The Concordia Stingers placed eight athletes, including five unanimous selections, on the 2005 Quebec University Football League all-star team which was unveiled this afternoon.
Leading the way for the Stingers is the tandem of quarterback Scott Syvret and wide receiver Dan Mott – both unanimous choices at their positions. Syvret, a third-year Marketing major, played in six games, completing 122 of 184 passes (66.3 %) for 1488 yards and 10 touchdowns. Mott, a senior graduate studies student, was his favorite target. He caught 38 passes for 495 yards and two touchdowns in seven games. Mott’s 38 catches was a school record, eclipsing the mark set by Andre Bolduc (1995) and Hubert Marsolis (1991) of 35 receptions in a season.
A third member of the offence was also an all-star. Keith Dauper, a third Business student, was named the outstanding tackle on the offensive line.
On special teams, the Stingers continue to dominate the punter and kicker positions. Mike Renaud, the 2004 all-Canadian punter, makes his second appearance on the all-star team. He punted 44 times for an average of 39.1 yards.
Warren Kean earns his second consecutive all-star at the kicker position. The Sociology and Marketing student connected on 16 of 17 field goals with his longest measuring 42 yards. He was also good on 22 of 24 converts.
Both Renaud, a Political Science major, and Kean were unanimous selections.
Three Stingers were recognized by the conference on defence: linebacker Patrick Donovan, halfback Sammy Okpro and cornerback Moe Sidibe.
Donovan, a Leisure Sciences student, was the top-rated linebacker in the Quebec conference. He led the league in tackles with 48 solos and 20 assists for 58 total in just seven games. He also had three sacks and an interception. Okpro, a second-year Finance student, makes his first appearance on the team. He recorded 30 solo tackles and six assists. A very aggressive player, he also forced two fumbles and blocked a kick. He was also a unanimous choice.
Finally, Moe Sidibe earns his second consecutive all-star. The Sociology student led the conference in interceptions with five in seven games. His play has been closely scrutinized by the professional scouts this fall. He is expected to be a high-round pick in the 2006 CFL draft.
