2018-19 StFX X-Men Football News

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Bailey Wasdal to participate in CFL internship program
Bailey Wasdal to participate in CFL internship program

The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced the U SPORTS quarterbacks that will participate in the Canadian Quarterback Internship Program at CFL training camps in advance of the 2019 season. StFX's Bailey Wasdal will be attending the Ottawa RedBlacks training camp.

Julien-Grant and Whyte selected in CFL draft
Julien-Grant and Whyte selected in CFL draft

he Montreal Alouettes, while linebacker Gordon Whyte was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 67th overall in the eighth round.

Burnham and Zamora named to roster for U SPORTS East-West Bowl
Burnham and Zamora named to roster for U SPORTS East-West Bowl

X-Men kicker/punter Kieran Burnham and offensive lineman Jonathan Zamora have been selected to compete for the East team in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl in Ottawa on May 11th. The game features U SPORTS athlete heading into their final season of eligibility and serves as a key scouting game for future CFL prospects. Both Burnham and Zamora were AUS all-stars on the conference champion X-Men squad this past season.

Julien-Grant ranked 9th on CFL Top 20 prospect list heading into draft
Julien-Grant ranked 9th on CFL Top 20 prospect list heading into draft

X-Men receiver/returner Kaion Julien-Grant is ranked ninth on the CFL Top 20 prospect list for the upcoming draft. He moved up four positions after being ranked 13th in December.

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2019 AUS fall sports schedules released

Atlantic University Sport released the 2019 fall sports schedules today, including women’s rugby, men’s football, men’s and women’s soccer as well as men’s and women’s cross country. Hosts for the 2019 fall championships were also confirmed.

Seven X-Men invited to various CFL combines
Seven X-Men invited to various CFL combines

The StFX X-Men football team will be well represented at upcoming Canadian Football League (CFL) combines. Seven X-Men athletes have been invited to various combines to showcase their skills.

Julien-Grant receives retroactive All-Canadian recognition
Julien-Grant receives retroactive All-Canadian recognition

Fourth year X-Men receiver Kaion Julien-Grant received All-Canadian recognition retroactively following a doping control infraction to another U SPORTS athlete following the 2018 season.

Dave Van Den Heuvel named X-Men Football Offensive Coordinator
Dave Van Den Heuvel named X-Men Football Offensive Coordinator

StFX football head coach Gary Waterman is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Van Den Heuvel as the new offensive coordinator for the X-Men program.   

Julien-Grant ranked 13th on CFL prospect list
Julien-Grant ranked 13th on CFL prospect list

X-Men All-Canadian receiver Kaion Julien-Grant is currently ranked 13th on the CFL's top 20 prospect list in advance of the 2019 Draft. He is one of 11 U SPORTS athletes on the prospect list and the only athlete from the AUS conference.

Four X-Men named U SPORTS football All-Canadians
Four X-Men named U SPORTS football All-Canadians

X-Men football receiver Kaion Julien-Grant was named a U SPORTS first team All-Canadian at the Vanier Cup banquet. His teammates Jacob Czaja, Jordan Socholotiuk and Jonathan Zamora were all honoured as U SPORTS second team All-Canadians.

Socholotiuk, Fedchun & Pike named football athletes of the week
Socholotiuk, Fedchun & Pike named football athletes of the week

Running back Jordan Socholotiuk, defensive lineman Alex Fedchun and defensive back Jeremy Pike were named the McDonald's X-Men football athletes of the week for the week of November 10, 2018.

Kaion Julien-Grant named AUS outstanding player of the year; Coach Waterman named AUS coach of the year & six X-Men honoured as all-stars
Kaion Julien-Grant named AUS outstanding player of the year; Coach Waterman named AUS coach of the year & six X-Men honoured as all-stars

X-Men receiver/returner Kaion Julien-Grant was named the 2018 AUS outstanding player of the year, while Gary Waterman picked up the AUS coach of the year award. Julien-Grant, along with five of his teammates - Keiran Burnham, Tyler Cordeiro, Jacob Czaja, Jordan Socholotiuk and Jonathan Zamora - were named to the AUS all-star team.

Socholotiuk named U SPORTS athlete of the week
Socholotiuk named U SPORTS athlete of the week

X-Men running back Jordan Socholotiuk was named the U SPORTS offensive player of the week of the week ending November 4, 2018.

Socholotiuk, Fedchun & Burnham named football athletes of the week
Socholotiuk, Fedchun & Burnham named football athletes of the week

Running back Jordan Socholotiuk, defensive lineman Alex Fedchun and kicker/punter Keiran Burnham were named the McDonald's X-Men football athletes of the week for the week of Nov. 3, 2018.

Wasdal, Whyte & Pike named X-Men football athletes of the week
Wasdal, Whyte & Pike named X-Men football athletes of the week

Quarterback Bailey Wasdal, linebacker Gordon Whyte and defensive back Jeremy Pike were named the McDonald's X-Men football athletes of the week for the week ending October 28, 2018.

Photo credit Paul Hurford
X-Men wrap up regular season play with win over Mounties

The StFX X-Men closed out AUS regular season play with a 38-15 victory over the Mount Allison Mounties Saturday afternoon at StFX Oland Stadium.