2008 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season

Season of Canadian Football League team the Hamilton Tiger-Cats March 2026 Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2008 3–15 4th, East Charlie Taaffe Marcel Bellefeuille (Interim) Bob O'Billovich Ivor Wynne Stadium Did not qualify Chris Thompson Ray Mariuz Prechae Rodriguez Image:CFL HAM Jersey 2008.png Tiger-Cats seasons The 2008 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 51st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 59th overall. The Tiger-Cats attempted to win their ninth Grey Cup championship, but they failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, which is the longest playoff drought in franchise history. Offseason Jamacia Jackson Ticats linebacker Jamacia Jackson died on April 16, 2008.Hamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats Jackson was found unresponsive on Monday morning at a home in Sumter, South Carolina. He was later pronounced dead at a local area hospital. Jamacia was 26 years old. Jackson's stepmother, Cleo Jackson, advised The Associated Press that he was in good health and had lifted weights Saturday. Jackson had played 12 games with the Ticats last season after signing with the club as a free agent Jan. 11, 2007.TheSpec.com – Sports – Ticat Jamacia Jackson, 26, found dead this morning Jackson spent his college career at the University of South Carolina and played in 43 games over four seasons, including 21 as a starting strong safety. His career stats include 159 career tackles for the Gamecocks along with two interceptions, returning one 98 yards for a touchdown. He also forced three fumbles and recovered two others. Jackson was named Most Valuable Defensive Player of the 1999 Shrine Bowl. Jackson was signed by the NFL's Tennessee Titans on April 29, 2005, and was waived by the Titans on July 27.Jamacia Jackson, SS, South Carolina – 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange https://web.archive.org/web/20110930110108/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=54163 September 30, 2011 After being cut by the Titans, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes and was assigned to their practice roster. Before coming to the CFL, he signed with the NFL's New York Giants in 2006 but was allocated to NFL Europe. He was selected in the 16th round by the Berlin Thunder. Despite attending Berlin's training camp, he was released March 5, 2006 and subsequently cut loose by the Giants two weeks later. Jackson is the second Ticats' player to die during a recent off-season. Offensive lineman Travis Claridge died on February 28, 2006, after being found unconscious in his Las Vegas home. Claridge was 27 at the time and his death was later ruled accidental. An autopsy revealed that Jackson died from an irregular heartbeat caused by an enlarged heart. Sumter County coroner Verna Moore stated on Tuesday April 16 that the autopsy revealed Jackson likely had an enlarged heart for years.globesports.com: Coroner: Jamacia Jackson had irregular heartbeat Transactions December 5, 2007: Bob O'Billovich was hired as the general manager for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The former B.C. Lions player-personnel director took over as general manager of the Ticats with an emphasis on tough, rugged play — especially on defence.CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Hamilton: New GM for HamiltonApril 2026 medicmedic January 30, 2008: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed defensive back Lawrence Gordon on Wednesday to a two-year contract.January 2024 Original cite was deleted per WP:URLREQ#Canoe.ca January 13, 2008: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Sunday that Charlie Taaffe will remain the CFL club's head coach despite published reports last week that he was heading to the West Virginia University to become the Mountaineer's offensive co-ordinator.January 2024 Original cite was deleted per WP:URLREQ#Canoe.ca February 13, 2008: The Edmonton Eskimos acquired wide receiver Brock Ralph from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday in exchange for linebacker Michael Botterill and defensive back Chris Thompson.CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Hamilton: Eskimos acquire receiver Ralph from Ticats for Botterill and ThompsonApril 2026 medicmedic February 14, 2008: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed defensive back Jykine Bradley on Thursday.CANOE – SLAM! Sports – CFL – Hamilton: Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive back Jykin Bradley to new contractApril 2026 medicmedic February 14, 2008: The Ticats released defensive back Richard Karikari and offensive lineman Ryan Donnelly. April 18, 2008: The Tiger-Cats signed centre Marwan Hage to a contract extension Friday that will keep him with the Ticats through the 2010 season.January 2024 Original cite was deleted per WP:URLREQ#Canoe.ca CFL draft In the 2008 CFL draft, 48 players were chosen from among 752 eligible playershttps://www.cfl.ca/static/pdf/cfl/2008_draft_list.pdf Draft List for Year 2008 Canadian Football League 2008-01-28 6 May 2008 March 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes from Canadian universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The first two rounds were broadcast on TSN.ca with host Rod Black. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with the league-worst 3–15 record in the 2007 CFL season had several offers for their first-overall selection but kept their pick and chose Saskatchewan Huskies safety Dylan Barker.http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jpLJxvQFu7By_4t7gCbH3wnAiiig Ticats select Saskatchewan safety Dylan Barker first overall in CFL draft 2008-04-30 Canadian Press 2008-04-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080501102510/http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jpLJxvQFu7By_4t7gCbH3wnAiiig 1 May 2008 live Barker, a native of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is a two-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport first-team all-Canadian. He led the Huskies with 53 tackles, three interceptions, and four breakups last season. It is expected that he will be able to help the Tiger-Cats in the 2008 CFL season.http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2008/04/30/cfl-ticats-take-safety-barker-no-1.aspx CFL: Ticats take safety Barker No. 1 Bray Jim 2008-04-30 National Post 2008-04-30 October 2025 medicmedic Round Pick Player Position School/Club team 1 1 Dylan Barker DB Saskatchewan 3 17 Michael Giffin RB/FB Queen's 5 33 Laurent Lavigne Masse REC Laval Roster 2008 Hamilton Tiger-Cats final roster Quarterbacks  1 I Casey Printers  4 I Adam Tafralis 17 I Richie Williams Running backs 21 I Kenton Keith 49 I Robert Pavlovic 34 I Jeff Piercy 32 I Tre Smith Receivers 87 N Chris Bauman 83 I Eddie Cohen 15 I Chris Davis 84 I Earnest Jackson 81 N Chad Rempel 85 I Prechae Rodriguez  5 N Pat Woodcock Offensive linemen 63 I Gerald Davis T 67 N Peter Dyakowski G 62 N Marwan Hage C 52 N George Hudson G/C 61 N Jordan Rempel T/G 65 I Charles Thomas T Defensive linemen 97 N Darrell Adams DT  7 N Alain Kashama DE 55 I Sacha Lancaster DE  9 N Nautyn McKay-Loescher DE 94 I Terrance Patrick DE/DT 99 I Jermaine Reid DT Special teams 13 I Nick Setta K/P Linebackers 48 I Cornelius Anthony 19 N Sandy Beveridge 54 [N Mike Botterill 47 N Sasha Glavic 25 I Markeith Knowlton 41 N Nick Kordic 44 N Ray Mariuz 38 N Matt Robichaud LS Defensive backs 31 I Jykine Bradley 29 I Lawrence Gordon 39 N Sean Manning 24 N Jason Nedd 18 I Rontarius Robinson 37 I Bo Smith 26 I Chris Thompson  3 I Geoff Tisdale Reserve roster 68 N J. P. Bekasiak G 89 I Scott Mitchell SB 40 I Cameron Siskowic LB 22 I Alan Zemaitis DB Injured list 20 N Dylan Barker DB 30 I Terry Caulley RB 53 N Cedric Gagné-Marcoux G 91 I Dominic Lewis DT 28 N Jesse Lumsden RB 51 N Jordan Matechuk LS  2 I Tony Miles SB 12 I Quinton Porter QB 33 N Andre Sadeghian RB 77 I Jo Jo Walker SB 23 I John Williams RB Italics indicate American players Regular season The game on September 19 was the first game since the death of former Tiger Cats coach Ron Lancaster. The Ticats wore decals on their helmets for the game with a green number 23. It was Lancaster's number as a player.http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/Games/2008/09/19/6821346-cp.html CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - CFL - CFL Games: Blue Bombers defeat Tiger-Cats: 25-23 2008-09-23 April 2026 medicmedic The stadium stood for a video tribute and a moment of silence before the game began, with his family standing near the sidelines. This was also the Canadian Football Hall of Fame game. This year's inductees included Doug Flutie, Mike (Pinball) Clemons, Mike Pringle, John Bonk and builder Tom Shepherd. The inductees received their jackets and unveiled their bronzed busts during the halftime. Season standings Transactions September 8: the Tiger-Cats fired Taaffe and replaced him with offensive co-ordinator Marcel Bellefeuille.http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gzG5psvoULlVPfsDzT0c5RGryAuQNovember 2012 Legobot September 9: Winnipeg acquired middle linebacker Zeke (And Destroy) Moreno and a conditional draft pick from Hamilton for its first-round draft pick in 2009 and the rights to Canadian defensive lineman Corey Mace. Season schedule Week Date Opponent Score Result Attendance Record 1 June 26 Montreal Alouettes 33–10 Loss 20,589 0–1 2 July 3 at Toronto Argonauts 32–13 Win 30,822 1–1 3 July 12 Saskatchewan Roughriders 33–28 Loss 20,874 1–2 4 July 17 at Calgary Stampeders 43–16 Loss 31,116 1–3 5 July 24 Edmonton Eskimos 19–13 Loss 21,402 1–4 6 July 31 at Montreal Alouettes 40–33 Loss 20,202 1–5 7 Aug 7 Toronto Argonauts 45–21 Win 19,423 2–5 8 Aug 14 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 37–24 Loss 25,484 2–6 9 Bye 10 Sept 1 Toronto Argonauts 34–31 Loss 25,911 2–7 11 Sept 6 BC Lions 35–12 Loss 18,723 2–8 12 Sept 13 at Edmonton Eskimos 38–33 Loss 37,500 2–9 13 Sept 19 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 25–23 Loss 19,102 2–10 14 Sept 27 at BC Lions 40–10 Loss 31,161 2–11 15 Oct 4 Montreal Alouettes 44–36 Win 20,423 3–11 16 Oct 13 at Montreal Alouettes 42–11 Loss 20,202 3–12 17 Oct 19 at Saskatchewan Roughriders 30–29 Loss 30,945 3–13 18 Oct 24 Calgary Stampeders 28–17 Loss 20,614 3–14 19 Nov 1 at Winnipeg Blue Bombers 44–30 Loss 24,595 3–15 Ron Lancaster On Thursday, September 18, Ron Lancaster, 69, died from an apparent heart attack, less than two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl-fans-remember-ron-lancaster-1.698618 CBC News CFL fans remember Ron Lancaster September 19, 2008 23 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080923054521/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2008/09/18/ron-lancaster-fans.html 23 September 2008 live Lancaster resigned as the Eskimos' head coach after the 1997 season to become the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' head coach and director of football operations. The Tiger-Cats reached the Grey Cup in their first season under Lancaster and won the title the following year.http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id%3D9fdad57f-d163-4dae-9bbe-c4498026f466 CFL legend Ron Lancaster dies at 69 2008-11-29 live https://web.archive.org/web/20080919082636/http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id=9fdad57f-d163-4dae-9bbe-c4498026f466 2008-09-19 The Tiger-Cats were coached by Lancaster from 1998 to 2003, and again in 2006. The two-time CFL coach-of-the-year won 142 regular-season games on the sideline, placing him fourth all-time. |- |} Statistics = Indicates team leader Offence Passing Player Att Comp % Yards TD INT Rating Casey Printers 223 124 55.6 1693 5 10 68.8 Quinton Porter 177 118 66.7 1496 10 4 102.3 Richie Williams 100 60 60.0 984 3 5 82.3 Adam Tafralis 39 20 51.3 268 3 1 88.4 Nicholas Setta 2 2 100.0 33 0 0 154.2https://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Passing/year/2008/ CFL.ca 2017-08-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20090318154908/http://cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Passing/year/2008 2009-03-18 live Rushing Despite leading the team in rushing yards, Jesse Lumsden was plagued by several injuries. On July 12, in a game against Saskatchewan, stretched knee ligaments sidelined him. Against Montreal on July 31, a tackler fell on his right ankle and injured him. In a game against Edmonton, played on September 13, Lumsden injured his surgically repaired shoulder. Player Att Yards Avg. TD Fumbles Jesse Lumsden 87584 6.7 5 1 Terry Caulley 66 448 6.8 6 0 Tre Smith 65 430 6.6 2 6 Casey Printers 48 3868.0 6 7 Richie Williams 43 307 7.1 2 2 Kenton Keith 58 204 3.5 0 0 Quinton Porter 33 203 6.2 1 7 Jeff Piercy 14 48 3.4 0 0 John Williams 5 29 5.8 0 0https://www.cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Rushing/year/2008/ Rushing 2008 Statistics CFL.ca Official Site of the Canadian Football League 2017-08-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20151022080207/http://cfl.ca/statistics/league/stat/Rushing/year/2008 2015-10-22 live Receiving Player Receptions Yards Touchdowns Scott Mitchellhttp://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/1615September 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes 24463 0 Pat WoodcockHamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats15 304 0 Jesse LumsdenHamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats5504 0 Chad Rempelhttp://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/382 Hamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats :: www.ticats.ca 6 June 2022 https://archive.today/20110929085718/http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/382 29 September 2011 live115 0 Defence Player Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles TouchdownsMarkeith KnowltonHamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats 14 0 0 0 0Nautyn McKay-LoescherHamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats 0 1 0 0 0Zeke Moreno 7 0 0 0 0 Awards and records Markeith Knowlton, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence Nick Setta, CFL Eastern All-Star, Special Teams Chris Thompson, CFL Eastern All-Star, Defence http://www.cfl.ca/article/2008-east-west-division-all-stars CFL.ca - 2008 East & West Division All-Stars 2017-08-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20120403073311/http://www.cfl.ca/article/2008-east-west-division-all-stars 2012-04-03 dead References Hamilton Tiger-Cats Category:Hamilton Tiger-Cats seasons Category:2008 in sports in Ontario Category:2000s in Hamilton, Ontario