Hughes was a great all-purpose running back for the Rams, being named a Canada West all-star in 2002 and 2003 and earning the Don Loney Trophy as the 2000 Atlantic Bowl MVP after an incredible performance in the team’s 40-36 victory over Saint Mary’s which sent the Rams to the Vanier Cup. Hughes remainsΒ the University of Regina’s all-time leader in rushing yards (2934), touchdown runs (17), and all-purpose yards (5667). He won a Canada West championship with the Rams in his second year at the University of Regina.
After finishing with the Rams in 2003, Hughes started a lengthy career with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. Utilized as a fullback and on special teams, Hughes won Grey Cups with the Roughriders in both 2007 and 2013. He’s currently preparing for his 11th CFL season.
Hughes is the 16th inductee to the University of Regina Sports Hall of Fameβs athlete category and the second from the Rams, joining former teammate Jason Clermont.
Chris Biegler, 1995 (men’s basketball)
Jackie Moore, 1997 (women’s basketball)
Rod Houk, 2000 (men’s hockey)
Deanne Shmyr, 2000 (women’s basketball)
Kerri Buchberger, 2001 (women’s volleyball)
Jim Burnett, 2003 (men’s wrestling)
Kevin Gilroy, 2004 (men’s basketball)
Bob McDougall, 2005 (men’s wrestling)
Jason Clermont, 2007 (Rams football)
Dean Schmeichel, 2007 (men’s wrestling)
Corrin Wersta, 2008 (women’s basketball)
Cymone Bouchard, 2009 (women’s basketball)
Andrea (Gottselig) Ward, 2011 (women’s basketball)
Brandy West-McMaster, 2011 (women’s hockey)
Shawn Peters, 2012 (menβs track & field)
Neal Hughes, 2014 (Rams football)
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