THE BRUISE BROTHERS If you like seeing exciting bruising football, you should have attended the Dalhousie Tigers/UNBF Red Bombers’ bash on Sunday afternoon at Wickwire Field. It was a return to old school power football by both squads. Turner Sturgeon, a 230 pound bowling ball, scored three running touchdowns. The last one on a short … Continue reading Tigers drop a close game at home to first place Red Bombers
Leger Leads Tigers to Victory in Saint John
By Rick Rivers A win is a win, is a win. In his post game speech, that is not the way Dal head coach Haggett felt about the Tigers’ victory. Coach said, “the effort is not there, we need to demand more”. But the Tigers evened their season record to 2 and 2 with a … Continue reading Leger Leads Tigers to Victory in Saint John
Hurricanes win Finals Rematch
It could have been the worst of times as Dalhousie went down 29-10 in the first half against Holland College. And it was almost the best of times in the third quarter as the Tigers showed spunk, when they rallied to be down 36-28 with 12:36 remaining in the game. This was a rematch of … Continue reading Hurricanes win Finals Rematch
Tigers winning streak ends at UNB
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
Tigers take down Seawolves 49-7 in 2017 Home Opener
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”.
Tigers go undefeated in their first championship since 1954: The Rick Rivers Report
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
2016 Championship Bound
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
Tigers finish the regular season undefeated
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
Dalhousie Football making history
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
Tigers Trounce Hurricanes at Home
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
