Bears rookie Theo Benedet brings athleticism from Vancouver to the NFL
One of the Bears' UDFAs was a soccer goalie who dominated Canadian college football. Get to know Theo Benedet, taking his shot at the 53.
Source: nytimes.com
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UBC tackle Giovanni Manu drafted by Detroit Lions
Canadian football observers thought it could happen, and on Saturday, it did. Towering offensive lineman Giovanni Manu – who was born in Tonga and grew up in Pitt Meadows, B.C. – became the first player from the University of British Columbia ever to be selected in the NFL draft.
Source: bc.ctvnews.ca
Benedet dealing with disappointment of UBC's Vanier Cup loss, eyeing pro future – Winnipeg Free Press
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Source: winnipegfreepress.com
Carabins coach doesn't see his team being the Vanier Cup favourite
"For me, favourites and underdogs, thats for journalists and fans," Marco Iadeluca says before Saturdays game against the B.C. Thunderbirds.
Source: montrealgazette.com
Carabins coach doesn't see his team being the Vanier Cup favourite – Winnipeg Free Press
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Source: winnipegfreepress.com
Former U Sask. Huskies star quarterback Nyhus returns with UBC Thunderbirds
Former University of Saskatchewan quarterback Mason Nyhus has traded Huskie green for Thunderbirds navy, returning to Saskatoon as part of UBC's coaching staff.
Source: globalnews.ca
Korte-Moore not concerned with being top-ranked prospect at CFL combine | iNFOnews
At six foot five and 262 pounds, Lake Korte-Moore definitely stands out in a crowd.
Source: infotel.ca
UBC and SFU football teams revive historic rivalry with first Shrum Bowl in more than a decade
First played in 1967, the annual battle returns Friday, Dec. 2 and Simon Fraser has the homefield advantage. Kick off is at 7 p.m.
Source: cbc.ca