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Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:57 pm
by aklawitter
Moj/1040 is saying Jason Arakgi has announced his retirement
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Re: Lions vs. Roughriders June 16, 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:12 pm
by Hambone
aklawitter wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:57 pm
Moj/1040 is saying Jason Arakgi has announced his retirement
Just got the email from the club. Pursuing a business interest.
Re: Lions vs. Roughriders June 16, 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:16 pm
by B.C.FAN
Hambone wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:12 pm
aklawitter wrote: ↑Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:57 pm
Moj/1040 is saying Jason Arakgi has announced his retirement
Just got the email from the club. Pursuing a business interest.
He's accepting an offer in the medical services field, apparently. It's a bit of a shocker. He seemed to be playing as well as ever in camp but he is looking ahead to a post-football career. He has had a great career primarily as a special teamer. I wish him well in his new pursuit.
Re: Lions vs. Roughriders June 16, 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:28 pm
by B.C.FAN
Arakgi discusses his retirement:
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:37 pm
by Sir Purrcival
Darn, I always rooted for him. The personification of hard work and dedication.
Re: Lions vs. Roughriders June 16, 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:39 pm
by WestCoastJoe
Best wishes to Jason Arakgi.
Classy guy. Great in the community. Well spoken. Great on STs.
Nice to retire with the ST tackles record.
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:42 pm
by TheLionKing
I was shocked by the news on the post game show. You have to grab it when opportunities knock. Thank you for your service Jason. I wish you well in your new career.
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:52 pm
by aklawitter
him and pottinger were absolute beasts a few years ago
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 7:40 am
by DanoT
Leading all time special teams tackler...I wonder if Arakgi has a shot at the Hall of Fame?
Great career, great team guy.
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:36 pm
by Gridiron Ernie
I echo all the above comments -- first shock and then (emotional) congratulations! He's one of those guys regards whom I can't find a negative thing to say. His play on the field, and his often sly playfulness when on camera for interviews -- though he was dead serious about his football duties... I just love these types of guys. Solid as heck. Boy, we've been so lucky to have him on the team for this past decade. Seems he's made another smart call with this 'life' decision. Thanks always! All the best.
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:06 pm
by Belize City Lion
Wow, that seemed to come out of nowhere. His place on the wall of honour should be guaranteed.
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:32 am
by QB Club 63
As I headed up the ramp out of BC Place a thought popped into my head - "I wonder if this will be Jason Arakgi's last season?" So weird that it came true so soon, but congratulations Jason. I'm glad you left on your own terms after a solid career. A true professional, and if it wasn't for the batman thing, a class act.
Wouldn't surprise me to see him become the new "Bret Anderson". You know, when the team gets hit by the injury bug Wally brings him in to help out for a game or three. Oh, wait, he's not a kicker...
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:12 pm
by Dan_Payne_fan!!
QB Club 63 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:32 am
As I headed up the ramp out of BC Place a thought popped into my head - "I wonder if this will be Jason Arakgi's last season?" So weird that it came true so soon, but congratulations Jason. I'm glad you left on your own terms after a solid career. A true professional, and if it wasn't for the batman thing, a class act.
Wouldn't surprise me to see him become the new "Bret Anderson". You know, when the team gets hit by the injury bug Wally brings him in to help out for a game or three. Oh, wait, he's not a kicker...
well, Bret was a receiver too so maybe, ya never know
Re: Jason Arakgi announces retirement
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:47 am
by DanoT
In the Rider/Lions post game ball presentation Wally gives Arakgi the game ball and some sage advise to the players re: post football career:
https://www.bclions.com/2017/06/16/all- ... gameballs/