TORONTO – After a single rough season running and coaching the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, former league all-star quarterback (and long-time TSN analyst) is returning to the sports network.
Dunigan will return to the CFL on TSN studio broadcast team along with host Dave Randorf and fellow analysts Chris Schultz and Jock Climie for the pre-game, halftime and post-game shows.
"It’s great to be back with my friends and family at TSN. It’s like coming home," said Dunigan, in a release. "The passion and excitement that TSN has for the game is unparalleled. I can’t wait to get back with the boys and cover the 2005 season."
Dunigan left TSN prior to the 2004 football season to take the position of coach and general manager of the Stampeders, but they had a poor season, winning just four games and missed the playoffs. New ownership came in and let Dunigan go.
"Matt Dunigan is as popular with CFL fans now as he was during his exceptional playing career," said Phil King, president, TSN. "Matt’s experience, passion and character are unmatched. His chemistry with Chris, Jock and Dave make the CFL on TSN team the strongest of its kind and we’re thrilled to have him back in the fold."
Dunigan’s return marks the second addition to the CFL on TSN broadcast team in as many weeks, following the April 27 signing of veteran sportscaster Chris Cuthbert, who will call 35 CFL games this season alongside colour commentator Glen Suitor.
Dunigan makes his return to TSN on June 11 with the network’s coverage of the pre-season game Touchdown Atlantic – the first-ever CFL game in Halifax – featuring the Hamilton Tiger-Cats taking on the Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts.
Dunigan initially joined TSN in 1999 and played a vital role during his five years with the network. As part of the popular CFL on TSN studio broadcast team, Dunigan’s in-depth knowledge, outgoing personality and passion for the game quickly won him over with football fans across Canada.
