Football
Football, Family and Faith; The Pillars of Kolade Amusan Success
Kolade Amusan leans forward, a thoughtful expression on his face as he unravels the threads of his football journey – shaped by family, fortified by faith, and fuelled by an unyielding desire to succeed. Amusan was eager to share his story. As we revisited each chapter of his journey, it was clear these moments transported him back to pivotal stops where he had to fight, compete, persevere, and reaffirm his belief in the path he had chosen. “Why football?” I asked. Amusan tilted his head back, his gaze momentarily fixed on the ceiling as he searched for the right words.
Seven All-Stars, One Program: Lancers Build for the Future
By: Teri Reid The University of Windsor Lancers football program had seven players named to the conference all-star team. The last time that happened was the mid-1970s – when a different Trudeau sat in the prime minister’s chair in Ottawa and discotheques were the rage for young people. First team all-stars: Kolade Amusan, Istvan Assibo-Dadzie, and Robert Springer. Second team all-stars: Devin Veresuk, Matteo Trifon, Melyk George, and Owen Mueller. All-rookie team: Marco Piccioni. After a promising season cut short with an early playoff loss, having seven all-stars serves as a reminder that the football team is trending in a
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