Category: The Rick Rivers Report – Game Summaries

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