17 Canadian’s going bowling in the NCAA

Just over 100 Canadians play college football south of the border and around half of them play in the top division known as the ‘Football Bowl Subdivision‘ (FBS).

Here is a list of Canadians playing in Bowl games, their hometown, position, and high school attended.

This is list of Canadians playing NCAA football in 2009. We will complete our 2010 list in coming months.

New Mexico Bowl, Dec. 18

Brigham Young Cougars v. Texas at El Paso Miners

Jadon Wagner
Linebacker
Junior
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge Rams

Dallon Tollestrup
Defensive Back
Sophmore
Raymond, AB
Raymond Comets

– Jadon started eight games and had six tackles for loss
– Dallon played one year for Calgary Dinos at QB where he was CIS rookie of the year, then went on a mission – this is first year at BYU

Las Vegas Bowl, Dec. 22

Boise State Broncos v. Utah Utes

Tyrone Crawford
Defensive End
Junior
Windsor, ON
Catholic Central

Michael Atkinson
Defensive Line
Sophmore
Windsor, ON
Catholic Central

– led Boise State with 13 tackles for loss and had 6 1/2 sacks
– Atkinson played in four games before being suspended indefinitely

Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 24

Tulsa Golden Hurricane v. Hawaii Warriors

Tyler Holmes
Offensive Line
Redshirt Junior
Ottawa, ON
Merivale / Myers Riders

– made 32 career starts

Texas Bowl, Dec. 29

Baylor Bears v. Illinois Fighting Illini

Danny Watkins
Offensive Line
Senior
Kelowna, BC
Mount Boucherie

Philip Blake
Offensive Line
Junior
Toronto
Henry Carr / Champlain / Etobicoke Eagles

– Watkins is an NFL prospect
– Philip Blake is the No. 1-ranked prospect for the 2011 CFL draft

Military Bowl, Dec. 29

Maryland Terrapins v. East Carolina Pirates

Michael Carter
Defensive Back
Senior
Windsor, ON
Sandwich

– back up and cousin of NFLer OJ Atogwe

Sun Bowl, Dec. 31

Notre Dame Fighting Irish v. Miami Hurricanes

Orlando Franklin
Offensive Line
Senior
Toronto
Toronto Thunder

– 38 career starts for the Hurricanes
– projected NFL second rounder

Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1

Michigan State Spartans v. Alabama Crimson Tide

J’Michael Deane
Offensive Line
Senior
Toronto
Newtonbrook / Metro Wildcats
Calgary Stampeder draft choice

– switched to offensive line this season making 11 starts at right tackle.

Gator Bowl, Jan. 1

Michigan Wolverines v. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Renaldo Segaesse
Defensive Line
Senior
Montreal
Vieux-Montreal

– career back up and final college game

Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 1

Connecticut Huskies v. Oklahoma Sooners

Moe Petrus
Offensive Line
Saint-Laurent, QC
Vanier

Jesse Joseph
Defensive Line
Saint-Laurent, QC
Vanier

John Delahunt
Tight End
Ottawa, ON
Holy Trinity / Sooners / Riders

– Petrus & Joseph are starters
– Petrus is top 2011 CFL prospect and Joseph led team with 8 1/2 sacks, 11 1/2 tackles for loss

Outback Bowl, Jan. 1

Florida Gators v. Penn State Nittany Lions

Stephen Ali
Receiver
Sophmore
Toronto
Mayfield

– back up receiver who dressed for 12 games and made 3 catches

Orange Bowl, Jan. 3

Stanford Cardinal v. Virginia Tech Hokies

Brian Bulcke
Senior
Defensive Line
Windsor, ON
St. Anne / Essex Ravens
Edmonton Eskimo draft pick

– had 4 1/2 tackles for loss

BCS National Championship Game, Jan. 10

Oregon Ducks v. Auburn Tigers

Boseko Lokombo
RS Freshman
Linebacker
Abbotsford, BC
WJ Mouat

– in defensive rotation where he recovered three fumbles, returning one for a touchdown