Training Camp 2013 Update : Receiver Battle

Today we look at the receiver position. Under the tutelage coach Dennis Holowaychuk, the Dinos return four key players that played extensively in last year’s talented group. Heading the list is Jake Harty, who has demonstrated big play capability with excellent speed and good hands. Last year’s Conference Freshman of the Year Brett Blaszko returns for his sophomore season and has good size and speed. All-Canadian Chris Dobko is a solid possession receiver and sophomore Eli Bouka is very quick and when healthy is a difference maker as was shown in his first Conference game last year. All have an additional year of experience of working with the trio of quarterbacks last year.

Freshman Rashaun Simonise (Vancouver College) has excellent size combined with outstanding athleticism. He is part of an excellent overall recruiting class of 2013 and with experience will be a solid varsity football player. Another freshman with solid credentials is Brandon Thera-Plamandon from St. Albert High School.

Michael Klukas (St. Mary’s) and Kendall Bilan (Lord Beaverbrook) are a pair of red-shirt freshmen from last year will challenge for reps throughout training camp and during the season. Kyle Brick (Bishop McNally) has worked hard and will push for playing time.

Unfortunately Matt Lamoureux who spent a couple of productive seasons with the Calgary Colts of the Prairie Junior Football Conference was injured in the first practice and will miss about a month.

Key losses are veteran inside receiver Richard Snyder and dependable possession receiver Taylor Nill, both of whom graduated from the program.