Football
University Sport Schedules Prioritize Student Athletes Over Ticket Sales
By Trevor Dinham The University of Windsor Lancers football team faced a crushing defeat in the quarterfinals, but the true sting came not just from the loss but from the dismal turnout of fans. While the Lancers had consistently drawn impressive crowds throughout the regular season, that game was a glaring exception. It was another example of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) scheduling a game time that prioritized the convenience of the visiting team’s athletes over a far more marketable time for the home crowd. “Playing at 3:00 pm was not ideal for us,” noted Home Events Coordinator Elisa Mitton. “We
Lancers Football Seek Momentum Shift Heading Into Playoffs
By: Julia Dostaler Photo credit: Ryan Robinson Windsor Lancers enter the playoffs, ranked 4th in Ontario University Athletics (OUA), in defiance of their 3-game losing streak that wrapped up their regular season. The Lancers lost to the Mustangs 46-5 at Western’s Alumni Stadium on Saturday. With no time to dwell, team captain and defender Demir Tagani is turning the loss into a learning experience. “It's never fun losing, especially the way we did,” he said. “However, losing allows us to really hammer down on all our errors and mistakes.” This matchup has been a historically challenging one for the Lancers,
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Lancer Quarterback Set to Showcase Talents at Upcoming CFL Combine
by: Justin Peters With the Canadian Football League (CFL) combine right around the corner, Lancer quarterback Sam Girard is poised to prove why he is the top Canadian quarterback available in this year’s draft. As an Academic All-Canadian, Girard is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Kinesiology. Based on his commitment to both his academic studies and his athletic gifts, Girard has what it takes to be successful at the professional level. Lancers head coach Jean-Paul Circelli lauded his pivot’s work ethic both on and off the gridiron, mentioning how Girard leads by example. Circelli highlighted how Girard exerts considerable