Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY — Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season.The all-star cornerback was Calgary's headlining off-season acquisition when the 27-year-old from Shelby, N.C., signed a two-year contract.

The Stampeders play the first of two pre-season games Saturday when the B.C. Lions visit McMahon Stadium. Houston won't wait long to see his former teammates as Winnipeg hosts the Stamps in a pre-season contest May 31. "I do think either guy can play field and boundary," the coach and GM said." is a smart player. With all the stuff we're doing, it's just different from Winnipeg. I think he picks it up quite fast.Houston's pivotal interception for a touchdown in Winnipeg's 19-18 win over the host Stampeders on Aug. 18 has come up in Calgary's locker room.

Houston said after signing with the Stampeders, quarterback Jake Maier messaged him to say"you're welcome for the two interceptions." He was on the one-game injured list for the 2022 Grey Cup. The Bombers lost 24-23 to the Toronto Argonauts in Regina. "I always told myself that if I ever left Winnipeg, that Calgary would be a place that I wanted to go," Houston said."I feel like they're similar to Winnipeg, and have winning ways.

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Defensive back Demerio Houston prepared to launch with Calgary StampedersCALGARY — Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson wants more interceptions out of his team this CFL season. Demerio Houston intends to oblige him.
Source: PGCitizen - 🏆 65. / 51 Read more »

CFL suspends retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league gamesInvestigation showed lineman bet on games in 2021 while with the Calgary Stampeders.
Source: TerraceStandard - 🏆 24. / 68 Read more »

Calgary Stampeders kick off '200 Club' campaign offering season-ticket experience for womenWith the Calgary Stampeders' season set to kick off, there's a push to get more female fans to the stadium.
Source: CTVCalgary - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Stampeders dynamic duo Awe and Judge look for bigger and better things this seasonLinebackers Micah Awe and Cam Judge are the heartbeat of the Calgary Stampeders defence.
Source: CTVCalgary - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Calgary Stampeders receiver Jalen Philpot healthy again, looking to make a big impactLast year was a nightmare for Jalen Philpot. Just before the start of training camp, the Calgary Stampeders receiver suffered a season-ending injury.
Source: CTVCalgary - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Calgary Stampeders sign Ben Labrosse after his NFL campThe Stampeders also announced Monday the team had released American linebacker Tre Walker.
Source: GlobalCalgary - 🏆 50. / 61 Read more »