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2006 CIS Football Season
The 2006 CIS football season began on September 2, 2006, and concluded with the 42nd Vanier Cup national championship on November 25 at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with the Laval Rouge et Or winning their fourth championship. Twenty-seven universities across Canada competed in CIS football this season, the highest level of amateur play in Canadian football, under the auspices of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). Awards and records Awards * Hec Crighton Trophy – Daryl Stephenson, Windsor * Presidents' Trophy – Patrick Donovan, Concordia * Russ Jackson Award – Naim El-Far, Ottawa * J. P. Metras Trophy – Chris Best, Waterloo * Peter Gorman Trophy – Dalin Tollestrup, Calgary All-Canadian team First Team ;Offence : Teale Orban, QB, Regina : Chris Ciezki, RB, UBC : Daryl Stephenson, RB, Windsor : David McKoy, WR, Guelph : Brad Smith*, WR, Queen's : Chris Getzlaf, IR, Regina : Andy Baechler*, IR, Laurier : Chris Bauman, IR, Regina : Kevin Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardy Trophy
The Hardy Trophy is a Canadian sport trophy, presented annually to the winner of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association Football Conference of U Sports, the country's governing body for university athletics. It is named for Evan Hardy, the former head of the agricultural engineering department at the University of Saskatchewan, who had played for the Huskies for its first five years before a rule that only students could play. Hardy continued on as coach and created a western university league. The original trophy was replaced in 1997 after it fell apart during an on-field celebration of the Huskies win in 1996 at home at Griffiths Stadium. The original Hardy trophy was unearthed beneath a pile of storage boxes in 2008 at the University of Saskatchewan. Since 2018, the trophy has been with Canada West conference staff, and has occasionally been displayed at conference football events. The winner of the Hardy Trophy goes on to play in either the Uteck Bowl or the Mitchel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universities
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation). *Issuing secular and non-secular degrees: grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law, notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Smith (Canadian Football)
Bradley Smith (born October 2, 1983 in Hudson, Quebec) is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver, slotback and television personality who played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2007 CFL Draft. Smith is the son of Senator and former Montreal Alouettes' president, Larry Smith, and the brother-in-law of former Alouettes' kicker Damon Duval, who married his sister, Ashley Smith. Smith was released at the end of the 2009 Toronto Argonauts training camp. He was re-signed to the practice roster on June 27, 2009. He was released on July 14, 2009. Smith was re-signed to the active roster on July 21, 2009, but placed back on their practice roster on July 29, 2009. On February 10, 2010, Smith was traded from the Argonauts to the Eskimos along with receiver Andre Talbot in exchange for defensive tackle Eric Taylor. On May 1, 2012, Smith was announced as the Bachelor for the opening season of Citytv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David McKoy
David McKoy (born July 5, 1983) is a former Canadian football wide receiver. He was originally drafted ninth overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2007 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football at Guelph. Due to a knee injury suffered in 2007 and recurring problems the following two years, McKoy has played sparingly during his CFL career. He played in the first nine games of 2007 and both playoff games in 2009. The Saskatchewan Roughriders released McKoy on June 5, 2010 after he failed his physical testing. McKoy was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are a professional Canadian football team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Blue Bombers compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member club of the league's West division. They play their home games at IG Fiel ... on August 3, 2010. After still having difficulty with his knee, he was released on August 5, 2010. McKoy was re-signed by the Bombers on March 16, 2011. McKoy signed a practice r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Ciezki
Chris Ciezki (born January 6, 1981, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional Canadian football fullback for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In 2004 Ciezki was awarded the Wally Buono Award recognizing Canada's top junior football player. He was signed by the BC Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played CIS football for the UBC Thunderbirds The UBC Thunderbirds are the athletic teams that represent the University of British Columbia in the University Endowment Lands just outside the city limits of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In Canadian intercollegiate competition, the Thun .... Chris retired in April 2011. References 1981 births Living people BC Lions players Canadian football fullbacks Edmonton Elks players Players of Canadian football from Alberta Canadian football people from Edmonton UBC Thunderbirds football players {{Canadianfootball-fullback-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teale Orban
Teale Orban is a former Canadian football quarterback for the University of Regina Rams. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2008 CFL Draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a professional Canadian football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Roughriders compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member club of the league's West Division. The Roughriders were founded in .... Personal life Teale Orban is the son of Rick Orban, a principal for the Regina School Board, and older brother of Taylor Orban, who played linebacker for the Rams. References External links Saskatchewan Roughriders bioUniversity of Regina Athletics bioBalfour Collegiate bio Saskatchewan Roughriders players Regina Rams players Players of Canadian football from Saskatchewan Sportspeople from Regina, Saskatchewan 1986 births Living people {{Canadianfootball-quarterback-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Gorman Trophy
The Peter Gorman Trophy is awarded to the Rookie of the Year in U Sports Football. The Trophy acknowledges the great contribution Peter Gorman has made to the development of Canadian University Football. As founder of the Canadian College Bowl, his emphasis has always been on the youth of Canada, and is therefore associated with the award to encourage U Sports rookies. List of Peter Gorman winners See also *Hec Crighton Trophy * J. P. Metras Trophy *Presidents' Trophy *Russ Jackson Award The Russ Jackson Award is presented to the U Sports Football player best exemplifying the attributes of academic achievement, football skill, and citizenship and is named in honour of Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and former Ottawa Rough ... References U Sports football trophies and awards {{Canadianfootball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Best
Chris Best (born April 3, 1983) is a former Canadian football guard who played 10 seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played CIS Football at Waterloo, as well as playing four seasons in the United States at Duke University. He graduated from Duke University in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is currently finishing his master's degree from the University of Waterloo. He won the 101st Grey Cup The 101st Grey Cup was a Canadian football game played between the East Division champion Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the West Division champion Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League to decide the Grey Cup champions of the 2013 ... with the Roughriders in 2013. External linksSaskatchewan Roughriders bio 1983 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Duke University Pratt School of Engineering alumni Canadian football people from Calgary Players of Canadian football from Alberta Saskat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russ Jackson Award
The Russ Jackson Award is presented to the U Sports Football player best exemplifying the attributes of academic achievement, football skill, and citizenship and is named in honour of Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and former Ottawa Rough Riders and McMaster University quarterback, Russ Jackson. List of Russ Jackson award winners See also *Hec Crighton Trophy *Presidents' Trophy *Peter Gorman Trophy The Peter Gorman Trophy is awarded to the Rookie of the Year in U Sports Football. The Trophy acknowledges the great contribution Peter Gorman has made to the development of Canadian University Football. As founder of the Canadian College Bowl, his ... * J. P. Metras Trophy References External links U Sports Football Home Page {{U Sports football U Sports football trophies and awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidents' Trophy (CIS)
The Presidents' Trophy is an annual Canadian sports award presented to the most outstanding defensive player in U Sports football. The trophy was first presented in 1980 after having been championed by two past presidents of Canadian university sports bodies. The name indirectly honours Ed Zemrau, past president of U Sports (then known as the Canadian Interuniversity Athletics Union); and Robert Doty, past president of Canada's university football championship game, then known as the College Bowl and now as the Vanier Cup. List of Presidents' Trophy winners See also *Hec Crighton Trophy *J. P. Metras Trophy *Peter Gorman Trophy *Russ Jackson Award The Russ Jackson Award is presented to the U Sports Football player best exemplifying the attributes of academic achievement, football skill, and citizenship and is named in honour of Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and former Ottawa Rough ... References U Sports football trophies and awards {{Canadianfootball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daryl Stephenson
Daryl Stephenson (born October 8, 1985) is a former professional Canadian football running back. He was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2008 and played with that franchise for three seasons. Stephenson then played for two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played collegiately for the University of Windsor Lancers. College A tailback at 230 pounds with 4.7 speed in the 40-yard dash, Stephenson established himself as a leading rusher in Canadian University Football. In his very first game in the CIS and on his very first carry, Stephenson took a hand off 49 yards up the middle and scored a touchdown in the Lancers season opening 30–28 victory over Queen's. That year (2004), Stephenson rushed for 1,192 yards to establish a new CIS rookie rushing record and was named the Norm Marshall Trophy winner as the OUA Football Rookie of the Year. In 2005, Stephenson rushed for 1,306 yards and 12 touchdowns en route ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hec Crighton Trophy
The Hec Crighton Trophy (sometimes referred to as the Hec Crighton Award) is awarded annually to the most outstanding Canadian football player in U Sports. The trophy is named after the late Hec Crighton - teacher, coach, referee, and author of the Official Football Rule Book and the U Sports Rule Book. It was first presented in 1967 by the board of directors of the Canadian College Bowl. It is the Canadian equivalent to the American NCAA Heisman Trophy. The Western Mustangs program has produced the most Hec Crighton winners with seven as well as the most individual winners with six ( Tim Tindale won the award twice). Chris Flynn has won the Hec Crighton Trophy three times, consecutively, while no other player has won the award more than twice. Of the 27 active U Sports football programs, eight teams have not had a player win the award. List of winners See also * J. P. Metras Trophy *Presidents' Trophy *Peter Gorman Trophy *Russ Jackson Award The Russ Jackson Award is p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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