Homecoming and going

So I’ve had just over 4 days to go over the events of our last game and there is really not much to say, it was just another tough day at the office. We as a team had another game where at times we showed we can be a great team, but also had a few moments that can’t help but justify our 0-4 record. But like any week win or lose the guys have come to practice this week ready to work and improve upon last week's result. From a practice standpoint this week did not have the best of starts, not for the performance on the field, but for the performance of the sky. The rain came and went but made sure our equipment was damp and the balls were slick throughout, and as the rain fell I couldn’t help but think back to former blogger and teammate Tom Kuchiran who made reference to Mother Nature in a blog last October 27th.

Aside from practice, last week’s game also had the distinction of our annual homecoming game. The game and weekend are a celebration for the team and the school, for us the players it is a chance to meet some of the team’s alumni. Personally I got to reunite with some old friends and former teammates who came for the weekends events. To name a few it was a pleasure to see Nick Scissons, Andrew Nagy, Devendra Maharajh, Scott Syvret, Curtis Merrick, and from how I remember him what can only now be described as half of Keith Dauper. (Who by the way voiced his displeasure for my blog, but was quick to deflect questions about his past doughnut giving habits. It’s ok Keith I’ll work on it and I still love you or what’s left of you.) Also a special shout out to former left guard, stats crew legend and my own personal pregame wardrobe consultant Connor Smith.

As a team we had the honor of getting a pregame speech from former Stinger and CFL hall-of-famer Rocco Romano. He delivered some inspiring words and it was not until I started to write this that I felt bad we did not come through with a win for him and the rest of our alumni. Nonetheless this year’s edition of the Concordia Stingers would like to extend our thanks to Rocco for his words and to all the fellow alumni for their support, not just this past weekend but throughout the season.

On a personal note the game marked a chance for me to play against a fellow St. Ignatius of Loyola (Oakville) alumni, Kwasi Nkansah, who is the starting safety for the X-Men.

This week we will once again take on the Sherbrooke Vert et Or, this time at home. The game is the annual Shrine Bowl which helps to benefit the Shriners Hospital. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. or 13:00 local time this Saturday and it would be great to have a packed house so come on out Stinger fans and support the team it would be very much appreciated.

P.S. For those of you who check the regular updates on “The Quarterback” Robert Mackay’s twitter page, I find it quite fascinating that the man has so many post about TV yet does not have cable. Just saying.