2012年8月28日 星期二

Toronto Varsity Blues 2012 football season kicks off Monday night

The University of Toronto is set to commence their 151st year of football and celebrate, in conjunction with the CFL, the 100th playing of the Grey Cup game. This celebration of football kicks off at home when they host the Laurier Golden Hawks on Monday, September 3 at Varsity Centre.

The game will be streamed on SSN Canada and live stats will be available, starting at 7 p.m. Click here to purchase season and single-game tickets!

Pre-game festivities begin at 5:30 pm in the stadium concourse. The Argos fun zone will be in full effect, with plenty more activities and contests available throughout the evening,Representing the Art of Fusion in paneraireplica, including a chance to win an 11-day Contiki European magic tour.

Stay in the stands for a special halftime show, featuring the U of T dance team and a Parade of Champions, honouring the 17 Varsity Blues teams who won gold, silver or bronze medals last season.

Taking a look at the 2012 Varsity Blues football team:

With the loss of OUA all-star linebacker Wilkerson DeSouza, head coach Greg Gary will rely on a key group of veterans to lead Toronto’s defensive unit in 2012.nike requin,tn nike,tn requin,jacketswonder,nike tn foot locker,chaussure tn requin,tn pas cher,

Broc Elliott and Chris Johnson are charged with filling DeSouza’s void this season. In 2011, the duo combined for 33 tackles and were key contributors to the OUA’s No. 1 ranked defence after weeks 3, 4 and 5. Taylor Shergold and Spenser Stewart will also be called upon to supply solid support to U of T’s second line of defence.

Fourth-year defensive back Kevin Kinahan is coming off a breakout season, posting 20 solo tackles and earning an invitation to last season’s East West Bowl. Kinahan provided solid numbers in 2011,Choose from any of the following replicaomega. which included two interceptions for 69 yards in Toronto’s season opener at Windsor. Third-year standout David Green, sophomore Jaiden McBride and incoming rookie Jimmy Roy are also expected to contribute significantly in 2012.

The Blues return 3-of-4 starting defensive linemen, including James Bodanis, Abbey Olusoga and Zack Lukings. Everton Williams will take on a starting role after a solid showing in 2011.

Offensively, Richard Quittenton steps into the starter’s role following the graduation of veteran pivot Andrew Gillis. Despite seeing limited action, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore did average over 10 yards per pass last season.Buyshoesat Great Prices. Quittenton will be backed up by Simon Nassar and rookie Chris Jugovic.

All eyes will be on veterans Alex Pierzchalski and Paul de Pass to lead an impressive receiving corps this season. A native of London, Ont., Pierzchalski nearly doubled his numbers in 2011, ranking 15th among OUA receivers with 443 yards. De Pass also posted impressive numbers, ranking second in the province with 21.2 yards per catch. Kevin Bradfield, Codi Rossi and Ben Sharpe will also be steady targets for Quittenton in 2012.

Emilijano Daci and Stephan Boroniec need to hit the ground running on Labour Day. Daci had a stellar rookie campaign, ending with an explosive 137-yard performance versus Waterloo on Oct. 22. Boroniec is a versatile full back, having recorded 87 rushing and 119 receiving yards last season.

At 6-foot-3, 290 pounds, Mario Tedesco shifts from left guard to centre this season. He, along with third-year linemen Aaron Wheaton, Connor Hanak and Shawn Horrigan, will be relied on to step up big for the Blues offence and protect their quarterback. The Blues also add talented rookies Kyle Draga and Zach van Kerrebroeck into the mix.

Special teams is a critical piece of a winning puzzle, and the Blues will have to find some new pieces that fit. With some significant losses in the line-up, fresh faces will be expected to step in and fill some big shoes.

Sophomore receiver Kevin Bradfield will take the reigns to replace graduated punt returner Dorian Munroe and kick returner Michael Prempeh, who accounted for over 75% of U of T’s returns in 2011.

Rookie Marcus Hobbs will take over as Toronto’s punter following the graduation of Blues captain Willie Sharpe.replicawatches, Panerai replica watches, replica Panerai, replica omega, Coach Gary is also very big on the talent of third-year linebacker Dylan Howes, who is turning heads and solidified his spot as the team’s longsnapper.

Fifth-year kicker Andrew Lomasney leads this young special teams corps. The Toronto native hit 7-of-15 field goals in 2011 – his longest was 37 yards at York on Sept. 10.

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