Bison briefs
So far it’s been a busy off-season for the University of Manitoba Bisons. Here’s a few highlights. Bison football players compete at annual East-West Bowl…
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Getting fans in the stands
Things are changing for the better when it comes to sports and recreation at the University of Manitoba. The trend in the right direction started in September of 2013, when the Bison football team played their first-ever game in the newly-opened Investors Group Field (IGF). A humungous step up from the old University Stadium, IGF has a capacity of 33,422 spectators , and is hands down the best facility in the CIS.
Committed to the future
The future looks very bright for the University of Manitoba Bison football team. On Feb. 3, Bison football head coach Brian Dobie officially introduced six…
The present and the future
The 2014 CFL season was a year of progression for the University of Manitoba Bison football program. Nine former members of the herd found themselves…
Covering the spread
When my mom asks me about a story in the NFL I know it must be a big deal. Larger than the Dez catch, the…
Yakking with Yantz
It seems like just yesterday that Jordan Yantz took his first snap as starting quarterback of the University of Manitoba Bison football team. In reality,…
Bison Briefs
Three’s the magic number The Bison men’s basketball team placed third at the48th annual Wesmen Classic for the second year in a row. The University…
Bisons fall just short against Montreal
Just 12 yards stood between the Manitoba Bisons, and a trip to their first Vanier Cup since 2007 on Saturday afternoon, however fate would not…
The best in the Canada West
The Hardy Cup has made its way back to the province of Manitoba. On Saturday afternoon, the University of Manitoba Bison football team dethroned the…
Developing into stars
Playing junior football can serve as a springboard towards a university career for a number of players, and with running back Kienan LaFrance and receiver…