Crandell joins Roughriders coaching staff

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07/07/2009 - Regina, Saskatchewan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Saskatchewan Roughriders added former CFL quarterback Marcus Crandell to the coaching staff, the club announced on Tuesday.

The 35-year-old, who will serve as an offensive assistant, threw for over 17,000 yards with 82 touchdowns over 11 seasons with Calgary, Edmonton and the Roughriders.

"After bringing Marcus in as a guest coach this year and watching him work with our young quarterbacks, we knew we had to find a spot for him on our staff," Saskatchewan head coach Ken Miller said.

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