2009 varsity blues football media guide

MEDIA GUIDE

2 2009 Football Media Guide

Table of Contents

Team Directory.........................................................................................Page 3Schedule.....................................................................................................Page 4Coaching Staff...........................................................................................Page 5Season Preview..........................................................................................Page 9Roster..........................................................................................................Page 10Opponents.................................................................................................Page 12Player Profiles............................................................................................Page 14Media Information...................................................................................Page 262008 Year in Review..................................................................................Page 27Record Manual...........................................................................................Page 39

32009 Football Media Guide

Team Directory

Liz Hoffman Director of Athletics [email protected]

Byron MacDonald Manager, Intercollegiate Sports [email protected]

Mary Beth Challoner Manager, Sports Information and Promotions [email protected]

Greg DeLaval Football Head Coach [email protected]

Team DirectoryQuick Facts

Founded: 1827Enrollment: 63,109 (37,915 full-time)

President: David Naylor Director of Athletics: Liz Hoffman

Number of Intercollegiate Teams: 44 (26 sports)Conference Affiliation: Ontario University Athletics (OUA)National Affiliation: Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)

Venue: Varsity Centre (5,000)Colours: Navy Blue & White

Mascot: True Blue

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2009 OUA Football ScheduleWeek OneSunday, September 6Western at Ottawa 7:00Monday, September 7 (Labour Day)Waterloo at McMaster 1:00Guelph at Queens 1:00Windsor at York 1:00Laurier at Toronto 7:00

Week TwoSaturday, September 12Toronto at Windsor 1:00Ottawa at Waterloo 1:00Laurier at Western 1:00McMaster at Queens 1:00York at Guelph 7:00

Week ThreeFriday, September 18Guelph at Toronto 7:00Saturday, September 19Waterloo at Laurier 1:00Queens at Ottawa 1:00McMaster at York 1:00Western at Windsor 7:00

Week Four Friday, September 25Ottawa at Toronto 7:00Saturday, September 26York at Queens 1:00Windsor at Waterloo 1:00Laurier at McMaster 1:00Western at Guelph 1:00

Week FiveSaturday, October 3Toronto at York 1:00Ottawa at Laurier 1:00Queens at Windsor 1:00Waterloo at Guelph 1:00McMaster at Western 2:00

Week SixThursday, October 8Toronto at McMaster 7:00York at Western 7:00Windsor at Laurier 7:00Friday, October 9Guelph at Ottawa 7:00

Saturday, October 10Queens at Waterloo 1:00 Week Seven Saturday, October 17Waterloo at Toronto 1:00Ottawa at York 1:00Western at Queens 1:00Laurier at Guelph 1:00McMaster at Windsor 7:00

Week Eight Saturday, October 24Toronto at Western 1:00York at Waterloo 1:00Queens at Laurier 1:00Windsor at Ottawa 1:00Guelph at McMaster 1:00

PLAYOFFSSaturday, October 31OUA Quarter-finals1st place and 2nd place - bye6th place at 3rd place 1:005th place at 4th place 1:00

Saturday, November 7OUA SemifinalsHighest-remaining seed @ 2nd place 1:00Lowest-remaining seed @ 1st place 1:00

Saturday, November 14OUA Final -- Yates CupAt Higher Placed Finalist

Saturday, November 15CIS Semi-final bowl gamesUteck BowlCWUAA at QIFC

Mitchell BowlAUS at OUA

Saturday, November 22VANIER CUPAt Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton

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Coaching StaffGreg DeLaval - Head Coach Offensive Coordinator/Special Teams Coordinator

Gregs CIS coaching career began with the St. Francis Xavier (St. FX) X-Men in 2001. He helped guide the team to a seven-game winning streak in 2002 and was responsible for the entire football recruiting pro-gram at St. FX. Greg also coordinated numerous fundraising activities for the X-Men, successfully raising more than $60,000 over two years for the football program.

As full-time assistant on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues staff for the next three seasons (2003-05), Greg was in charge of building the team's national recruiting program while guiding the special teams and receiving corps.

Greg then served as the Calgary Dinos special teams coordinator and offensive assistant from 2006-07. In 2007, the Dinos led the CIS in rushing and the special teams unit finished atop the Canada West conference average in every category but one. Greg coordinated recruiting in Central and Eastern Canada for the Dinos.

As a player, Greg was successful at an early age. He played quarterback and receiver at St. Mary's High School in Calgary, helping the team to the 1986 city championship and was later inducted into the school's sports hall of fame.

He played for the St. Francis Xavier X-Men in 1990 and again from 1994 to 1997. He was the starting wide receiver in the 1996 Vanier Cup, catching one pass for 11 yards while the X-Men fell 31-12 to the Saskatchewan Huskies. A three-time (1995-1997) team captain, DeLaval was named an academic all-Canadian in 1997 and was

John Engel - Assistant CoachLinebacker Coach/Director of Recruiting

An Etobicoke, Ont. native, John Engel is in his first year as the full-time assistant coach of the Blues, having spent three years prior to that as of-fensive coordinator.

John began his coaching career close to home with the Ontario Varsity Football Leagues (OVFL) Etobicoke Eagles.

He took on several roles during his stint with the Eagles, including of-fensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, head coach and director of football. In 2005, Engel was the offensive coordinator for Team Central Ontario, helping guide them to a second-place finish at the Canada Cup tournament.

As a player, Engel was team captain of the 2002 York University Yeomen who won their first playoff game in school history. He returned to his alma mater fresh after graduation as an assistant receivers coach.


Coaching StaffOzzie Blackett - Running Backs CoachOzzie Blackett joins the Varsity Blues with over 15 years of experience under his belt. Blackett was the running backs coach, offensive coordinator and head coach during his nine years with the Brampton Bulldogs of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL). He then took his post at Notre Dame Secondary School in Brampton, Ont., where he has been coaching since 2002. During that time, Notre Dame has won four Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA) championships. Blackett is currently the vice-president of football operations for Hardcore Football Academy, a non profit organization dedicated to training student-athletes to become better football players.

Samir Chahine - Offensive Line CoachSamir Chahine joins the Varsity Blues coaching staff in 2009 with an extensive football resume. Samir has been a line coach with the Varsity Villanova College football team since 2005 and was the head coach and offensive coordinator for the Bergamo Lions football club of the Italian football league in 2008. Samir, a three-time CIS all-Canadi-an (1995-97) while playing at McGill University, was the 11th pick in the 1998 CFL draft. He played for the Edmonton Eskimos (1998-01), Toronto Argonauts (2001), Hamilton Ti-Cats (2002), Calgary Stampeders (2003), and the Ottawa Renegades (2004-05) dur-ing his eight-year CFL career. Samir currently lives in Toronto and teaches at Villanova College.

Cory Kennedy - Receiver CoachThe Varsity Blues all-time leading receiver with 153 career receptions, Cory Kennedy joins the coaching staff fresh after his graduation in 2008. A native of Metcalfe, Ont., Cory was named U of Ts best receiver in four of his five seasons with the Varsity Blues. He represented Toronto at 2007 East-West Bowl, where he made two receptions for 13 yards in a 22-19 overtime loss for the East. Cory is a personal trainer at Extreme Fitness and is the part owner of Razors Edge Performance, a private training company. His twin brother, Kyle, is entering his third year of eligibility and plays a pivotal role on the Varsity Blues defensive unit.

Ken Mazurek - Quarterback Coach/Academic Support Co-ordinatorKen Mazurek (0T8) returns for his second season as the Varsity Blues quarterback coach. He was a receiver for five years with the Blues and was the recipient of the teams award of merit in 2004 and 2005. Before his career as a Varsity Blue, Mazurek played three years with the Catholic Central Cougars as their quarterback, earning all-star rec-ognition and the teams most valuable player award. He returned to coach the Cougars football team for four years, specifically working with their quarterbacks and receivers. Last season, Mazurek coached Varsity Blues starting quarterback David Hamilton, who was named a CIS offensive player of the week, ranked sixth in the nation with 2139 passing yards and was U of Ts first recipient of the CIS Russ Jackson Award.


Coaching StaffDonnavan Carter - Defensive CoordinatorFormer team captain and defensive most valuable player at Northern Illinois University, Donnavan Carter joins the Varsity Blues coaching staff with a broad football resume. A Mississauga, Ont. native, Carter played eight years in the Canadian Football League (CFL), starting with the Toronto Argonauts in 2000. He signed with the Ottawa Ren-egades and was selected as a 2003 Canadian Football League Players Association (CFL-PA) all-star at free safety. He continued onto the Hamilton Ti-Cats for 2004 and 2005 and ended his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Carter currently lives with his wife Kate and son Kyrese in Brampton, Ont.

Jeff LaForge - Defensive AssistantJeff LaForge joins the Varsity Blues staff as an assistant defensive coach in 2009. A receiver for five years with the Varsity Blues, Jeff brings a broad understanding of the game, both offensively and defensively. Before his time with U of T, Jeff was a four-time city all-star and a junior Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) champion in 2003. A native of Ottawa, Ont., Jeff is a three-time recipient of the Varsity Blues football award of merit and represented U of T at the CIS East West Bowl in 2008. Jeff is currently enrolled in teachers college at U of Ts Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He graduated with an honours bachelors degree in History and English (0T9).

Clinton Wayne - Defensive Line CoachFollowing his retirement from the CFL, Clinton Wayne takes on the role as defensive line coach for the Varsity Blues. The Toronto native, who won a Grey Cup with Cal-gary in 2001, finished his eight-year career with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2008. Clinton, a six-foot-two, 280lbs defensive tackle, was selected 21st overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2000 CFL draft. A product of Ohio State University, he also played with Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal and was a captain of the 2006 Hamilton Tiger-Cats. During his career, Clinton played in 111 games, accumulated 132 tackles, 13 sacks, five fumble returns and two forced fumbles.

Derek Livingston - Assistant Special Teams CoachDerek Livingstone enters his first year as the Varsity Blues kicking, punting and long-snapping coach. A four-year starter for the McMaster Marauders, Derek has success-fully hit field goals from 47, 50 and 52 yards, as well as recording an 83-yard punt. He is a two-time CIS all-Canadian and, in his second season, was selected to play in the CIS East West all-star game Derek won the Dr. Jack Kennedy award as the Maraud-ers top male student-athlete and received an honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Education from Brock University and his certification as a strength and condition coach from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Derek currently coaches kickers and punters for the Steel City Ironmen of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL). Having received elite coaching from many of the best CFL and NFL kickers/punters, he now

passes on this knowledge on a year-round basis.


Coaching Staff

Richard KariKari - Strength & Condititioning CoordinatorIn addition to being the Varsity Blues football strength and conditioning coach, Rich-ard Karikari is currently the owner and founding director of Complete Sports Per-formance (CSP). CSP is a full service, sports specific training company dedicated to providing the finest athletic training programs through top caliber coaching and state-of-art-equipment. Affiliated with various professional athletes, Richard continues to bridge the success of the pros with amateur athletes. Having touched the lives of over 5,000 athletes across North America, Richard is passionate about Canadian sports and is committed to the development of Canadian athletes. Karikari was selected by Mon-treal in the second round (14th overall) of the 2003 CFL Canadian draft and signed on May 13, 2003. During his six-year career, he also played with the Toronto Argonaugts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders.

Greg Gary - In-Season National Recruiting CoordinatorGreg Gary joins the Varsity Blues with over 20 years of coaching under his belt. Gary got his start as the head coach of the Junior Varsity football team at his alma mater at Claremont H.S. Recently, he guided the Mississauga Warriors of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) to division championships in 2006 and 2008. As a player, Gary received a scholarship to California State University - Fullerton where he was the captain of the football team and won an Iron Man Award in 1981. After signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 1982, Gary returned to Canada to play four years with the Hamilton Tiger Cats, winning a Grey Cup in 1986. Away from the field, Gary owns Scout Traffic Services, a cross-border third party logistics company.

Support Staff

Pat GrayHead Equipment Manager

Angela SongHead Therapist

Tom MathesonVideo Operations

Dan YounisVideo Operations

David ShibataniTeam Author

Yury LonkovskiyVideo Operations


Season PreviewWHOS GONE: Receivers Mark Stin-son, Jeff Laforge, and Cory Kennedy, quarterback Dave Hamilton, offen-sive linemen Dave Scott-McDowell, Andrew Brankley, Cameron Deans and Shaun Feasby

WHOS BACK: Receivers Drew Meerveld and Michael Prempeh, run-ning back Walter Cariazo, offensive lineman Chris Kowalczuk, defensive backs Derek Batchelor, Matt Morris and Kyle Kennedy

WHOS NEW: Receiver Ahad Ban-dealy, offensive linemen Corey Hafezi and Harold Lee, defensive back Codi Rossi, defensive lineman Giovanni Boscariol, and linebacker Andrii Fesha-nets

Defence2009 East West all-star game participants Mark Evans, Scott Smith and Derek Batchelor will be counted on to lead a defen-sive unit that did not lose anyone to graduation. This solid core of veterans accounted to the 25% of team tackles and 10 of the 19 Blues sacks.

A fourth-year engineering student, Evans totaled 14 solo tackles and led the Blues with 3.5 sacks in 2008. His defensive tenacity is key to stopping the oppositions ground game. Hell also need help from fellow linemen Joe Cappiello and first-year player from Vancouver College, Giovanni Boscariol.

Linebacker Scott Smith, who led all Toronto players and finished ninth in the OUA with 37 tackles, returns and resumes his leadership role. He will be joined by veterans Wilkerson DeSouza, Rolli Adenmosun and Kyle Serkies. DeSouza had 28 solo tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

A 2008 OUA all-star, Batchelor was again a force in the Blues secondary this past season. He amassed 35.5 tackles and four sacks, and is poised to repeat his all-star performance for a third consecutive year. He, along with solid veterans Kyle Ken-nedy, Matt DSouza and CFL combine invitee Matt Morris will help solidify the Blues defensive backfield.

OffenceThis season will prove to be a big test offensively for the Blues. With the loss of fifth-year veterans Stinson, Hamilton, Laforge and three quarters of the offensive line, Toronto will rely on the skill and agility of third-year quarterback Andrew Gillis to right the ship. Gillis spent most of the 2008 season sidelined with a hamstring injury but has recovered this past off-season and is eager to guide his squad in 2009. A transfer-student from Queens, Gaels back-up quarterback Jansen Shrubb enters U of Ts MBA program and will be counted on to provide solid minutes and valuable leadership.

Third-year running back, Walter Cariazo, will be the primary ball handler this season. Second-year back Johnathan Wright will also challenge for some prime playing time. Limited to just three games last season, Wright had 23 carries for 107 yards.

6-foot-5 offensive lineman Chris Kowalczuk returns to the Blues and is needed to help fill a huge void created when fifth-year seniors Deans, Scott-McDowell and Brankley graduated this spring. A crop full of new recruits, including Lee and Hafezi, will also need to step in and step up in a hurry.

Basketball player turned football receiver Drew Meerveld is a solid veteran returning to the receiving corps this season. The slotback has 23 catches for 287 yards, averaging 12.48 yards per attempt.Third year history major, Michael Prempeh, will also be a key target for his quarterback and will see a lot of action at the wide receiver position. Veterans Brandon Miller and Chris Vlowianities as well as first-year wideouts Bandealy and Andr Brock could challenge for some starting minutes.

Special TeamsWith the biggest kick of his life 2008, Andrew Lomasney returns and will handle place-kicking duties again this season. In his first CIS game, Lomasney booted the game-winning field goal that ended the Varsity Blues record-breaking 49-game losing streak on September 1, 2008 vs. Waterloo. Lomasney hit 5-of10 field goals his longest was 35 yards. Defensive back Willie Sharpe will double up as the teams primary punter, taking over from Stinson, the all-Canadian receiver/ punter/ returner/ running back.

Matt Morris was the teams leading punt returner last season. He had 27 touches for 176 yards, and also returned a kick-off for a season-high 92 yards at opening night at Varsity Centre vs. Waterloo.


Roster# First NameLast Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Major Yr. Hometown1 Ahad Bandealy R 510 175 1 Psychology 1 Orlando, Fla.2 Matthew Morris DB 5'10 196 3 History 4 Scarborough, Ont.3 Jordan Scheltgen QB 62 205 3 Arts & Science 4 Surrey, B.C.4 Rolli Adenmosun LB 6'0 189 3 Political Science 3 Prince George's County, Md.6 Jansen Shrubb QB 6'1 195 3 MBA 1 Toronto, Ont.9 George Gretes QB 6'1 205 3 Political Science/History 3 Toronto, Ont.10 Andrew Gillis QB 5'10 180 3 Geography 3 Markham, Ont.11 Jakub Husika DB 5'11 187 3 Commerce 3 Etobicoke, Ont.14 Marco Rodrigues DB 6'0 175 2 Humanities 2 Oakville, Ont.15 Andrew Lomasney K 6'1 198 2 Arts & Science 2 Toronto, Ont.16 Willie Sharpe DB 6'1 190 3 Industrial Engineering 3 Renfrew, Ont.17 Todd Inkila QB 6'3 215 1 Human Biology 2 Thunder Bay, Ont.18 Matthew D'Souza DB 5'6 155 5 Religion/Philosophy 5 Pickering, Ont.19 Dane Satchell DB 5'10 180 5 OISE 1 Toronto, Ont.20 Sebastian Magalas R 61 180 3 Arts & Science 3 Burlington, Ont.21 Harrison Beeforth LB 61 195 1 FPEH 1 Richmond Hill, Ont.22 Derek Batchelor DB 5'11 190 4 Computer Science 4 Mississauga, Ont.23 Brandon Miller DB 5'11 180 2 Arts & Science 3 Mississauga, Ont.24 Kyle Kennedy DB 6'1 188 3 English/History 4 Metcalfe, Ont.25 Cody Rossi DB 6'3 210 1 Arts & Science 1 Vancouver, B.C.26 Kevin Asare DB 6'0 208 3 Criminology 3 Toronto, Ont.27 Ajani Oldacre DB 6'1 190 1 Urban Studies 3 Ajax, Ont.28 Stephan Boroniec FB 5'9 220 1 Crime, Law & Deviance 2 Mississauga, Ont.30 Zachary Hord DL 6'1 230 2 Geography 2 Barrie, Ont.31 Kevin Kinahan DB 510 168 1 FPEH 1 Whitby, Ont.32 Jonathan Wright R 5'11 185 2 FPEH 2 Belleville, Ont.33 Max Smillie LB 6'0 200 2 Commerce 2 Kingston, Ont.34 Walter Cariazo RB 5'10 205 3 Life Sciences 4 Toronto, Ont.36 Elbron Barzegar DB 5'10 185 1 Humanities 2 Mississauga, Ont.37 Mike Hassard LS 5'11 195 1 Political Science 1 Burlington, Ont.40 Taylor Shergold LB 6'0 205 2 Sociology 2 Toronto, Ont.41 Andrii Feshanets LB 64 190 1 FPEH 1 Mississauga, Ont.42 Scott Smith LB 5'11 210 4 Urban Studies 4 Toronto, Ont.43 Wilkerson DeSouza LB 5'11 215 2 Urban Studies 2 Mississauga, Ont.44 Giovanni Boscariol DL 6'2 245 1 Arts & Science 1 Burnaby, B.C.45 Everton Williams LB 65 218 1 Arts & Science 1 Toronto, Ont.45 Kyle Serkies LB 6'2 200 3 Engineering 3 Mississauga, Ont.50 Harold Lee OL 5'11 272 1 Criminology 1 London, Ont.56 Mario Tedesco OL 6'3 280 2 History 3 Ajax, Ont.57 Patrick Yan OL 6'1 295 2 Arts & Science 2 Markham, Ont.58 Adam Fehler OL 6'0 250 3 History 3 Toronto, Ont.59 Corey Hafezi OL 6'2 295 1 Commerce 1 Toronto, Ont.60 Chris Kowalczuk OL 6'5 295 4 Geography 5 Brampton, Ont.63 Nick Vescio OL 6'0 265 5 OISE 1 Toronto, Ont.64 Josh Gibbs OL 6'5 280 4 History 4 Bridgenorth, Ont.67 Ross Asaro OL 5'10 255 3 Psychology 4 Toronto, Ont.70 Jesse Raycroft LB 6'1 215 1 Humanities 2 Claremont, Ont.77 Andre Brock WR 6'1 164 1 Humanities 1 New Liskeard, Ont.80 Michael Prempeh R 6'0 195 3 History 3 Toronto, Ont.81 Paul de Pass R 511 175 1 Humanities 1 Ajax, Ont.


Roster82 Mitchell Forgie WR 6'1 185 2 Arts & Science 3 Renfrew, Ont.84 Drew Meerveld R 6'6 235 3 Management 4 Guelph, Ont.88 David Green WR 5'11 190 1 Life Science 1 Georgetown, Ont.89 Ben Sharpe R 511 185 1 FPEH 1 Renfrew, Ont.92 Mark Evans DL 6'7 285 4 Civil Engineering 4 Cambridge, Ont.99 Joe Cappiello DL 5'10 285 4 English 4 Toronto, Ont. Conor Assaly LB 60 200 1 FPEH 1 Kemptville, Ont. Ethan Belchos 6'1 210 1 FPEH 1 Innisfil, Ont. Sean Dougan OL 6'1 258 1 FPEH 1 Toronto, Ont. Christopher Gayle DL 5'11 277 1 Social Science 1 Toronto, Ont. Shawn Horrigan OL 61 290 1 Humanities 2 Peterborough, Ont. Djordje Janic DB 6'1 185 2 FPEH 2 Toronto, Ont. Christopher Ludlow DB 6'1 185 1 Arts & Science 1 Aurora, Ont. Ben Lynskey R 63 215 1 English/History 5 Powell River, B.C. Matt Munoz DB 61 190 1 Arts & Science 2 Kingston, Ont. Abdillah Omar CB 5'8 145 1 Commerce 1 Brampton, Ont. Stephen Palladino WR 64 225 1 History 3 Lynnfield, Ma. Tumi Sodade RB 5'10 200 1 Political Science 1 Windsor, Ont. Fabio Thompson FS 5'10 187 1 Humanities 1 West Vancouver, B.C. Davin Thornborrow DL 65 262 1 Humanities 1 Hamilton, Ont. Carlo Trentadue LB 511 190 1 Arts & Science 1 Toronto, Ont. Joseph Trentadue OL 6'3 290 1 History 1 Ajax, Ont. Chris Vlowianitis R 5'10 175 3 History 3 Mississauga, Ont. Jared Walters OL 5'10 260 1 FPEH 1 Whitby, Ont. Marshall Williams DB 60 175 1 English 2 Winnipeg, Man. Philip Wilson DB 6'0 175 1 Urban Studies 1 Cambridge, Ont. David Zmozynski R 6'2 175 1 Arts & Science 1 Newcastle, Ont.

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Opponents

Monday, September 7Laurier Golden Hawksat Varsity Centre 7:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Gary JefferiesColours: Purple, GoldHome Field: University Stadium (6,000)2007 Score: Laurier 53, Toronto 102008: Non opponent2008 Record: 6-2, 3rd OUASID: Mike Whitehouse (519 884-0710 ex. 2855)

Saturday, September 12Windsor Lancersat University of Windsor Stadium 1:00 p.m.Head Coach: Mike MorencieColours: Royal Blue, GoldHome Field: University of Windsor Stadium (2,000)2008 Score: Windsor 38, Toronto 142008 Record: 3-5, 7th OUASID: Elisa Mitton (519 253-3000 ex. 2447)

Friday, September 18Guelph Gryphonsat Varsity Centre 7:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Kyle WaltersColours: Red, Gold, BlackHome Field: Alumni Stadium (5,100)2008 Score: Guelph 30, Toronto 02008 Record: 4-4, T-4h OUASID: Michelle Waddick (519 824-4120 ex. 53159)

Friday, September 25Ottawa Gee-Gees at Varsity Centre 7:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Denis PichColours: Garnet, GreyHome Field: Frank Clair Stadium (29,862)2008 Score: Ottawa 39, Toronto 302008 Record: 4-4, T-4st OUASID: Dan Carle (613 562-5800 ex. 4338)

Saturday, October 3York Lionsat York Stadium 1:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Mike McLeanColours: Red, White, BlueHome Field: York Stadium (2,500)

2008 Score: Toronto 58, York 72007 Record: 0-8, 10th OUASID: Alison Fisher (416 736-5984)

Thursday, October 8McMaster Maraudersat Ivor Wynne Stadium - 7:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Stefan PtaszekColours: Maroon, GreyHome Field: Ivor Wynne Stadium (29,200)2008 Score: McMaster 27, Toronto 192008 Record: 4-4, T-4th OUASID: Robert Hilson (905 525-9140 ex. 23665)


Saturday, October 17Waterloo Warriorsat Varsity Centre 1:00 p.m.

Head Coach: Dennis McPheeColours: Black, Gold, WhiteHome Field: University Stadium (6,000)2008 Score: Toronto 18, Waterloo 172008 Record: 2-6, 9th OUASID: Chris Gilbert (613 888-4567 ex. 5694)

Saturday, October 24Western Mustangsat TD Waterhouse Stadium 1:00 p. m. Head Coach: Greg MarshallColours: Purple, White, SilverHome Field: TD Waterhouse Sta-dium (8,000)2008 Score: Western 56, Toronto 152008 Record: 7-1, 2nd OUASID: Andy Watson (519 661-3089)

Opponents

Queen's Golden GaelsDo not play Queens in 2009

Head Coach: Pat SheahanColours: Gold, Red, BlueHome Field: Richardson Stadium (10,500)2008 Score: Queen's 58, Toronto 142008 Record: 8-0, 1st OUASID: Michael Grobe (613) 533-6000 x 77369


#26 Kevin Asare - LinebackerEligibility: 3 Course: CriminologyHigh School: Father Henry Carr S.S. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 60 Wt: 208High School: A two-time football MVPalso named the Father Henry Carr athlete of the year.OVFL: Played for the Etobicoke Eagles.Varsity: 2008: Dressed for seven games, ranked fourth on the team with 25 solo tackles.

2007: Dressed for all eight games, starting at halfback for the season opener vs. Waterloo (Sept. 3) 2006: On the York Lions rosterdid not see any playing time.

#67 Ross Asaro - Offensive LineEligibility Year: 3 Course: Psychology High School: St. Michael's College Hometown: Toronto, OntHt: 510 Wt: 255High School: Won the St. Thomas Moore award for being on the honour roll throughout high school.OVFL: Played for the Toronto Wildcats...won the Dave McKenna Wildcat award that goes to the person who embodies the Wildcat attitude through skill, hard work and commitment.Varsity:2008: Dressed for three games, started at left guard at Ottawa (Oct. 18).

Player Profiles

#4 Rolli Adenmoson - LinebackerEligibility: 3 Course: Political Science High School: Notre Dame C.S.S. Hometown: Prince Georges County, Md.Ht: 60 Wt: 189Varsity: 2008: Dressed for eight games...made 11 solo tackles2007: Dressed for six gamesmade four solo tackles.


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#99 Joe Cappiello - Defensive TackleEligibility: 4 Course: EnglishHigh School: St. Michael's College Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 510 Wt: 285Personal: Father, Vince, played football at Penn State from 1976 to 1980.High School: Winner of the St. Mike's football MVPplayed on a Metro Bowl champi-onship teamnamed an all-Toronto linemanOVFL: Played on an OVFL championship team with the Etobicoke Eagles.

Varsity: 2008: Dressed for all eight games, started in three...recorded two solo tackles.2007: Started all eight gameshad three solo tackles at McMaster (Sept. 22)led the team with three sacs all seasonwas named U of T defensive lineman of the year. 2006: Started all eight gamesamassed two solo tackles in his CIS debut at Queens (Sept. 4)made a fumble recovery against Waterloo (Sept. 16)added a seven-yard sack against Western (Oct. 7)had a season-high 3.5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assist) at Laurier (Oct. 14).Regular Season Career Statistics - Defensive Solo Asst Total Sacks FR2008 2 1 2.5 0 02007 10 5 12.5 3 22006 7 10 14.5 1 1

#22 Derek Batchelor - Defensive BackEligibility: 4 Course: Computer Science High School: Meadowvale S.S. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.Ht: 511 Wt: 190High School: Named the football MVP and athlete of the year at Meadowvale.OVFL: Played two seasons with the Mississauga Warriors, earning a most improved player award and an OVFL championship.Varsity: 2008: Named a 2008 OUA second team all-star at defensive halfback...started all eight

games...ranked second on the team with 34 solo tackles, 35.5 total tackles...had a season-high nine solo tackles at Queen's (Sept. 20)...made eight solo tackles at McMaster (Oct. 3).2007: Won the Johnny Copp Memorial Trophy as the team MVPstarted all eight games at defensive half-back this seasonled the Blues with 49 solo tackles, 54.5 total tackles and was second on the team with four interceptionshad a season-high 10 solo tackles vs. Windsor (Oct. 5)made six solo tackles and one inter-ception for 30 yards at York (Sept. 29)named a first team OUA all-star for rush/cover and a second team OUA all-star for defensive halfback.2006: Started all eight games at defensive halfback in his rookie campaignled the Blues with 33 solo tack-les, 38.5 total tackles and three interceptionsmade five solo tackles and one interception in his CIS debut at Queens (Sept. 4)had a season-high seven solo tackles at Laurier (Oct. 14).Regular Season Career Statistics - Defensive Solo Asst Total Sacks Int-Yds2008 34 3 35.5 4 0-02007 49 11 54.5 0.5 4-382006 33 11 38.5 0 3-23

Player Profiles


#35 Walter Carazio - Running BackEligibility: 3 Course: Life ScienceHigh School: West Hill C.I. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 510 Wt: 205Personal: His sister, Yasmine, is a member of the East Toronto Basketball Association.High School: Named athlete of the year, football offensive MVP, wrestling MVP and track MVP at West Hill Collegiate.Varsity: 2008: Dressed for all eight games...started at running back for five...Rushed 39 times for

132 yards...made 10 receptions for 86 yards.2007: Dressed for seven gamesrecorded two solo tackles.

Player Profiles

#18 Matt D'Souza - Defensive BackEligibility: 5 Course: Religion/PhilosophyHigh School: Notre Dame C.S.S. Hometown: Pickering, Ont.Ht: 56 Wt: 155High School: A three-time athlete of the year at Notre DameIn four seasons with the Notre Dame Cougars, the team earned three LOSSA gold medals.Varsity: 2008: Started all eight games...recorded 20 solo tackles and ranked second on the team with 16 kick returns for 232 yards.

2008 East-West Bowl: Dressed for the East2007: Dressed all eight games, starting at cornerback at York (Sept. 29)led the team with 24 punt returns for 152 yardsscored a touchdown vs. Laurier (Sept. 14)also recorded seven solo tacklesnamed an OUA second team all-star for kick returner. 2006: Started all eight games at cornerbackdominated special teams as a returner, setting a team and OUA record for kick-off return yardage in a season (729 yards), equating to a 23.5 yard averagewas also the Blues leader on punt returns with 255 yardshad a personal-best kick-off return of 73 yards against Western (Oct. 7)had three games of more than 100 yards of kick-off returns: 151 yards at Windsor (Sept. 9), 129 yards against Western (Oct. 7) and 185 yards against Ottawa (Oct. 21)also ranked third on the team with 29.0 tackleswon the Blues top special teams player award.2005: Dressed for every game at cornerbacksaw extensive action on kick-off returns in his rookie season, ranking second on the team in kick-off return yardage (271) and averaging 17.0 yards per return.

Regular Season Career StatisticsDefensive Solo Asst Total FF KD2008 20 2 21 0 02007 7 1 7.5 0 02006 24 10 29.0 1 1

Kick-off Returns No Yds Avg Long2008 16 232 14.5 282006 31 729 23.5 732005 16 271 17.0 26Total 63 1232 19.5 73Punt Returns No Yds Avg Long2007 24 152 6.33 202006 32 255 8.0 352005 5 32 6.4 15Total 61 439 7.19 35


#58 Adam Fehler - Offensive LineEligibility: 3 Course: History High School: Michael Power C.S.S. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 60 Wt: 250High School: Was a two-time team MVP at Michael Power.OVFL: Won an OVFL championship with the Etobicoke Eagles.Varsity:2008: Started all eight games...recorded 12 solo tackles this season...had a season high...recorded a season-high five solo tackles vs. Queen's (Sept. 20).

2007: Dressed all eight games, started in sevenrecorded ten solo tackles for the seasonhad a season-high four solo tackles at McMaster (Sept. 22).

#92 Mark Evans - Defensive EndEligibility: 4 Course: Civil EngineeringHigh School: Jacob Hespler S.S. Hometown: Cambridge, Ont.Ht: 67 Wt: 285Personal: Brother, Scott, played offensive line at Laurier (2005-08) and was a second team all-Canadian in 2006.High School: Named a conference all-star.OVFL: An alumnus of the Cambridge Lions.

Varsity: 2008: Dressed and started in all eight games...recorded 14 solo tackles and three sacks...recorded season-high four solo tackles vs. Western (Oct. 10)2007: Dressed and started in five gamesrecorded nine solo tackles and one sack.recorded season-high four solo tackles vs. Windsor (Oct. 5). 2006: Started all eight games at defensive endled the Blues with four sacks and two fumble recoveriesin his CIS debut at Queens (Sept. 4), made five solo tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recov-ery.Regular Season Career Statistics - Defensive Solo Asst Total Sacks FF FR2008 14 2 15 3.5 0 12007 9 1 9.5 1 0 02006 12 9 16.5 4 1 2

Player Profiles

#43 Wilkerson DeSouza - LinebackerEligibility Year: 2 Course: Urban StudiesHigh School: Applewood C.I. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.High School: Named the defensive most valuable player from 2001-05.Ht: 511 Wt: 215OVFL: Played for the Etobicoke Eagles...named the defensive most valuable player in 2006.Varsity: 2008: Dressed and started for six games...recorded 28 solo tackles.


#10 Andrew Gillis - QuarterbackEligibility: 3 Course: Humanities High School: Markham District H.S. Hometown: Markham, Ont.Ht: 510 Wt: 180OVFL: Played for the Toronto Thunder, earning team MVP honours, in addition to of-fensive player of the year and rookie of the year honours.2008: Dressed for five games, started in four...went three-for-seven, throwing for 42 yards...made six receptions for 38 yards.2007: Dressed all eight games, started in fiveshared quarterback duties with David

Hamilton second on the team with 688 yards passingrecorded longest pass of 95 yardsthird on the team in rushing with 145 yardsscored first CIS touchdown vs. Queens (Oct. 20).

#64 Josh Gibbs - Offensive LineEligibility: 4 Course: HistoryHigh School: St. Peters S.S. Hometown: Bridgenorth, Ont.Ht: 65 Wt: 280Varsity:2008: Dressed for six games, started in three.2007: Dressed for all eight games. 2006: Dressed for one game, suiting up for the season finale against Ottawa (Oct. 21).

#9 George Gretes - QuarterbackEligibility: 3 Course: Political Science High School: Northern S.S. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 205Personal: Father, Tom Gretes, was head coach of the York Lions from 2000 through 2007 and an assistant coach with the Blues for four seasons. George is the vice-president of the Greek Student Association at the University of Toronto. High School: Named Northerns athlete of the year in grade 12, and also earned the most valuable player awards in rugby and football.

OVFL: Played for the Metro Toronto Wildcats.Varsity:2008: Dressed for six games...went four-for-six, throwing for 52 yards and one TD.2007: Dressed for three games.

Player Profiles

#82 Mitchell Forgie - Wide RecieverEligibility Year: 2 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: Renfrew C.I. Hometown: Renfrew, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 185High School: was the most valuable player on the boy's hockey team...won the 3D award for dedication, determination and desire.Varsity: 2008: Dressed for three games.


#60 Chris Kowalczuk - Offensive LineEligibility: 4 Course: GeographyHigh School: St. Thomas Aquinas Hometown: Brampton, Ont.Ht: 65 Wt: 295High School: Named the team MVP in grade 10.Varsity: 2008: Started all eight games at right tackle. 2007: Started all eight games at guard. 2006: Dressed for five games, starting three at right tackle.

#24 Kyle Kennedy - Defensive BackEligibility: 3 Course: English/History High School: Gloucester H.S. Hometown: Metcalfe, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 188Personal: Brother of veteran Blues receiver Cory Kennedystep-brother, James, played football at St.FXQJFL: Played for the Ottawa Soonersmade a 100-yard kickoff return for a touch-down on Oct. 21, 2006 in a 53-0 victory over the Joliette Piratesnamed the Sooners defensive back of the year.

Varsity:2008: Dressed for seven games, started in six...recorded 15 solo tackles and a team-high three interceptions.2007: Played in all eight gamesthird on the team in total tackles (34)had 29 solo tackles and team-high five interceptions.

#11 Jakub Husika - Defensive BackEligibility: 3 Course: Commerce High School: Richview C.I. Hometown: Rexdale, Ont.Ht: 511 Wt: 187Personal: His father was a member of the Yugoslavian gymnastics team.OVFL: Played for the Etobicoke Eagles.Varsity: 2008: Dressed for four games, started at Windsor (Sept. 6)...recorded two solo tackles. 2007: Dressed for one game at Western (Oct. 13).

#30 Zachary Hord - Defensive EndEligibility Year: 2 Course: GeographyHigh School: St. Joan of Arc H.S. Hometown: Barrie, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 230Varsity:2008: Dressed for all eight games as a running back...Rushed six times for 48 yards...Recorded two solo tackles.

Player Profiles


#23 Brandon Miller - Defensive BackEligibility: 2 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: Applewood Heights S.S. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont. Ht: 511 Wt: 180OVFL: Played for the Etobicoke Eagles Varsity:2008: Dressed all eight games, started in four...made 16 solo tackles...recorded season-high four solo tackles at Windsor (Sept. 6) and vs. Western (Oct. 9).

#2 Matthew Morris - Defensive BackEligibility: 3 Course: HistoryHigh School: Cedarbrae C.I. Hometown: Scarborough, Ont. Ht: 510 Wt: 196High School: Three-time Cedarbrae football most valuable playernamed the most valu-able player at the Metro Bowl in 2003attended Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. Previous Post-Secondary: Attended Colgate University (Division I) on scholarship for two yearstransferred to Saginaw Valley University (Division II) for one season on

scholarship but did not play due to injury. Varsity:2008: Dressed all eight games, started five at free safety...had 14 kick returns for 347 yards...recorded 12 solo tackles.

Player Profiles

#84 Drew Meerveld - ReceiverEligibility: 3 Course: Business Management High School: Woodland Christian H.S. Hometown: GuelphHt: 66 Wt: 235Varsity:2008: Dressed for seven games, started in six of them...made 23 receptions for 287 yards...had a season-high 77-reception yards at Guelph (Sept. 27).2007: Dressed for eight games, started at running back for sixrecorded a season-high three receptions for 29 yards at McMaster (Sept. 22)scored his first CIS touchdown vs

Windsor (Oct. 5)was named U of Ts most improved player.

#15 Andrew Lomasney - KickerEligibility: 2 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: North Toronto C.I. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 198High School: Three-time most valuable player for football, soccer and rugbywas named the junior and senior athlete of the year. Varsity:2008: Second on the team in scoring with five field goals and 20 1PAT...kicked the game-winning field goal vs. the Waterloo Warriors (Sep 1) to win the Varsity Blues first game

in five years.


#19 Dane Satchell - Defensive BackEligibility Year: 5 Course: OISEHigh School: Chaminade College School Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 510 Wt: 180Varsity:2008: Dressed for all eight games...recorded 12 solo tackles.

Player Profiles

#80 Michael Prempeh - ReceiverEligibility: 3 Course: History High School: St. Edmund Campion Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 60 Wt: 195High School: Team captain at St. Edmund Campion.OVFL: Was the 2006 team MVP of the Etobicoke Eagles Junior Varsity team.Varsity:2008: Dressed and started all eight games...had 16 receptions for 214 yards and one TD.2007: Dressed in all eight games, starting at running back for sixhad 11 receptions for

156 yardsscored his first CIS touchdown at York (Sept. 29).

#14 Marco Rodrigues - Defensive BackEligibility: 2 Course: HumanitiesHigh School: St. Ignatious of Loyola Hometown: Oakville, Ont. Ht: 60 Wt: 175High School: Won the sportsmanship award in 2006 and 2007named athlete of the year in 2007 and 2008.OVFL: Played for the Toronto Jr. Argos.Varsity:2008: Dressed all eight games, started in two... recorded seven solo tackles.

#45 Kyle Serkies - LinebackerEligibility: 3 Course: Engineering High School: Meadowvale S.S. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.Ht: 62 Wt: 200High School: Team captain from 2002 to 2006named Meadowvales top defensive player of 2003.OVFL: Played for the Mississauga Warriors.Varsity:2008: Dressed for five games...made three solo tackles.

2007: Dressed all eight games, started at linebacker for twomade seven solo tackles and five assisted tack-lesmade a season-high three solo tackles vs. Western (Oct. 13).


#40 Taylor Shergold - LinebackerEligibility: 2 Course: SociologyHigh School: De La Salle College Hometown: Toronto, Ont. Ht: 60 Wt: 205High School: Named athlete of the year. OVFL: Played for the Toronto Jr. ArgosVarsity:2008: Dressed for seven games, started vs. York (Sept. 13)...recorded one solo tackle.

#16 Willie Sharpe - Defensive BackEligibility: 3 Course: Engineering Science High School: Renfrew C.I. Hometown: Renfrew, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 190High School: Team captain at Renfrew and also named football MVPalso played soc-cer and basketball.Varsity:2008: Started all eight games...made 16 solo tackles this season...recorded a season-high six solo tackles vs. Western (Sept. 10).

2007: Started all eight gamesmade 18 solo tackles this seasonmade season-high four solo tackles vs. Windsor (Oct. 5) and Queens (Oct. 20)named 2007 Varsity Blues rookie of the year.

Player Profiles

#33 Max Smillie - LinebackerEligibility: 2 Course: CommerceHigh School: Frontenac S.S. Hometown: Kingston, Ont. Ht: 60 Wt: 200Varsity:2008: Dressed for six games...recorded one solo tackle.

#84 Drew Meerveld


#34 Chris Vlowianitis - ReceiverEligibility Year: 3 Program: HistoryHigh School: St. Francis Xavier S.S. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.Ht: 510 Wt: 175High School: Named athlete of the yearwas footballs offensive most valuable play-era member of the ROPSSAA championship team in 2003. Post-secondary Institutions: Played for the Wilfred Laurier Golden Hawkswon the Yates Cup championship in 2004 and 2005won the UTEK Bowl in 20052005 Vanier Cup champion.

Varsity:2008: Dressed for six games.

#42 Scott Smith - LinebackerEligibility: 4 Course: Urban Studies High School: Leaside H.S. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 511 Wt: 210COMFL: Named the 2003 rookie of the year of the Scarborough Thunder.High School: Named the Leaside Lancers football MVP in 2004 and 2005most mem-orable sports moment: scoring two touchdowns to lead a come-from-behind victory over Lawrence Park.

Varsity: 2008: Started all eight games...led the team with 37 solo tackles...had a season-high seven solo tackles vs. Water-loo (Sept. 1).2007: Started all eight games at linebackerranked first on the team with three sacks and second with 40 solo tackleshad a season-high nine solo tackles vs. Windsor (Oct. 5)named U of Ts linebacker of the year. 2006: Dressed for seven games, starting four at linebackerin his rookie season, started at outside linebacker in the season opener at Queens (Sept. 4) and made two solo tackleshad a pair of fumble recoveries at York (Sept. 30)amassed a season-high seven solo tackles against Western (Oct. 7).

Regular Season Career Statistics - Defensive Solo Asst Total FF FR2008 37 8 41 1 32007 40 20 50 1 12006 20 6 23.0 1 2

Player Profiles

#56 Mario Tedesco - Offensive LineEligibility Year: 2 Program: HistoryHigh School: Notre Dame C.S.S. Hometown: Ajax, Ont.Ht: 63 Wt: 280Varsity:2008: Dressed for seven games.


#32 Jonathan Wright - ReceiverEligibility: 2 Course: FPEHHigh School: Centennial S.S. Hometown: Belleville, Ont. Ht: 511 Wt: 185High School: Named athlete of the year at Cenntennial. Personal: Grandfather, Peter, played MLB for the Pittsburg Pirates...cousin, Jeffrey Jones is an Olympic baseball pitcheruncle, Charlie Wright, played football for the Varsity Blues. Varsity:

2008: Dressed for seven games, started at Guelph (Sept. 27)...rushed 23 times for 107 yards this season.

Player Profiles

#57 Patrick Yan - Offensive LineEligibility Year: 2 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: St. Andrews College Hometown: Markham, Ont.Ht: 61 Wt: 295High School: Named the St. Andrew's College most improved rugby player..also the Varsity fencing captain and junior Varsity football captain.OVFL: Played for the Markham Raiders...Was a starter for two years, and team captain for one...named the most valuable offensive lineman in 2007.Varsity:

2008: Dressed vs Ottawa (Oct. 18).

#42 Scott Smith


#59 Corey Hafezi - Offensive LinemanEligibility Year: 1 Course: CommerceHigh School: Leaside H.S. Hometown: Toronto, Ont.Ht: 62 Wt: 295High School: won the millennium excellence award for leadership, innovation and creativity.

#1 Ahad Bandealy - ReceiverEligibility Year: 1 Course: PsychologyHigh School: Dr. Phillips H.S. Hometown: Orlando, Fla.Ht: 510 Wt:175High School: Was a member of the Psi Chi honour societythe most valuable player at offence-defence football camp in 2004.

Rookies to Watch

#44 Giovanni Boscariol - Defensive LinemanEligibility Year: 1 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: Vancouver College Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.Ht: 62 Wt: 245

#41 Andrii Feshanets - LinebackerEligibility Year: 1 Course: FPEHHigh School: Philip Pocock C.S.S. Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.Ht: 64 Wt: 190High School: named the athlete of the year OVFL: Played for the Mississauga Warriorswas named both the special teams and defensive most valuable player.won the OVFL championship in 2008.

#50 Harold Lee - Offensive LinemanEligibility Year: 1 Course: CriminologyHigh School: A.B. Lucas S.S. Hometown: London, Ont.Ht: 511 Wt: 272High School: Received the Andy Leeper award in 2005 for leadershipWon the Jim Allen award for the best lineman in the TVRAA.

#25 Cody Rossi - Slot BackEligibility Year: 1 Course: Arts & ScienceHigh School: Vancouver College Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.High School: named a conference all-star in 2007 and 2008named a provincial all-star and the most inspirational player in 2008.


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2008 Year in Review2008 OUA Football Results

Week OneMonday, September 1Waterloo at Toronto 17-18Windsor at York 40-7Guelph at Laurier 13-15McMaster at Queens 11-35Ottawa at Western 31-35

Week TwoSaturday, September 6Toronto at Windsor 14-38York at Ottawa 3-71Queens at Guelph 41-30McMaster at Waterloo 17-30Western at Laurier 31-20

Week ThreeSaturday, September 13York at Toronto 7-58Waterloo at Western 3-49Laurier at Queen's 7-41Guelph at Windsor 34-8Ottawa at McMaster 22-19

Week FourSaturday, September 20Queens at Toronto 58-14Windsor at Laurier 18-33Waterloo at Ottawa 0-59Western at York 71-0McMaster at Guelph 32-31

Week Five Friday, September 26York at McMaster 0-53Saturday, September 27Toronto at Guelph 0-30Ottawa at Windsor 38-40Western at Queens 16-43Laurier at Waterloo 38-23

Week Six Friday, October 3Toronto at McMaster 19-27Saturday, October 4Laurier at Ottawa 22-21Guelph at Waterloo 37-22Queens at York 80-0Windsor at Western 5-58

Week Seven Thursday, October 9Western at Toronto 56-15Friday, October 10Waterloo at Windsor 30-29Saturday, October 11McMaster at Laurier 31-50York at Guelph 2-48Ottawa at Queens 16-38

Week EightSaturday, October 18Toronto at Ottawa 30-39Windsor at McMaster 11-40Laurier at York 50-13Guelph at Western 16-47Queens at Waterloo 38-22

PLAYOFFSSaturday, October 25OUA Quarter-finalsMcMaster at Laurier 0-29Ottawa at Guelph 42-37

Saturday, November 1OUA Semifinals Ottawa at Queens 23-13Laurier at Western 28-36

Saturday, November 8OUA Final -- Yates CupOttawa at Western 17-31 Saturday, November 15CIS Semi-final bowl gamesUteck BowlCalgary at Laval 10-59

Mitchell BowlSaint Marys at Western 12-28

Saturday, November 22VANIER CUPAt Ivor Wynne Stadium, HamiltonWestern at Laval 21-44


Schedule and Game Results Sept. 1 Toronto 18, Waterloo 17 at TorontoSept. 6 Windsor 38, Toronto 14 at WindsorSept. 13 Toronto 58, York 7 at TorontoSept. 20 Queens 58, Toronto 14 at TorontoSept. 27 Guelph 30, Toronto 0 at GuelphOct. 3 McMaster27, Toronto 19 at McMasterOct. 9 Western 56, Toronto 15 at TorontoOct. 18 Ottawa 39, Toronto 30 at Toronto

SCORING TD FG 1PAT 2PAT SING PTSMark Stinson 9 - - - 1 55Andrew Lomasney - 5 20 - 2 37Cory Kennedy 4 - - - - 24David Hamilton 3 - - - - 18Earl Johnson 2 - - - - 12Michael Prempeh 1 - - - - 6Drew Meerveld 1 - - - - 6Jeff Laforge 1 - - - - 6TOTAL 21 5 20 - 3 90Opponents 34 9 26 1 0 272

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD LONGDavid Hamilton 50 270 5.40 3 20Mark Stinson 64 251 3.92 4 18Zak Kolkowski 22 159 7.23 - 24Walter Cariazo 39 132 3.38 - 15Johnathan Wright 23 107 4.65 - 17TOTAL 219 997 4.55 8 20Opponents 264 1711 6.5 21 74

PASSING COMP ATT YDS % TD/INT LGDavid Hamilton 164 278 2139 .589 12/7 79George Gretes 4 6 52 .667 1/0 26Andrew Gillis 3 7 42 .429 0/0 20Mark Stinson 1 7 12 .143 0/1 12TOTAL 177 299 2201 .576 13/8 79Opponents 125 210 1947 .595 16/5 91

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG TD LONGCory Kennedy 38 602 15.8 3 53Mark Stinson 35 556 15.9 5 79Earl Johnson 30 378 12.6 2 44Drew Meerveld 23 287 12.5 1 29Michael Prempeh 16 214 13.4 1 36Walter Cariazo 10 86 8.6 - 22Jeff Laforge 6 40 6.67 1 10Andrew Gillis 6 38 6.33 - 13TOTAL 172 2247 13.06 13 79Opponents 125 1878 15.02 16 91

KICKOFFS NO YDS AVGAndrew Lomasney 30 1253 41.77TOTAL 30 1253 41.77Opponents 43 2230 51.93

PUNTING NO YDS AVG LONGMark Stinson 66 2255 34.17 50Willie Sharpe 2 64 32 33TOTAL 68 2319 34.1 50Opponents 65 2434 37.4 77

PUNT RET. NO YDS AVG TD LONGChris Vlowianitis 15 124 8.27 0 30Willie Sharpe 1 7 7 - 7Matthew Morris 27 176 6.52 0 29Brandon Miller 1 3 3 0 3TOTAL 43 292 6.79 0 30Opponents 49 541 11.04 0 55

FIELD GOALS ATT MADE PCT LONGAndrew Lomasney 10 5 50 35TOTAL 10 5 50 35Opponents 8 14 .571 35

INT. NO YDS AVG TD Kyle Kennedy 3 19 6.3 - Matt DSouze 1 0 0 - Brandon Miller 1 16 16 - TOTAL 5 95 11.1 - Opponents 6 22 3.6 -

1pt CONVERTS ATT MADE PCTAndrew Lomasney 20 20 1.00TOTAL 20 20 1.00

2pt CONVERTS ATT MADE PCTTOTAL 0 0 0.00

FIRST DOWNS RUN PASS PEN TOT.VARSITY 64 93 23 190

NET OFFENCE RUN PASSVARSITY 997 2201

PENALTIES VARSITY 77 804 yards

2008 Year in Review2008 Varsity Blues Football Statistics


2008 Year in Review2008 Varsity Blues Football Defensive Statistics PLAYER GP TOT T SOLO T ASS T S BRKUP FF FR INT INT (yds)Scott Smith 8 41 37 8 2.5 0 1 3 0 0Derek Batchelor 8 35.50 34 3 4 1 0 0 0 0Wilkeson Desouza 6 30 28 4 1 0 1 1 0 0Kevin Asare 7 27.50 25 5 0 2 1 0 0 0Lincoln Bryan 6 22 20 4 1 0 0 1 0 0Matthew D'Souza 8 21 20 2 0 1 0 0 1 0Kyle Kennedy 7 20 15 10 0 2 1 2 3 19Brandon Miller 7 17 16 2 0 2 0 0 1 16Willie Sharpe 8 16.50 16 1 0 3 0 1 0 0Abiodun Olusoga 7 16 13 6 2 0 0 0 0 0Mark Evans 7 15 14 2 3.5 0 0 1 0 0Rolli Adenmoson 7 14.50 12 5 0 0 0 0 0 0Adam Fehler 6 13.50 12 3 3 0 0 0 0 0Dane Satchell 7 13 12 2 0 1 0 0 0 0Matthew Morris 8 12.50 12 1 0 2 2 2 0 0Steven Persa 4 11 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0Marco Rodrigues 3 8 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Mark Stinson 8 6 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Michael Prempeh 7 4.50 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Lorenzo Biasio 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Kyle Serkies 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Zachary Hord 4 2.50 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0David Bloom 2 2.50 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Joe Capiello 3 2.50 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Joshua Jankovics 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jakub Husika 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jeff Laforge 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Andrew Gillis 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Lucus Snyder 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Christopher Vlowianitis 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Jonathan Wright 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Taylor Shergold 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Max Smillie 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Chris Kowalczuk 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Zak Kolkowski 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0Josh Gibbs 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


2008 Year in Review

September 1, 2008Varsity Blues 18, Waterloo Warriors 17

Varsity Centre

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team ended their 49-game losing streak as they defeated the Waterloo Warriors 18-17 on Saturday night at Varsity Centre.

The Warriors were up 9-1 in the third quarter when Scarborough, Ont. native, Matthew Morris, made a 92-yard kick off return that led to a Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) touchdown two plays later to pull the Blues within one.

Waterloo responded minutes later when Evan Martin (Kitchener, Ont.) connected on a beautiful 19-yard pass to Joshua Svec (Blenheim, Ont.) for his second touchdown of the game that put Waterloo up 17-8.

The Blues did not give up and with 2:39 remaining in the fourth quarter, Toronto receiver Drew Meerveld (Guelph, Ont.) caught a touchdown pass, through traffic, from quarterback David Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) to narrow the score 17-15.

Hamilton kept the fire going as he found Michael Prempeh for a big 35-yard gain, his longest toss of the night, to put the Blues in field goal range. First-year kicker Andrew Lomasney (Toronto, Ont.) stepped up under pressure and knocked in a 32-yard field goal, with 26.2 seconds remaining in the game, to put the Varsity Blues up by one.

The final seconds of the game were not without excitement but the Blues held on for their first win in six seasons. The Blues last victory came on October 13, 2001 when they defeated the Windsor Lancers 13-11.

Hamilton completed 13 passes for 189 yards and Walter Cariazo (Toronto, Ont.) rushed for 76 yards. Meerveld posted three receptions for 67 yards for the Blues.

Running back Marvin McCoody (Mississauga, Ont.) rushed 13 times for 64 yards while Martin completed 21 passes for 375 yards and two touchdowns for the Warriors. Svec notched two touchdowns in his eight receptions for 375 yards against the Blues.

Team Statistics Toronto WaterlooFirst Downs 23 22Rushing 42-221 25-103Passing 189 375Losses 24 21Net offence 386 457Passes made-tried-int. 13-28-1 21-33-0Kick returns-yards-TDs 3-113-0 4-47-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 4-24-0 6-45-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 0-0-0 1-17-0Fumbles - lost 3-3 4-3Sacks by 4 0Punts yds-ave-long 5-205-37.8-51 9-340-37.9-51Penalties-yards 8-60 7-60 Time of Possession 29:02 30:51

Individual Statistics

Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Cariazo 15-76, Hamilton 9-47, Stinson 8-38 1TDWaterloo: McCooty 13-64, Martin 7-39

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 27-13-189-1-1 Waterloo: Martin 30-21-375-2-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Meerveld 3-67 1TD, Prempeh 2-52, Johnson 3-27Waterloo: Svec 8-174 2TD, Cowie 7-99, McCooty 2-50


2008 Year in Review

September 6, 2008Windsor Lancers 38, Varsity Blues 14

University of Windsor Stadium

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team fell to the Windsor Lancers 38-14 at Alumni Field on Saturday after-noon.

The Lancers got on track early in the first quarter as quarterback Sam Malian (LaSalle, Ont.) connected with Ricky Postma (Blenheim, Ont.) on a 21-yard catch and run to give Windsor a 7-0 lead.

After another Lancer touchdown, Blues quarterback David Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) hit Cory Kennedy (Metcalfe, Ont.) in the back of the end zone to cut the Lancers lead to ten, 17-7 at the half.

Toronto came out with momentum to begin the second half as team captain Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) broke out for a 31-yard catch and ran through the Lancer defence.

Malian hit CIS all-Canadian receiver Glenn MacKay (Burlington, Ont.) with a 29-yard for the Lancers, making it 27-7 going into the fourth quarter.

The Blues continued to press and scored their second major of the game on a 12-yard touchdown run from Hamilton. The Lancers bounced back as running back Daryl Stephenson (London, Ont.) ran one into the end zone to secure the victory.

Hamilton completed an impressive 25 of 35 passes for 256 yards, while Stinson and Kennedy led the Blues receiving for 86 and 72 yards, respectively.

First-year Mississauga, Ont. native Wilkerson Desouza recorded five solo tackles while Brandon Miller and Scott Smith each recorded four solo tackles for the Blues defence.

First year transfer student Matthew Morris (Scarborough, Ont.) now leads the OUA and CIS after two games with five kick returns for 152 yards. Team Statistics Toronto WindsorFirst Downs 30 21Rushing 23-61 33-185Passing 274 275Losses 0 0Net offence 335 460Passes made-tried-int. 27-37-0 16-23-1Kick returns-yards-TDs 5-84-0 3-86-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 6-71-0 9-94-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 0-0-0 0-0-0Fumbles - lost 1-0 1-0Sacks by 2 4Punts yds-ave-long 13-420-32.3-45 6-301-50.2-77Penalties-yards 9-75 6-65Time of Possession n/a n/a


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Stinson 7-32, Hamilton 3-15 1TD, Kolkowski 4-14Windsor: Stephenson 23-123, Malian 2-36, Mwalwanda 3-19

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 35-25-256-1-0, Gretes 2-2-8-0-0 Windsor: Malian 22-15-240-4-1, Orsini 1-1-35-0-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Stinson 7-86, Kennedy 6-72 1TD, Meerveld 4-44, Johnson 2-20Windsor: MacKay 5-68 1TD, Harrington 3-65, Fernandes 2-48 1 TD, Postma 3-36 1TD


2008 Year in Review

September 13, 2008Varsity Blues 58, York Lions 7

Varsity Centre

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team defeated the York Lions 58-7, claiming their first Argo Cup in 12 years in the 37th annual Red and Blue Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Varsity Centre.

Varsity Blues quarterback David Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) connected with teammate Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) for two touchdowns in the first seven minutes of the game, including a 79-yard toss-and-catch.

Fifth-year receiver Cory Kennedy (Metcalfe, Ont.) added another major on a 50-yard reception before York could get on the scoreboard. Starting quarterback Nick Coutu (St. Catharines, Ont.) ran six yards for what would be the Lions only score of the game.

Blues kicker Andrew Lomasney (Toronto, Ont.) continued to shine in his rookie season, kicking three field goals in the second quarter, including a 35-yarder to put the Blues up 30-7 at the half.

Michael Prempeh (Toronto, Ont.) was on the receiving end of a Hamilton 19-yard pass for his first touchdown of the season, while Earl Johnson (Baltimore, MD) connected with second-year quarterback George Gretes (Toronto, Ont.) on an eight-yard pass for another Blues score. Stinson added his third touchdown of the afternoon with a three-yard run halfway through the third quarter.

Kennedy rounded out the scoring with a fumble recovery for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, increasing the Blues lead to 58-7. The Blues have not recorded a win of this magnitude since they defeated the Laurentian Voyageurs 63-0 on September 18, 1971.

Co-players of the game recipients, Hamilton and Stinson continued to impress throughout the second half. Hamilton threw for 465 yards, going 22-of-32 with four touchdowns, while Stinson tallied a total of 208 yards receiving.

Team Statistics Toronto YorkFirst Downs 29 11Rushing 39-298 33-164Passing 499 70Losses 11 10Net offence 786 224Passes made-tried-int. 24-34-0 5-18-0Kick returns-yards-TDs 2-28-0 8-136-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 9-96-0 4-8-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 0-0-0 0-0-0Fumbles - lost 4-2 2-2Sacks by 2 0Punts yds-ave-long 4-166-41.5-45 12-419-34.9-42Penalties-yards 14-132 6-55Time of Possession 34:04 25:56


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Kolkowski 8-96, Gretes 3-50, Hord 5-40, Hamilton 6-36York: Grondin 9-59, Marshall 12-59, Rowe 5-23, Coutu 3-18 1TD

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 32-22-465-4-0, Gretes 2-2-34-1-0-York: Coutu 16-5-79-0-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Stinson 6-208 2TD, Johnson 5-84 1 TD, Prempeh 5-84 1 TD, Kennedy 3-73 1 TDYork: Allen 2-50, Bridge 2-17


2008 Year in Review

September 20, 2008Queens Gaels 58, Varsity Blues 14

Varsity Centre

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues fell to the Queens University Gaels 58-14 in front of a crowd of 1851 at Varsity Centre on Saturday, September 20.

The Blues came out hungry for a touchdown, looking to score early. On the first play of the opening drive, Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) took a hand-off from quarterback David Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) and threw to a wide open Jeff La-Forge (Ottawa, Ont.) for a touchdown.

However, it was called back on a holding penalty. On the ensuing drive, Gaels runningback Mike Giffen (Kingston, Ont.) took full advantage of his opportunities, breaking tackles for a 74-yard dash down the field that would eventually result in a Queens touchdown.

Gaels doubled their lead five minutes later when Giffen added his second major of the day on another crafty 35-yard run.

The Blues responded quickly when fifth-year co-captain Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) capped off a 66-yard drive with a four-yard run to cut the lead in half at the end of the first quarter.

The Brannagan-Giffen duo each added another touchdown for the Gaels in the second quarter. Fifth-year receiver Scott Valberg (Kingston, Ont.) was on the receiving end of a 53-yard pass from Brannagan, putting the Gaels up 37-7 at half-time.

Giffen and Valberg would each add another before Hamilton connected with Earl Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) on a 33-yard pass for the Blues second score of the game.

Team Statistics Toronto QueensFirst Downs 16 26Rushing 19-67 36-292Passing 189 325Losses 5 8Net offence 251 609Passes made-tried-int. 21-38-0 19-30-2Kick returns-yards-TDs 7-68-0 4-31-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 5-21-0 7-94-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 2-19-0 0-0-0Fumbles - lost 0-0 2-2Sacks by 4 4Punts yds-ave-long 13-389-29.9-45 5-190-38.0-44Penalties-yards 5-69 10-70Time of Possession 28:03 31:47


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Stinson 9-37 1 TD, Kolkowski 4-16Queens: Giffin 16-212 2TD, Gordon 7-37, Brannagan 5-29 2 TD

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 35-20-201-1-0, Stinson 3-1-12-0-0Queens: Brannagan 22-12-241-3-2, Shrubb 8-6-111-1-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Kennedy 7-86, Johnson 6-83 1 TDQueens: Morrison 6-121, Valberg 2-67 2TD, Ioannides 2-53, Sheahan 3-31


2008 Year in Review

September 27, 2008Guelph Gryphons 30, Varsity Blues 0

Alumni Stadium, Guelph

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team was blanked 30-0 by the University of Guelph Gryphons on Satur-day afternoon (Sept. 27) at Alumni Stadium in Guelph.

The loss drops the Blues regular season record to 2-3 and marks the first time that Toronto has been shut out this season.

The crushing blow for the Blues again came in the first minutes of the game. After the Blues opening drive in which they were unable to convert deep in Gryphons territory, Guelphs quarterback Justin Dunk completed a 91-yard touchdown pass to wideout Jedd Gardner on their first play from scrimmage to put the home side up 7-0.

The game remained close throughout the first half, however it was the Gryphons who managed two Rob Maver (Bramp-ton, Ont.) field goals in the second quarter to extend Guelphs lead to 13-0 at the end of the first half.

Converting possessions into points was a key facture to the Blues inability to put points on the board. Although Toronto held possession of the ball for over 60% of the game, the team was unable of make good of scoring opportunities throughout the game.

Although the Blues out-rushed the Gryphons on this day, they continued to have difficulties getting the ball into the end zone once inside the red zone. Jonathan Wright (Belleville, Ont.) racked up 71 yards on 14 carries to lead the Blues, while veteran Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.) carried the ball 12 times, tallying 51 yards on the ground.

Nick Fitzgibbon (Puslinch, Ont.) led the Gryphons running game, carrying the ball 14 times for 71 yards and one touch-down in the third quarter, capitalizing on Blues turnover in their own end and stretching the Guelph lead to 20-0.

Team Statistics Toronto GuelphFirst Downs 22 19Rushing 36-172 32-184Passing 180 246Losses 6 20Net offence 346 410Passes made-tried-int. 14-33-0 13-24-1Kick returns-yards-TDs 4-58-0 1-0-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 8-49-0 7-192-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 1-16-0 0-0-0Fumbles - lost 3-2 2-2Sacks by 2 3Punts yds-ave-long 12-406-33.8-46 8-357-44.6-60Penalties-yards 11-97 11-102Time of Possession 36:47 23:13


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Wright 14-71, Stinson 12-51, Hamilton 9-43Guelph: Fitzgibbon 15-109 1TD, Bartley 10-28

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 28-12-158-0-0, Gillis 3-2-22-0-0Guelph: Dunk 23-13-246-2-1,

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Meerveld 5-77, Johnson 3-32, Stinson 2-27Guelph: Gardner 5-147 1TD, Stacey 3-50 1 TD, Craig 2-20


2008 Year in Review

October 3, 2008McMaster Marauders 27, Varsity Blues 19

Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton

The University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team lost a tough 27-19 battle to the McMaster Marauders on Friday, October 3 at Ron Joyce Stadium.

The flags were flying in Hamilton as both teams combined for 375 yards in penalties. Toronto was whistled for 12 penalties for 207 yards while McMaster received 15 penalties for 168 yards, a total of 37 penalties on the evening.

McMaster took a 20-5 lead into the locker room at the half, but Toronto closed the gap to 20-12 in the third quarter on a 107-yard drive capped by a six-yard run by Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta.).

The Marauders would counter later in the third quarter on an Ugonna Ihekwoaba (Burlington, ON) two-yard touchdown, the first career rushing touchdown for the fifth-year full back.

Stinson added his second touchdown of the game with a 13-yard reception from Blues quarterback David Hamilton (Mis-sissauga, Ont.) with 1:12 remaining on the clock. However, it would't be enough on this night as the Blues fell 27-19.

McMaster runningback, Joey Nemet (Burlington, ON) rushed for over one-hundred yards for the second-consecutive game, carrying the ball 14 times for 106 yards.

Hamilton aired it out all evening for the Blues, throwing for 342 yards, going 28-of-45 with one touchdown. Toronto re-ceiver Cory Kennedy (Metcalfe, Ont.) had six catches for 117 yards while Earl Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) added eight recep-tions for 97 yards.

The Varsity Blues defence was led again by 2007 OUA all-star Derek Batchelor (Mississauga, Ont.) who tallied eight solo tackles and Marco Rodrigues (Oakville, Ont.) who notched six of his own.Team Statistics Toronto McMasterFirst Downs 29 32Rushing 19-64 41-295Passing 362 207Losses 27 22Net offence 399 480Passes made-tried-int. 29-49-1 18-32-0Kick returns-yards-TDs 5-60-0 2-22-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 3-0-0 4-7-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 0-0-0 1-1-0Fumbles - lost 2-0 2-2Sacks by 1 2Punts yds-ave-long 9-284-31.6-50 8-311-38.9-60Penalties-yards 12-207 15-168Time of Possession 28:41 30:21


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Stinson 8-21 1TD, Hamilton 2-9McMaster: Nemet 14-106 1TD, Fantham 7-60, Ihekwoaba 8-45 1TD

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 45-28-342-1-1, Gillis 2-1-20-0-0McMaster: Fantham 32-18-207-1-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Kennedy 6-117, Johnson 8-97, Cariazo 4-57, Prem-peh 3-31McMaster: Bradwell 8-103, DHollander 3-46 1 TD, Kreidl 2-28


2008 Year in Review

October 9, 2008Western Mustangs 56, Varsity Blues 15

Varsity Centre

An interception on the opening drive and a fumble on the first possession of the second quarter would set the tone for the game as the University of Toronto Varsity Blue fell to the No. 5 Western Mustangs, 56-15, at Varsity Centre in front of a Thanksgiving Thursday crowd of 1749.

Western rookie running back Nathan Riva (LaSalle, Ont.) led the way for the Mustangs for the second week in a row with 163 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. The LaSalle, Ont. native rushed for 124 yards, finding the end zone on four different occasions, including a 53-yard scamper to help the Mustangs build a 35-0 lead at the end of the first half.

Toronto would finally get on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter and erase the Western shutout when Willie Sharpe (Ren-frew, Ont.) blocked a Derek Wheeler (Hamilton, Ont.) punt to set up the offence on the visiting 33-yard line.

On the ensuing play, fifth-year pivot Dave Hamilton (Mississauga, Ont.) hit fellow graduating teammate Mark Stinson (Cal-gary, Alta.) with a touchdown pass with 6:25 remaining in the game.

Toronto would put together another solid offensive series on the following possession, capped by a Hamilton five-yard run for the major. Metcalfe, Ont. native Cory Kennedy caught his fourth pass of the drive on the two-point conversion.

In the final home game of his career, Hamilton completed 20-of-38 passes for 273 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed eight times for 52 yards and one touchdown.

Western quarterback Michael Faulds (Eden Mills, Ont.) continued his consistent play. He threw for 280 yards (22-for-29) and two majors, including a 30-yard touchdown pass to Zach Bull (Port Colborne, Ont.) on the opening drive of the game.

Team Statistics Toronto WesternFirst Downs 20 24Rushing 21-110 22-159Passing 271 271Losses 5 11Net offence 376 419Passes made-tried-int. 21-41-4 23-30-0Kick returns-yards-TDs 9-198-0 3-22-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 7-22-0 7-77-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 0-0-0 4-4-0Fumbles - lost 3-2 0-0Sacks by 3 2Punts yds-ave-long 7-266-38.0-45 9-312-34.7-49Penalties-yards 13-119 9-90Time of Possession 32:48 27:12


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Hamilton 8-52 1 TD, Stinson 7-37Western: Riva 15-114 4 TD, Dibartolomeo 2-13

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 39-21-278-1-4Western: Faulds 29-22-280-2-0

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Kennedy 7-129, Stinson 6-95, Johnson 2-22Western: Trevail 8-117, Bull 5-94, Bellamy 4-28


2008 Year in Review

October 18, 2008Ottawa Gee-Gees 39, Varsity Blues 30

Frank Clair Stadium, Ottawa

With a playoff spot still on the line, the Varsity Blues football team put forth a valiant effort but fell just short in a 39-30 loss to the Ottawa Gee-Gees at Frank Clair Stadium on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18).

Blues quarterback David Hamilton (2139) became only the second Toronto pivot to pass for 2,000 yards in a season, fin-ishing the day 23-of-37 for 250 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception. The only other person to have accom-plished this feat for the Blue and White is 1981 Hec Crighton-winner Dan Feraday (2656 in 1981; 2227 in 1980).

In their final game for the Blue and White, fifth-year receivers Mark Stinson (Calgary, Alta), Jeff LaForge (Ottawa, Ont.) and Cory Kennedy (Metcalfe, Ont.) put on a show and helped their fellow graduate Hamilton build a 23-10 lead through two quarters in an attempt to upset the heavily-favoured Gee-Gees.

Co-captain Stinson led the Blues receiving corps with eight catches for 98 yards, scoring the Blues second touchdown on a 20-yard reception to put the visitors up 14-10 five minutes into the second quarter.

Kennedy, the Blues all-time pass receiver, added to his total with six receptions (153) for 92 yards and one touchdown. The Ottawa-area native (Metcalfe) hauled in the Blues third major of the day and helped increase the Blues lead to 23-10 heading into halftime.

The third quarter was all Ottawa. The Gee-Gees score 14-unanswered points, stifling the Blues aerial attack to take a slight 24-23 lead at the end of three quarters.

With Ottawa up 32-23, LaForge capped off a never-say-die drive with a 10-yard reception for the major to pull Toronto to within two points. Battling a hamstring injury, LaForge caught five passes for 32 yards in his final collegiate performance.

However, the excitement was short lived as Ottawa quarterback Josh Sacobie (Fredricton, NB) and the Gee-Gees running game drove the home team back down the field for the final score of the game, officially ending the Blues season.

Team Statistics Toronto OttawaFirst Downs 19 25Rushing 36-229 32-225Passing 146 479Losses 47 8Net offence 328 696Passes made-tried-int. 10-30-0 18-28-1Kick returns-yards-TDs 5-76-0 5-45-0Punt returns-yards-TDs 5-39-0 5-19-0Intercepts returns-yards-TDs 1-0-0 0-0-0Fumbles - lost 5-2 0-0Sacks by 1 2Punts yds-ave-long 7-278-39.7-45 7-268-38.3-45Penalties-yards 8-93 10-70Time of Possession 30:54 27:23


Rushing (rushes-yards)Toronto: Hamilton 10-59 1 TD, Stinson 9-15Ottawa: Mason 12-113 1 TD, Desjardins-Potvin 16-99 1TD

Passing (att-comp-yds-td-int)Toronto: Hamilton 37-23-250-3-1Ottawa: Sacobie 20-10-122-1-1

Receiving (rec-yards)Toronto: Stinson 8-98 1 TD, Kennedy 6-92 1 TD, Laforge 5-32 1TDOttawa: Adjeitey 2-46, Sinopoli 4-44, Fortier-Labonte 2-21 1 TD


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Varsity Blues Record ManualA Brief History of Varsity Blues Football

2009 marks the 132nd year of football at the Uni-versity of Toronto. It has been a remarkable history that includes a long list of football firsts, as well as four Grey Cup, two Vanier Cup and 25 Yates Cup championships.

The earliest documented game of "football" on the U of T campus occurred 145 years ago, on No-vember 9, 1861, though in the early years the game ran under uniquely local rules that required players to bounce the ball. It was in 1877 that the rules of rugby were introduced to U of T by J.H. Mayne Campbell, giving birth to the modern Varsity Blues football team. Over the next century, the rules of rugby in Canada gradually evolved into the modern game of Canadian football.

Most of Varsitys early opponents were club teams such as the Hamilton Tigers and the Toronto Argonauts. U of Ts first interuniversity game was played in 1879 in Detroit against the University of Michigan, with the two teams battling to a scoreless draw. Varsitys first Canadian university contest was in the fall of 1881, when McGill scored a victory by two tries to nothing on the U of T front campus. As for the nickname Blues, it seems that this reference wasnt generally used un-til the 1930s. Previously, nicknames were not always customary for university teams and references such as The Big Blue, The Blue and White and The Varsity Blue appeared interchangeably.

Official interuniversity competition began in 1898, with Varsity capturing the inaugural Yates Cup, and 10 of the first 17 championships. Varsity also claimed national titles in 1905 and 1909 through 1911; with the latter three being best known as they represented the first Grey Cup championships, which is now the pinnacle of the Canadian Football League season.

U of T made their final Grey Cup appearance in 1926, dropping a 10-7 decision to the Ottawa Rough Riders. In the end, Varsity claimed four Grey Cup titles in all ('09,'10,'11,'20). Through the 1920s and 30s U of T captured six Yates Cups, and would add six more before 1970. However, it was in the early 50s that U of T football attracted its largest crowds.

Immediately following the final expansion of Varsity Stadium in 1950, the Varsity Blues averaged 25,593 spectators per game and attracted a university record crowd of 26,764 for a game versus the University of Western Ontario Mustangs on October 21, 1950.

If one team stands out at U of T, it would be the 1958 squad. The team was coached by Dalt White, and is regarded by many as the Varsity Blues strongest ever. They averaged almost 40 points a game and remain the only U of T football team to go undefeated and untied since the 1910 squad.

Seven years later, Whites final season on the sidelines, the Varsity Blues claimed another first, winning the inaugural Vanier Cup championship by a 14-7 score over the University of Alberta. The 1965 team was inducted into the U of T Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Meanwhile, since 1965 the Varsity Blues have captured five Yates Cup titles. The Varsity Blues claimed their second Vanier Cup in 1993 under the tutelage of head coach Bob Laycoe. In a thrilling final, Glenn McCausland returned a punt 81 yards for a touchdown, a Vanier Cup record that still stands today, as the Varsity Blues slipped past the University of Calgary 37-34.


Varsity Blues Record ManualVarsity Blues Football Record

Varsity Blues Overall Record: Wins 515, Losses 397, Ties 35, OT losses 1, 940 games

League Regular Season (since 1898): Wins 322, Losses 288, Ties 20, OT losses 1, 623 games

League Playoff Games: Wins 20, Losses 25; 45 games

Vanier Cup: 2 Wins (1965, Alberta, 14-7; 1993, Calgary, 37-34); 1 Loss (1974, Western, 19-15)

National Semifinals: 2 Wins (1974, Saint Marys, 45-1; 1993, Concordia, 26-16); 1 Loss (1983, Queens, 22-7)

Dominion/Grey Cup Championships (6): 1895, 1905, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1920

Vanier Cup Championships (2): 1965, 1993

Yates Cup Championships (25): 1898, 1899, 1901, 1903, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1914, 1920, 1921, 1926, 1932, 1933, 1936, 1948, 1951, 1954, 1958, 1965, 1967, 1974, 1983, 1993

ORFU Championships (2): 1895, 1896

Varsity Blues Head Coaches, 1932 to date WARREN STEVENS 1932-1945Seasons: 9Total Games: 72 (44-26-2)League Games: 52 (32-18 2)League Playoffs: 6 (3-3-0)Championships: 3 (1932,33,36)

DALT WHITE 1956 1965Seasons: 10Total Games: 83 (42 39 2)League Games: 61 (29 31 1)League Playoffs: 2 (1-1-0)Championships: 2 (1958,65)

BOB LAYCOE 1988-2001Seasons: 14Total Games: 125 (54-69-2)League Games: 73 (44-59-2)League Playoffs: 11 (4-7-0)Championships: 1 (1993)

BOBBY COULTER 1946 1947Seasons: 2Total Games: 17 (13 3 1)

League Games: 12 (8 3 1)League Playoffs: 0Championships: 0

RON MURPHY 1966 1982Seasons: 17Total Games: 148 (92 50 6)League Games: 117 (78 34 4)League Playoffs: 13 (4-9-0)Championships: 2 (1967,74)

BOB RAINFORD and GIULIO GIORDANI2002Seasons: 1Total Games: 8 (0-8-0)League Games: 8 (0-8-0)League Playoffs: 0Championships: 0

BOB MASTERSON 1948 1955Seasons: 8Total Games: 72 (45 21 6)League games: 49 (29 15 5)League Playoffs: 4 (2-2-0)Championships: 3 (1948,51,54)

DOUG MITCHELL 1983 1987Seasons: 5Total Games: 45 (21 24 0)League Games: 35 (15 20 0)League Playoffs: 2 (2-0-0)Championships: 1 (1983)

STEVE HOWLETT2003-2007Seasons: 5Total Games: 40 (0-39-0-1)League Games: 40 (0-39-0-1)League Playoffs: 0Championships: 0

GREG DeLAVAL2008-presentSeasons: 1 (2-6)


Varsity Blues Record ManualVarsity Blues Asistant Football Coaches, 1946 to dateName Yrs Seasons CoachedMark Ackley 2 1981-1982Jim Anderson 1 1982Mike Bacci 2 2001-2002James Baskin 1 2002Richard Bass 2 1988-1989Glenn Beardsley 1 2006Roger Bernardes 3 1994-1995, 1997Ozzie Blackett 2 2008-2009Peter Bowman 2 2002, 2006Dave Brescacin 2 1983-1984David Carnaffan 1 2000Donnavan Carter 2 2008-2009 John Casey 2 1962-1963Keith Castello 5 2004-2008Samir Chahine 1 2008-2009Michael Chykaliuk 3 1961-1963Al Connolly 2 1966-1967Rob Conroy 2 2001-2002Dave Copp 14 1968-1981D. Cresswell 2 1961-1962Dan Crifo 7 2001-2007Gino Cundari 5 1982-1986R.J. Dann 1 1960Greg DeLaval 3 2003-2005Brian Devonish 3 1998-2000Dan Dominico 6 1982-1987Walt Dudar 3 1982-1984Wayne Dunkley 8 1974-1981John Engel 2 2008-2009Terry Elik 1 2007Dan Feraday 5 1983-85, 2003-04John Finlayson 1 1986Mark Fitzpatrick 1 1996Phil Fletcher 2 2003-2004Jim Follwell 2 1947-1948Ross Francis 1 1987Dean Gamble 2 1994-1995Greg Gary 2 2008-2009Giulio Giordani 17 1980-82, 1988-01Tom Gretes 4 1982, 86, 1993-94Chris Hadley 3 2003-2005David Henderson 2 2000-2001Tom Hipsz 1 2002Bob Howes 2 2003-2004Ken Hussey 1 1978Sandro Iaboni 1 2008Leonard Jean-Pierre 1 1999D.K. Johnston 2 1959-1960Richard Karikari 1 2009Jim Kellam 1 1974Cory Kennedy 1 2009Jack Kennedy 10 1950, 52-54, 56- 61

Jung-Yul Kim 1 2008Rich Klimushko 3 1997-1998, 2000Zac Kolkowski 1 2009Rick Kollins 9 1973-1981Ryan Koolen 4 2003-2006John Kotsopoulos 2 2000-2001Jeff LaForge 1 2009Ron Lancaster Jr. 1 1988Gerry Lansky 2 1956-1957Mark Lazaruk 1 2000Bill Levine 4 1981-82, 1988-89Granville Liggins 2 1985-1986Derek Livingston 1 2009Carter Livingstone 1 2006Marius Locke 3 2004-2006Dan Lumsden 1 2008Neil Mairs 1 1995Nelson Martin 1 2007Jacob Marini 1 2008John Martini 3 1983-1985Bob Masterson 1 1947Peter Mauro 3 1998-1999, 2004Ken Mazurek 2 2008-2009Glenn McCausland 2 2000-2001John McManus 24 1952-1975Roy McMurtry 2 1956-1957Rick Meileur 1 2007R. Mitchell 1 1950Tom Mooney 2 1983-1984Watson Morris 1 1998Rajeev Mullick 1 2007John Mullins 6 1994-1999Ron Murphy 12 1964-65, 1986-95John Musselman 3 1984-1986Brad Muxlow 3 1994-1996Richard Nakatsu 4 1978-1981Alex Nayyar 1 1996Jim Nicoletti 1 1985Jim Palmer 2 1946-1947Peter Paputsis 2 1996, 2001John Pitts 2 1998-1999Dave Ploughman 4 1990-1993George Polyzois 1 2008Ryan Prong 1 2006Amos Pudsey 1 2005Bob Rainford 8 1982, 90-92, 94- 96, 2001Ken Raymond 2 1993-1994Phil Rimmington 1 1967R.C. Risk 1 1960Dwayne Roberts 2 1998-1999J.R. Roberts 1 1954Jason Romisher 1 2005David Rukavina 1 1994

Joe Rumolo 4 2005-2008Robin Rushton 14 1988-99, 2001-02David Scandiffio 2 1994-1995Steve Shamas 1 1987Sanjiv Sawh 1 1996Ronald Singer 1 2002Doug Smith 13 1982-84, 1986-95John Sopinka 2 1958-1959W.G. Stevenson 1 1958Dave Stripe 1 2003Mario Sturino 4 1996-97, 2000-01Peter Suma 1 1997Gerry Sutherland 2 1953, 1955Lou Tiro 3 1994-1996Ron Trentini 1 2007Jamie Uyeyama 1 2008Mike Uhm 1 2002Nick Vescio 1 2007Ron Wakelin 8 1973-1980Tom Watt 8 1965-1972Clinton Wayne 1 2009Gord Whitaker 1 1987Dalt White 2 1951, 1955Aaron White 3 2001-2003F.R. Williams 1 1948Peter Woo 2 1999-2000Doug Wyles 3 1971-1973Al Young 2 1986-1987Ray Zaremba 14 1983-86, 1988-96, 1998Morris Zubkewych 2 1981-1982


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* Indicates League Championship Team Results by Wins-Losses-Ties(-Overtime Losses)

Pre-Interuniversity Era 1877-1897

Season ORFU Overall Captain1877 --- 0-1-0 J.H. Mayne Campbell1878 --- 2-0-1 C.C. McCaul1879 --- 2-1-1 W.D. Gwynne1880 --- 4-1-0 W.D. Gwynne

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