John Kelsey

Entering 2010, expectations were high for the Redmen football team. By all measures, however, the season was a big disappointment. During the 2009 season, the Redmen made huge strides under Head Coach Sonny Wolfe and actually won a couple games. However, this year started off terribly, as sophomore starting quarterback Jonathan Collin suffered a season ending knee injury in a 50-9 loss to Laval. Things only got worse as McGill lost in a heartbreaking double overtime game to Bishop’s and blew a 15-point lead against Concordia in the annual “Fill the Stadium” game. The dismal season’s most embarrassing performance was a 68-0 loss at the hands of eventual champions Laval.

Despite again finishing with no wins, there were a few bright spots for the Redmen. In the final season of his remarkable career, star receiver Charles-Antoine Sinotte became the all time leading receiver in CIS football history and led the Redmen with 52 receptions. In addition, Defensive Tackle Ben Thompson was named a second-team All-Canadian at the CIS Football Awards Gala. Thompson is only the 43rd All-Canadian in school history and the first since 2007.

While Collin’s injury played a major role in the Redmen’s struggles, they lost winnable games against Concordia and Bishop’s. The 2010 season can only be looked upon as a letdown. Despite Sinotte leaving the team, next season looks more promising as Collin returns from injury and McGill aims to get in the win column.

MVPs: Ben Thompson and Charles-Antoine Sinotte

Player to Watch:  Jonathan Collin