Training Camp 2013 Update: Offensive Line

Like many other positions, the Dinos were decimated by graduation along the offensive line following the 2012 season. Offensive tackles Kirby Fabien and Carson Rockhill are in the CFL with the B.C. Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats respectively. Both will be missed in the running and passing game. All-star offensive center Quinn McCaughan and guard Reed Alexander both graduated. All-star guard Sean McEwen is the only returning starter from 2012 and will be looked at to provide experience and leadership to young group.

Sukh Chung saw extensive action as a backup at both tackle and guard in 2012 dressing the entire season and fills the void at guard. Red-shirt freshman Jordan Fillippelli (Edmonton Salisbury) will fill the void at one of the tackle spot after taking considerable reps with the first unit last year. Other potential starters along the offensive line are junior Braden Stevens (Winnipeg Oak Park) who dressed and played considerable at guard and center last year as well as participating in the East-West game in 2013 and red-shirt freshman Braden Schram (Paul Rowe, Manning, AB.)

The offensive line will have a new look not only in personnel but also coaching. Veteran CFL Coach Steve Burratto joins the program in 2013 and will handle the offensive line.

Freshman Ryan Sceviour (Bowness) is a blue-chip prospect that is challenging for a starting spot along the interior. Sceviour is a second generation U of C athlete, his father played hockey for the Dinos while his mother started on a National Championship volleyball team. Red-shirt freshman Connor Bryan (Victoria, Mount Douglas) has had a solid camp thus far and is also competing for playing time. Other key first year players are Matt Huber (St. Francis) and Tyrel White (Chinook, Lethbridge) both of who have impressed Buratto thus far.