1972 Ottawa Rough Riders Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-3 22
Finishing 2nd in the CFL's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Conference Final
Coach: Jack Gotta (11-3)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1972 Ottawa Rough Riders Roster
The Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 11 wins and 3 losses for 22 points, finishing second in the CFL's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Rough Riders conceded 228 points, the lowest total in the circuit. Ottawa netted 298 points. Rick Cassata threw for 2,548 yards. Art Cantrelle grabbed 44 receptions, while Hugh Oldham contributed 719 receiving yards.
Art Cantrelle carried the ball for a team-high 652 yards.
The opportunistic defense created 65 turnovers. Jerry Campbell intercepted 8 opponent throws.
Jack Gotta coached the team. The 1972 Ottawa Rough Riders lost in the Conference Final.
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Regular Season Points For: 298
Regular Season Points Against: 228
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 1972 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 22 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| August 10, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 28 at Montreal Alouettes 19 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| August 16, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 14 at Toronto Argonauts 8 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| August 30, 1972 | Toronto Argonauts 13 at Ottawa Rough Riders 14 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| September 4, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 16 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 17 | L | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| September 9, 1972 | Montreal Alouettes 23 at Ottawa Rough Riders 38 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| September 16, 1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 30 at Ottawa Rough Riders 22 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| September 23, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 10 at Edmonton Eskimos 9 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| September 26, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 20 at BC Lions 17 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25 at Ottawa Rough Riders 20 | L | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| October 9, 1972 | Calgary Stampeders 30 at Ottawa Rough Riders 45 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 17 at Montreal Alouettes 7 | W | 4-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| October 28, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 21 at Toronto Argonauts 16 | W | 4-2-0 | 6-1-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| November 4, 1972 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 11 | W | 5-2-0 | 6-1-0 | 11-3-0 | ||
| November 11, 1972 | Montreal Alouettes 11 at Ottawa Rough Riders 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | Eastern Semi-Final | |
| November 18, 1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats 7 at Ottawa Rough Riders 19 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | Eastern Final Game 1 | |
| November 26, 1972 | Ottawa Rough Riders 8 at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 23 | L | 2-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 2-1-0 | Eastern Final Game 2 |
