Excited by win, veteran defenders looking forward to stretch run

“I’ve never had my blood pressure go so high and so low in the same game,” a pumped up David Rybinski said after the Dogs finished off their 44-39 comeback victory over Manitoba. The fifth year defensive tackle then added “I’ve never been so proud of my teammates.” Depite allowing two long touchdown runs, the | Full Article

Three Downs: “Blackout” edition

After a road game followed with a bye week, Huskie fans are glad to be back at Griffiths Stadium for tonight’s “Blackout” game against the University of Manitoba. Huskie Outsider, the originator of “Three Downs,” is equally excited to see the Dogs play on their home turf, and we’re back with another pre-game edition of | Full Article

Unsung hero: Huskies at UBC wrap-up

After each game, we mention an unsung hero, or a player who had a big impact without having his name mentioned very often. Tom: The offensive line only gave up one sack, and even on that play I thought they gave Drew Burko plenty of time to get rid of the ball. They deserve some | Full Article

Statistical predictions: how did we do in week #1?

Prior to the Huskies’ first game of the Canada West season, each member of the Huskie Outsider gang made a statistical prediction. Let’s see how well we did: Tom predicted that the Huskies would do a better job of taking care of the ball in 2012, and he predicted that the Dogs would have no | Full Article

Three downs: Huskies vs Bears wrap-up

First down: Who deserves the game ball on offense? Dallas: I’m going with Kit Hillis, whose speed and elusiveness gives the Huskies a running back-like threat at wideout. He was the leading receiver last night and made a great diving catch to sustain a drive that led to a touchdown. Tom: The O Line offered | Full Article

Three Downs: only 3 more days!

In 3 days, the Huskies will kick off training camp with testing on Thursday, and Huskie Outsider is back with another edition of “Three Downs,” where we offer a primer on what to watch as the Dogs take to the field. 1st down: What positional battle are you most interested in following during camp? Dallas: | Full Article

High school players gather for Huskie football camp

Since Monday, around 120 high school football players from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba have been taking part in the Huskies’ summer football camp. The camp gives players the opportunity to hone their technique and work on their conditioning in preparation for their upcoming season. There are morning and afternoon practices on Monday through Thursday, and | Full Article

Coach Humbert hopes improved confidence leads to stronger kicking game

The play of the Huskies’ special teams was a mixed bag in 2012. The Dogs were solid in the return game, particularly with punt returns where their 14.2 yard average return was 5.7 yards/return more than the second best return team in the conference. They led the conference in kickoff coverage as well. Their field | Full Article

Training and nutrition brings on-field results to the Huskies

Those who have attended Huskie practices at Griffiths Stadium know how important fitness and training is to this football team. When you’re standing amongst the players during a practice, it is clear the incredible shape these student athletes are in and it is obvious how much training time they put in, from after practice runs | Full Article

Catching up with the coach: part four of four

The Huskies 2011 special teams units looked unbeatable one play and frustratingly average the next. Special teams coach Doug Humbert had challenges early on in the season, when the kick and punt return teams first lost Kit Hillis to injury, followed by 2010 Canada West all-star kick returner Luke Thiel in week three. In addition, | Full Article