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{{Short description|American football player}}
{{Short description|American football player}}
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{{Infobox CFL biography
{{Infobox Canadian Football League biography
| name =
| name = Matt Dunigan
| image =
| image = 2022, Matt Dunigan.jpg
| alt =
| image_upright = 1
| caption =
| caption = Dunigan in 2022
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|12|6}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|12|6}}
| birth_place = [[Lakewood, Ohio]]
| birth_place = [[Lakewood, Ohio]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| number = 16
| import = yes
| import = yes
| position1 = Quarterback
| position1 = [[Quarterback]]
| height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
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| weight_lb = 199
| weight_lb = 199
| college = [[Louisiana Tech]]
| college = [[Louisiana Tech]]
| high_school = [[Lake Highlands High School|Lake Highlands]]<br/>([[Dallas, Texas]])
| high_school = [[Lake Highlands High School|Lake Highlands]]<br />([[Dallas, Texas]])
| hand = right
| hand = right
| coaching_years1 =2004
| coaching_years1 = 2004
| coaching_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]] (HC) (GM)
| coaching_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]] (HC) (GM)
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|1983}}–{{CFL Year|1987}}
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|1983}}–{{CFL Year|1987}}
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| playing_years6 = {{CFL Year|1996}}
| playing_years6 = {{CFL Year|1996}}
| playing_team6 = [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]]
| playing_team6 = [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]]
| career_highlights = * Grey Cup champion ([[75th Grey Cup|1987]], [[79th Grey Cup|1991]])
| career_highlights = *2× Grey Cup champion ([[75th Grey Cup|1987]], [[79th Grey Cup|1991]])
| CFLAllStar = {{CFL Year|1985}}, {{CFL Year|1988}}, {{CFL Year|1995}}
| CFLAllStar = League: {{CFL Year|1985}}, {{CFL Year|1988}}, {{CFL Year|1995}}; Division: {{CFL Year|1985}} (West), {{CFL Year|1988}} (West), {{CFL Year|1993}} (East), {{CFL Year|1994}} (East), {{CFL Year|1995}} (South)
| awards = {{CFL Year|1989}} [[Tom Pate Memorial Award]]<br />{{CFL Year|1993}} [[Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy]]
| CFLEastAllStar = {{CFL Year|1994}}
| CFLWestAllStar = {{CFL Year|1985}}, {{CFL Year|1988}}
| awards = {{CFL Year|1989}} [[Tom Pate Memorial Award]]<br/>{{CFL Year|1993}} [[Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy]]
| statlabel1 = Passing
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| statvalue1 = 3,057/5,476
| statvalue1 = 3,057/5,476
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| CFHOFYear = 2006
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'''Matt Dunigan''' (born December 6, 1960) is an [[Americans|American]] broadcaster and former professional football player and executive. He is a [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) [[sportscaster]] for [[Canada|Canadian]] sports television channel [[The Sports Network|TSN]]. Dunigan is a former [[quarterback]], [[Head coach|coach]], and [[General manager|executive]] in the CFL. In 2006, Dunigan joined the [[Canadian Football Hall of Fame]], and was voted one of the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[TSN Top 50 CFL Players|Top 50 players]] (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network [[The Sports Network|TSN]].<ref name="TSN Top 50 Players">{{cite web | url = https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=10864 | access-date =July 14, 2007 | title = TSN Top 50 Players | publisher=TSN.ca | date = November 28, 2006}}</ref>
'''Matt Dunigan''' (born December 6, 1960) is an American broadcaster and former professional [[gridiron football|football]] player and executive. He is a [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL) [[sportscaster]] for [[Canada|Canadian]] sports television channel [[The Sports Network|TSN]]. Dunigan is a former [[quarterback]], [[Head coach|coach]], and [[General manager|executive]] in the CFL. In 2006, Dunigan joined the [[Canadian Football Hall of Fame]], and was voted one of the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]]'s [[TSN Top 50 CFL Players|Top 50 players]] (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network [[The Sports Network|TSN]].<ref name="TSN Top 50 Players">{{cite web | url = https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=10864 | access-date =July 14, 2007 | title = TSN Top 50 Players | publisher=TSN.ca | date = November 28, 2006}}</ref>


In 2008, he was named the host of ''Road Grill'', a Canadian barbecue cooking series on [[Food Network Canada]].
In 2008, he was named the host of ''Road Grill'', a Canadian barbecue cooking series on [[Flavour Network|Food Network Canada]].


== Early life and college football career ==
== Early life and college ==
Although born in [[Ohio]], Dunigan was raised in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], attended [[Lake Highlands High School]] and grew up admiring [[Dallas Cowboys]] quarterback [[Roger Staubach]]. A member of an athletically-inclined family, he enrolled at [[Louisiana Tech University]] in 1979, one year after Louisiana Tech's move from Division II to the then year-old [[NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision|Division I-AA]].
Although born in [[Ohio]], Dunigan was raised in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], attended [[Lake Highlands High School]] and grew up admiring [[Dallas Cowboys]] quarterback [[Roger Staubach]]. A member of an athletically inclined family, he enrolled at [[Louisiana Tech University]] in 1979, while Tech was classified as an NCAA Division I-A program. In 1982, Dunigan's senior season, Louisiana Tech began play in [[NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision|Division I-AA]].


In his freshman year, Dunigan played in eight games behind incumbent starting quarterback Mark Buchanan. Dunigan was named the starting quarterback for the 1980 season by newly hired head coach [[Billy Brewer]]. Dunigan's best collegiate season was in 1982 as a senior, going 222-413 for 2,843 yards, 23 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Dunigan led the Bulldogs to a 9-2 regular season record, an undefeated 5-0 record in the [[Southland Conference]], a #2 ranking in the Sporting Network poll, and the program's first ever berth in the Division I-AA playoffs. After a 38-3 quarterfinal win at home against [[South Carolina State University|South Carolina State]], the Bulldogs were eliminated from the playoffs in a 17-0 semifinal loss at home to [[University of Delaware|Delaware]].
In his freshman year, Dunigan played in eight games behind incumbent starting quarterback Mark Buchanan. Dunigan was named the starting quarterback for the 1980 season by newly hired head coach [[Billy Brewer]]. Dunigan's best collegiate season was in 1982 as a senior, going 222–413 for 2,843 yards, 23 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Dunigan led the Bulldogs to a 9–2 regular season record, an undefeated 5–0 record in the [[Southland Conference]], a #2 ranking in The Sports Network poll, and the program's first ever berth in the Division I-AA playoffs. After a 38–3 quarterfinal win at home against [[South Carolina State University|South Carolina State]], the Bulldogs were eliminated from the playoffs in a 17–0 semifinal loss at home to [[University of Delaware|Delaware]].


In 40 total games at Louisiana Tech, Dunigan had completed 550 of 1,103 pass attempts for 7,010 yards with 40 touchdowns against 50 interceptions. Dunigan was inducted into the [[Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 2011.
In 44 total games at Louisiana Tech, Dunigan had completed 550 of 1,103 pass attempts for 7,010 yards with 40 touchdowns against 50 interceptions. Dunigan was inducted into the [[Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame]] in 2011.


===Statistics===
== Professional football career ==
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
Dunigan broke into the CFL in 1983 with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. In his [[rookie]] season, he backed up [[Warren Moon]]. Prior to the 1984 CFL Season, Moon left for the [[NFL]]'s [[Houston Oilers]] and the Eskimos became Dunigan's team. He led the Eskimos to back-to-back [[Grey Cup]] appearances in 1986 and 87, winning in 1987. He had to watch most of the game from the bench due to injury. His backup during this time was another CFL legend in the making, [[Damon Allen]].
|-
! colspan="14" style="background: red; border: 2px solid #183480; color:white;"| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="7"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
|-
! GP !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD
|-
! [[1979 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team|1979]]
| 11 || 3–8 || 26 || 59 || 44.1 || 330 || 2 || 6 || 81.9 || 42 || 31 || 0.7 || 1
|-
! [[1980 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team|1980]]
| 11 || 5–6 || 149 || 313 || 47.6 || 1,939 || 9 || 13 || 100.8 || 117 || -73 || -0.6 || 4
|-
! [[1981 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team|1981]]
| 11 || 4–6–1 || 153 || 318 || 48.1 || 1,898 || 6 || 16 || 94.4 || 107 || 54 || 0.5 || 2
|-
! [[1982 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team|1982]]
| 11 || 9–2 || 222 || 413 || 53.7 || 2,843 || 23 || 15 || 122.7 || 114 || 113 || 0.9 || 2
|-
! Career !! 44 !! 21–22–1 !! 550 !! 1,103 !! 7,010 !! 49.8 !! 40 !! 50 !! 106.1 !! 380 !! 125 !! 0.3 !! 9
|}

== Professional career ==

=== Edmonton Eskimos ===
Dunigan broke into the CFL in [[1983 Edmonton Eskimos season|1983]] with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]]. In his [[rookie]] season, he backed up [[Warren Moon]].

Prior to the [[1984 Edmonton Eskimos season|1984]] CFL Season, Moon left for the [[NFL]]'s [[Houston Oilers]] and the Eskimos became Dunigan's team. That year, he was Edmonton's nominee as Most Outstanding Player. Dunigan was fourth in the CFL in passing, fourth in rushing, and set the CFL record for rushing yardage by a quarterback in a season (732), a record that has since been eclipsed.

In [[1985 Edmonton Eskimos season|1985]], Dunigan was nominated as Edmonton Most Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year, and was a CFL West All-Star and a CFL All-Star.

He led the Eskimos to back-to-back [[Grey Cup]] appearances in [[1986 Edmonton Eskimos season|1986]] and [[1987 Edmonton Eskimos season|1987]], winning in 1987. He had to watch most of the game from the bench due to injury. His backup during this time was another CFL legend in the making, [[Damon Allen]].


After the [[75th Grey Cup]] victory, Dunigan tried pursuing a [[Major League Baseball]] career. He worked with a scout from the [[California Angels]], then showed up in [[Florida]] during [[spring training]]. He was hoping to catch on with the [[Montreal Expos]]. He was signed to a Class A contract, but then released on the last day.
After the [[75th Grey Cup]] victory, Dunigan tried pursuing a [[Major League Baseball]] career. He worked with a scout from the [[California Angels]], then showed up in [[Florida]] during [[spring training]]. He was hoping to catch on with the [[Montreal Expos]]. He was signed to a Class A contract, but then released on the last day.


=== BC Lions ===
While Edmonton held on to his rights, they traded him to the [[British Columbia Lions]] in a remarkable seven for one trade. He led the Lions to victory in their last eight games, and to the Grey Cup. They lost to [[Winnipeg]] 22-21. His second year in Vancouver produced his first losing season, as the team fell to 7-11. He did throw for a career-high 27 [[touchdowns]]. However, new [[management]] came in, and Dunigan was the first one to go in another seven for one trade, to the [[Toronto Argonauts]].
While Edmonton held on to his rights, they traded him to the [[British Columbia Lions]] in June [[1988 BC Lions season|1988]] for [[Jim Sandusky]] and future considerations. The future considerations that completed the trade in January 1989 included [[Jeff Braswell]], [[Greg Stumon|Gregg Stumon]], [[Reggie Taylor (Canadian football)|Reggie Taylor]], [[Andre Francis]], and BC's first round draft choice in the [[1989 CFL draft|1989 CFL College Draft]], [[Leroy Blugh]]. Dunigan led the Lions third place in the West Division with a 10-8 record. BC defeated Saskatchewan 42-18 in the West Semi-Final. In the West Final, BC beat the team that traded Dunigan in June, the Edmonton Eskimos, 37-19. This was the first time the Eskimos had ever lost a playoff game at Commonwealth Stadium. In the [[76th Grey Cup|Grey Cup]] game, BC lost to [[Winnipeg]] 22–21. BC had a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter. Winnipeg was leading 22–19, and BC was scrimmaging at Winnipeg's 7-yard line. Dunigan attempted a pass into the endzone, but it was deflected by [[Delbert Fowler]], and intercepted by [[Mike Gray (Canadian football)|Michael Gray]].


In [[1989 BC Lions season|1989]], Dunigan was for the first time on a losing team, and a team that missed the playoffs. BC fell to 7–11. Individually, he threw for a then-career-high 27 [[touchdowns]], and his first 4000 yard season (4,509). He was nominated as BC's Most Outstanding Player. However, new [[management]] came in, and Dunigan would be on the move again.
When he arrived in Toronto, they made the [[playoffs]] in 1990, but lost in the [[Division Final]]. However, 1991 proved to be a memorable year for the CFL and [[Argonauts]]. Canadian actor and comedian [[John Candy]], along with hockey great [[Wayne Gretzky]], and [[Los Angeles Kings]] owner [[Bruce McNall]] purchased the Argos. Toronto then made noise by signing [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] receiver [[Raghib "Rocket" Ismail]]. The Rocket, along with Dunigan and [[running back]] [[Pinball Clemons|Michael "Pinball" Clemons]] led Toronto to a 13-5 record. After a [[first round bye]], the Argos won against Winnipeg in front of a packed out [[SkyDome]], and advanced to the Grey Cup. However, in that [[playoff]] game, Dunigan broke his [[collarbone]]. He was able to throw the length of a hotel ballroom after doctors deadened his shoulder. In minus 19 degree weather, he threw two [[touchdowns]] and won his second Grey Cup.


=== Toronto Argonauts ===
He left for the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]] the following season, where he spent the next three years. The Bombers went to the Grey Cup in 1992, only to lose to the [[Calgary Stampeders]]. They returned to the Grey Cup in 1993, and lost to the Edmonton Eskimos. Dunigan watched the 1993 Grey Cup on crutches, after tearing his [[Achilles tendon]]. However, the season saw him break a club record throwing for 36 touchdowns. On July 14, 1994 he made pro football history when he passed for 713 yards in a 50-35 victory over his former team, the Eskimos.
In March [[1990 Toronto Argonauts season|1990]], Dunigan was traded to the [[Toronto Argonauts]] for [[Rick Johnson (quarterback)|Rick Johnson]], [[Willie Pless]], [[Tony Visco]], [[Emanuel Tolbert]], [[Todd Wiseman]], and [[Jearld Baylis]]. When he arrived in Toronto, they made the [[playoffs]] in 1990, but lost in the Division Final.


However, [[1991 Toronto Argonauts season|1991]] proved to be a memorable year for the CFL and [[Argonauts]]. Canadian actor and comedian [[John Candy]], along with hockey great [[Wayne Gretzky]], and [[Los Angeles Kings]] owner [[Bruce McNall]] purchased the Argos. Toronto then made noise by signing [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] receiver [[Raghib "Rocket" Ismail]]. The Rocket, along with Dunigan and [[running back]] [[Pinball Clemons|Michael "Pinball" Clemons]] led Toronto to a 13–5 record. After a [[first round bye]], the Argos won against Winnipeg in front of a packed out [[SkyDome]], and advanced to the Grey Cup. However, in that [[playoff]] game, Dunigan broke his [[collarbone]]. He was able to throw the length of a hotel ballroom after doctors deadened his shoulder. In minus 19 degree weather, he threw two [[touchdowns]] and won his second Grey Cup. Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1992.
In 1995, the CFL made an attempt to further expand into the [[United States]]. The [[Memphis Mad Dogs]] tried pursuing Dunigan, but eventually landed [[Damon Allen]]. Dunigan landed in [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]] to play for the [[Birmingham Barracudas|Barracudas]]. This led to his best season statistically, as he passed for 4,911 yards and 34 touchdowns. In the home finale, he broke his throwing hand and watched the rest of the season from the sidelines. The Barracudas would lose in the playoffs to the [[San Antonio Texans]]. The American experiment failed, and all the U.S.-based teams folded. The lone exception was the [[Baltimore Stallions]] which relocated to [[Montreal]], Quebec.


=== Winnipeg Blue Bombers ===
1996 proved to be Dunigan's last season in the CFL, this time with the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]]. The TiCats finished third in their division, and lost in the first round of the [[playoffs]]. After the season, he retired due to [[Chronic head injury|chronic head injuries]].
In June [[1992 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season|1992]], Dunigan signed with the [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]], where he spent the next three years. The Bombers went to the Grey Cup in [[80th Grey Cup|1992]], only to lose to the [[Calgary Stampeders]]. In the game, Dunigan was 6 of 19 for 47 yards passing, and could not generate any points. He was replaced late in the game by [[Danny McManus]] who generated 10 points.


The [[1993 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season|1993]] season was a very productive season for Dunigan. He was a CFL East All-Star, tied for the CFL lead in rushing touchdowns (11), was Winnipeg's nominee as Most Outstanding Player, the East Division Most Outstanding Player, and ultimately the runner-up for the league award to Doug Flutie. He broke the Blue Bomber record by throwing for 36 touchdowns. Winnipeg finished 14–4. Unfortunately, Dunigan tore his [[Achilles tendon]] in the team's sixteenth game of the season, against the Sacramento Gold Miners, and would miss the rest of the season. He was replaced by [[Sammy Garza]], who guided Winnipeg to the [[81st Grey Cup|Grey Cup]]. Dunigan watched the game on crutches. Winnipeg lost 33–23 to Edmonton.
Dunigan finished his career with 43,857 [[passing yards]] and 303 [[passing touchdowns]]. In 2006, Dunigan was voted one of the CFL's [[TSN Top 50 CFL Players|Top 50 players]] (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network [[The Sports Network|TSN]].<ref name="TSN Top 50 Players"/> Dunigan was also elected into the [[Canadian Football Hall of Fame]] in 2006.


In [[1994 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season|1994]], Dunigan returned from his achilles tendon injury. On July 14, he made pro football history when he passed for 713 yards in a 50–35 victory over his former team, the Eskimos. He was nominated as an Eastern All-Star for the second consecutive season. Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1995.
== Post-football career ==
After his retirement, Dunigan spent some time at [[Valdosta State University]] as their football team's offensive coordinator.


=== Birmingham Barracudas ===
In [[1999 CFL season|1999]], Dunigan took a job as a [[Sportscaster|studio analyst]] with Canadian sports television channel [[The Sports Network|TSN]].
In [[1995 Birmingham Barracudas season|1995]], the CFL was entering its third season of [[Canadian Football League in the United States|US expansion]], and added two teams: the [[Memphis Mad Dogs]] and the [[Birmingham Barracudas]]. Memphis tried pursuing Dunigan, but eventually landed [[Damon Allen]]. Dunigan landed in Birmingham in April. This season was Dunigan's best season statistically, as he passed for 4,911 yards and 34 touchdowns. He was the team's Most Outstanding Player nominee.


In the team’s eighth game of the season, Birmingham defeated the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary 31-28. Dunigan threw a touchdown to [[Eddie Britton]] with 9 seconds remaining in the game. This game ended Calgary’s CFL record 27 regular season game home winning and unbeaten streaks dating back to 1992. Also In this game, Dunigan moved past [[Tom Clements]] into second place all-time in CFL passing yardage.
In [[2004 CFL season|2004]], the [[Calgary Stampeders]] lured Dunigan away from TSN and hired him to be their general manager and head coach. After a disappointing [[2004 CFL season|2004]] campaign for Calgary, however, Dunigan was fired, and he returned to his job as a television analyst with TSN.


In the home finale against Edmonton, Dunigan broke his throwing hand and watched the rest of the season, including the playoffs, from the sidelines. The Barracudas would lose in the playoffs 52–9 to the [[San Antonio Texans]].
In 2006, on a dare from his family, Dunigan auditioned for the position as host of a barbecue TV series ''[[Road Grill]]'', which premièred in 2008 with him as host. He has also become a [[cookbook]] author, using recipes based on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foodtv.ca/ontv/hostdetails.aspx?hostid=41737|title=Matt Dunigan|work=Hosts|publisher=Food Network|access-date=June 11, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/life/story.html?id=ba98cb44-0920-4a76-aa5e-5fa24881a48a|title=Grilling Matt Dunigan|last=Anderson|first=Mark|date=May 15, 2008|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=June 11, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817214623/http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/life/story.html?id=ba98cb44-0920-4a76-aa5e-5fa24881a48a|archive-date=August 17, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


All the U.S.-based teams folded except for the Grey Cup champion, [[Baltimore Stallions]], who relocated to [[Montreal]]. As a result of the Barracudas folding, Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1996.
Dunigan is outspoken about the dangerous effect of concussions. He has suffered from memory problems, speech difficulties, balance issues, and memory loss from the numerous concussions he suffered during his playing career.<ref>https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/argos/2011/04/13/cfl_legend_dunigan_faced_tough_choice_in_concussion_crusade.html?cta=explore</ref>


=== Hamilton Tiger-Cats ===
==Football stats==
In May [[1996 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season|1996]], Dunigan signed a two-year contract worth more than $1 million with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton started 4–1, including Dunigan's 100th win as a starting quarterback in the team's fifth game against BC. In the sixth game of the season, Hamilton was hosting BC, and Dunigan left the game with injury. In the first quarter, he endured hits from [[Reggie Carthon]] and [[Shelton Quarles]], and was forced from the game with a concussion. This was the last time Dunigan would play in the CFL.
:'''Key to abbreviations'''

{{Div col}}
=== Retirement ===
:'''GP''' = Games played
Dunigan officially announced his retirement on February 18, 1997. His retirement was prompted by chronic head injuries.
:'''Att''' = Passes attempted

:'''Com''' = Passes completed
Upon retirement, Dunigan was the only quarterback to lead four different teams to the Grey Cup game (Edmonton, BC, Toronto, Winnipeg). He also finished second to [[Ron Lancaster]] in the following all-time regular season passing categories:
:'''Pct''' = Completion percentage

:'''Yds''' = Yards
:'''TD''' = Touchdowns
* Touchdowns (303)
* Yards (43,857)
:'''Int''' = [[Interception]]s
* Attempts (5,476)
:'''Long''' = Longest pass play of season
* Completions (3,057)
:'''Passer rat''' = [[Passer rating]]

:'''W/L record''' = Won/Loss record
He was only the second quarterback, after Lancaster, to reach 100 regular season wins as a starting quarterback. Dunigan ranked fifth in yards rushing by a quarterback (5,031).
{{Div col end}}

{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
In 2006, Dunigan was voted one of the CFL's [[TSN Top 50 CFL Players|Top 50 players]] (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network [[The Sports Network|TSN]].<ref name="TSN Top 50 Players" /> Dunigan was also elected into the [[Canadian Football Hall of Fame]] in 2006.

== Professional statistics ==

=== Regular season ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!YEAR
!TEAM
!GP
!GS
!ATT
!COMP
!YD
!TD
!INT
!
!RUSH
!YD
!TD
|-
|-
|1983
|! colspan=14 style="background: grey; border: 2px solid silver; color:white;" |'''NCAA collegiate career stats'''
|Edmonton
|16
|0
|26
|14
|239
|1
|2
|
|4
|23
|0
|-
|-
|1984
|! colspan=14 style="background: red; border: 2px solid #183480; color:white;" |'''Louisiana Tech Bulldogs'''
|Edmonton
|13
|13
|412
|220
|3,273
|21
|19
|
|89
|732
|9
|-
|-
|1985
! rowspan=2|Season
|Edmonton
! colspan=7|Passing
|14
! colspan=4|Rushing
|14
! colspan=2|
|405
|242
|3,410
|19
|22
|
|113
|737
|9
|-
|-
|1986
! Comp !! Att !! Yards !! Pct. !! TD !! Int !! Passer rat. !! Att !! Yards !! Avg !! TD !! Record
|Edmonton
|18
|17
|485
|275
|3,648
|25
|14
|
|118
|594
|4
|-
|-
|1987
! 1979
|Edmonton
| 26 || 59 || 330 || 44.1 || 2 || 6 || 81.9 || 42 || 31 || 0.7 || 1 || 3–8
|13
|12
|326
|175
|2,823
|21
|19
|
|51
|287
|4
|-
|-
|1988
! 1980
|BC
| 149 || 313 || 1,939 || 47.6 || 9 || 13 || 100.8 || 117 || -73 || -0.6 || 4 || 5-6
|17
|17
|471
|268
|3,776
|26
|22
|
|97
|501
|6
|-
|-
|1989
! 1981
|BC
| 153 || 318 || 1,898 || 48.1 || 6 || 16 || 94.4 || 107 || 54 || 0.5 || 2 || 4-6-1
|18
|18
|597
|331
|4,509
|27
|20
|
|70
|397
|10
|-
|-
|1990
! 1982
|Toronto
| 222 || 413 || 2,843 || 53.7 || 23 || 15 || 122.7 || 114 || 113 || 0.9 || 2 || 9–2
|8
|7
|262
|144
|2,028
|17
|14
|
|48
|218
|7
|-
|-
|1991
! NCAA career totals
|Toronto
! 550 !! 1,103 !! 7,010 !! 49.8 !! 40 !! 50 !! 106.1 !! 380 !! 125 !! 0.3 !! 9 || 22–23-1
|8
|7
|196
|121
|2,011
|16
|10
|
|34
|190
|2
|-
|1992
|Winnipeg
|16
|12
|411
|205
|2,857
|17
|15
|
|42
|238
|3
|-
|1993
|Winnipeg
|16
|16
|600
|334
|4,682
|36
|18
|
|84
|517
|11
|-
|1994
|Winnipeg
|11
|11
|431
|252
|3,965
|31
|16
|
|42
|226
|4
|-
|1995
|Birmingham
|18
|15
|643
|362
|4,911
|34
|16
|
|38
|213
|7
|-
|1996
|Hamilton
|6
|6
|211
|114
|1,725
|12
|4
|
|20
|158
|1
|-
|'''TOTAL'''
|
|'''192'''
|'''166'''
|'''5,476'''
|'''3,057'''
|'''43,857'''
|'''303'''
|'''211'''
|
|'''850'''
|'''5,031'''
|'''77'''
|}
|}

=== Playoffs ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!YEAR & GAME
!TEAM
!GP
!GS
!ATT
!COMP
!YD
!TD
!INT
!
!RUSH
!YD
!TD
|-
|1983 West Semi-Final
|Edmonton
|1
|0
|5
|2
|52
|0
|0
|
|0
| -
| -
|-
|1984 West Semi-Final
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|30
|19
|264
|1
|3
|
|3
|5
|1
|-
|1985 West Semi-Final
|Edmonton
|1
|0
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
|0
| -
| -
|-
|1986 West Semi-Final
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|29
|20
|238
|0
|0
|
|15
|113
|2
|-
|1986 West Final
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|17
|11
|266
|3
|1
|
|10
|73
|0
|-
|1987 West Semi-Final
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|31
|15
|280
|1
|3
|
|4
|14
|0
|-
|1987 West Final
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|26
|13
|287
|2
|1
|
|4
|33
|0
|-
|1988 West Semi-Final
|BC
|1
|1
|29
|19
|193
|1
|1
|
|0
| -
| -
|-
|1988 West Final
|BC
|1
|1
|33
|16
|230
|3
|2
|
|3
|15
|1
|-
|1990 East Semi-Final
|Toronto
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
| -
| -
| -
|-
|1990 East Final
|Toronto
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
| -
| -
| -
|-
|1991 East Final
|Toronto
|1
|1
|22
|11
|188
|3
|1
|
|2
|24
|0
|-
|1992 East Final
|Winnipeg
|1
|1
|24
|11
|197
|1
|0
|
|3
|22
|0
|-
|1993 East Final
|Winnipeg
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
| -
| -
| -
|-
|1994 East Semi-Final
|Winnipeg
|1
|1
|38
|21
|285
|1
|0
|
|2
|10
|0
|-
|1994 East Final
|Winnipeg
|1
|1
|35
|15
|187
|0
|1
|
|4
|15
|0
|-
|1995 South Semi-Final
|Birmingham
|1
|0
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
|0
| -
| -
|-
|1996 East Semi-Final
|Hamilton
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
| -
| -
| -
|}

=== Grey Cup ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!YEAR
!TEAM
!GP
!GS
!ATT
!COMP
!YD
!TD
!INT
!
!RUSH
!YD
!TD
|-
|1986
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|26
|11
|158
|0
|1
|
|7
|27
|0
|-
|1987
|Edmonton
|1
|1
|12
|8
|104
|0
|1
|
|3
|18
|0
|-
|1988
|BC
|1
|1
|32
|14
|196
|1
|2
|
|7
|49
|0
|-
|1991
|Toronto
|1
|1
|29
|12
|142
|2
|0
|
|7
|44
|0
|-
|1992
|Winnipeg
|1
|1
|19
|6
|47
|0
|0
|
|2
|9
|0
|-
|1993
|Winnipeg
|0
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|
| -
| -
| -
|}

== Post-football career ==

=== Coaching career ===
In February 1997, Dunigan was named the offensive coordinator for [[Valdosta State University]]'s football program. He spent the 1997 and 1998 seasons in this position.

In [[2004 CFL season|2004]], the [[Calgary Stampeders]] hired Dunigan to be their general manager and head coach. In July, he assumed the role of offensive co-ordinator after he fired [[John Jenkins (American football coach)|John Jenkins]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Stampeders sack Dunigan, Rooke |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/stampeders-sack-dunigan-rooke-1.524732}}</ref> After a disappointing 4–14 season, Dunigan was fired.<ref name=":0" />

=== Broadcasting career ===
During his playing career, when his team was not playing in the Grey Cup, Dunigan would serve as an analyst for [[CFL on CBC]]. This included 1989 and 1994. He also served as a [[Color commentator|colour commentator]] for a 1993 West Semi-Final game, Saskatchewan at Edmonton. From 1999 to 2003 and 2005 to present, Dunigan has been a [[Sportscaster|studio analyst]] and colour commentator for [[CFL on TSN]].

=== Other endeavours ===
In 2006, on a dare from his family, Dunigan auditioned for the position as host of a barbecue TV series ''Road Grill'', which premièred in 2008 with him as host. He has also become a [[cookbook]] author, using recipes based on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foodtv.ca/ontv/hostdetails.aspx?hostid=41737|title=Matt Dunigan|work=Hosts|publisher=Food Network|access-date=June 11, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/life/story.html?id=ba98cb44-0920-4a76-aa5e-5fa24881a48a|title=Grilling Matt Dunigan|last=Anderson|first=Mark|date=May 15, 2008|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=June 11, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817214623/http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/life/story.html?id=ba98cb44-0920-4a76-aa5e-5fa24881a48a|archive-date=August 17, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Dunigan is outspoken about the [[Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy|dangerous effect of concussions]]. He has suffered from memory problems, speech difficulties, balance issues, and memory loss from the numerous concussions he suffered during his playing career.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/argos/2011/04/13/cfl_legend_dunigan_faced_tough_choice_in_concussion_crusade.html?cta=explore| title = CFL legend Dunigan faced tough choice in concussion crusade {{!}} The Star| website = [[Toronto Star]]| date = April 13, 2011}}</ref>


==CFL coaching record==
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 6 January 2025

Matt Dunigan
Dunigan in 2022
Born: (1960-12-06) December 6, 1960 (age 64)
Lakewood, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Quarterback
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight199 lb (90 kg)
CollegeLouisiana Tech
High schoolLake Highlands
(Dallas, Texas)
HandRight
Career history
As coach
2004Calgary Stampeders (HC) (GM)
As player
1983–1987Edmonton Eskimos
1988–1989BC Lions
1990–1991Toronto Argonauts
1992–1994Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1995Birmingham Barracudas
1996Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-StarLeague: 1985, 1988, 1995; Division: 1985 (West), 1988 (West), 1993 (East), 1994 (East), 1995 (South)
Awards1989 Tom Pate Memorial Award
1993 Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
Career stats
Passing3,057/5,476
Passing %55.8%
Passing Yardage43,857 (Avg: 8.0)
Passing TDs303
Interceptions211

Matt Dunigan (born December 6, 1960) is an American broadcaster and former professional football player and executive. He is a Canadian Football League (CFL) sportscaster for Canadian sports television channel TSN. Dunigan is a former quarterback, coach, and executive in the CFL. In 2006, Dunigan joined the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.[1]

In 2008, he was named the host of Road Grill, a Canadian barbecue cooking series on Food Network Canada.

Early life and college

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Although born in Ohio, Dunigan was raised in Dallas, Texas, attended Lake Highlands High School and grew up admiring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. A member of an athletically inclined family, he enrolled at Louisiana Tech University in 1979, while Tech was classified as an NCAA Division I-A program. In 1982, Dunigan's senior season, Louisiana Tech began play in Division I-AA.

In his freshman year, Dunigan played in eight games behind incumbent starting quarterback Mark Buchanan. Dunigan was named the starting quarterback for the 1980 season by newly hired head coach Billy Brewer. Dunigan's best collegiate season was in 1982 as a senior, going 222–413 for 2,843 yards, 23 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Dunigan led the Bulldogs to a 9–2 regular season record, an undefeated 5–0 record in the Southland Conference, a #2 ranking in The Sports Network poll, and the program's first ever berth in the Division I-AA playoffs. After a 38–3 quarterfinal win at home against South Carolina State, the Bulldogs were eliminated from the playoffs in a 17–0 semifinal loss at home to Delaware.

In 44 total games at Louisiana Tech, Dunigan had completed 550 of 1,103 pass attempts for 7,010 yards with 40 touchdowns against 50 interceptions. Dunigan was inducted into the Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.

Statistics

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Season Games Passing Rushing
GP Record Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
1979 11 3–8 26 59 44.1 330 2 6 81.9 42 31 0.7 1
1980 11 5–6 149 313 47.6 1,939 9 13 100.8 117 -73 -0.6 4
1981 11 4–6–1 153 318 48.1 1,898 6 16 94.4 107 54 0.5 2
1982 11 9–2 222 413 53.7 2,843 23 15 122.7 114 113 0.9 2
Career 44 21–22–1 550 1,103 7,010 49.8 40 50 106.1 380 125 0.3 9

Professional career

[edit]

Edmonton Eskimos

[edit]

Dunigan broke into the CFL in 1983 with the Edmonton Eskimos. In his rookie season, he backed up Warren Moon.

Prior to the 1984 CFL Season, Moon left for the NFL's Houston Oilers and the Eskimos became Dunigan's team. That year, he was Edmonton's nominee as Most Outstanding Player. Dunigan was fourth in the CFL in passing, fourth in rushing, and set the CFL record for rushing yardage by a quarterback in a season (732), a record that has since been eclipsed.

In 1985, Dunigan was nominated as Edmonton Most Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year, and was a CFL West All-Star and a CFL All-Star.

He led the Eskimos to back-to-back Grey Cup appearances in 1986 and 1987, winning in 1987. He had to watch most of the game from the bench due to injury. His backup during this time was another CFL legend in the making, Damon Allen.

After the 75th Grey Cup victory, Dunigan tried pursuing a Major League Baseball career. He worked with a scout from the California Angels, then showed up in Florida during spring training. He was hoping to catch on with the Montreal Expos. He was signed to a Class A contract, but then released on the last day.

BC Lions

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While Edmonton held on to his rights, they traded him to the British Columbia Lions in June 1988 for Jim Sandusky and future considerations. The future considerations that completed the trade in January 1989 included Jeff Braswell, Gregg Stumon, Reggie Taylor, Andre Francis, and BC's first round draft choice in the 1989 CFL College Draft, Leroy Blugh. Dunigan led the Lions third place in the West Division with a 10-8 record. BC defeated Saskatchewan 42-18 in the West Semi-Final. In the West Final, BC beat the team that traded Dunigan in June, the Edmonton Eskimos, 37-19. This was the first time the Eskimos had ever lost a playoff game at Commonwealth Stadium. In the Grey Cup game, BC lost to Winnipeg 22–21. BC had a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter. Winnipeg was leading 22–19, and BC was scrimmaging at Winnipeg's 7-yard line. Dunigan attempted a pass into the endzone, but it was deflected by Delbert Fowler, and intercepted by Michael Gray.

In 1989, Dunigan was for the first time on a losing team, and a team that missed the playoffs. BC fell to 7–11. Individually, he threw for a then-career-high 27 touchdowns, and his first 4000 yard season (4,509). He was nominated as BC's Most Outstanding Player. However, new management came in, and Dunigan would be on the move again.

Toronto Argonauts

[edit]

In March 1990, Dunigan was traded to the Toronto Argonauts for Rick Johnson, Willie Pless, Tony Visco, Emanuel Tolbert, Todd Wiseman, and Jearld Baylis. When he arrived in Toronto, they made the playoffs in 1990, but lost in the Division Final.

However, 1991 proved to be a memorable year for the CFL and Argonauts. Canadian actor and comedian John Candy, along with hockey great Wayne Gretzky, and Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall purchased the Argos. Toronto then made noise by signing Notre Dame receiver Raghib "Rocket" Ismail. The Rocket, along with Dunigan and running back Michael "Pinball" Clemons led Toronto to a 13–5 record. After a first round bye, the Argos won against Winnipeg in front of a packed out SkyDome, and advanced to the Grey Cup. However, in that playoff game, Dunigan broke his collarbone. He was able to throw the length of a hotel ballroom after doctors deadened his shoulder. In minus 19 degree weather, he threw two touchdowns and won his second Grey Cup. Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1992.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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In June 1992, Dunigan signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he spent the next three years. The Bombers went to the Grey Cup in 1992, only to lose to the Calgary Stampeders. In the game, Dunigan was 6 of 19 for 47 yards passing, and could not generate any points. He was replaced late in the game by Danny McManus who generated 10 points.

The 1993 season was a very productive season for Dunigan. He was a CFL East All-Star, tied for the CFL lead in rushing touchdowns (11), was Winnipeg's nominee as Most Outstanding Player, the East Division Most Outstanding Player, and ultimately the runner-up for the league award to Doug Flutie. He broke the Blue Bomber record by throwing for 36 touchdowns. Winnipeg finished 14–4. Unfortunately, Dunigan tore his Achilles tendon in the team's sixteenth game of the season, against the Sacramento Gold Miners, and would miss the rest of the season. He was replaced by Sammy Garza, who guided Winnipeg to the Grey Cup. Dunigan watched the game on crutches. Winnipeg lost 33–23 to Edmonton.

In 1994, Dunigan returned from his achilles tendon injury. On July 14, he made pro football history when he passed for 713 yards in a 50–35 victory over his former team, the Eskimos. He was nominated as an Eastern All-Star for the second consecutive season. Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1995.

Birmingham Barracudas

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In 1995, the CFL was entering its third season of US expansion, and added two teams: the Memphis Mad Dogs and the Birmingham Barracudas. Memphis tried pursuing Dunigan, but eventually landed Damon Allen. Dunigan landed in Birmingham in April. This season was Dunigan's best season statistically, as he passed for 4,911 yards and 34 touchdowns. He was the team's Most Outstanding Player nominee.

In the team’s eighth game of the season, Birmingham defeated the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary 31-28. Dunigan threw a touchdown to Eddie Britton with 9 seconds remaining in the game. This game ended Calgary’s CFL record 27 regular season game home winning and unbeaten streaks dating back to 1992. Also In this game, Dunigan moved past Tom Clements into second place all-time in CFL passing yardage.

In the home finale against Edmonton, Dunigan broke his throwing hand and watched the rest of the season, including the playoffs, from the sidelines. The Barracudas would lose in the playoffs 52–9 to the San Antonio Texans.

All the U.S.-based teams folded except for the Grey Cup champion, Baltimore Stallions, who relocated to Montreal. As a result of the Barracudas folding, Dunigan was granted free agency status in February 1996.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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In May 1996, Dunigan signed a two-year contract worth more than $1 million with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton started 4–1, including Dunigan's 100th win as a starting quarterback in the team's fifth game against BC. In the sixth game of the season, Hamilton was hosting BC, and Dunigan left the game with injury. In the first quarter, he endured hits from Reggie Carthon and Shelton Quarles, and was forced from the game with a concussion. This was the last time Dunigan would play in the CFL.

Retirement

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Dunigan officially announced his retirement on February 18, 1997. His retirement was prompted by chronic head injuries.

Upon retirement, Dunigan was the only quarterback to lead four different teams to the Grey Cup game (Edmonton, BC, Toronto, Winnipeg). He also finished second to Ron Lancaster in the following all-time regular season passing categories:

  • Touchdowns (303)
  • Yards (43,857)
  • Attempts (5,476)
  • Completions (3,057)

He was only the second quarterback, after Lancaster, to reach 100 regular season wins as a starting quarterback. Dunigan ranked fifth in yards rushing by a quarterback (5,031).

In 2006, Dunigan was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players (#39) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.[1] Dunigan was also elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Professional statistics

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Regular season

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YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT COMP YD TD INT RUSH YD TD
1983 Edmonton 16 0 26 14 239 1 2 4 23 0
1984 Edmonton 13 13 412 220 3,273 21 19 89 732 9
1985 Edmonton 14 14 405 242 3,410 19 22 113 737 9
1986 Edmonton 18 17 485 275 3,648 25 14 118 594 4
1987 Edmonton 13 12 326 175 2,823 21 19 51 287 4
1988 BC 17 17 471 268 3,776 26 22 97 501 6
1989 BC 18 18 597 331 4,509 27 20 70 397 10
1990 Toronto 8 7 262 144 2,028 17 14 48 218 7
1991 Toronto 8 7 196 121 2,011 16 10 34 190 2
1992 Winnipeg 16 12 411 205 2,857 17 15 42 238 3
1993 Winnipeg 16 16 600 334 4,682 36 18 84 517 11
1994 Winnipeg 11 11 431 252 3,965 31 16 42 226 4
1995 Birmingham 18 15 643 362 4,911 34 16 38 213 7
1996 Hamilton 6 6 211 114 1,725 12 4 20 158 1
TOTAL 192 166 5,476 3,057 43,857 303 211 850 5,031 77

Playoffs

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YEAR & GAME TEAM GP GS ATT COMP YD TD INT RUSH YD TD
1983 West Semi-Final Edmonton 1 0 5 2 52 0 0 0 - -
1984 West Semi-Final Edmonton 1 1 30 19 264 1 3 3 5 1
1985 West Semi-Final Edmonton 1 0 0 - - - - 0 - -
1986 West Semi-Final Edmonton 1 1 29 20 238 0 0 15 113 2
1986 West Final Edmonton 1 1 17 11 266 3 1 10 73 0
1987 West Semi-Final Edmonton 1 1 31 15 280 1 3 4 14 0
1987 West Final Edmonton 1 1 26 13 287 2 1 4 33 0
1988 West Semi-Final BC 1 1 29 19 193 1 1 0 - -
1988 West Final BC 1 1 33 16 230 3 2 3 15 1
1990 East Semi-Final Toronto 0 - - - - - - - - -
1990 East Final Toronto 0 - - - - - - - - -
1991 East Final Toronto 1 1 22 11 188 3 1 2 24 0
1992 East Final Winnipeg 1 1 24 11 197 1 0 3 22 0
1993 East Final Winnipeg 0 - - - - - - - - -
1994 East Semi-Final Winnipeg 1 1 38 21 285 1 0 2 10 0
1994 East Final Winnipeg 1 1 35 15 187 0 1 4 15 0
1995 South Semi-Final Birmingham 1 0 0 - - - - 0 - -
1996 East Semi-Final Hamilton 0 - - - - - - - - -

Grey Cup

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YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT COMP YD TD INT RUSH YD TD
1986 Edmonton 1 1 26 11 158 0 1 7 27 0
1987 Edmonton 1 1 12 8 104 0 1 3 18 0
1988 BC 1 1 32 14 196 1 2 7 49 0
1991 Toronto 1 1 29 12 142 2 0 7 44 0
1992 Winnipeg 1 1 19 6 47 0 0 2 9 0
1993 Winnipeg 0 - - - - - - - - -

Post-football career

[edit]

Coaching career

[edit]

In February 1997, Dunigan was named the offensive coordinator for Valdosta State University's football program. He spent the 1997 and 1998 seasons in this position.

In 2004, the Calgary Stampeders hired Dunigan to be their general manager and head coach. In July, he assumed the role of offensive co-ordinator after he fired John Jenkins.[2] After a disappointing 4–14 season, Dunigan was fired.[2]

Broadcasting career

[edit]

During his playing career, when his team was not playing in the Grey Cup, Dunigan would serve as an analyst for CFL on CBC. This included 1989 and 1994. He also served as a colour commentator for a 1993 West Semi-Final game, Saskatchewan at Edmonton. From 1999 to 2003 and 2005 to present, Dunigan has been a studio analyst and colour commentator for CFL on TSN.

Other endeavours

[edit]

In 2006, on a dare from his family, Dunigan auditioned for the position as host of a barbecue TV series Road Grill, which premièred in 2008 with him as host. He has also become a cookbook author, using recipes based on the show.[3][4]

Dunigan is outspoken about the dangerous effect of concussions. He has suffered from memory problems, speech difficulties, balance issues, and memory loss from the numerous concussions he suffered during his playing career.[5]

CFL coaching record

[edit]
Team Year Regular season Postseason
Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Result
CGY 2004 4 14 0 .222 5th in West Division – – Missed Playoffs

References

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  1. ^ a b "TSN Top 50 Players". TSN.ca. November 28, 2006. Retrieved July 14, 2007.
  2. ^ a b "Stampeders sack Dunigan, Rooke".
  3. ^ "Matt Dunigan". Hosts. Food Network. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  4. ^ Anderson, Mark (May 15, 2008). "Grilling Matt Dunigan". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  5. ^ "CFL legend Dunigan faced tough choice in concussion crusade | The Star". Toronto Star. April 13, 2011.
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