November 4, 2026

by Coach X

The Sideline Insider: OUA All-Star Predictions and Chris Berman Style Nicknames For All 27 Teams

Welcome to the Sideline Insider where Coach X will provide his thoughts, opinions and analysis on the landscape of university football as a former U Sports coach.

Later this week, the OUA will release its official First and Second Team All-Star selections. What I have composed for the readers this week are three special football teams:

My OUA All-Star Selections
The U Sports All-Name Team
Chris Berman style nicknames for players on all 27 U Sports teams

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#CFC25 TIER II RANKINGS WEEK 9 🍁📈

TEAM OF THE WEEK 🏆

#20 Sheldon Williams are the team of the week after completing a perfect season in Regina with a 35-7 victory against Martin-Luther in the Stewart Division finals ... They`ll now look to claim their first 5A Saskatchewan provincial title since 2006!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to view the Top 25 Tier II programs in Canada! ✅

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#CFC25 TIER II RANKINGS WEEK 9 🍁📈

TEAM OF THE WEEK 🏆

#20 Sheldon Williams are the team of the week after completing a perfect season in Regina with a 35-7 victory against Martin-Luther in the Stewart Division finals ... They'll now look to claim their first 5A Saskatchewan provincial title since 2006!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to view the Top 25 Tier II programs in Canada! ✅

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#CFC50 WEEK 9 🍁📈

TEAM OF THE WEEK 🏆

#49 @stjameslionsfootball are the team of the week after capturing their second straight District 10 title with a 16-7 victory over Centennial to punch their ticket to the CWOSSA playdowns!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to view the top 50 ranked programs in Canada ✅

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#CFC50 WEEK 9 🍁📈

TEAM OF THE WEEK 🏆

#49 @stjameslionsfootball are the team of the week after capturing their second straight District 10 title with a 16-7 victory over Centennial to punch their ticket to the CWOSSA playdowns!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to view the top 50 ranked programs in Canada ✅

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DATES LOCKED DOWN 🔒

The CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour will be hitting NINE cities across Canada from January 22nd-March 26th!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for your chance to play in the 2027 CFC Prospect Game on TSN ✅

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DATES LOCKED DOWN 🔒

The CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour will be hitting NINE cities across Canada from January 22nd-March 26th!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for your chance to play in the 2027 CFC Prospect Game on TSN ✅

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"If I could leave the camp knowing that I performed at my best, demonstrated my abilities honestly, and met those personal goals, I would consider the day a success. As someone who is still very new to football, my focus is on continuous improvement and making the most of every opportunity to compete and learn."

👤 K/P @dmitriy26732
🎓 Class 2029
🏫 @jprebelsfootball
📍 Edmonton (AB)
🏈 Red Deer CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp

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"If I could leave the camp knowing that I performed at my best, demonstrated my abilities honestly, and met those personal goals, I would consider the day a success. As someone who is still very new to football, my focus is on continuous improvement and making the most of every opportunity to compete and learn."

👤 K/P @dmitriy26732
🎓 Class 2029
🏫 @jprebelsfootball
📍 Edmonton (AB)
🏈 Red Deer CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour ✅

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From St. Paul`s High School in Winnipeg to the first overall pick in the @cfl Draft! 🧢🔥

After competing in the inaugural 2019 CFC Prospect Game on TSN, @_giovaccaro became a two time U Sports All-Canadian and the 2024 Lineman of the Year at Manitoba before taking his talents to the Big Ten with Purdue.

The journey came full circle in 2026 when the @cflredblacks selected him 1st overall in the CFL Draft!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour for you chance to play in the CFC Prospect Game on TSN ✅

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From St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg to the first overall pick in the @cfl Draft! 🧢🔥

After competing in the inaugural 2019 CFC Prospect Game on TSN, @_giovaccaro became a two time U Sports All-Canadian and the 2024 Lineman of the Year at Manitoba before taking his talents to the Big Ten with Purdue.

The journey came full circle in 2026 when the @cflredblacks selected him 1st overall in the CFL Draft!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour for you chance to play in the CFC Prospect Game on TSN ✅

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"I would really like to get selected, but I also want to have a good camp and learn from it. I want to compete against good players and see where I am compared to them. If I know I gave my best, I would be proud of my day."

👤 WR Edward Royer
🎓 Class 2030
🏫 @nggiants
📍 Rockland (ON)
🏈 Ottawa CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp

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"I would really like to get selected, but I also want to have a good camp and learn from it. I want to compete against good players and see where I am compared to them. If I know I gave my best, I would be proud of my day."

👤 WR Edward Royer
🎓 Class 2030
🏫 @nggiants
📍 Rockland (ON)
🏈 Ottawa CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour ✅

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RECRUITING 101 📚

You`ve received an offer from one university but you`re still waiting to hear from another. Should you tell them about it?

Other offers can help generate interest in your recruitment but there`s a difference between keeping coaches informed and pressuring them into making a decision. Knowing how to handle those conversations could make all the difference.

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com for more Recruiting Tips to help with your high school football journey! ✅

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RECRUITING 101 📚

You've received an offer from one university but you're still waiting to hear from another. Should you tell them about it?

Other offers can help generate interest in your recruitment but there's a difference between keeping coaches informed and pressuring them into making a decision. Knowing how to handle those conversations could make all the difference.

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com for more Recruiting Tips to help with your high school football journey! ✅

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CHASE FOR THE BANNER 🏆

It`s going to be cracking week of football with hardware handed out and first seeds decided as we reach the point of no return across Canada!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour ✅

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CHASE FOR THE BANNER 🏆

It's going to be cracking week of football with hardware handed out and first seeds decided as we reach the point of no return across Canada!

Head over to Canadafootballchat.com to REGISTER NOW for the 2027 CFC Evaluation/Selection Camp Tour ✅

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The Sideline Insider: OUA All-Star Predictions and Chris Berman Style Nicknames For All 27 Teams

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