2013-14 X-Men Football News

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Devon Bailey selected sixth overall in CFL draft
Devon Bailey selected sixth overall in CFL draft

X-Men wide receiver Devon Bailey was drafted sixth overall in the 2014 CFL Draft on May 13th, being selected in the first round by the Edmonton Eskimos.

photo of Ron Omara credited to Kedar Pai
Omara, Roseway and Dickson compete on East squad in CIS East West Bowl

Three X-Men competed for the East squad in the annual CIS East West Bowl this past Saturday in London, Ont. The all-star game that features CIS players who will be eligible for the following year's CFL draft saw the East defeat the West by a 19-12 margin. Representing StFX was running back Ashton Dickson, wide receiver Randy Roseway and linebacker Ron Omara.

X-Men football announce second wave of recruits
X-Men football announce second wave of recruits

X-Men football head coach Gary Waterman is pleased to announce a second wave of commitments of to the StFX football program for the 2014 season which includes 23 athletes.

Bailey ranked 5th heading into CFL draft
Bailey ranked 5th heading into CFL draft

X-Men wide receiver Devon Bailey is ranked fifth overall on the CFL Scouting Bureau list heading into the upcoming CFL draft.

2014 AUS football schedule announced
2014 AUS football schedule announced

Atlantic University Sport released the 2014 football schedule today for the upcoming fall season. Each of the conference's four teams will once again play eight regular season games, with the regular season kicking off with a Friday evening and a Saturday afternoon game in Week 1.

Dickson, Roseway & Omara to compete in CIS football East West Bowl
Dickson, Roseway & Omara to compete in CIS football East West Bowl

Three X-Men will be competing in the annual CIS East West Bowl on May 10th in London, Ont. The all-star game features CIS players who will be eligible for the following year’s CFL draft.

Photo credit Pawel Dwulit, CFL.ca
X-Men fare well at CFL combine

Five StFX X-Men recently participated in CFL combine events. Wide receiver Devon Bailey and offensive lineman Terry Hart attended the national CFL combine in Toronto as a contingent of 40 of the top players eligible for the upcoming CFL draft, while defensive backs Charlton Elliott and Demetrius Ferguson and defensive lineman Samni Adereti attended the Montreal regional combine.

Five X-Men to participate in CFL combine events
Five X-Men to participate in CFL combine events

Five StFX X-Men have been selected to participate in upcoming CFL combine events.

X-Men football helps celebrate African Heritage Month
X-Men football helps celebrate African Heritage Month

Members of St. Francis Xavier University’s football team made a lasting impression on students at St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy as part of African Heritage Month Celebrations.

X-Men alumnus Henoc Muamba signs with Indianapolis Colts
X-Men alumnus Henoc Muamba signs with Indianapolis Colts

Former X-Men football linebacker Henoc Muamba is heading to the NFL. The 6’0’, 238 pound native of Mississauga, Ont. signed with the Indianapolis Colts on February 6th as an undrafted free agent.

X-Men football announce recruits
X-Men football announce recruits

X-Men football head coach Gary Waterman is pleased to announce the commitment of 17 recruits to the StFX football program for the 2014 season.

X-Men football raise money for Alzheimer's Society
X-Men football raise money for Alzheimer's Society

Many local members of the Antigonish community witnessed the X-Men football team out in full force on the evening of January 30th. They weren’t watching their talents on the grid iron, however, but rather their fundraising talents, in support of the Alzheimer's Society.

Devon Bailey ranked 4th on CFL prospect list
Devon Bailey ranked 4th on CFL prospect list

X-Men wide receiver Devon Bailey is ranked fourth overall on the latest Top 15 prospect list released today from the CFL's Scouting Bureau for the 2014 Canadian Draft.

Dante Djan named to Football Canada junior national team roster
Dante Djan named to Football Canada junior national team roster

X-Men quarterback Dante Djan was recently named to the Football Canada junior national team roster. The 6'3" freshman from Calgary completed his freshman season with the X-Men this past fall.

Steve Snyder named new X-Men football assistant coach; Waterman renews head coaching contract
Steve Snyder named new X-Men football assistant coach; Waterman renews head coaching contract

StFX football head coach Gary Waterman is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Snyder as the new full-time assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the X-Men program. Coach Waterman also signed a new coaching contract to remain on as X-Men head coach.

Omara honored as CIS 2nd team All-Canadian
Omara honored as CIS 2nd team All-Canadian

Fourth year X-Men linebacker Ron Omara from Alymer, QC was honored Thursday evening at the annual CIS All-Canadian awards banquet in conjunciton with the Vanier Cup.