October 17, 2008
OUA FOOTBALL RECORD CHASE
HAMILTON, Ont. - For a number of football players across Ontario University Athletics (OUA), Saturday is the final opportunity to etch their names in both the OUA and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) record books.
While some like Windsor Lancers running back Daryl Stephenson (London, Ont.) and Ottawa Gee-Gees quarterback Josh Sacobie (Fredericton, N.B.) have already eclipsed OUA records, some other players have an opportunity to make history. Queen's Gaels receiver Scott Valberg (Kingston, Ont.) is four touchdown receptions away from tying a single season OUA record, while teammate Dan Brannagan (Burlington, Ont.) is three passing TDs from tying the OUA standard in one season. Western Mustangs defensive back Matt Carapella (London, Ont.) needs just one interception from setting a new OUA career record of 22.
Sacobie's record chase continues. He is 211 passing yards away from Ben Chapdelaine's record of 9,974, and is additional 26 yards from the significant milestone of 10,000 yards. He also needs 17 passing attempts to set a new OUA career standard. Sacobie is already the all-time OUA leader in passing touchdowns and passing completions.
On special teams, both Jimmy Allin (Belleville, Ont.) of Queen's and Jedd Gardner (Niagara Falls, Ont.) of the Guelph Gryphons are in a race for the punt return yardage crown of 2008. With good performances on Saturday, they could set a new single season standard in OUA.
See below for a list of OUA football records that have already been broken or could fall this weekend.
OUA RECORDS
Career Rushing Yards
OUA/CIS Record
5,140 - Daryl Stephenson, Windsor (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
5,140 - Daryl Stephenson, Windsor (2004-current)
3,019 - Mike Giffin, Queen's (2005-current)
Single Season Receiving Touchdowns
OUA Record
13 - Stefan Ptaszek, Laurier (1994)
Active OUA Players
9 - Scott Valberg, Queen's (2008)
Career Passing Yards
OUA/CIS Record
9,974 - Ben Chapdelaine, McMaster (1997-2001)
Active OUA Players
9,763 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
7,792 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
7,439 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
7,363 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
Single Season Passing Touchdowns
OUA Record
24 - Tommy Denison, Queen's (2003)
Active OUA Players
21 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2008)
Career Passing Touchdowns
OUA Record
78 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
78 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
59 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
50 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
Career Passing Attempts
OUA Record
1,107 - Ben Chapdelaine, McMaster (1997-01)
Active OUA Players
1,091 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
896 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
892 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
872 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
Career Passing Completions
OUA Record
627 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
627 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
536 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
475 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
470 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
Career Interceptions
OUA Record
21 - Peter McNabb, Toronto & Queen's (1970-72, 1973-74)
21 - Matt Carapella, Western (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
21 - Matt Carapella, Western (2004-current)
Single Season Punt Return Yards
OUA Record
686 - Paul Bennett, Laurier (1976)
Active OUA Players
576 - Jimmy Allin, Queen's (2008)
505 - Jedd Gardner, Guelph (2008)
– OUA –
ABOUT ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
While some like Windsor Lancers running back Daryl Stephenson (London, Ont.) and Ottawa Gee-Gees quarterback Josh Sacobie (Fredericton, N.B.) have already eclipsed OUA records, some other players have an opportunity to make history. Queen's Gaels receiver Scott Valberg (Kingston, Ont.) is four touchdown receptions away from tying a single season OUA record, while teammate Dan Brannagan (Burlington, Ont.) is three passing TDs from tying the OUA standard in one season. Western Mustangs defensive back Matt Carapella (London, Ont.) needs just one interception from setting a new OUA career record of 22.
Sacobie's record chase continues. He is 211 passing yards away from Ben Chapdelaine's record of 9,974, and is additional 26 yards from the significant milestone of 10,000 yards. He also needs 17 passing attempts to set a new OUA career standard. Sacobie is already the all-time OUA leader in passing touchdowns and passing completions.
On special teams, both Jimmy Allin (Belleville, Ont.) of Queen's and Jedd Gardner (Niagara Falls, Ont.) of the Guelph Gryphons are in a race for the punt return yardage crown of 2008. With good performances on Saturday, they could set a new single season standard in OUA.
See below for a list of OUA football records that have already been broken or could fall this weekend.
OUA RECORDS
Career Rushing Yards
OUA/CIS Record
5,140 - Daryl Stephenson, Windsor (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
5,140 - Daryl Stephenson, Windsor (2004-current)
3,019 - Mike Giffin, Queen's (2005-current)
Single Season Receiving Touchdowns
OUA Record
13 - Stefan Ptaszek, Laurier (1994)
Active OUA Players
9 - Scott Valberg, Queen's (2008)
Career Passing Yards
OUA/CIS Record
9,974 - Ben Chapdelaine, McMaster (1997-2001)
Active OUA Players
9,763 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
7,792 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
7,439 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
7,363 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
Single Season Passing Touchdowns
OUA Record
24 - Tommy Denison, Queen's (2003)
Active OUA Players
21 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2008)
Career Passing Touchdowns
OUA Record
78 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
78 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
59 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
50 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
Career Passing Attempts
OUA Record
1,107 - Ben Chapdelaine, McMaster (1997-01)
Active OUA Players
1,091 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
896 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
892 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
872 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
Career Passing Completions
OUA Record
627 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
627 - Josh Sacobie, Ottawa (2004-current)
536 - Michael Faulds, Western (2005-current)
475 - Justin Dunk, Guelph (2005-current)
470 - Dan Brannagan, Queen's (2005-current)
Career Interceptions
OUA Record
21 - Peter McNabb, Toronto & Queen's (1970-72, 1973-74)
21 - Matt Carapella, Western (2004-current)
Active OUA Players
21 - Matt Carapella, Western (2004-current)
Single Season Punt Return Yards
OUA Record
686 - Paul Bennett, Laurier (1976)
Active OUA Players
576 - Jimmy Allin, Queen's (2008)
505 - Jedd Gardner, Guelph (2008)
– OUA –
ABOUT ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
