ࡱ> 3523 bjbj5G5G .0W-W-lPPPPPPPd@@@@Td 2||||||||7 9 9 9 9 9 9 $  ] P|||||] PP||r |P|P|7 |7 j  PP7 |p u /d@: 7 0 , 7 ddPPPP2008 CIS FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEW: UBC THUNDERBIRDS 2007 regular season record: 3-5 2007 regular season standings: 5th in the Canada West 2007 playoff record: 0-0 2007 playoff finish: Did not qualify General Write-Up: Standing on the brink of their fourth straight playoff appearance, the T-Birds saw a double digit lead slip away in the second half to Calgary dropping UBC from the playoff picture as the Dinos vaulted ahead of them into the final post-season position. A veteran laden offensive squad led by running back Chris Cieski struggled to find their groove as they dealt with a transition at quarterback. Opening day starter Doug Goldsby, who fought through an injured knee suffered during training camp, was sidelined after just three games due to a separated shoulder, thrusting rookie Marc McVeigh into the starters role. The 2008 campaign is going to be one of further transition on the offensive side of the ball. UBC returns only 3 starters from last years team and will rely on the development of a number of second and third years players and a slew of top recruits to shoulder the offensive burden this year. Returning veterans WR Braden Smith, OL Mike Morris, and running backs Cheng Wei and David Boyd are the foundation of the rebuilding offence. A large boost should come from this years strong offensive recruiting class that has a number of top recruits with the ability to step in right away. At quarterback, BC high school star Billy Greene will have a chance to contest McVeigh for the starters role. Greene was a dominant force in BC high school football last year, passing for 2,421 yards and 27 TDs while rushing for another 1,271 yards and 21 scores. His high school teammate Spencer Betts should bolster the receiving core. Also battling for the wide out spots will be Victoria Rebels Chris Schallo and Blaine Kruger. Schallo led the CJFL in receiving yards last year with 996, while Kruger was named a CJFL all-star after hauling in 16 TDs. On defence, the T-Birds look solid even after losing two of their top starters from last season. Middle linebacker Shea Emry was the sixth overall pick in this years CFL draft to the Montreal Alouettes and defensive back CJ Stephenson, who led the team with two interceptions, was in his fifth season last year. The strength of the UBC defensive unit will be its front line. The T-Birds return all their key starters including Canada West All-Star Scott McCuaig who tied the conference record with 11 sacks last year. Joining McCuaig on the front line will be East-West shrine bowl participant Tommy Buchmann, and Graham Best and Sean Ortiz who combined for five sacks in 2007. Canada West all-star halfback Tyler Cordon also returns, as does LB Devin Kavanagh, who finished fourth on the team in tackles with 34. Quote from head coach: Offensively, even though we have a lot of new faces, I think this group has great chemistry and should be able to perform well. The quality and synergy we have on the offensive side of the ball should help us transition this year and as long as our guys are prepared to compete hard and work together everyday, we will be a strong team. I relay like our defence. Top to bottom we have the potential to be as good as anyone in the country. Our D-Line is going to be really good, and will be one of the major strengths of our team. Head Coach: Ted Goveia - Number of seasons as head coach with team (including 2008): 3 - Number of seasons as head coach in CIS (including 2008): 3 - Career regular season record with team: 7-9 - Career regular season record in CIS: 7-9 - Career overall record with team (reg. season & playoffs only): 7-10 - Career overall record in CIS (reg. season & playoffs only): 7-10 Offence Key returning players: QB Marc McVeigh (Langley, BC) completed 72 of 161 passes for 966 yards and six TDs after being thrust into the starters role as a rookie. He was second on the team in rushing with 122 yards and one TD. WR Braden Smith (Nanoose Bay, BC) was third on the team in receiving with 269 yards and one touchdown. WR Nate DArcy (Victoria, BC) was limited to four games last year due to injury but averaged 32 receiving yards a game. OL Mike Morris (Surrey, BC). The 6-5 320 lbs senior will anchor the offensive line this season. Key recruits: QB Billy Greene (Surrey, BC). A standout high school player at B.C. Triple-A Champions Holy Cross, Greene piled up impressive offensive numbers in his senior year, throwing for 2,421 yards and 27 TDs while rushing for 1,271 yards and 21 TDs in just 11 games. WR Mike Schaalo (Victoira, BC) was the CJFLs most productive receiver last year, leading the nation in receiving yards (996) and yards per catch (25.5) while grabbing 15 TDs. WR Blaine Krueger (Cochrane, AB) led the BCJFLs Victoria Rebels with 16 TD receptions and was second on the team with 992 receiving yards. He was named a CJFL all-star. Key losses: RB Chris Ciezki (Sherwood Park, AB) is UBC all-time leading scorer with 33 TDs and holds the Canada West record for most TDs in a season at 14. He also sits third on UBCs all-time rushing list with 3,041 yards. WR Tyler Hamade (Abbotsford, BC) led the T-birds with 496 receiving yards last year, averaging 15 yards a catch and scoring two TDs. WR Derek Townsend (Vernon, BC) led the conference with 1282 all-purpose yards last year (160.2 per game) and hauled in three TDs while finishing second on the team in receiving with 269 yards. Defence Key returning players: DL Scott McCuaig (Surrey, BC) was a 2007 Canada West all-star. He tied the Canada West and UBC record with 11 sacks last season as he finished second on the team in tackles with 36, including 12 for a loss. He added three breakups, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick. DB Tyler Cordon (Port Coquitlam, BC) was third on the team in tackles with 35. A Canada West all-star, he also registered one interception and one fumble recovery. LB Devin Kavanagh (Greenfield Park, QC) registered 34 tackles in his first year with the team. A former CJFL Defensive Player of the Year, he also had one sack and one forced fumble. DL Graham Best (Calgary, AB) was second on team in sacks with three. He picked up 26 tackles, 6 for a loss, and had three fumble recoveries. Key recruits: DL Shaun Kalkat (Surrey, BC) is a very explosive rush end who led the SF Rams of the CJFL with four sacks last season and picked up 23 tackles. Key losses: LB Shea Emry (Richmond, BC) was the team leader with 57 tackles, good enough for second in the conference and he registered one breakup and one forced fumble. He was selected sixth overall in this years CFL Canadian Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. 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