1974 Ottawa Rough Riders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9 14
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Final
Coach: George Brancato (7-9)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1974 Ottawa Rough Riders Roster
The Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1974 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses for 14 points, finishing second in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Rough Riders labored to change the scoreboard with just 261 points, and the rigid defensive squad allowed 271. Jerry Keeling tossed for 1,831 yards, and Rick Cassata took a significant amount of snaps, too. Rhome Nixon led pass catchers, grabbing 54 receptions for 950 yards, while Arthur Green contributed to the receiving game also.
Arthur Green carried the ball for a team-high 680 yards for Ottawa.
Al Marcelin picked off 8 opponent throws.
George Brancato coached the team. The 1974 Ottawa Rough Riders lost in the Division Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 261
Regular Season Points Against: 271
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 3 at Toronto Argonauts 19 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| July 31, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 17 at Montreal Alouettes 20 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| August 6, 1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25 at Ottawa Rough Riders 30 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| August 13, 1974 | Montreal Alouettes 14 at Ottawa Rough Riders 27 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| August 19, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 6 at Edmonton Eskimos 23 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| August 22, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 9 at BC Lions 4 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| September 2, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 10 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 11 | L | 2-0-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| September 7, 1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 10 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| September 14, 1974 | Calgary Stampeders 16 at Ottawa Rough Riders 9 | L | 2-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| September 19, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 29 at Toronto Argonauts 12 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| September 22, 1974 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 6 at Ottawa Rough Riders 24 | W | 3-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| September 29, 1974 | Toronto Argonauts 19 at Ottawa Rough Riders 7 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| October 6, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 33 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 21 | W | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| October 12, 1974 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10 at Ottawa Rough Riders 27 | W | 4-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| October 20, 1974 | Montreal Alouettes 28 at Ottawa Rough Riders 0 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| November 2, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 20 at Montreal Alouettes 27 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 | ||
| November 10, 1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19 at Ottawa Rough Riders 21 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 17, 1974 | Ottawa Rough Riders 4 at Montreal Alouettes 14 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | Eastern Final |
