DAN TEITZ JOINS THE DINOS FOR 2017

Daniel Teitz always wanted a chance to play football with his older brother Micah Teitz. His wish will be granted in 2017.

The University of Calgary Dinos confirmed the signing of linebacker Daniel Teitz to a Canadian Interuniversity Letter of Intent.

Teitz, a 6’, 205 lbs. linebacker is a product from the Falcons program of the Calgary Minor Football Association who will graduate from Springbank High School in June 2017. Daniel was a Rockyview Football League all-star last year and was his team’s Most Valuable Player as well as the MVP for the Falcons of the Calgary Midget Football League.

A starting member of the Alberta U18 team for the past two years Daniel is familiar with the Dinos football program seeing his older brother, who was a Canada West all-star and CIS second team all-Canadian in 2015.

“I felt Calgary was the place for me. I have seen my brother play here (Calgary) and know the expectations,” stated Teitz who will enter the Faculty of Kinesiology. “I grew up around the program so I know how it (the program) works and I like the family atmosphere with the team. I knew this was the place for me,” states Teitz who was recruited by McGill, Manitoba, Alberta and Queens but did not make any official recruiting visits.

Head Coach Wayne Harris is delighted with Teitz’s decision to the join the Dinos.

“Daniel is an outstanding linebacker with great range and mobility. He had an outstanding Canada Cup with the Alberta U18 team,” Harris stated.

Daniel is the son of Martin and Hope Teitz of Springbank, AB.

FOOTBALL DINOS RECEIVE COMMITMENT FROM OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE LINE PROSPECT:

The University of Calgary football Dinos confirmed defensive lineman Justin Sambu has signed a Canadian Interuniversity Sport Letter of Intent and will attend the U of C beginning in the fall of 2017.

Sambu, who graduated from Cochrane High School in 2016 as a 17-year old is currently with the Calgary Colts of the Prairie Junior Football Conference.

The 6’3”, 265 lbs. Sambu had a distinguished High School career playing for Rob McNab despite being one of the youngest players in the Rockyview League. He started for the Cobras for three seasons and was a member of two Provincial Championship teams. He was also a member of the Alberta U18 provincial team in 2015 and a member of the South team in the 2016 Senior Bowl.

Sambu also distinguished himself on the international stage. He was a starting member of the Canadian team that competed in the 2016 International Bowl in Arlington, Texas that defeated a United States all-star High School team.

University of Calgary Head Coach Wayne Harris is elated to receive a commitment from Sambu.

“Justin is one of the most outstanding defensive linemen in all of Canada. He is a big, strong young player that will continue to get better,” states Harris of Sambu who was ranked 11th in Canada by the Canada Football Chat scouting service of graduating High School seniors last year.

Sambu received numerous overtures to attend various NCAA and CIS schools included North Dakota and Missouri in the NCAA as well as a multitude of CIS schools that included UBC, Regina, Carleton, and Alberta.

“Calgary is my favorite CIS team. It is home for me and I always wanted to play here,” stated Sambu who will pursue courses in the Faculty of Kinesiology.

Justin is the son of Lesley Sambu who attended the University of Calgary.

KANE BOKLASCHUK SIGNS WITH THE DINOS

Kane Boklaschuk always wanted to play for the University of Calgary. He will get to achieve that goal in 2017.

The University of Calgary football Dinos confirmed the signing of the running back Kane Boklaschuk to a Canadian Interuniversity Sport Letter of Intent for 2017.

A 6’2”, 210 lbs. all purpose back Kane is a three year starter at running back and linebacker with perennial power Cochrane Cobras of the Rockyview Football League that surrounds rural area around Calgary.

“Calgary is close to home and I always wanted to play for the Dinos,” stated Boklaschuk who was coached by former University of Calgary Dinos quarterback Rob McNab winning a pair of Alberta Provincial 3A football championships. He joins fellow Cochrane Cobra graduates Michael Scott (offensive lineman) and Eric Nusl (receiver) both of who joined the Dinos in 2016.

“Kane is another outstanding graduate from the Cochrane High School program. He is a big fullback that will fit into our system. He is a big bruising back that get you short yardage plays,” states University of Calgary Head football coach Wayne Harris.

Kane is the son of Garry and Linore Boklaschuk and hopes to study Economics at the University of Calgary.

Boklaschuk played his minor football for the Cochrane Lions program.