The Concordia Stingers took another step forward in their preparation for the 2011 university football season with a 23-21 exhibition victory over the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday afternoon.
Head coach Gerry McGrath is looking forward to opening the biggest and most competitive training camp in his 12-year career at the helm of the Concordia Stinger football team.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League have signed Concordia Stinger kicker Rene Paredes to a contract and will have him compete for a spot on their roster when training camp gets under way next month.
Head coach Gerry McGrath is pleased to announce Brandon Caesar has joined the Concordia Stingers football coaching staff, taking on responsibilities for running backs and strength and conditioning.
Four football players who have worn the maroon and gold were selected in the CFL draft this afternoon, including Concordia defensive tackle Maurice Forbes and offensive tackle Anthony Barrette who were both second round selections.
Three members of the Concordia Stingers will participate the ninth annual East West Bowl, an annual football game designed to showcase Canadian university players who are eligible for the 2012 Canadian Football League draft.
Head coach Gerry McGrath, who is now in his 12th season at the helm of the Stingers, is pleased to announce his 2011 Concordia football coaching staff.
Slotback Liam Mahoney was honored as the outstanding player of the 2010 season when the Concordia Stingers gathered at their annual football banquet in Montreal on Saturday night.
Concordia head coach Gerry McGrath is pleased to announce six players who have committed to playing football for the Stingers starting in the 2011 season.
Shaquille Armstrong, a rookie defensive tackle with the Concordia Stingers, has been selected to participate in the Team USA versus the World international football challenge at Westlake Stadium in Austin, Texas on Feb. 2.
Anthony Barrette, a fourth-year offensive tackle with the Concordia Stingers, is among the top prospects for the 2011 Canadian Football League CFL draft that will take place this spring.
Two members of the Concordia Stingers football program were named to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport CIS second all-Canadian team at a gala dinner in Quebec City last Thursday night.
Slotback Liam Mahoney and offensive tackle Anthony Barrette are the only members of the Concordia Stingers named to the 2010 Quebec University Football League all-star team.
The Concordia Stingers find themselves in a must-win situation as they host the top ranked Laval Rouge et Or in the final weekend of play in the Quebec university football league.
In a game filled with turnovers, the opportunistic Concordia Stingers emerged with a 21-14 victory over the No. 6-ranked Montreal Carabins in Quebec university football action at CEPSUM stadium on Friday night.
