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Game Day Preview: Huskies vs Rams


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After taking a break over the Thanksgiving long weekend the Huskies return to action this week with renewed energy to face their provincial rivals in a game with major playoff implications. The undefeated Dogs have a chance to clinch first place in the Canada West as they get set to host the 4-1 Regina Rams at Griffiths Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

In their first meeting with the Rams in Week 3, the Huskies pulled out a last-second 11-10 victory, handing Regina its only loss of the season to date. Another win this weekend would give Saskatchewan a sweep of the season series and a 6-0 record, enough to secure top spot with two games to spare in the regular season.

Kick off is scheduled for 1 p.m. on October 15. Watch on SaskTel channels 49/349, Telus Optik channels 997/998 (Alberta & BC), stream on CanadaWest.tv or listen on the HuskieFAN app.

Head-to-head:

  • All-time vs. Regina: Saskatchewan is 29-11
  • Last 10 meetings: Saskatchewan is 8-2
  • Huskies 2022 record: 5-0
  • Last meeting: 11-10 Huskies win on Sep. 17, 2022 at Mosaic Stadium
  • Next meeting: TBD
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Record-setting return headlines huge night for Kubongo


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If Ted Kubongo's performance heading into the bye week was any indication, he likely didn't just go back for second helpings of turkey dinner, but thirds as well.

The first-year Huskies running back, who joined the program as a transfer from UBC, scored touchdowns three different ways to help his team stay perfect with a 43-22 win over the Manitoba Bisons in Week 5.

Kubongo wasted no time making his presence known, returning the game's opening kickoff 102 yards for his first major of the night. It's the longest kickoff return in Huskies history, eclipsing the previous mark of 95 yards set by Errol Brown in 1992.

Then with the Dogs trailing to start the second half, Kubongo added a 12-yard receiving touchdown to put Saskatchewan back in front for good. The Calgary native, who also carried the ball nine times for 121 yards, capped his big night with a 47-yard rushing TD late in the fourth to salt away the victory.

With 327 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the win, Kubongo was a shoo-in as Canada West Offensive Player of the Week.
 
Check out Ted Kubongo's Week 5 highlights!

Memory Bank: David Solie


Welcome to a new feature that will appear regularly throughout the season. We asked an assortment of veteran Huskie players and a few coaches to share some of their football memories. This week, we're catching up with fourth-year kicker/punter David Solie.

Who was the first player you remember watching at any level?

Growing up, a big one was Paul McCallum. He played for the Riders forever but at the time, I was playing receiver, and as I grew up I played soccer and was able to transfer that energy into kicking a football. As you grow up you don't focus on a kicker. No one's favourite player on the field is ever a kicker but just knowing that Paul McCallum was so good for so long, it just put into perspective that if you really want to go far, you can master your craft at whatever you're doing.

What's the first game you can remember attending?

It was the Riders versus BC. I don't know what year it was but I went with my grandpa and my parents, and my brothers and sister were allowed to come as well. Being in that old Mosaic, learning new things, seeing what other people are doing is one of those things you take for granted now and you wish in the moment you would have been there more. We were sitting right up in the nosebleeds, in the top of the section that was covered at old Mosaic. The biggest thing I remember is seeing the plays develop. That was a cool experience that you really don't get to see when you're younger.

When you first joined the Huskies, who showed you the ropes?

I was lucky enough to have my brother (Jacob) on the team. Going to school with him, going to meetings, going to practices. Going to all that stuff with my brother is one of those things again that you take for granted in the moment, but there's not many players that get to play with their siblings and the fact that we were able to play on the same team at the same time with the Huskies is one of those things that you'll remember forever.

Is there a coach who's been especially influential to you?

The biggest one goes to Coach Sukes (Braden Suchan) here. I've had so many great coaches through the years, even in minor football and high school with Coach (Scott) Hundseth at Holy Cross but the biggest one is Coach Suchan. We've been able to develop a relationship that's something like I've never had before. It's one of those things where it's that father figure on the field that you need as opposed to the father figure off, but even just being able to experience different things with him. We went to the Vanier together, we've been able to overcome some hardships and some experiences that aren't necessarily something you want to go through, but he's been able to help me get through it. We've been able to bounce things off each other with different kicking techniques and things like that but just having that role model there is one of those things that I definitely don't take for granted. He's one of those guys that will be a part of my life for a long time.
 Perry family needs your support
 

As some may already be aware, the family of Huskies receiver Daniel Perry is going through a very difficult time. Earlier this year, Daniel's father John was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and terminal brain tumour, and the Perry family has taken on a signifant financial burden in order to care for John.

A gofundme campaign has been established to help the Perrys as they face this incredible challenge. Please help if you are able.

Learn more and support John's Journey here

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Ted Kubongo's record-setting 102-yard kickoff return vs. Manitoba was just the third kickoff return of at least 50 yards in Huskies history.
In addition to Errol Brown's 95-yard return in 1992, Josh Ewanchyna had the only other such play, a 72-yarder vs. Manitoba on Oct. 4, 2019.


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