In terms of style of play Head Coach Bryan Brandford believes both players have similar characteristics.
βBoth of these guys are great athletes with strong arms, but what really makes both of them such good Quarterbacks is their leadership ability.β
Other than the Quarterbacks, Brandford feels the team will be able to rely on a lot of different players.Β Β This team has seven returning players from last yearβs team.Β Β Including two out of the three Running Backs, which also helps a bit in terms of continuity.
βWe really have good leadership across the board.Β Β We have guys at all positions that can step up and lead.Β Β On defence we will look to guys like LB Brad Friesen, and on offense guys like both of our QBs, and Receiver Adam Zajdel to really lead out there.β
βWe have really stressed the concept of playing as a team, and the guys have bought into it.Β Β We tell them to focus on playing the team game and when it comes time to make an individual play, make it for the team.β
In terms of what specific style of offense the team is going to run, that is still unknown.
βWe have an outstanding Offensive Line, and a few strong Running backs.Β Β That being said, we also have two great Quarterbacks and a lot of talented Receivers.Β Β So really we will have to see how things go on the field during the game and that will tell us what kind of offense we will run.β
Going into the competition it is hard to say who the clear cut favourites are, but Coach Brandford knows a bit about what to expect.
βTraditionally Quebec has been a very strong team, so we are anticipating them to be very competitive once again.Β Β Also I think that Ontario West will be a team to look out for.Β Β They are the hosting team this year, and having the home crowd and that added support can only help.β
βI think all around we have a strong team this year.Β Β There is going to be tight competition, but I think it is anybodyβs to win.Β Β We will have to try and stay healthy, deal with the heat and the fatigue that comes with it, and just play our game.β
NO. NAME POS. HGT. WGT. SCHOOL CITY/TOWN
1 Adam Zajdel WR 5β8 145 Henry Wise WoodΒ Β Calgary
5 Boston Rowe QB 6β0 190 St. Francis Calgary
7 Brad Friesen LB 6β3 190 Jasper Place Edmonton
10 Troy Hansen LB 6β3 190 Jasper Place Edmonton
11 Andrew MacDonald WR 5β11 150 Winston Churchill Lethbridge
12 Chris Merchant QB 6β2 175 Western Canada Calgary
15 Brandon Waeyen DB 5β6 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
17 Joshua Normandeau DB 5β10 155 Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan
20Β Β Tyler Ledwos SB 6β0 175 H.J. Cody Sylvan Lake
21Β Β Daniel Ellis DB/K 5β6 160 Harry Ainlay Edmonton
22 Jordan Rae DB 6β1 171 Holy Trinity Academy Okotoks
24 Edward Ilnicki RB 5β10 200 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
25 Rob Barnett DB 5β7 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
27 Derek Newman SB 6β1 185 Bev Facey Sherwood Park
32 Cole Fiedler RB 5β11 210 Catholic Central Lethbridge
33 Bryson Dobush RB 6β0 195 Bev Facey Sherwood Park
34 Ryder Stone RB 5β10 201 Holy Trinity Academy Okotoks
35 Levi Sim DB 6β1 175 Austin OβBrien Edmonton
42 Ross Delauw LB 5β11 195 Winston Churchill Lethbridge
43 Andrew Britton DB 5β10 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
44 Carter Ganton LB 6β0 205 St. Albert St. Albert
51 Troy Richardson DL 6β0 255 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
52 Zak Palek DL 6β3 215 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
53 Justin Lawrence OL 6β1 280 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
54 Liam Asuchak LB 5β11 195 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
55 Ryan Shorten LB 6β0 190 Bellerose St. Albert
56 David DiGianvittorio LB 6β0 185 St. Francis Calgary
57 Chase Quewezance OL 6β3 245 Ross Sheppard Edmonton
58 Tyler Winchester OL 6β2 317 McNally/Lacombe Calgary
60 Mark Korte OL 6β2 225 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
62 Ryan Sceviour OL 6β4 290 Bowness Calgary
65 Bryce McKinnon OL 6β0 260 Cochrane Cochrane
66 Matthew Hubert OL 6β6 255 St. Francis St. Francis
77 Justin Keys DL 6β2 207 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
80 Scott Hannah SB 6β5 205 Crescent Heights Medicine Hat
82 David Gibbs WR 6β3 170 McNally Edmonton
88 Tak Landry SB 6β1 172 Harry Ainlay Edmonton
92 Justin Lanceleve DL 6β1 225 Cold Lake Cold Lake
95 George Saloum DL 6β3 220 Bishop OβByrne Calgary
99 Nick Haggerty DL 6β3 220 Jasper Place Edmonton
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