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Ottawa Renegades re-sign Bishop’s Gaiters lineman J-F. Roy
After five-year career, Quebec City native gets second crack with pro club

Ottawa, Jan. 27, 2005 – The Ottawa Renegades football club signed offensive lineman Jean-François Roy to a one-year deal (plus an option) Thursday.

Roy, a product of the proud Bishop’s University Gaiters program, will enter his second training camp with the Renegades after having an impressive debut last summer.

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound native of Quebec City went back to school in 2004 and finished his eligibility as a tackle with the Gaiters.

Roy, 27, was named the team’s lineman of the year in 2001, 2003 and 2004. He appeared in both Renegades pre-season games last summer against the Montreal Alouettes.

“We’re excited to get J-F back. He showed himself well at training camp last year,” said Renegades Head Coach and General Manager Joe Paopao. “J-F had a solid career at Bishop’s and we hope he continues it here in Ottawa.”

Profile on Jean-François Roy
Position: Offensive Lineman
Nationality: Canadian
Height / Weight : 6’,3’’ / 300
College: Bishop’s University
Age: 27
Birthdate: December 6, 1977
Birthplace: Quebec City
Signed: April 13, 2004; Re-signed January 27, 2005
Yrs CFL/Yrs Renegades: 1/1

2004: Attended Renegades training camp and played in both pre-season games against the Montreal Alouettes.

High School / University
2000-2003: Played for the Bishop’s University Gaiters in Lennoxville, Quebec … Played his freshman year in 2000 as a defensive lineman, but switched to offensive line in his second season … Named the team’s lineman of the year in 2001 and 2003 … Participated in the East West Bowl in May 2003, an all-star game for Canadian university football players.

Notable
Works as an assistant coach with a CEGEP in Quebec City … Also worked as a camp counsellor … Played basketball and football while attending high school … Lists the Pittsburgh Steelers as his favourite sports team and Howie Long as his favourite athlete.