University of Football • 2014 Spring Camp Guide 2014 SPRING ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (2013 Team) 1 Jens Johnson RB 5-10 190 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 2 Catlin Schneider Rec. 5-8 155 4 White City, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 4 QB 5-9 165 1 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 5 Cody Kezama LB 5-11 205 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 6 Mitchell Picton Rec. 6-2 200 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 7 John Kiesman QB 6-4 210 2 Winnipeg, Man. (University of Regina Rams) 8 Richard Sindani Rec. 6-2 195 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 9 Jordy Kibamba DB 6-2 175 2 Calgary, Alta. (University of Regina Rams) 10 Jeff Propp DB 6-0 185 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 11 Andrew Bennett Rec. 6-5 220 3 Miami Lakes, Fla. (University of Regina Rams) 12 Landon Buch Rec. 6-1 195 5 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 13 Justin Edralin DB 5-10 165 5 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 14 Patrick MacDonald DB 6-2 190 5 Calgary, Alta. (University of Regina Rams) 15 Cayman Shutter QB 6-1 185 5 Kailua, Hawaii (University of Regina Rams) 16 Liam Lerat DB 5-11 160 1 Ottawa, Ont. (none) 18 Frankie Gray QB 5-10 190 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - injured) 19 Luke Wilson DB 6-2 175 1 Regina, Sask. (Balfour Collegiate) 20 Kahlen Branning DB 6-1 175 3 Moose Jaw, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 21 Jared Janotta Rec. 6-3 205 5 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 22 Ben Lane Rec. 6-0 195 2 Calgary, Alta. (University of Regina Rams) 23 Matt Erichsen RB 5-8 180 1 Regina, Sask. (Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) 24 Kadeem Ellis DB 5-9 175 1 Toronto, Ont. (Toronto Thunder) 25 DB 5-11 175 3 Toronto, Ont. (University of Regina Rams) 27 Joey Dwyer DB 6-2 200 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 28 Robbie Avram DB 6-0 180 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 29 Michael Bright LB 6-2 220 1 Brandon, Man. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 30 Josh Koshman RB 6-0 185 1 Okotoks, Alta. (Foothills Composite HS) 31 Dillon Dawson RB 5-10 200 5 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 32 Mason Rossler DB 6-0 180 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - injured) 33 Blake Anaka RB 5-7 140 1 Regina, Sask. (Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) 34 Ryan Serbu DB 5-11 170 1 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 35 Parker Scott RB 5-8 185 1 Saskatoon, Sask. (Centennial Collegiate) 36 Atlee Simon RB 5-11 190 1 Regina, Sask. (Thom Collegiate) 37 Dilan Elgert DB 6-0 165 1 Regina, Sask. (Sheldon-Williams Collegiate) 38 Dalton Fichtner DB 6-0 195 1 Springside, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 39 Connor Ketchen LB 6-2 235 3 Brandon, Man. (University of Regina Rams) 40 Dylan Minshull LB 6-0 205 1 Brandon, Man. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 41 Zack McEachern LB 6-0 225 3 Calgary, Alta. () 42 Julius Landry LB 5-11 215 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 43 Norand Lovequist LB 5-11 210 1 Melville, Sask. () 44 Michael Stefanovic LB 5-11 205 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 46 Alex Rorke LB 6-0 200 1 Delisle, Sask. (Delisle Composite School) 47 Danny Nesbitt LB 6-2 230 1 Regina, Sask. (Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) 49 Tyler Perkins DL 6-4 245 4 Campbell River, B.C. (University of Regina Rams) 50 Kavan Metcalfe OL 6-2 320 1 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 51 Keenan Carrier OL 6-1 320 4 Tisdale, Sask. () 52 Matt Degelman OL 6-3 260 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 53 Lyndon Smith OL 6-3 315 2 Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 54 Jeremy Zver OL 6-5 290 4 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 55 Kyle Paterson OL 6-3 290 4 Weyburn, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 57 Thomas Lill DL 6-4 325 2 Aurora, Ont. (University of Regina Rams) 58 Nathan Cugnet OL 6-0 300 3 Weyburn, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 60 Brandon Williams OL 6-4 270 2 Brandon, Man. (University of Regina Rams) 61 Matt Sentes OL 6-1 270 1 Lethbridge, Alta. (Catholic Central HS) 62 Ryan Wellman DL 6-6 240 5 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 63 Ty Nordick OL 6-3 315 1 Moose Jaw, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 64 Joey Carriere DL 6-2 275 1 North Battleford, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) 65 Aaron Picton OL 6-4 285 4 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 67 Roe Borgmann OL 6-0 250 1 Lumsden, Sask. (Lumsden HS) 68 Tristain Hoath OL 6-2 310 4 Saskatoon, Sask. (Saskatoon Hilltops) 69 Bryce McKinnon OL 5-10 285 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 70 Zach Schmidt P/K 6-0 205 5 Wilcox, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 71 Andrew Fabian P/K 6-0 205 4 Tilley, Alta. (Calgary Colts) 72 Daniel Scraper K/Rec. 5-10 150 1 Regina, Sask. (Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) 80 Alex Clement Rec. 6-1 200 1 Regina, Sask. (Archbishop M.C. O’Neill HS) 81 Adam Finnik Rec. 6-0 180 1 Regina, Sask. (Thom Collegiate) 83 Riley Wilson Rec. 6-3 210 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 86 Kyle Moortgat Rec. 6-1 175 1 Cochrane, Alta. (Cochrane HS) 87 Jacob Labocetta Rec. 6-0 190 1 Moose Jaw, Sask. (Central Collegiate) 88 Addison Richards Rec. 6-5 205 4 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) 91 Spencer Archer DL 6-3 240 4 San Jose, Calif. (Dakota College at Bottineau) 92 Grey McKen DL 6-2 220 1 Yorkton, Sask. (Yorkton Regional HS) 93 Brad Sich DL 6-3 255 1 Regina, Sask. (Miller Comprehensive HS) 94 Logan Shepherd DL 6-3 220 1 Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. (Fort Qu’Appelle Marauders) 95 Spencer Riche DL 6-5 225 2 Brandon, Man. () 96 Eric Wicijowski DL 6-2 230 1 Regina, Sask. (Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) 97 Eddie Schramm DL 6-0 275 1 Yorkton, Sask. (Yorkton Regional HS) 98 Dean Viena DL 6-1 230 3 Waipahu, Hawaii (Shoreline CC) 99 David Jule DL 6-4 215 1 Moose Jaw, Sask. (Central Collegiate) Brendan Brierley DB 5-11 165 1 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) Mitch Morrison LB 6-0 215 3 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) Kyle Pooyak OL 6-5 270 1 North Battleford, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) Zach Oleynik QB 6-4 220 4 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - injured) Davin Johnston Rec. 6-0 200 2 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams) Cohen Richards Rec. 6-0 175 1 Regina, Sask. (University of Regina Rams - redshirt) University of Regina Rams Football • 2014 Spring Camp Guide 2014 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA FOOTBALL SPRING OUTLOOK RUNNING BACKS SYNOPSIS SYNOPSIS University of Hawaii transfer Cayman Shutter stepped in last year to lead a Replacing two-year starter Michael Kiapway at tailback will be a priority for the Rams this offseason, and the duties might just fall to a rookie as highly the season with a 57% completion rate and set a school record with 316 touted Atlee Simon passRams attempts offence that despite was missing heavily reliantthe team’s on the Week aerial 6 win attack. over Shutter finished due to an the Rams in mid-March. The Rams also return veteran Dillon Dawson and injury. Shutter has one season of CIS eligibility remaining and should again Jens Johnson from last (Regina, year’s Sask. team, / whileThom BlakeCollegiate) Anaka officially (Regina, signed Sask. with/ Dr. serve as the team’s starting pivot in 2014. Martin LeBoldus HS) and Josh Koshman (Okotoks, Alta. / Foothills Compos- ite HS) have also committed to the U of R. The Rams will also take looks at There should be a healthy competition for the backup position behind Matt Erichsen (Regina, Sask. / Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS) and Parker Scott Shutter. John Kiesman started for the Rams last year and led the team to (Saskatoon, Sask. / Centennial Collegiate), who are both attending camp on one of its two wins in Shutter’s absence, but Noah Picton was brilliant in a a tryout basis. non-conference win over Manitoba and is coming off a redshirt season. Zach Oleynik continues to recover from an injury that caused him to sit out last McCRYSTAL ON THE RUNNING BACKS season as well and won’t participate this weekend. “Atlee Simon is one of the premier recruits in the province and the country and we think he’s going to be a great player there, but we’ve got returning McCRYSTAL ON THE QUARTERBACKS experience there in Dillon Dawson and we’ve got returning toughness in Jens “We’re really hopeful Cayman Shutter can come out and do great things for Johnson. Besides that, Josh Koshman and Blake Anaka are very good players us again this season like he did last year. But the other thing that’s happened and we expect them to bring something to the table as well.” is that John Kiesman has worked real hard and so has Noah Picton. Noah’s getting more physical in terms of size and has done some real good things in RECEIVERS testing. I think we’ve got three real quality players there and guys that are understanding the game exceptionally well.” SYNOPSIS Under the tutelage of coaches Rick Seaman and Rob Bresciani, the Rams are OFFENSIVE LINE typically loaded with talent at the receivers position and – despite the loss of Canada West all-time receptions leader Mark McConkey and two-time SYNOPSIS conference all-star Kolten Solomon – this year should be no different. Jared Injuries and a large graduating class in 2012 both contributed to an inexpe- Janotta rienced line last year, as Matt Degelman, Bryce McKinnon, Lyndon Smith, record and Chad Goldie’s school receiving yards record within reach, while and Jeremy Zver Addison enters Richards his final was seasona second-team of CIS eligibility All-Canadian with McConkey’slast year after receptions exploding football. All are expected to return this season along with Kyle Paterson, for 46 catches and 614 yards. who was a stalwart all at started left guard for the for Ramsthe Rams in 2013 and inraised their eyebrows first season with of CIS his performance at both the Edmonton regional combine and the main CFL Fifth-year slotback Landon Buch tied for second on the team with three combine in Toronto last month. Also back is Aaron Picton, who was slated to start at right tackle but ended up missing much of the season due to a foot Rams, while third-year Riley Wilson and fourth-year Catlin Schneider both injury. Nathan Cugnet also fell victim to the injury bug last season but had steppedtouchdown in as catches starters last for season much andof 2013 also andreturns will forlook his for final expanded year with roles the starts at both centre and left guard. Davin Johnston, Mitchell Picton, and Richard Sindani, though Johnston Leading the crop of newcomers on the line is Tristain Hoath (Saskatoon, won’tthis season. be in action Three thisfirst-year weekend receivers due to used an injury. eligibility Sindani last had season the greatestincluding Sask. / Saskatoon Hilltops), who was a CJFL All-Canadian last season and is - expected to make an immediate impact for the Rams. The team will also look down receptions. for instant contributions from Hoath’s junior teammate Keenan Carrier impact of the trio, coming on late in the year to finish with a pair of touch (Tisdale, Sask. / Saskatoon Hilltops). The Rams will also have the services of converted Andrew Bennett and second-year player Ben Lane, who will make the switch Also returning is second-year lineman Brandon Williams, while Kavan from running back to receiver this year. It’ll be much the same situation for Metcalfe and Kyle Pooyak both come off redshirt seasons. Roe Borgmann Frankie Gray (Lumsden, Sask. / Lumsden HS) and Matt Sentes (Lethbridge, Alta. / Catho- as a mobile quarterback but switches to receiver after missing 2013 due to lic Central HS) have both committed to the Rams and will be in camp this injury. , who saw playing time in his first two seasons with the Rams weekend. Cohen Richards is coming off his redshirt season but won’t participate this McCRYSTAL ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE weekend due to injury, while both Jacob Labocetta (Moose Jaw, Sask. / “In part the line is a work in progress, but I also think we’ve filled some holes Central Collegiate) and Kyle Moortgat (Cochrane, Alta. / Cochrane HS) have there with Tristain Hoath, who’s come down from the Saskatoon Hilltops. signed with the Rams for the upcoming season. Alex Clement (Regina, Sask. Keenan Carrier is also from the Hilltops and brings some good post-secondary / Archbishop M.C. O’Neill HS) and Adam Finnik (Regina, Sask. / Thom Col- experience from that program. Then again, we’ve got some guys who were legiate) are in camp as tryouts. baptized under fire last year like Degelman and McKinnon so we’ll see what kind of progression those guys have had in the offseason with a year of CIS McCRYSTAL ON THE RECEIVERS football under their belt. We’ll also have a healthy Aaron Picton and a healthy “The receivers are very good once again. The interesting thing about them is Kyle Paterson and if we can keep those guys and mix them in with Nathan not only have they worked hard all winter and catch the ball very well, but Cugnet and the young guys, I think that really gives us a real opportunity to do they’re almost all big guys. Riley Wilson, Richard Sindani, Mitchell Picton, succeed there.” Jared Janotta, Addison Richards, and Andrew Bennett all have great size and University of Regina Rams Football • 2014 Spring Camp Guide 2014 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA FOOTBALL SPRING OUTLOOK when you throw in Landon Buch and Catlin Schneider that are real tough play- ing this weekend due to injury. ers, you’ve got a real solid corps of guys that can perform. Their athleticism McCRYSTAL ON THE LINEBACKERS is exceptional and we are expecting some great things from them this year. “We’ve got some real athletes at linebacker. We moved Stefanovic down from Kyle Moortgat is a great athlete out of Cochrane and we’ve added another defensive back to linebacker which we believe is his natural position and he guy with an edge in Jacob Labocetta, and then you’ve still got Davin Johnston really excelled there last year, and Connor Ketchen is just going to be a great who’s coming off surgery and will be 100% by the time we hit training camp player for us and with a year under his belt he’s going to be able to step up in August.” even more. We’ve managed to bring along some young guys, and I think Mi- chael Bright can give us something. We’ve brought in Zack McEachern who we DEFENSIVE LINE think will be a real player for us and I also think Dylan Minshull will be able to do some things for us on special teams if not as a starter.” SYNOPSIS The defensive line is the position hit hardest by departures, as all-time sacks DEFENSIVE BACKS leader Logan Brooks graduated and starting nose tackle Calvin Smith isn’t expected to return. With Wellman’s status not known, Tyler Perkins leads SYNOPSIS the group of returners after stepping into a full-time starting role at defen- Brady Aulie graduates, but the Rams return four starters to the defensive sive tackle last season. Tevaughn Campbell, Joey Dwyer, Justin Edralin, and Patrick MacDonald. Campbell had a breakout season last year, earning Beyond Perkins and possibly Wellman, the Rams will be looking for some second-teambackfield including All-Canadian status after knocking down six passes and setting youth to step up and make an impact on the line. Second-year lineman a school single-season record for punt return yards. Thomas Lill offensive line for much of last year due to injuries there, while Ty Nordick Kahlen Branning had a pair of starts at cornerback late last season and is also makes the moves switch back to defensiveto the defensive line after side redshirting of the ball last after season. filling Joeyin at a strong contender to move into a starting role this season, and second-year Carriere players Jordy Kibamba and Jeff Propp have committed to the Rams for 2014 including Grey McKen (Yorkton, Sask. of 2013 and will also make strong statements for roles as full-time start- / Yorkton is Reginal also coming HS), Eddie off his Schramm redshirt season, (Yorkton, while Sask. five / Yorktonfirst-year Regional players ers. Robbie Avram played in seven of the both team’s started eight the games team’s last final year game as a HS), Logan Shepherd (Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. / Fort Qu’Appelle Marauders), rookie and will be in the mix, while Mason Rossler Brad Sich (Regina, Sask. / Miller Comprehensive HS), and Eric Wicijowski with the Rams in 2012 before missing last season due to an injury. (Regina, Sask. / Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS). had a strong first year

The Rams have also invited a pair of multi-sport transfers to camp. Spencer their debuts at the U of R this weekend, including Dilan Elgert (Regina, Archer (San Jose, Calif. / Dakota College at Bottineau) played NJCAA hockey Sask.Three / first-year Sheldon-Williams defensive Collegiate), backs have Kadeemcommitted Ellis to the(Toronto, Rams andOnt. will / Toronto make last season, while Dean Viena (Waipahu, Hawaii / Shoreline CC) played two Thunder), and Luke Wilson (Regina, Sask. / Balfour Collegiate). This week- years for Shoreline’s team and was a starting guard in 2013-14. Spencer Riche David Jule (Moose the pair played together with the Scarborough Thunder organization. Also Jaw, Sask. / Central Collegiate) will also participate in camp. invitedend will to see camp Ellis is and Liam Campbell Lerat, who reunite will as try teammates out for a spot for theafter first spending time since last (Brandon, Man. / Winnipeg Rifles) and season with the Rams as a student video coach. McCRYSTAL ON THE DEFENSIVE LINE “I think the defensive line is going to be all right. We’ve got some guys that can McCRYSTAL ON THE DEFENSIVE BACKS play off the edge and that’s real important for us. Tyler Perkins can play either “The defensive backs are probably the most athletic group we’ve got on the inside or outside, and I think Thomas Lill can be a force for us inside. Joey field. There’s a number of them that run sub-4.6 40s. You’ve got Tevaughn Carriere is coming back and I think he can play inside, and we’ve moved Ty Campbell that ran in the 4.3s, Kahlen Branning in the 4.4s, and then there’s Nordick over to play there as well. I think we have the athletes on defence as a Edralin, Propp, and Rossler that are all running in the 4.5s. They are athletic, whole that will be able to complement what we’ve got on the line.” they can run, they can jump, they go to the ball and they’re going to help ensure that we’ll have a dynamic team that can move around on defence this LINEBACKERS year and give our opposition different looks.” SYNOPSIS KICKERS The Rams return both of their starting linebackers this season, including middle linebacker Connor Ketchen and outside linebacker Michael Stefa- SYNOPSIS novic. Stefanovic redshirted in 2012 and had a brilliant season last year as The punting and kicking duties were split last season between Zach Schmidt and Taylor Wandler, with Schmidt handing most of the placekicking and recoveries while also accumulating three sacks. Ketchen, who will enter just Wandler punting. Wandler exhausted his CIS eligibility after last season, hisa first-year third season player, of leadingeligibility, the was Rams second in tackles, on the tackles team in for tackles loss, and last fumble year. leading to Andrew Fabian (Tilley, Alta. / Calgary Colts) committing to the

Zack McEachern (Calgary, Alta. / Calgary Colts) has signed with the Rams - after four seasons in the CJFL and could challenge immediately for a starting dus)Rams has after also five signed seasons with in the the U CJFL. of R Schmidtand plays and both Fabian kicker will and compete receiver. for the position, while Cody Kezama and Julius Landry both return for their third job, while first-year player Daniel Scraper (Regina, Sask. / Dr. Martin LeBol seasons of CIS eligibility. Michael Bright and Dylan Minshull are coming off McCRYSTAL ON THE KICKERS their redshirt seasons, and Danny Nesbitt (Regina, Sask. / Dr. Martin LeB- “We’ve got Zach Schmidt coming back and we know that we’ve got a great oldus HS) and Alex Rorke (Delisle, Sask. / Delisle Composite School) have player in Andrew Fabian coming in – his brother Stephen kicks for the Univer- also committed to the Rams. Norand Lovequist (Melville, Sask. / Regina sity of Alberta. And our young guy Daniel Scraper will learn for a year or two Thunder) is in camp as a tryout, while Mitch Morrison won’t be participat- and we think he can come in and be the guy after that.”