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Tag: Blake Nill

UBC's Michael O'Connor has ridden both sides of the emotional roller-coaster over his first two seasons as the Thunderbirds' starting quarterback. (Richard Lam/UBC athletics)
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Michael O’Connor: UBC’s QB-1 on how his humbled ‘Birds prep for redemption in 2017

June 14, 2017Howard TsumuraComment(0)

VANCOUVER — In those on-field moments, when he breaks contain and puts his feet to work, UBC Thunderbirds’ quarterback Michael O’Connor is a guy that can make you miss.

UBC Thunderbirds' redshirt freshman Parker Simson has moved from the defensive backfield to a role as a 'Birds back-up quarterback. (Bob Frid/UBC athletics)
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UBC football: QB Parker Simson? Touted two-sport star leaves defence for understudy pivot role

May 2, 2017May 3, 2017Howard TsumuraComment(0)

VANCOUVER — Parker Simson came to UBC hoping to get his foot in the door with both the football and basketball programs.

Mexican import Diego Montoya could be an immediate impact player for the UBC Thunderbirds. (Photo courtesy UBC athletics)
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Mean, nasty and huge! Global recruit effort lands UBC football mammoth Mexican OL Montoya

April 26, 2017Howard TsumuraComment(0)

VANCOUVER — Paul Orazietti came back with a lot of memories from his stint in China this past summer as an assistant coach for Canada at the World Under-19 football championships.

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