BATTLING BROTHERS:

McEwen vs. McEwen has taken place at least three days a week since the Dinos started fall camp back in August. Big brother Sean McEwen goes up against his little brother Jack McEwen during contact drills.

Third year offensive center Sean McEwen is a mainstay on the Dinos offensive line since joining the team in 2011. His brother, Jack, a nose tackle, is two years younger and is a freshman on the 2013 Dinos.

“They go at it every night in practice,” states Coach Matt Berry but so far no scraps have taken place despite the competitive nature of both brothers.

The elder McEwen started at offensive guard in his first two years with the Dinos directly from Notre Dame High School. This year Sean moved to offensive centre and Jack plays nose guard, so they line up right across from each other many times a nite.

Sean was a conference all-star at guard in 2012 and at centre in 2013. He has been a major force in the team’s rushing game and pass protection and is regarded as one of the premier offensive linemen in the Conference if not the country in just his third season.

Jack has dressed for five league contests as a true freshman and has played considerably at nose guard backing up starter Brett Wade recording three solo tackles.

“I am a very competitive guy so I do not want to loose to him,” states Sean, a third year Math and Sciences major, “I tried and help him (Jack) with the mind set and knew he could compete at this level.”

Jack is appreciative of his brother’s help. “Sean has taught me stuff at the university level and everyday I try and get better,” states Jack who is surprised at the amount of playing time he has seen as a freshman.

Both Sean and Jack took the same path to the Dinos having played youth football with the Hilltoppers organization before heading to Notre Dame Collegiate.

“Sean is one of the top linemen in the league and Jack has great potential,” states Head Coach Blake Nill who is delighted to have both McEwen boys in the program.