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.
Ottawa labored to change the scoreboard with just 261 points, while 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 was targeted regularly also.
Arthur Green carried the ball for a team-high 680 yards for the Rough Riders.
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 |
