April 3, 2009
STEPHENSON'S NO. 24 RETIRED BY WINDSOR LANCERS
WINDSOR, Ont. - Lancers football star running back and Canadian university football's all-time leading rusher Daryl Stephenson had his No. 24 retired at the University of Windsor Lancers Evening of Excellence Awards Banquet on Wednesday night.
The special presentation was made in honour of Daryl's outstanding university career at Windsor which saw him become one of the most decorated players in CIS football history.
The native of London, Ont. made a name for himself from his very first carry in his very first CIS game, where he carried the ball 49 yards for a touchdown back in 2004.
Daryl went on to have a sensational rookie campaign as he rushed for 1,192 yards to break the CIS rookie rushing record and win the Norm Marshall Trophy as the OUA Rookie of the Year.
In his next two seasons, Daryl captured the CIS rushing title each year and was named a CIS all-Canadian in the process. His 1,306 rushing yards in 2005 led the CIS as he established himself as one of the nation's premier players.
In 2006, he enjoyed a remarkable year as he rushed for 1,140 yards, led the Lancers to a 6-2 record, a home playoff game and once again captured the CIS rushing title. For his efforts, he was recognized as the Hec Crighton Award winner as Canadian university football's Most Outstanding Player.
This past season, Daryl once again made history as he shattered the CIS football all-time rushing record. He finished his CIS career with an amazing 5,163 rushing yards, ranking him as the only player in history to eclipse the magical 5,000 rushing yard barrier.
During his time at the University of Windsor, he became one of Canadian university sport's highest profile and most recognizable student-athletes and he ranks as one of the greatest Lancers of all-time.
Next season, he will move on to play professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League.
Source: Windsor Lancers
Photo Credit: Edwin Tam
The special presentation was made in honour of Daryl's outstanding university career at Windsor which saw him become one of the most decorated players in CIS football history.
The native of London, Ont. made a name for himself from his very first carry in his very first CIS game, where he carried the ball 49 yards for a touchdown back in 2004.
Daryl went on to have a sensational rookie campaign as he rushed for 1,192 yards to break the CIS rookie rushing record and win the Norm Marshall Trophy as the OUA Rookie of the Year.
In his next two seasons, Daryl captured the CIS rushing title each year and was named a CIS all-Canadian in the process. His 1,306 rushing yards in 2005 led the CIS as he established himself as one of the nation's premier players.
In 2006, he enjoyed a remarkable year as he rushed for 1,140 yards, led the Lancers to a 6-2 record, a home playoff game and once again captured the CIS rushing title. For his efforts, he was recognized as the Hec Crighton Award winner as Canadian university football's Most Outstanding Player.
This past season, Daryl once again made history as he shattered the CIS football all-time rushing record. He finished his CIS career with an amazing 5,163 rushing yards, ranking him as the only player in history to eclipse the magical 5,000 rushing yard barrier.
During his time at the University of Windsor, he became one of Canadian university sport's highest profile and most recognizable student-athletes and he ranks as one of the greatest Lancers of all-time.
Next season, he will move on to play professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League.
Source: Windsor Lancers
Photo Credit: Edwin Tam
