SASKATOON (CIS) — The University of Saskastchewan Huskies football team and head coach Brian Towriss are pleased to announce the commitment of 15 recruits to the 2006 edition of the Green & White. The players were introduced to 1,674 people this morning at the annual Dogs’ Breakfast.
“Certainly with the 2006 recruiting class, we have gone a long ways to fill the holes graduation left,” said Towriss. “We have outstanding players coming in. With eight new faces on defence – Ivan Brown and Chris Masich, as well as three or four outstanding junior players in the secondary – it should allow us to make a smooth transition on defence.”
One of the top recruits was Saskatoon Hilltops quarterback Brett Thompson: “Brett is one of the top junior pivots in all of Canada, leading the Hilltops to national championship victories. He is a proven winner and has great game experience, and is a great student.”
The 2006 recruits are:
Bret Thompson
Quarterback
6’1, 190 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Walter Murray)
Hometown: Saskatoon
Ivan Brown
Defensive Line
6’2, 245 lbs
Last Team: Regina Thunder
Hometown: Regina
Award: PFC All-Star
Chris Masich
Defensive Line
6’3, 265 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Evan Hardy)
Hometown: Saskatoon
Awards: PFC Outstanding Linesman, CJFL All-Star
Mark Roesler
Defensive Lineman
6’1, 295 lbs
Last Team: St. Joseph Guardians
Hometown: Saskatoon
From the Coach: “Top defensive lineman in Saskatchewan”
Craig Albert
Defensive Lineman
6’3, 235 lbs
Last Team: Holy Cross Crusaders
Hometown: Saskatoon
Award: Provincial Wrestling Champ
Tyler Hogan
Linebacker
5’8, 200 lbs
Last Team: Riffle Royals
Hometown: Regina
Awards: 4A Provincial Champion
Peter Woldu
Linebacker
6’0, 198 lbs
Last Team: Regina Thunder
Hometown: Regina
Interesting to note: Twin brother Paul Woldu is also a 2006 Huskie recruit
Paul Woldu
Defensive Back
6’0, 160 lbs
Last Team: Regina Thunder
Hometown: Regina
Interesting to note: Twin brother Peter Woldu is also a 2006 Huskie recruit
From the Coach: “Great cover corner”
Josh Miller
Fullback
6’0, 220 lbs
Last Team: Regina Thunder
Hometown: Regina
Matt Crosbie
Slotback
5’10, 185 lbs
Last Team: Regina Thunder
Hometown: Moose Jaw
Jarad Davis
Slotback
5’11, 175 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Bishop Mahoney)
Hometown: Saskatoon
Tyler Dueck
Defensive Back
6’1, 195 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Hague High School)
Hometown: Hague, Sask
Matt Yausie
Defensive Back
5’10, 170 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Aden Bowman)
Hometown: Saskatoon
Awards: CJFL All-Star, Former CJFL Defensive Player of the Year
Jason Biehn
Defensive Back
5’10, 165 lbs
Last Team: Saskatoon Hilltops (Humboldt Collegiate)
Hometown: Humboldt, Sask
Gary Wilson
Defensive Back
5’11, 165 lbs
Last Team: Western Canada High School
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Awards: Calgary High School Football All-Star Safety
