Speedy Receiver Joins Dinos

One of the fastest football players in Alberta has elected to remain in Calgary and pursue a U Sports career with the defending Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl University of Calgary Dinos in 2017.

Kevon John-Clarke, who played multiple positions in High School for the St. Mary’s Saints for the past two years under Coach Bill McConkey has signed a U Sports Letter of Intent to play for the Dinos in 2017.

“Kevon is an extremely versatile athlete that has played a multiple of positions. He is a very determined competitor who can translate his track speed onto the football field at wide receiver or returner,” stated University of Calgary Head Coach Wayne Harris.

John-Clarke joins fellow St. Mary’s graduate, George Gagnon, who committed to the Dinos before Christmas.

A CFC Top 100 player, Kevon excelled in track at the elite level finishing second in the 100 metres in the Calgary Senior High School meet last year. He was recruited by both the Universities of Regina and British Columbia in Canada West, going on an official visit to Regina before committing to the Dinos.

John-Clarke played minor football in Calgary for the Broncos organization under Coach Robert Watson and was their MVP. He was also the MVP for the Saints in his senior year of High School football.

“It is good to stay at home and I like the coaches at Calgary. Football and school at Calgary is a good fit for me,” stated the 6’2”, 180 lbs., 17-year-old who hopes to take Finance courses at the University of Calgary. “I am excited to start my university career with the Dinos,” John-Clarke stated.

Kevon, is the son of Tiffany Clarke and Carl John.

Local Running Back Transfers Home

Running back Myles Browne is returning back to Calgary. The defending 2016 Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl Champion University of Calgary Dinos are pleased he is.

A former CFC Top 100 player in 2014 when he led Notre Dame Pride to the City & Provincial Championships under Head Coach Dave Diluzio, Browne spent the past two years at Concordia University in Montreal but only used one of year of college eligibility thereby leaving him with four years remaining.

Browne was Offensive MVP for Notre Dame in 2014 and was also starting member on the 2013 City and Provincial 4A Championship team. Prior to playing High School football he played in the Hilltoppers organization where he played both bantam and midget football. He was coached in Midget football by Roy Lewis.

The 5’11”, 183 lbs. Browne was the starting running back on Team Alberta U18 team in 2014 and was a member of Team Canada that competed in the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas in 2014.

Myles is familiar with many of the current Dino players having played High School football and/or youth football with defensive lineman Jack McEwen, defensive backs Nick and Aaron Statz, offensive lineman Spencer Roy, as well as Steve Finot and Joe Cant.

“Myles was an outstanding running back while at Notre Dame. He has great hands, speed, and vision. He is also familiar with many of our members on our roster,” states Head Coach Wayne Harris.

Browne looked at going to Bishop’s, Alberta and Ottawa in addition to Calgary when he decided to transfer.

“I believe the coaches do a great job getting the players prepared on and off the field. I also like the school a great deal for the academics they have,” stated Browne who will study sociology courses with the hopes of pursuing a career in law and society.