Layne Hull, who played football in Yorkton from the time he was in Grade 5 until completing high school, is now on the door step of suiting up with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Layne was actually relaxing on the ball diamond last week, not really thinking about a chance in the Canadian Football League, and then the phone rang.
鈥淚 was actually playing slow pitch last Monday when Jeremy O鈥橠ay called me,鈥� said Hull.
Hull said O鈥橠ay, general manager of the Roughriders had an offer for a spot on the CFL鈥檚 team practice roster.
Hull was quick to accept.
鈥淚 was on top of the world after getting the call,鈥� he said.
It has been Hull鈥檚 dream to get a chance with a CFL squad. This spring when the CFL held its Western Regional Combine, he was among those being put through their paces for league scouts.
Hullsaid the combine at Commonwealth Stadium Field House in Edmonton, was an opportunity he had looked forward too.
The combine did not lead to a contract, but the door is now open.
With only one full practice under his belt, Hull said he could be activated for this week鈥檚 game.
鈥淚 might be heading to Montreal if the other linebacker can鈥檛 go,鈥� he said, adding 鈥楻ider head coach Craig Dickenson has told him to be ready.
Whether he is activated for this week鈥檚 game against the Alouettes, or not, Hull said he will just focus on his game.
鈥淚鈥檒l just take it one day at a time,鈥� he said, adding he was a tad in awe on day one.
鈥淵ou watch these players on TV and now you鈥檙e playing alongside these guys,鈥� he said.
But once the 鈥榝an factor鈥� faded, Hull said he was satisfied with his first scrimmages.
鈥淚 felt good out there. The coaches were happy,鈥� he said.
Hull is the son of Terry and Debbie Hull of Yorkton.
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