The University of Regina Rams kick off their 2015 season with fall camp starting this weekend, with players to report on Saturday and the first on-field session happening on Sunday at the U of R Field.
The camp will mark the beginning of a new era for the Rams, who
will have a new head coach for the first time in their CIS history with
Mike Gibson now at the helm of the program.
“I’m just so glad to finally get out there on the field,” Gibson
said. “I’m excited to see this football team continue on the road we set
out on in January, and it’s our goal to get one percent better every
day in all areas – in the meeting rooms, on the field, and in terms of
playbook knowledge. You can expect our guys to compete hard and push
each other every day in pursuit of this.”
The Rams expect to have 83 players in camp – 36 returning
letterwinners from last year’s team, 14 who were with the squad in 2014
but redshirted, and 33 players new to the program. Leading the returners
on the defensive side of the ball are dimeback Joey Dwyer and
linebacker Michael Stefanovic, both of whom have been named a Canada
West all-star in the last two seasons. Second-year quarterback Noah
Picton will guide the team’s offence, with second-year running back
Atlee Simon coming off a breakout second half of last season and an
offensive line that is expected to return four of five starters.
The team will report for meetings on Saturday, with the first
on-field practice set for Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Camp
continues with one practice per day leading up to a non-conference game
against Calgary on Aug. 26 in Medicine Hat, Alta.
The Rams will then prepare for their Canada West opener, which will
see them host the Alberta Golden Bears on Sept. 4 at Mosaic Stadium.
(U of R Athletics)
(U of R Athletics)
6 comments:
Rams have a lot of good young talent. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do this year.
I've heard some good things about Gibson and I've heard some bad things.
Guess we'll find out soon if getting rid of Frank was a good move or not.
They did not "get rid of" Frank. He decided to retire. Strange how some people like to twist the facts or maybe are just not paying attention.
Believe what you want but the fact of the matter is: Frank did not retire. Neither did Bernie. Both of them were forced out!!!
I would hope the Rams can make the playoffs this year, but with Picton and Simon going into 3rd year along with some others in 2016, I would expect this team to start making a serious run at Vanier which is one reason why Frank "retired". If they aren't challenging for Vanier in the next 2-3 years, then get Mr. Mueller back from Calgary.
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