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UBC quarterback Drew Viotto brought his physical style against the Manitoba defence as the Thunderbirds defeated the Bisons 21-9 in its 2025 Canada West season opener Aug. 28 at Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver. (Photo by Richard Lam property of UBC athletics 2025. All Rights Reserved)
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Tsumura on UBC Football: My two big takeaways from impressive win over No. 8-ranked Manitoba! Why ‘Birds have an enviable QB situation, and why anyone would covet the blue-&-gold’s front 7!

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Howard TsumuraComment(0)

By Howard Tsumura (VarsityLetters.ca)VANCOUVER — It’s not that Blake Nill misunderstood the question.More than that, it’s all part-and-parcel of the DNA of post-game coach speak to remain in the moment. You know, the micro… not the macro.Yet, in the aftermath of a Canada West season-opening 21-9 victory over the No. 8 Manitoba Bisons here Thursday […]

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