By Josh Johnson
The University of Calgary chalked up a converted touchdown of all-stars as seven Dinos were deemed exceptional in their respective sports.Linebacker Agustin Barrenechea and the Medicine Hat High School product, defensive end Dan Federkeil, both had outstanding seasons. Barrenechea was a standout on all counts this season, registering 54 tackles, four sacks, one interception and… Continue reading At least somebody won something
By Todd Penney
Looking at the score, you can only ask yourself one question. What the hell happened? Sat., Sept. 27, saw the undefeated Dinos football squad in enemy territory, ready to face off against the also undefeated University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Football enthusiasts and critics alike were looking forward to this one all week, as they anticipated… Continue reading Dinos take it doggy style
By Todd Penney
This isn’t 1972, and the weather is much colder than Miami, but the football Dinos are well on their way to a perfect season–well, at least a playoff berth. On Fri., Sept. 12, the football Dinos were back at home, looking to improve on their 2-0 record and seeking revenge on the Manitoba Bisons whose… Continue reading McMahon buffalo jump
Seven years later, the U of C athletic department has finally welcomed Peter Connellan back into the fold. For 13 years, Connellan, one of those coaches who you feel required to refer to as “Coach,” manned the helm of the Dinos football team. In that time, the Dinos won a remarkable four national championships and… Continue reading Return of the King
For once, Canadian broadcasting legend Ron MacLean made some comments he can’t get fired for.“This isn’t the first time we’ve been in trouble with the CBC,” he chuckled to a sold out crowd at the Dinos Football Fifth Quarter Dinner, “and it probably won’t be the last.” MacLean, a Red Deer native and former Calgary… Continue reading Ron MacLean helps the Dinos hit the bank
By Todd Penney
After two seasons as the Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the Dinos football squad, Dave Johnson has decided to hang up his headset and pursue new opportunities. The Abbotsford, BC native joined the Dinos football coaching staff in March 2001 and helped coach the team through two respectable regular season performances and on into the… Continue reading Assistant Coach Dave Johnson leaves his Dinos
Dinos quarterback Lincoln Blumell continued his impressive off season and captured the prestigious TSN Russ Jackson Award for outstanding athletic, academic and community achievement. “He’s been exemplary in all three areas,” said Dinos Head Coach Tony Fasano. “He’s just a great example of what university sport is all about.”Blumell played his sixth and final season… Continue reading Blumell wins scholarship
The fact that he plays for a Canadian university didn’t stop Dinos quarterback Lincoln Blumell from becoming an All-American.Blumell was named to the Verizon District VII Academic All-American squad as the first team quarterback. The Calgary pivot has a 4.00 GPA in his master’s program in Religious Studies and led the Dinos to a 5-3… Continue reading Blumell named Academic All-American
By Dale Miller
Cleated feet will no longer trample the fake grass at McMahon Stadium this year, as the Dinos join the Stamps in football failure. But hey, at least the Dinos made the playoffs.“It’s disappointing for the guys, they worked so hard,” said Head Coach Tony Fasano after the Dinos’ crushing 39-17 loss to the Regina Rams… Continue reading Dinos crash against Regina
By Todd Penney
Last Saturday the Dinos prepared for their playoff run with a little pre-playoff warm-up game to end the regular season against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. The game proved to be a good test for the Dinos as they sat in second place in the Canada West Conference with the Huskies one point back nipping at… Continue reading Dinos shear Huskies