March 2010 Update 03.30.10 To all Alumni and Friends of X-Men Football      As the recruiting season continues, the excitement continues to grow here in Antigonish. We have a number of top quality student-athletes listed at the bottom of this update, adding to what is shaping up to be one of the best recruiting classes in the nation. This is truly an exciting time.      I mentioned in my last update that Dylan Hollohan played well in the Team World vs. USA game played in Florida. Dylan recorded 5 tackles in the game, and an article about Dylan’s experience at the game can be found here: GoXGo.ca.      I also mentioned in my last update that three of our players would be attending the CFL Evaluation Camp. Two other players on our team, LB Tom Lynch, SB Kwame Osei, were invited to attend another CFL combine being put on by TSN’s Duane Forde. This combine followed the CFL’s E-Camp, and was another opportunity for these players to showcase their skills to CFL coaches and scouts. These players both put up strong showings, and represented our school well.      I am also continued to be impressed by the amount of charitable and community work being put in by our players. A number of our players have donated their time to numerous fundraisers over the last few months, and I would like to congratulate them for their efforts. Many players on our team were very involved with a number of fundraisers aimed at raising money for Haiti relief. This included bottle drives, a fundraising night at the Inn, as well as general collections around campus and town. We also had many players participate in a charity basketball game for Haiti relief that was held at the Rev. H.J. MacDonald School in Heatherton. An article about the event can be seen here: The Casket. We also had many players volunteer to canvass around town to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society, and a pickup hockey game was played as part of the “Best Buddies” program. I would like to commend our players for their participation in these events, as well as the many members of the community who decided to donate to these causes.      On another note, the annual Father Kehoe Dinner was also held this month in Halifax. This was, as always, a great event. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and passion that I see in our alumni at events like these. I would especially like to thank Burrell Atkins and Derek Martin for donating some of our auction items for the dinner. I’d also like to congratulate Jim Campbell for winning our second annual “Coach for the Day” prize. Jim will be with us in the locker room and on the sidelines for our Homecoming game this year versus Mount Allison.      I am very pleased to announce the following players as committed recruits to the X-Men Football family: OL Chance Eckert - 6’1”, 270lbs Fredericksburg, Texas - 2007 Varsity Starter, Academic All-District, Honorable Mention All-District - 2008 Academic All-District, Honorable Mention All-District - 2009 Academic All-State, 2nd Team All-District, Mr. Football, Team Captain DB Raye Hartmann - 6’1’’ 183lbs Mississauga, Ontario - 2007 Rookie of the year - 2007 GTA all star - 2008 OVFL All Star - 2008 Defensive Player of the year - 2008 GTA All Star - 2009 GTA All star - 2009 Defensive Player of the year LB Jonathon Bucknor - 6’1’’ 190lbs Mississauga, Ontario - Captain of 2008 OVFL Champion Mississauga Warriors - Captain of 2008 ROPSSAA Champion St. Marcellinus Spirit - 2008 St. Marcellinus MVP WR Devon Bailey - 6’5’’ 190lbs Mississauga, Ontario - 2008 Offensive Player of the Year - 2008 Ranked #1 in Region / Top 3 in GTA - 2008-09 High School Football MVP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0H5NSS46X8 QB Jahmari Bennett - 6’ 185lbs Mississauga, Ontario - 2008 Team Offensive Player of the Year - GTA High School Player of the Year - 2009 ACG All-Canadian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIm6OXRvBxw DE Marcus Wisdom - 6’3’’ 225lbs Mississauga, Ontario - 2008-2009 Senior Best Defensive Lineman - 2008-2009 Clara Pitosica Award - 2008 ROPSSAA High School All-Star Defensive Lineman - 2010 G.T.A. All-Stars Defensive Lineman LB Patrick Mpuanga - 5’11’’ 180lbs Maple Ridge, BC - 2006 Valley All-Star (Defense) - 2007 Provincial Champion (11-1) - 2008 Provincial Champion (12-0) - 2008 Rookie Player of the Year (Top GR 11) - 2009 Team Captain - 2009 Top Offensive Back - 2009 Eastern Conference All-Star (linebacker) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJgAeTBRiqs DB Kyle Grant - 5’11’’ 180lbs Calgary, Alberta - 2007 Canada Cup under 17 All-Star - Defense - 2008 Played with the Calgary Dinos - 2009 Prairie Football Conference Rookie Defensive Back of the year - 2009 Calgary Colts, Warrior of the Year OL Terry Hart - 6’3’’ 270 Barrie, Ontario - 2008 & 2009 Offensive Lineman of the Year, St. Joan of Arc High School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU3YO5z8ND0 DB/SB Hugo Rajotte - 5’10’’ 181lbs Markham, Ontario - 2007 Brother Andre High School Athlete of the Year - 2008 Brother Andre High School Team MVP - 2008 GTA All-Star and York Region All-star - 2009 York Region All-Star SB Dylan Rogers - 6’0’’ 180lbs Moncton, NB - 2008 MHS Rookie of the Year - 2009 Offensive Player of the Year - 2009 Team MVP for Provincial Champion MHS LB Mike Champ - 5’11’’ 180lbs Windsor, Ontario - 1st Team All City LB in 2007, 2008, and 2009 - 2009 Team Defensive MVP - 4 Football Championships with W.F. Herman Green Griffins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT5Z6i18hSk DB Donavan Tolliver - 6’ 178lbs Mississauga, Ontario - 2005 Meadowvale Rookie of the Year - 2006 Meadowvale MVP - 2007 St. Joan of Arc Defensive Rookie of the Year RB Justin Boudreau - 5’10” 205lbs Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2009 Halifax West Offensive MVP - 2009 NSSAF Offensive MVP - 2009 NSSAF 1st Team All-Star DE Spencer Boyd - 6’2’’ 215lbs Halifax, Nova Scotia FB/SB Donald Tabor - 6’ 230lbs Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - 2008 NSSAF 2nd Team All Star FB - 2009 NSSAF 1st Team All Star Rec/TE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k04ke7mn4s OL Josh Sears - 5’11’’ 270lbs Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - 2008 Dartmouth High Rookie of the Year - Most Valuable Offensive Lineman, 2009 AUS Football Camp - 2009 NSSAF Tier 1 First Team All-Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glq8WWPUwiY OL Drake Lowthers - 6’2” 290lbs Coldbrook, Nova Scotia - 2008 NSSAF All-Star  - 2009 NSSAF All-Star - 2009 NSSAF Division 2 Provincial Champion OL Elliot Kavanagh - 6’1” 220lbs Halifax, Nova Scotia - 2008/2009 Provincial Champion - 2009 NSSAF 1st Team All-Star - 2009 Offensive Team MVP K Peter Abels Villanova, Ontario - 2008 CISAA All-Star - 2008 GTA All-Star - 2009 CISAA All-Star WR David Conroy - 6’0” 175lbs Sackville, Nova Scotia WR Tom Chan - 5’11 175lbs Edmonton, Alberta - 2008 Team North Alberta U 17 Team DE Jeff MacIsaac - 6’1’’ 225lbs Halifax, NS - 2009 1st Team All-Star DE Chris MacDonald - 6’2’’ 255lbs Sackville, NS - Transfer from SMU WR Ty Dunnett - 6’1’’ 180lbs Antigonish, NS LB Clarke Thornhill - 6’ 210lbs Oshawa, Ontario Hail and Health,