Dan Farthing (born November 10, 1969) is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver and is the current head strength and conditioning coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). As a player, he played in 11 seasons, all with the Roughriders, and has the fourth-most receptions in franchise history.
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
 Farthing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 | |
| Born: | November 10, 1969 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Head strength and conditioning coach |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| University | Saskatchewan |
| CFL draft | 1991, round: 1, pick: 2 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2024–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| As player | |
| 1991–2011 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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University career
editFarthing played CIAU football for the Saskatchewan Huskies from 1987 to 1990.[1] In his first season, he won the Peter Gorman Trophy as the CIAU rookie of the year.[1] In 1988, he led the country in receiving with 756 yards and was named the Canada West Most Valuable Player.[1][2] In his fourth year with the team, in 1990, Farthing won the national championship as the Huskies defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 24–21 in the 26th Vanier Cup.[1][3]
Professional career
editFarthing was drafted in the first round, second overall, in the 1991 CFL draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4] He played for the Roughriders from 1991 to 2001 where he played in 169 games, recording 384 receptions, 5,097 receiving yards, 19 touchdowns, and 34 special teams tackles.[5]
Coaching career
editFarthing served as the strength and conditioning co-ordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2012 to 2015.[6] He won his first Grey Cup in 2013 following the team's victory in the 101st Grey Cup game.[6] On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Farthing had been hired by the Saskatchewan Roughriders to serve as the team's head of strength and conditioning.[5][6]
Personal life
editFarthing and his wife, SueAnn, have three children.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Dan Farthing". Saskatchewan Huskies. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Dan Farthing". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "1990 Vanier Cup Game Recap". U Sports. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Draft tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Riders hire former receiver Dan Farthing as head of strength and conditioning, extend football ops staff". 3DownNation. December 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Robservations: Welcome back, Dan Farthing! 40 years since an NHL classic … and Happy New Year!". Saskatchewan Roughriders. December 30, 2023.