Saskatchewan Roughrider mainstay Brett Lauther prepares for 100th CFL game [Video]

When Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker, Brett Lauther, takes to the field at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton on Saturday it will mark his hundredth career Canadian Football League (CFL) game.

“It’s more of a big thank you to friends, family, teammates, the organization for sticking with me and giving me the opportunity to play the game I love,” said Lauther when asked about hitting 100 on his career.

As per usual the humble kicker shied away from the significance of the milestone.

“Whether it’s a 100 or 50 I’m just thankful every day to go play football,” he said.

Perhaps his humility comes from humble beginnings as Lauther was drafted 53rd overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back in 2013. That season he suited up for four games but he wouldn’t touch the field again until the 2018 season after being placed on multiple practice rosters in between.

“That was a tough one, …