Nova Scotia contingent (VIDEO)

Six Nova Scotia recruits commit to AUS team’s 2014 class.

The St. Francis Xavier (St.FX) X-Men have recently announced the addition to six Nova Scotia recruits to the team’s 2014 class.

Patrick Logan, Sean Muir, Kyle MacIsaac, David Dean, Darian Oliver-Beals and Connor MacNeil have all signed with the X-Men for the 2014 AUS season.

“We really like the group we were able to sign out of Nova Scotia this year,” commented X-Men Head Coach Gary Waterman.  “We recently landed two big offensive linemen in MacIsaac and Logan; a team Nova Scotia quarterback Sean Muir, two defensive backs and a defensive lineman/long snapper David Dean.”

“These are quality student athletes who all wanted to be at StFX, our campus and our program did much of the talking for us. These players like the direction our program is moving in. Overall our Maritime commits are a very strong group well represented from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.”

X-Men Offensive Coordinator Steve Snyder is equally thrilled of the home province contingent that has committed to the X-Men and looks forward to adding to the football family in the future.

“We are very excited about this group,” added Snyder.  “These guys have a great opportunity to develop in our program.”

“Our coaching staff thinks very highly of the prospects that came out of Nova Scotia this year, we’re also looking forward to the 2015-16 class in the area.”

PATRICK LOGAN:

The 6’6, 250 pound offensive tackle from Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia guided the Sir John A MacDonald Flames of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) to their first ever Provincial Tier 1 Championship title this past November.

In 2013, Logan was selected as a NSSAFFL Scotia Division First Team All-Star at an offensive line position.

The lineman also helped the Timberlea Renegades of the Nova Scotia Varsity Football League (NSVFL) to a championship title in July 2012.

“Patrick comes to us as a big need at the tackle spot,” said X-Men Recruiting Coordinator and Defensive Back Coach Gord Gallimore.  “He’s been a perfect fit for us since the day we’ve met.”

SEAN MUIR:

The 6’1, 165 pound pivot from Bedford, Nova Scotia led the Charles P Allen Cheetahs of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) to the Provincial Tier 1 Championship Final this past November.

In 2013, Muir was selected as a NSSAFFL Nova Division First Team All-Star at the quarterback position.

Last summer, the pivot helped the Metro Mustangs win the inaugural Nova Scotia Indoor Spring League (NSISL) Midget Championship.

“Sean has StFX ties,” added Gallimore.  “He’s smart and calm in the pocket which is a trait we loved about him at pivot.”

“He’s the type of student athlete that model the direction of the program.”

KYLE MACISAAC:

The 6’4, 270 offensive tackle from Bedford, Nova Scotia led the Charles P Allen Cheetahs of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) to the Provincial Tier 1 Championship Final this past November.

Not only will be reunited with former Cheetahs teammate Sean Muir, but MacIsaac will also be following in family footsteps.

“Kyle is big, strong, athletic, good student and a basketball guy,” commented Gallimore.  “His StFX ties stem back to his family as his dad and sister are both X Alum’s.

“There was no way we would allow Kyle to go elsewhere.”

DAVID DEAN:

The 6’3, 220 pound defensive end from Halifax, Nova Scotia recently completed his high school career with the Citadel Phoenix of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL).

For his exceptional play this past season, Dean was selected as a NSSAFFL Nova Division First Team All-Star. In 2012, he helped the Phoenix win their historical fifth consecutive Provincial Tier 1 Championship.

“He’s a high academic performer, high intensity and can play multiple positions as well as long snap,” assessed Gallimore.

DARIAN OLIVER-BEALS:

The 5’10, 185 pound defensive back from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia guided the Prince Andrew Panthers of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL) to the Provincial Tier 2 Championship this past November.

“Darian is a high motor defensive back that I’ve loved from the first time I watched him play,” expressed Gallimore.  “Darian is a good student that has the leadership qualities that will become evident on the field on Saturdays.”

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CONNOR MACNEIL:

The 6’2, 185 pound defensive back from Halifax, Nova Scotia recently completed his high school career with the Lockview Dragons of the Nova Scotia Student Athletic Federation Football League (NSSAFFL).

“Connor is a big 6’2 defensive back with a good frame that can run,” commented Gallimore.  “Connor will definitely be an asset for us and we only see a bright future for Connor.” –

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