’14 #CFC100 DL Robinson transfers to Carleton (VIDEO)

2014 #CFC100 Shaun Robinson will be playing football in the nation’s capital.

The 6’0, 240 pound defensive lineman from Halifax, Nova Scotia has transferred to the Carleton Ravens.

Under the CIS eligibility rules, Robinson will have to sit out the 2016 season.  However, he will see his first bit of action on the field the following year (2017).  Robinson will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Ravens.

Last month, the defensive lineman departed from AUS team Mount Allison Mounties where he led the CIS in tackles for a loss (17.5), registered 41 tackles, and recorded 6.5 sacks. During his time there, Robinson helped the Mounties win an AUS Conference Championship in 2014.

Ultimately, there were was one specific reason why Robinson opted for the Ravens.

“I chose Carleton because I believe in their plan to win a Vanier,” expressed the defensive standout.  “The city is second to none.”

For their part, the Ravens are thrilled to have landed Robinson due to his tenacious playmaking abilities, which will be a valuable asset on defence. Additionally, with his experience and talent, the Ravens feel that he will have immediate impact on the team upon his arrival.

“Shaun Robinson is a proven CIS performer and a force to be reckon with for any offense,” commented Ravens Head Coach Steve Sumarah.  “Having Shaun join our program is a plus in two ways; he is a proven winner and leader.”

“We look forward to 2017 when Shaun will be able to play after sitting the 2016 season.  This is a big piece to the Ravens program going forward.”

Robinson’s football ascension began at the age of nine, when he played for the Dartmouth Destroyers football organization.  He played four levels of football (atom, peewee, bantam and junior varsity) with the Destroyers.

Additionally, the Nova Scotia defensive star played for the Halifax Seahawks of the Nova Scotia Varsity Football League (NSVFL).  A veteran of the provincial football program as he’s played on Team Nova Scotia squads for four seasons – including representing the province at the 2013 Football Canada Cup in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Robinson enjoyed great success with the Citadel Phoenix of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) guiding the team to their historical fifth consecutive Nova Division Tier 1 Championship title against the Sir John A MacDonald Flames in November 2012.  The NSSAFFL acknowledged Robinson that season with several accolades including Nova Division Co-League MVP, Nova Division Lineman of the Year and Nova Division Nova Division First Team All-Star on the defensive line.

Additionally, the defensive lineman was a #CFC100 CLASS 2014 ranked prospect.

Robinson has received several honours during his career including Atom Defensive MVP, Peewee Defensive MVP Peewee Lineman of the Year, Bantam Defensive MVP, Bantam Lineman of the Year, Peewee Championship game Defensive MVP,  Bantam Championship game Defensive MVP, Junior Varsity Championship game Defensive MVP, Defensive Rookie of the Year (2012), Maritime Bantam Championship Offensive MVP, Ottawa Youth Football Challenge Defensive MVP, Youth All-American Bowl Championship (Texas), FBU Top Gun Invite , 2012 Football Canada Cup 2012 Defensive Game MVP, 2012 Football Canada Cup Tournament All-Star, 2012 NSSAFFL Nova Division Defensive MVP, 2012 NSAAFL Nova Division Lineman of the Year, 2012 NSAAFFL Nova Division First Team All-Star, 2013 Football Canada Cup Defensive Player of the Game against Saskatchewan, and 2013 Football Canada Cup MVP Defensive Player of the Game against Manitoba.

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