The Vanier Cup back in the hands of Laval

For the fifth time in its history, the university reign Laval University on football in the country. Beaten in the semi-finals in 2007, the Rouge et Or has therefore reduced the Vanier Cup in Quebec City in the Mustangs 44-21 taming of Western Ontario, Saturday afternoon in Hamilton. The R & O became the third team to a 12-0 record after the Golden Hawks Wilfrid-Laurier (2005) and Manitoba Bisons (2007). That cut Vanier fifth place also R & O in second place in the history of Canadian university football behind ... Mustangs (6). In addition, Glen Constantin equaled the mark Peter Connellan (Dinos from the University of Calgary) for as many titles as head coach (4). In 1999, during the first Vanier Cup of R & O, Constantin was the defensive coordinator. "This is Vanier Cup is the culmination of all the work we have done since our defeat at Saint Mary's last season," said Constantine after the victory. "We had told the guys that things were difficult and sometimes he had to pay the price for learning lessons," said head coach of the R & O. Our players have always been very receptive. They accepted the teachings, instructions and critics and they really adhered to the model that we propose. It's great to see that they have managed their mission. " Constantine acknowledged that many people in the Red and Gold were still on the heart of their 24-2 defeat to the Huskies face. He explained that losing was one thing, but not to play at his level was another. "This is not our real team that we had to. And early in the camp, we said that there would not this year room for complacency. " Constantine also had a good thought for Justin Ethier seeing the 44 points posted on the scoreboard. During their four previous participations in the Vanier Cup, the R & O had never been able to score over 14 points. Sensing a coordinator in the attack was worried, he even had to reassure him. Chosen best player of the meeting, Julian Feoli-Gudino stole the spotlight during the second quarter when he registered a pair of touchdowns in an explosion of 24 points for Laval, who returned to their locker room with a lead of 27-7. He scored his first major on a kick return of 72 yards, the third longest in the history of Canadian university final. He succeeded on his second pass and racing 82 yards. "I am pleased to my appointment as MVP, but for me, all that counted was the Vanier Cup. The title of player of the match to me shortly. In a meeting like yesterday, they are often five games that make the difference. And I wanted to succeed at least two. " The long kick return of the recipient of passes was his first major since a long time in special units. "I had trouble on special teams this season. My hit came at the right time. I just won my first Vanier Cup, and is an absolutely incredible feeling. " In addition Feoli-Gudino (2), Cesar Sanchez-Hernandez, Mathieu Bouvette? on a pass and a course record in a national final 92 yards? Levesque and Sebastien (race 63 yards) have other major champions. Christopher Milo completed the scoring with three seats and five conversions.