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| In ], after competing for 45 years in junior football (]), the Regina Rams became a member of the Canada West Conference of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU), now ] (CIS). In only their second year of playing in the CIAU, the Rams won the Canada West Conference championship and then the ]. They then went on their way to the ] where they lost 42 - 39 to the ]. | In ], after competing for 45 years in junior football (]), the Regina Rams became a member of the Canada West Conference of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU), now ] (CIS). In only their second year of playing in the CIAU, and aided by a roster loaded with ex-junior players, the Rams won the Canada West Conference championship and then the ]. They then went on their way to the ] where they lost 42 - 39 to the ]. Since then it's been all downhill. | ||
| Before entering the CIAU the Rams had been highly successful. The predecessors of the Rams won national championships in 1928, 1938. The Rams formed in 1954 when the Bombers and the Dales amalgamated. | Before entering the CIAU the Rams had been highly successful. The predecessors of the Rams won national championships in 1928, 1938. Since joining the CIAU (CIS), their fortunes have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. They have twice had winless seasons, and many observers expect more futility to come. Their 2004 team, in particular, is looked upon as one of the worst teams to ever compete in the Canada West conference. The Rams formed in 1954 when the Bombers and the Dales amalgamated. | ||
| The face of the Rams is head coach Frank McCrystal. Always outspoken, McCrystal is one of the most disliked, and least respected, coaches in Canadian amateur sports. What he lacks in height, he more than makes up for with a lack of coaching expertise. Among other things, Frank has boasted, to sportswriters, that he has never been outcoached. As a Canadian university coach, he has amassed a 43% winning percentage (31 wins/41 losses) which has left skeptics wondering how he has managed to keep his job. His frequent cajoling of team directors, particularly on the sidelines of actual games, is believed to have helped his job security. | |||
| The Rams participated in the Man-Sask Junior Football League from 1954 - 1975. Then from 1976 - 1998 they joined with teams from Alberta in the ]. | The Rams participated in the Man-Sask Junior Football League from 1954 - 1975. Then from 1976 - 1998 they joined with teams from Alberta in the ]. | ||
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| Regina Rams | |
| City | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| League | Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) |
| School | University of Regina |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Colours | Green and Gold |
| Home field | Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field |
The Regina Rams are the Canadian football team that represents the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Rams is used by the university's football team only. All other teams at the school are named Regina Cougars.
Club history
In 1999, after competing for 45 years in junior football (Canadian Junior Football League), the Regina Rams became a member of the Canada West Conference of the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU), now Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). In only their second year of playing in the CIAU, and aided by a roster loaded with ex-junior players, the Rams won the Canada West Conference championship and then the Atlantic Bowl. They then went on their way to the Vanier Cup where they lost 42 - 39 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees. Since then it's been all downhill.
Before entering the CIAU the Rams had been highly successful. The predecessors of the Rams won national championships in 1928, 1938. Since joining the CIAU (CIS), their fortunes have taken a dramatic turn for the worse. They have twice had winless seasons, and many observers expect more futility to come. Their 2004 team, in particular, is looked upon as one of the worst teams to ever compete in the Canada West conference. The Rams formed in 1954 when the Bombers and the Dales amalgamated.
The face of the Rams is head coach Frank McCrystal. Always outspoken, McCrystal is one of the most disliked, and least respected, coaches in Canadian amateur sports. What he lacks in height, he more than makes up for with a lack of coaching expertise. Among other things, Frank has boasted, to sportswriters, that he has never been outcoached. As a Canadian university coach, he has amassed a 43% winning percentage (31 wins/41 losses) which has left skeptics wondering how he has managed to keep his job. His frequent cajoling of team directors, particularly on the sidelines of actual games, is believed to have helped his job security.
The Rams participated in the Man-Sask Junior Football League from 1954 - 1975. Then from 1976 - 1998 they joined with teams from Alberta in the Prairie Football Conference.
During the 33 football seasons from 1966 to 1998, the Regina Rams participated in 17 Canadian Junior Football Championships, emerging with victories on 15 occasions (1966, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998). More than fifty former Regina Rams have moved on to the professional ranks in the Canadian Football League.
Notable Alumni
- Jason Clermont - (2002) - BC Lions, slotback
- Neal Hughes - (2004) - Saskatchewan Roughriders fullback
- Jon Ryan (2004) - Green Bay Packers, punter
- Chris Bauman - (2007) - Hamilton Tiger Cats, wide receiver
- Chris Getzlaf - (2007) - Saskatchewan Roughriders, slotback
