Football (6-1 OUA, 6-2 Overall)
Host Guelph (4-3 OUA) on Saturday, October 23, 1:00 p.m. at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa. (Live on The Score, SSN Canada)
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The uOttawa Gee-Gees are back in action this weekend as they welcome the Guelph Gryphons to Frank Clair Stadium for their final regular season game. They will look to pick up from where they left off before last week's bye and after a 44-21 victory over Laurier on October 9, 2010.
In a record-breaking game that saw fourth-year quarterback Brad Sinopoli, Peterborough, Ont., become the all-time Gee-Gees leader in attempts in a season (272), completions in a season (165), and passing yards in a season (2552). Still, Brad is done yet; he is also tied with former Gee-Gee Josh Sacobie for most touchdowns in a season at 21, and has a legitimate shot of cracking the CIS all-time record for passing yards in a season (3033).
Still Brad will not be the only one breaking records this weekend, fifth-year receiver Steven Hughes, Ottawa, Ont., will be looking to become the all-time Gee-Gees leader for most receptions in a season. He currently has 54, while the record stands at 60. However, with Hughes leading all receivers in the OUA, and averaging 11.85 receptions per game, the record is clearly within his reach.
Coming into this week ranked No. 5 among the CIS Top Ten, the Gee-Gees are apparently still suffering the lingering effects from that upset loss to Toronto back on October 2, 2010. With that said, the garnet and grey are eager to prove themselves once again this weekend, and would like nothing more to finish their regular season at 7-1, and claim top spot in the OUA. And for some added motivation, the game will be broadcasted live across the country as part of the Score's Rush University programming.
Thoughts from head coach Jean-Philippe Asselin
"We feel rested, a little more healthy, and anxious to get back out there. It's definitely a big game for our program. For our guys it will be a good experience to be on national television with the chance to clinch first place in the OUA, so it's a big game in that sense yes."
NOTES
In support of the University of Ottawa's United Way campaign, the Gee-Gees will be donating a portion of the proceeds from all advance ticket sales. Help support the Gee-Gees and the United Way by taking advantage of special pricing for uOttawa students, staff and alumni. Tickets are only $6 each. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your school spirit.
Tickets will be on sale in the Tabaret Rotunda Wednesday, October 20 to Friday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the Client Services counter at the uOttawa Sports Complex (801 King Edward) or by calling the Gee-Gees Ticket Office at 613-562-5800 ext. 4337.
With it being the final regular season home game, the uOttawa Gee-Gees will be honoring the following senior players prior to kick off: Michael Alfonso, Steven Hughes, Youcef Lekadir, Brandon Lowe, Brad Sinopoli, Cyril Adjeitey, Mattew Bolduc, Eric Chibuluzo, Patrick D'Amico, Philippe David, Chayce Elliott, James McNaughton, Nick Randall, Lee Shaver and Sebastien Tetreault.
The Gee-Gees will also be hosting their first playoff game on November 6, 2010 for the OUA semi-final, and a chance to advance to the Yates Cup final. Game time is yet to be determined, but they will either play at 1:00 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. November 6, depending on the Saturday, October 23 results versus Guelph.
