebacker who played ten seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). McCullough was drafted by the Roughriders in the third round of the 2003 CFL draft, after playing his college football at St. Francis Xavier University.
McCullough played four seasons for the St. Francis Xavier University X-Men in the Atlantic University Sport Conference.[1] In his senior season, McCullough was named to the conference's defensive all-star team as well as being named an academic all-star.[1]
Professional football
After his university career, McCullough was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2003 CFL draft.[1] He has been a key contributor on special teams, leading the Roughriders in special teams tackles during his rookie season.[1] While with the Roughriders, McCullough has been the recipient of numerous awards for community service, including the club's Mosaic Community Service Award in 2008 and 2009.[1] McCullough was the team's nominee for the Tom Pate Memorial Award in 2009[2] and 2010,[3] presented by the CFL Player's Association for community service. After the 2010 CFL season, McCullough was awarded the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy, for being judged as the CFL Player who "best demonstrates the attributes of Canada's veterans in times of war, peace and military conflict."[3]
McCullough would have been a free agent in February 2011 after the 2010 season, but signed a new contract with the team on December 22, 2010.[4]
McCullough eventually went on to win the 101st Grey Cup with Saskatchewan in 2013.
On May 30, 2014, after ten seasons playing in the CFL, McCullough announced retirement.[5]
