Ball of Hate Rolls into Titletown

The Edmonton Eskimos today announced the signing of free agent running back and three times CFL East All-Star Josh Ranek.

Ranek spent the 2006 season with Hamilton where injuries limited his production and playing time. In ten games with the ‘Cats, Ranek posted 85 carries for 343 yards, 26 receptions for 254 yards and three touchdowns. The former South Dakota State star played four seasons (2002 – ’05) with the Ottawa Renegades where he emerged as a bona fide CFL star. In 2003, Ranek became the first player in Renegades history to crack the 1000+ yard rushing mark in a season, a feat he would repeat in 2004 and ’05.

Prior to joining the Renegades, Ranek attended the 2002 Dallas Cowboys training camp.

Eskimo Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Danny Maciocia says “Josh is one of the CFL’s elite running backs, and arguably the league’s best north-south runner. We expect he’ll be a very important part of our offence”.

Josh Ranek

Running Back (Import)

Born: May 11, 1978 – Tyndall, South Dakota

Yrs CFL: 6

Yrs Esks: 1

GP (2006): 10

GP (Career): 77

Career totals

Rushing:

Carries: 824 for 4,371 yds

TDs (rushing): 23

Receptions: 251 for 2,506 yds

TDs (receptions): 13