March 27, 2006
YORK'S FOLEY GOES CAMPING
TORONTO - York Lions defensive end Ricky Foley was among 48 university/college players that attended the Canadian Football League (CFL) Evaluation Camp in Mississauga and Oakville on March 23-25.
The Evaluation Camp is a step on the way to the CFL draft, which will be held Thursday, April 20, 2006. Players were put through a series of tests to measure their relative times, strengths and overall agility.
Foley was named a first team OUA all-star in 2005 after finishing seventh in the conference with 49 tackles. He also saw playing time at the linebacker, running back, tight end and place kicking positions. In 2004, Foley led the nation in sacks with nine and was named a first team OUA All-Star and a second team CIS All-Canadian.
The 6'2\", 255 pound product of Courtice, ON is a former decathlete who didn't take up the game of football until he arrived on the York campus four years ago. The 24-year old History major has learned quickly, developing into one of the most dangerous and tenacious pass rushers in the country.
(Source: Jim McLarty, York Sports Information.)
(Photo: He may still be relatively new to the game but Ricky Foley has already made a lasting impact on the football field for the York Lions. The 2005 OUA all-star attended the CFL's Evaluation camp this past weekend. File photo by Andrew Craig.)
The Evaluation Camp is a step on the way to the CFL draft, which will be held Thursday, April 20, 2006. Players were put through a series of tests to measure their relative times, strengths and overall agility.
Foley was named a first team OUA all-star in 2005 after finishing seventh in the conference with 49 tackles. He also saw playing time at the linebacker, running back, tight end and place kicking positions. In 2004, Foley led the nation in sacks with nine and was named a first team OUA All-Star and a second team CIS All-Canadian.
The 6'2\", 255 pound product of Courtice, ON is a former decathlete who didn't take up the game of football until he arrived on the York campus four years ago. The 24-year old History major has learned quickly, developing into one of the most dangerous and tenacious pass rushers in the country.
(Source: Jim McLarty, York Sports Information.)
(Photo: He may still be relatively new to the game but Ricky Foley has already made a lasting impact on the football field for the York Lions. The 2005 OUA all-star attended the CFL's Evaluation camp this past weekend. File photo by Andrew Craig.)
