Local recruit feels Blues ‘can restore to its past glory’ (VIDEO)

Toronto defensive back signs with OUA team.

For Tyler Satino, there were too many reasons why his future CIS home was the perfect fit for him.

Recently, the 5’9, 165 pound defensive back from Toronto, Ontario decided to embark on his CIS career at home.  Satino signed with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and will join the team for the 2015 OUA season.

The recruitment process between the defensive back and Blues started early.

“I began speaking to the University of Toronto last year during my grade 11 season,” recalled Satino.  “University of Toronto is a very prestigious school to attend as it is one of the best academic schools in Canada; it is also very close to home which is a plus.”

“The Varsity Blues have a great history of football and have the accolades that followed. Upon coming in touch with the University, I was treated amazingly.  Coach [Greg] Gary, [Kevin] Eiben, and [Ken] Mazurek knew exactly what I was looking for in terms of my goals and aspirations. They were very supportive. Coach [Kevin] Eiben is a very successful individual in the football business and being a player in his defense is what really grasped my attention. The Varsity Blues Football program is greatly overlooked when it comes to the OUA competing brackets. As an underdog, I too know how it feels to work hard in order to strive for greatness. As a Varsity Blue, along with my fellow teammates, I believe University of Toronto can restore to its past glory and be able to compete for the Yates once again. I am ready to be a member of the prestigious Varsity Blues football team.”

Satino has previously played for both Cardinal Ambrozic Riverhawks of the Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA) and Metro Toronto Wildcats of the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL).

During his time with the Wildcats, the defensive back led the league in interceptions (seven) and tied for third in batted balls (nine). He also registered 22 tackles with the Wildcats and 29 with the Riverhawks.

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