TSN announced today it has reached a multi-year partnership extension with the CIS making TSN the exclusive home of the Vanier Cup for the next three years.
Safety Bryce McCall has been a heavy hitter in three seasons with the University of Saskatchewan. Now he is closing in on a record in addition to being a top CFL Draft prospect.
Quarterback Jake Hotchkiss looks to be the centerpiece in the Mounties’ resurgence into CIS play. Last season he guided a veteran team to its most victories since 1998.
Simon Charbonneau-Campeau won the Jeff Russel Award, given to the most valuable player of the RSEQ Football League in 2010. Now he’s gunning for the 2012 Canadian Draft.
The Stingers football program has a reputation for developing young receivers for the professional ranks and in 2011-12 it will be Sanchez Deschamps’ turn to step into the limelight.
Heading into his fourth season, Jake Thomas is expected to have a huge impact on the defensive side of the ball as the Acadia Axemen look to improve on a 4-4 record.
After starting his college career at Baylor University, Fréderick Plesius returned home to play for the Laval Rouge et Or where he was named the RSEQ’s top defensive player.
In 2010 as a cornerback with the Regina Rams, Jamir Walker became the first Canada West player since 1986 to register three interception return touchdowns in a single season.
Expect Gryphon receiver Jedd Gardner to go out with a bang. The talented receiver is just 19 yards away from becoming the all-time leading receiver in Gryphon football history.
Entering his fourth season with the Golden Hawks, receiver Shamawd Chambers is poised to be one of the big stories in CIS football and a top CFL prospect this season.
Head coach Gerry McGrath is looking forward to opening the biggest and most competitive training camp in his 12-year career at the helm of the Concordia Stingers football team.
With a number of starts under his belt, quarterback Khaleal Williams will bring experience from last season to a very young Bisons team which comes off a 2-6 season.
Ben Thompson will play a vital role in McGill’s bid for a return to respectability when the Redmen kickoff the CIS season against the Montreal Carabins on Sept. 1, 2011.
Dylan Hollohan is heading into his fourth year with the StFX X-Men with high expectations. He had a breakthrough year in 2009 where he led the AUS in interceptions.
Eric Dzwilewski was unexpectedly pressed into service for the University of Calgary Dinos as an 18-year-old freshman. Now he leads the three-time defending Canada West champions.
Thanks to a 31-27 win over Team Japan, Canada will advance to the Gold Medal game to take on the Americans at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championships in Austria.
Varsity football is returning to Carleton University in fall 2013. The football program is made possible primarily by the financial support of Carleton graduates.
Team Canada’s 45-man roster for the International Federation of American Football Senior Men’s World Championship was finalized in advance of the tournament July 8-16 in Austria.
Adriano Belli headlines a list of experienced players to join Team Canada’s training camp, in London, ON in preparation for the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship.