Jason Jimenez
Encyclopedia
Jason Jimenez is a tackle for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. He is a former member of the 2006 Grey Cup
champions, the BC Lions
of the CFL. He went to Southern Mississippi University where he earned joint degrees in Political science
and Criminal justice
while playing for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
.
, Oakland Raiders
and Green Bay Packers
of the NFL. He was signed by the Packers in January 2004 and released in September 2004. The Raiders assigned him to the Cologne Centurions
of NFL Europe
in 2005. The BC Lions
signed him on January 31, 2006. In 2008, he was named a CFL All-Star.
On January 29th, 2010, Jimenez was released by the Lions after playing 71 games over a 4 year period.
Jimenez signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
on February 23, 2010. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
94th Grey Cup
The 94th Grey Cup game took place on November 19, 2006, at Canad Inns Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba before 44,786 fans. Ticket prices ranged from $141 and $275.The game decided the championship of the 2006 Canadian Football League season...
champions, the BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
of the CFL. He went to Southern Mississippi University where he earned joint degrees in Political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and Criminal justice
Criminal justice
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts...
while playing for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles represent The University of Southern Mississippi in Division I athletics. The teams compete in Conference USA....
.
Professional career
In 2003, Jimenez played on the practice squad for the Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
of the NFL. He was signed by the Packers in January 2004 and released in September 2004. The Raiders assigned him to the Cologne Centurions
Cologne Centurions
The Cologne Centurions were an American football team that played in NFL Europe. The Centurions began competing in the league in the 2004 season, having replaced the defunct Barcelona Dragons. They played their home games at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne....
of NFL Europe
NFL Europe
NFL Europe was an American football league which operated in Europe from 1991 until 2007. Backed by the National Football League , the largest professional American football league in the United States, it was founded as the World League of American Football to serve as a type of spring league...
in 2005. The BC Lions
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
signed him on January 31, 2006. In 2008, he was named a CFL All-Star.
On January 29th, 2010, Jimenez was released by the Lions after playing 71 games over a 4 year period.
Jimenez signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
on February 23, 2010. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Controversy
Jason Jimenez is considered to be one of the dirtiest players in the CFL. While a member of the BC Lions, he was involved in an incident that resulted in a broken leg to Calgary Stampeders player Anthony Gargiulo, who never played another game. Jimenez was suspended by the CFL for one game but later successfully appealed the suspension. Later, while playing with the Hamilton Tiger Cats, Jimenez was accused of making an illegal late hit from behind to the knee of a former teammate which resulted in a fine.External links
- Jason Jimenez at ticats.ca