In terms of style of play Head Coach Bryan Brandford believes both players have similar characteristics.
“Both of these guys are great athletes with strong arms, but what really makes both of them such good Quarterbacks is their leadership ability.”
Other than the Quarterbacks, Brandford feels the team will be able to rely on a lot of different players. This team has seven returning players from last year’s team. Including two out of the three Running Backs, which also helps a bit in terms of continuity.
“We really have good leadership across the board. We have guys at all positions that can step up and lead. 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.”
“We have really stressed the concept of playing as a team, and the guys have bought into it. 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.”
In terms of what specific style of offense the team is going to run, that is still unknown.
“We have an outstanding Offensive Line, and a few strong Running backs. That being said, we also have two great Quarterbacks and a lot of talented Receivers. 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.”
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.
“Traditionally Quebec has been a very strong team, so we are anticipating them to be very competitive once again. Also I think that Ontario West will be a team to look out for. They are the hosting team this year, and having the home crowd and that added support can only help.”
“I think all around we have a strong team this year. There is going to be tight competition, but I think it is anybody’s to win. We will have to try and stay healthy, deal with the heat and the fatigue that comes with it, and just play our game.”
NO. NAME POS. HGT. WGT. SCHOOL CITY/TOWN
1 Adam Zajdel WR 5’8 145 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
5 Boston Rowe QB 6’0 190 St. Francis Calgary
7 Brad Friesen LB 6’3 190 Jasper Place Edmonton
10 Troy Hansen LB 6’3 190 Jasper Place Edmonton
11 Andrew MacDonald WR 5’11 150 Winston Churchill Lethbridge
12 Chris Merchant QB 6’2 175 Western Canada Calgary
15 Brandon Waeyen DB 5’6 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
17 Joshua Normandeau DB 5’10 155 Fort Saskatchewan Fort Saskatchewan
20 Tyler Ledwos SB 6’0 175 H.J. Cody Sylvan Lake
21 Daniel Ellis DB/K 5’6 160 Harry Ainlay Edmonton
22 Jordan Rae DB 6’1 171 Holy Trinity Academy Okotoks
24 Edward Ilnicki RB 5’10 200 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
25 Rob Barnett DB 5’7 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
27 Derek Newman SB 6’1 185 Bev Facey Sherwood Park
32 Cole Fiedler RB 5’11 210 Catholic Central Lethbridge
33 Bryson Dobush RB 6’0 195 Bev Facey Sherwood Park
34 Ryder Stone RB 5’10 201 Holy Trinity Academy Okotoks
35 Levi Sim DB 6’1 175 Austin O’Brien Edmonton
42 Ross Delauw LB 5’11 195 Winston Churchill Lethbridge
43 Andrew Britton DB 5’10 160 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
44 Carter Ganton LB 6’0 205 St. Albert St. Albert
51 Troy Richardson DL 6’0 255 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
52 Zak Palek DL 6’3 215 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
53 Justin Lawrence OL 6’1 280 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
54 Liam Asuchak LB 5’11 195 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
55 Ryan Shorten LB 6’0 190 Bellerose St. Albert
56 David DiGianvittorio LB 6’0 185 St. Francis Calgary
57 Chase Quewezance OL 6’3 245 Ross Sheppard Edmonton
58 Tyler Winchester OL 6’2 317 McNally/Lacombe Calgary
60 Mark Korte OL 6’2 225 Spruce Grove Spruce Grove
62 Ryan Sceviour OL 6’4 290 Bowness Calgary
65 Bryce McKinnon OL 6’0 260 Cochrane Cochrane
66 Matthew Hubert OL 6’6 255 St. Francis St. Francis
77 Justin Keys DL 6’2 207 Henry Wise Wood Calgary
80 Scott Hannah SB 6’5 205 Crescent Heights Medicine Hat
82 David Gibbs WR 6’3 170 McNally Edmonton
88 Tak Landry SB 6’1 172 Harry Ainlay Edmonton
92 Justin Lanceleve DL 6’1 225 Cold Lake Cold Lake
95 George Saloum DL 6’3 220 Bishop O’Byrne Calgary
99 Nick Haggerty DL 6’3 220 Jasper Place Edmonton
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