Veteran fullback Rob Cote retires after 11 seasons with Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY — Playing another season year could’ve been easy for Rob Cote.
At age 31, the Calgary Stampeders fullback was more than strong and fast enough to continue playing offence and special teams for the only CFL team he’s ever known. Especially one expected to be in the hunt for yet another championship.
But in his mind, Cote came to the realization he wouldn’t be giving the game its due.
“It’s hard for me to give the respect to the Week 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 games,” Cote said Tuesday after announcing his retirement after 11 seasons with Calgary. “It’s hard for me to give the respect those games demand and they deserve.