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He has earned three CFL all-star nominations during his 10-year career and a reputation of being one of the league's top cornerbacks.

But missing from Omarr Morgan's football resume over his nine seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders is a Grey Cup championship ring. Ironically, the only year he didn't suit up in Regina - Morgan signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos in '07 before being released at season's end - the green Riders captured the CFL title.

The 32-year-old native of Hollywood, Calif., will book his ticket to a first-ever Grey Cup appearance Sunday if the Roughriders defeat the Calgary Stampeders in the West Division final at Mosaic Stadium (TSN, 4 p.m., ET).

This week, the veteran cornerback spoke about his desire to reach the Grey Cup when he addressed the matter in the team huddle after practice.

"He spoke about having to miss that Grey Cup," said Riders head coach Ken Miller, "and how it's so important to those who haven't been a part of that experience to have the opportunity to win this week so they can share and live the experience of preparing for a championship game and the possibility of a Grey Cup."

On Friday, Morgan said every time he steps on to the field he strives to be the best but was uncomfortable with the idea teammates want to win a Grey Cup just for him.

"They're always talking about wanting to help me get a Grey Cup and hopefully they do," Morgan said. "But it's just not for me, it's for everybody."

Morgan and the Riders have had Calgary's number this season, posting a 2-0-1 head-to-head record. That included a 30-14 home win over the Stampeders the final week of the regular season that clinched Saskatchewan top spot in the West Division.