Saskatchewan Huskies football
The Saskatchewan Huskies football team represents the University of Saskatchewan in U Sports football that competes in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association conference of U Sports. The program has won the Vanier Cup national championship three times, in 1990, 1996 and 1998. The Saskatchewan Huskies became only the second U Sports team to advance to three consecutive Vanier Cup games, after the Saint Mary's Huskies, but lost all three games from 2004-2006. The team has won the most Hardy Trophy titles in Canada West, having won a total of 20 times.
| Saskatchewan Huskies | |
|---|---|
 Saskatchewan Huskies logo | |
| First season | 1912 |
| Athletic director | Shawn Burt |
| Head coach | Scott Flory 3rd year, 12–12 (.500) |
| Home Stadium | Griffiths Stadium |
| Year built | 1967 |
| Stadium capacity | 6,171 |
| Stadium surface | FieldTurf |
| Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| League | U Sports |
| Conference | CWUAA (1927 - present) |
| Past associations | WCIAA (1912-1919) |
| All-time record | 274–296–5 (.481) |
| Postseason record | 33–22 (.600) |
| Titles | |
| Vanier Cups | 3 1990, 1996, 1998 |
| Uteck Bowls | 0 |
| Mitchell Bowls | 4 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Churchill Bowls | 4 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998 |
| Atlantic Bowls | 1 1994 |
| Hardy Cups | 20 1930, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1941, 1965, 1974, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2018 |
| Hec Crighton winners | 1, Dave Pickett |
| Current uniform | |
 | |
| Colours | Green, Black, and White[1] |
| Outfitter | Under Armour |
| Rivals | Regina Rams Calgary Dinos |
| Website | huskies.usask.ca |
The 2006 Saskatchewan Huskies became only the third team to play in a Vanier Cup that their school was hosting, when the University of Saskatchewan hosted the 42nd Vanier Cup. The Toronto Varsity Blues were the first when they won two Vanier Cups in 1965 and 1993. Saskatchewan also became the first western school to host the national championship game.
Recent regular season results
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | T/OTL | PCT | PF | PA | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 | 200 | 172 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Regina Rams in semi-final 58-31 |
| 2002 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.500 | 162 | 159 | 4th in CW | Defeated Manitoba Bisons in semi-final 37-18 Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 44-28 Defeated McGill Redmen in Mitchell Bowl 22-0 Lost to Saint Mary's Huskies in 38th Vanier Cup 33-21 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 231 | 124 | 1st in CW | Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 10-4 |
| 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 276 | 91 | 2nd in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 39-0 Defeated Alberta Golden Bears in Hardy Cup 21-20 Defeated Saint Mary's Huskies in Mitchell Bowl 31-16 Lost to Laval Rouge et Or in 40th Vanier Cup 7-1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 294 | 99 | 1st in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 32-6 Defeated Alberta Golden Bears in Hardy Cup 30-17 Defeated Laval Rouge et Or in Mitchell Bowl 29-27 Lost to Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in 41st Vanier Cup 24-23 |
| 2006 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.750 | 282 | 148 | 2nd in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 35-16 Defeated Manitoba Bisons in Hardy Cup 32-15 Defeated Ottawa Gee-Gees in Mitchell Bowl 35-28 Lost to Laval Rouge et Or in 42nd Vanier Cup 13-8 |
| 2007 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 213 | 131 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Regina Rams in semi-final 19-13 |
| 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 0.750 | 217 | 83 | 1st in CW | Lost to Simon Fraser Clan in semi-final 40-30 |
| 2009 | 8 | 7 | 1 | - | 0.875 | 211 | 112 | 1st in CW | Defeated Regina Rams in semi-final 53-23 Lost to Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 39-38 |
| 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 0.750 | 317 | 179 | 1st in CW | Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 31-30 |
| 2011 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 238 | 140 | 3rd in CW | Lost to UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 27-22 |
| 2012 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 252 | 218 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Regina Rams in semi-final 31-9 |
| 2013 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 227 | 204 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Manitoba Bisons in semi-final 37-36 |
| 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2 | - | 0.750 | 249 | 226 | 2nd in CW | Lost to Manitoba Bisons in semi-final 47-39 |
| 2015 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 240 | 300 | 4th in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 37-29 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 261 | 205 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 47-17 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.250 | 245 | 286 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 258 | 174 | 3rd in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 31-28 Defeated Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 43-18 Lost to Western Mustangs in Mitchell Bowl 47-24 |
| 2019 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 257 | 161 | 2nd in CW | Defeated Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 28-23 Lost to Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 29-4 |
Saskatchewan Huskies in the CFL
As of the end of the 2019 CFL season, five former Huskies players are on CFL teams' active and practice rosters:
- Dexter Janke, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Evan Johnson, Ottawa Redblacks
- Patrick Neufeld, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Charlie Power, Calgary Stampeders
- Chad Rempel, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Award winners[5]
| Player | Position | National Awards | Conference Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Bagnall | Top Defensive Player (1995) | ||
| Sheldon Ball | QB | Mitchell Bowl MVP (2002) | |
| Dylan Barker | S | Student-Athlete Award (2006) | |
| Steve Bilan | QB | Mitchell Bowl MVP (2004) | Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (2004) |
| Rob Dutton | Outstanding Lineman (1989) | ||
| David Earl | QB | Vanier Cup MVP (1990) Churchill Bowl MVP (1990) | |
| Dan Farthing | SB | Peter Gorman Trophy (1987) | Rookie of the Year (1987) Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (1988) Phil Guebert safety, placekicker Churchill Bowl MVP (1990) |
| Ben Heenan | OL | Rookie of the Year (2008) | |
| Mike Letendre | LB | Presidents' Trophy (1999) | Top Defensive Player (1999) |
| Trevor Ludtke | LB | Vanier Cup MVP (1998) | |
| Byron McCorkell | Outstanding Lineman (1988) | ||
| Scott McHenry | SB | Rookie of the Year (2005) | |
| Aaron Moser | DE | Outstanding Lineman (2000) | |
| Warren Muzika | LB | Vanier Cup Defensive MVP (1996) Presidents' Trophy (1998) | Top Defensive Player (1997, 1998) |
| Laurence Nixon | QB | Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (2010) | |
| Tyler O'Gorman | RB | Mitchell Bowl MVP (2006) | |
| Kim Pasloski | Top Defensive Player (1990) | ||
| Dave Pickett | QB | Hec Crighton Trophy (1973) | Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (1973) |
| Barry Radcliffe | Assistant Coach | Gino Fracas Award (2002) | |
| Jordan Rempel | OL | Outstanding Lineman (2006) | |
| James Repesse | DT | J. P. Metras Trophy (1996) | Rookie of the Year (1994) Outstanding Lineman (1996) |
| Doug Rozon | LB | Vanier Cup Defensive MVP (1998) Churchill Bowl MVP (1998) | |
| Joe Saul | DE | Churchill Bowl MVP (1996) | |
| Brent Schneider | QB | Vanier Cup MVP (1994, 1996) Atlantic Bowl MVP (1994) | Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (1993, 1994, 1996) |
| Travis Serke | OL | Outstanding Lineman (1993) | |
| David Stevens | RB | Mitchell Bowl MVP (2005) | Frank Gnup Memorial Trophy (2005) |
| Brian Towriss | Head Coach | Frank Tindall Trophy (1994) | Coach of the Year (1988, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2010) |
| Taylor Wallace | LB | Top Defensive Player (2009) | |
| Ken Zaparniuk | Churchill Bowl MVP (1989) |
Notable alumni
Gallery
Huskies vs Bears
Huskies vs Dinos Kick off
Huskies vs Bears Touchdown
Cheerleaders
The east side stands of Griffiths Stadium
The west side stands of Griffiths Stadium
University of Saskatchewan Huskies plaque
Graham Huskies Clubhouse
A mid-field view of the east side stands of Griffiths Stadium
The addition to the Graham Huskies Clubhouse at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (addition includes new meeting rooms, a players lounge, and a football team only training facility)
The Huskie Football mascot, Jake, which the team runs through during introductions
Playing field at Griffiths Stadium from the Graham Huskies Clubhouse
The meeting rooms and players lounge in the Graham Huskies Clubhouse at Griffiths Stadium
Couch in Graham Huskies Clubhouse players lounge
Lifting stations in the football gym at the Graham Huskies Clubhouse
References
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to University of Saskatchewan Huskies football. |
- "Huskie Brand Guide" (PDF). Saskatchewan Huskies. June 19, 2020.
- http://canadawest.org/sports/fball/history_records
- http://www.canadawest.org/sports/fball/2016-17/releases/20160620cflrosters
- "Players". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- Canada West Football History
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.