Dinos 2013 Positional Preview: Receivers

Despite losing veterans Richard Snyder and Taylor Nill to graduation, the Dinos have four key returnees and some exceptional depth players to challenge for playing time. All-Canadian Chris Dobko, Canada West Freshman of the Year Brett Blaszko, explosive Jake Harty, and speedy Eli Bouka were key factors last year and will be counted on again in 2013. Red-shirt freshman Michael Klukas and rookie Rashaun Simonise (Vancouver College) will challenge for playing time along with returnees Adam Osterling, Kendall Bilan, Kyle Brick and Matt Lamoureux (Calgary Colts).

Dinos 2013 Positional Preview: Running Back

The team has lost dependable four year veteran and all-Canadian Steven Lumbala to the Montreal Alouettes and graduation. Lumbala saved his best for the post-season and was a key part of four CWUAA Championship teams.  Sophomore Mercer Timmis takes over as the feature back. Timmis had a solid freshman season. Others in the mix for playing time are sophomore Denzel Morrison, rookie Connor McGough (Medicine Hat Crescent Heights), red-shirt Freshman Quentin Chown and veteran Cuong Thai-Lieu. In a new H-Back role for the Dinos will be former receiver Mac Sarro and former linebacker Anthony Andersen.

Dinos 2013 Positional Preview: Quarterback

Fortunately the Dinos have depth and experience at the vital spot behind center. All-star Eric Dzwilewski returns for his fourth campaign. A former Conference and CIS Rookie of the Year, Eric was the Conference all-star and MVP last year. CIS Academic all-Canadian Andrew Buckley saw considerable action last season and is very capable at running the offense. Also available is left- handed Jimmy Underdahl who also saw action last year gaining valuable experience. Rookie Boston Rowe (St. Francis) is expected to be the fourth pivot.