STREAK ENDS The Rick Rivers Report After an undefeated 2016 season and an opening win, the Tigers’ streak ended at 9 as the UNBF Red Bombers defeated Dal, 41-24. Coach Haggett when asked to describe his team’s loss in 15 words or less, said; “we were outplayed, out coached and they wanted it more”. He … Continue reading Tigers winning streak ends at UNB
On a perfect night for football, the score 49-7 for the Tigers might indicate a near perfect game. But HC Haggett, expressed there is “still a lot to work on”.
The Rick Rivers’ Report Monday, November 7, 2016 On a near perfect football weather day, the Dalhousie University Tigers finished an incredible perfect season by winning the Moosehead Trophy emblematic of the Atlantic Football League championship. The cliché that defence wins championships was proven again as the Tigers defeated three time defending champs, the Holland … Continue reading Tigers go undefeated in their first championship since 1954: The Rick Rivers Report
The Rick Rivers’ Report Sunday October 30, 2016 In less than perfect first half weather, the year of the football Tiger continued as the black and gold distanced the UNB Saint John Seawolves, 35-0. During a drizzly first quarter, the Dalhousie receivers had a few drops but the run game came to the forefront! Ever consistent, … Continue reading 2016 Championship Bound
The Rick Rivers’ Report Monday October 24, 2016 What a ride, the 6-0 Jack Irving trophy winning Dalhousie Tigers are on. And that took into consideration the wet, windy and wild bus ride to PEI which started in early Saturday morning darkness. It was somewhat of a crap shoot whether the bus would be able … Continue reading Tigers finish the regular season undefeated
The Dalhousie Tigers are making their own football history. On a full moon night at Wickwire Field and in front of a raucous howling Homecoming crowd, the black and gold thumped the UNB Saint John Seawolves, 57-7. That score eclipsed 56 points scored in Dal's second game ever. At Holland College seven years ago, the … Continue reading Dalhousie Football making history
Earlier in the week coaches, players and executives were concerned that Hurricane Matthew could be an equalizer in Saturday's home game. But on a coolish evening perfect for football, it was the eye of the Tiger that came ashore at Wickwire field. The black and gold of Dalhousie avenged last year's AFL championship loss to … Continue reading Tigers Trounce Hurricanes at Home
By Rick Rivers Defence wins championships! WOW, the Dal Tigers' defence under DC Majury has been perfect on the scoreboard but I'm sure coach would say there is still room for improvement. After winning the inaugural Alumni Cup last year in the two game total point series with UNBF, the black and gold dominated this … Continue reading Tigers blank Red Bombers at home
It was a bright beautiful day in Charlottetown with above normal temperatures and a wild wind which would affect the kicking game. But the Dalhousie Tigers did not show up in the first half and the Holland College Hurricanes took a 25-2 half time lead. The Tigers ignited in the second half and closed the … Continue reading Championship Game Recap 2015
In the end four second half touchdowns by Jaylen McRae was too much to handle, as the Tigers rallied late but fell short in a 27 - 29 loss to the Hurricanes at Homecoming. The hosts celebrated former player Bob Lewington before the game and rode a rowdy atmosphere to a 13 - 0 lead … Continue reading Tigers Late Rally Falls Short at Homecoming
