Huskie vets are ready to return
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Much of the focus surrounding the 2023 University of Saskatchewan Huskie football season has been on who is no longer with the program. Hec Crighton trophy nominee Mason Nyhus has graduated, meaning there will be a new quarterback in under centre. Anton Amundrud was with the team last season and players who could emerge this season include Mustapha Yekini ,Griffin Sander and Jake Farrell.
Yekini played at Simon Fraser before the program was discontinued after the 2022 season. The Red Deer product has only played American football at the college level however head coach Scott Flory is confident he can make the transition to the three down game. Sander is no stranger to the Saskatoon football scene, playing at Bishop Mahoney high school. Farrell, who is from Yorkton, played varsity football with the Vernon Panthers.
While the Huskies may, or may not, lack experience at quarterback, the team will have a very seasoned supporting cast at receiver, running back and on the offensive line this season. Fourth year feature back, Ted Kubongo, who now has a year of experience under Scott Flory’s offense, will be a key weapon. “We’ve got to make sure that we are insulated enough to make it easier for the next guy coming in” (at quarterback), said Flory. The Huskies may have as many as 10 starters return from last season’s offense.
The Huskies are deep at offensive line, however there is a question at left tackle. Dayton Black, who played in 30 games for the U of S Huskies, was chosen in the first round of the 2023 CFL draft and will remain with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this season. Flory believes that his team has the depth from within to transition a veteran to the new position. “We are going to have to find out who can play at tackle. I am confident that (offensive line coach Lane Bryksa and assistant coach Tanner Secord) will get someone ready to go.”
