Bisons begin reshaping herd
The Manitoba Bisons turned the page on a storied chapter of the football program on the sidelines last season. This year, another new era dawns on the field. With quarterback […]
The Manitoba Bisons football program is embarking on a new era after a storied chapter came to an end last season. Quarterback Jackson Tachinski, a former Canada West conference Player of the Year, has left the team, along with the centers, top two running backs and three of the top receivers.
Cole Anseeuw, a former hockey player, will take over as the starting quarterback for the Bisons this year. The 6-4, 205-pounder has experience playing in the CFL’s QB Internship program, where he honed his skills against professional competition. Anseeuw started three games last fall when Tachinski was injured and completed 60.3 per cent of his passes for 483 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.
Head coach Stan Pierre is optimistic about the new season, despite the challenges of losing key players. He praises Anseeuw's commitment and hard work during the off-season and the first half of the training camp. The Bisons will face the reigning conference champion Saskatchewan Huskies on September 5 at Princess Auto Stadium.
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