The University of Calgary spent thousands of dollars taking the Dinos football team to Quebec City when they simply could have gone to a bull ring in Olds to experience the same sort of punishment. The Dinos were destroyed 59-10 by the Universite de Laval Rouge et Or in the Uteck Bowl on Sunday. The… Continue reading Dinos levelled at Laval
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Hardy Cup comes home
The University of Calgary Dinos offence scored so many touchdowns Saturday, the guys who threw souvenir footballs to the fans after scores ran out. The Dinos offence broke the goal line and scored five touchdowns on their way to a 44-21 victory over the Simon Fraser University Clan in the Hardy Cup Final at McMahon… Continue reading Hardy Cup comes home
Equipped to win
Imagine walking into McMahon stadium expecting to see a football game only to view players standing around in their underwear, unable to throw around footballs. Without someone to take care of player’s uniforms and equipment, a football game ceases to exist. This person will rarely be in the newspaper, is not on the score sheets… Continue reading Equipped to win
Tenacious D holds off Rams
Keeping it simple is the best policy for success. At least it was in the University of Calgary Dinos 24-17 victory over the University of Regina Rams in the Canada West semi-final at McMahon Stadium on Sunday. By shutting down Regina’s passing game and running the ball right at the heart of their defence, the… Continue reading Tenacious D holds off Rams
Footballers playoff-ready
Like a hot air balloon shot down by a crossbow, the University of Calgary Dinos football team deflated in their final regular season game. Calgary lost 20-9 against the University of Alberta Golden Bears as they fought the wind and were susceptible to turnovers all game long. Thankfully for the Dinos, the game had no… Continue reading Footballers playoff-ready
Dinos set sights on home playoff date with one game to go
Sometimes football games are like marathons– you bide your time and proceed cautiously before turning on the jets at the end. The University of Calgary Dinos did just that en route to a 25-18 win over last year’s Vanier Cup champions the University of Manitoba Bisons last Saturday. The victory secures Calgary a playoff berth… Continue reading Dinos set sights on home playoff date with one game to go
Dinos clinch perfect record at home
The University of Regina Rams performed one of the best turkey impersonations ever witnessed as they were butchered 31-5 by the University of Calgary Dinos on Saturday. The win marks the first time since 1995 the Dinos have won all four home games and with perfection at home confirmed, the Dinos are now fighting to… Continue reading Dinos clinch perfect record at home
Dinos deliver in biggest game to date
Na na na na. Na na na na. Hey hey hey. Goodbye. A boisterous crowd sung the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds off the field Saturday after the University of Calgary Dinos football team thumped them 24-11. The win earned them sixth place in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport top ten ranking– the highest they’ve placed… Continue reading Dinos deliver in biggest game to date
Nill lands new recruit
A Storm is coming in from Raymond, AB and plans to run amuck at the University of Calgary next football season. Dinos head coach Blake Nill announced Wednesday that all-star running back Storm Bartsoff from Raymond High School in Southern Alberta will play for the Dinos next year. Bartsoff will complement the all-star backfield of… Continue reading Nill lands new recruit
Footballers let sloppy game slip away
The Dinos football team was soaked in misery by the Simon Fraser University Clan, losing 20-3 on a wet, soggy, moisture-laden day in Burnaby, B.C. When the final whistle was blown the Dinos showed that they lacked offensive finish and could not put points on the board. The loss propelled the Dinos to a 2-2… Continue reading Footballers let sloppy game slip away