Thursday, 12 November 2015

Big Addition to the Backfield

The University of Calgary football Dinos confirmed outstanding running back Robert Stewart has signed a Canadian Interuniversity Sport Letter of Intent and will join the Dinos for the 2016 football season.

Regarded as one of the premier running backs not only in Calgary but Canada, Robert played for the Centennial Coyotes in Calgary under Coach Garth Melrose. Numerous schools across the country such as UBC, Acadia, Alberta, and Queens but the 6’1”, 195 lbs. but Stewart elected to remain in Calgary.

“I wanted to remain at home with my family and go to school here. I like the way Calgary has developed running backs in the past. This is best opportunity for me to develop,” Stewart stated about his decision to remain at home. “Calgary has an outstanding overall program,” he added.

Offensive Coordinator Ryan Sheahan is excited about having Stewart join the program.

“Robert has the size and ability to be an impact player in the CIS. His style reminds us of current running Mercer Timmis,” states Sheahan.

Stewart was a Calgary Midget football association all-star in 2015 and won numerous leadership and performance awards during his tenure at Centennial High School. Robert elected not play for the Alberta Provincial team last year at the Canada Cup focusing on academics. He will enrol in either the Haskayne School of Business or the Faculty of Arts studying Economics.

Robert is the son of Tom and Sue Stewart.

Robert Stewart Highlight Film

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