Two of most things are always
better than one. Such is the case with the addition of the identical Statz
twins to the University
of Calgary Dinos
secondary in 2014. The Dinos are grateful to have this pair of solid freshman,
join their ranks.
Aaron and Nick Statz join the
Dinos after stellar High School careers at Notre Dame
High School in Calgary. While playing for the Pride under
the direction of former Dinos player Dave Diluzio, Aaron and Nick were starters
as the Pride won City and Provincial Division 1 titles last year.
“Both players are fundamentally
sound. They came from a quality program at Notre Dame,” states secondary Coach
Marcello Rapini. “They are extremely coachable and very smart players,” he
stated.
Aaron, the oldest of the duo by
eight minutes is 5’10” and weighs 170 lbs. He plays field corner in the
secondary and is in his first year of studies at the Haskayne School of
Business.
Nick, is slightly smaller than his
older brother at 5’9” and l65 lbs. Nick is being used at boundary corner in the
secondary and is in his first year of Kinesiology studies at the University of Calgary.
“The game is a great deal faster
at this level than High School,” states Aaron who made trek to Quebec City for
the Dinos pre-season game against the defending Vanier Cup champion Laval Rouge
et Or. Unfortunately Nick did not make the trip due to a pulled groin suffered
in practice prior to the exhibition game
The addition of Aaron and Nick
Statz marks the first time since 1984 that the Dinos have had a pair of twins
on their roster. The Peterson twins from Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School in
Calgary, Doug and Darren suited up in the Mid-80’s and were prominent members
of the 1985 National Championship team. Like the Statz twins, Doug and Darren
Peterson were players in the defensive backfield. Doug was a cornerback and
kick returner, while Darren was a halfback. Darren earned Conference all-star
and second team all-Canadian honours 1987 at halfback.
The Statz twins are hoping make
their mark with the Dinos and be a part of a Vanier Cup Championship team as
well.
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