For the second time in as many weeks, the Gee-Gees football team will play host to the Windsor Lancers at Frank Clair Stadium. Only this time around, the stakes are a lot higher. The two teams will face each other in the OUA quarterfinalsβthe winner will keep their hopes of winning the Vanier Cup alive, while the loser will be done for the season. Two weeks ago, Ottawa won a thrilling game against the Lancers by a 32-30 score.
βI got to experience some pretty big games last year, but now to come in as the starter is special. Itβs do-or-die, and I feel like we will all play our best football when it counts the most. I can’t wait,β said Gee-Gees fourth-year quarterback Aaron Colbon, Orleans, Ont.
A 51-24 road loss to McMaster led the Gee-Gees to a fourth-place finish in the OUA, instead of earning the second seed, and a first-round playoff bye. uOttawa will look to rebound from this loss, against a tough Windsor team that finished fifth in the province.
βI have 100 per cent confidence in the guys. We’ve shown all year how resilient we are, and that we can respond to adversity. Weβve put the McMaster game behind us and we are fully focused on Windsor,β said Colbon.
Against McMaster, Ottawaβs offence could only muster up one touchdown drive, until late in the fourth quarter, while the defence had trouble stopping the big plays. The Gee-Gees know that they must improve their play on Saturday, in order to keep their season alive.
βI think just finishing drives is huge for us. We all have to stay focused and we can’t be hurting ourselves with penalties,β said Colbon. βWindsor has a good defence and we have to be crisp and not make mistakes at crucial times in the game.β
Be sure to cheer on your Gee-Gees at Frank Clair Stadium on October 29, in what is sure to be an excitement-filled playoff football game!
Host Windsor (5-3 OUA) at OUA quarterfinals, Saturday, October 29, 1:00 p.m. at Frank Clair Stadium (SSN Canada)
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