The University of Calgary
football Dinos continues to make inroads into the Central
Okanagan in building their roster.
Head Coach Wayne
Harris confirmed that defensive end Josh Hyer has signed a Canadian
Interuniversity Sport Letter of Intent to attend the University of Calgary
in the fall of 2017. Hyer, who will graduate from Vernon Secondary School in this
coming June joins fellow Panther alum, linebacker Carson Labrecque on the roster.
Labrecque joined the Dinos this past year but is being redshirted due to injury
in 2016.
“Josh has been
on our radar for the past couple of years. He was at our development camp this
past summer. I have had the opportunity to watch him live a few times the past three
years,” states recruiting coordinator Matt Berry. “He comes from an excellent
program under Coach Sean Smith at VSS,” Berry
added.
Harris was
present for the signing of the 6’3”, 235 lbs. Hyer at Vernon Secondary School
in early October.
Hyer plans to
study business courses at the University
of Calgary.
“I liked the
chemistry with the coaches and players at the University of Calgary
and felt welcome,” stated the 17-year old Hyer who was the Dinos summer camp in
early August. “Calgary
was a good match and was the top school on my list,” Hyer stated who was
approached by other schools but made it known he wanted to play for the Dinos.
"Josh is an outstanding athlete. He's been at our
summer camps and we noticed his ability to get off the ball. He uses his hands
well and runs to the ball well. He reminds us of Cory Robinson, who is an
all-Canadian on our team right now. He's got the same skill set coming out of
high school,” states Harris.
“I owe a lot to
my family and Coach Smith,” stated Hyer who has an older brother that plays
safety for the Kamloops Broncos in the British Columbia Football Conference.
Josh is the son
of James Hyer and Heid Astin.
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