Manitoba Bisons football
| Manitoba Bisons | |
|---|---|
IG Field | |
| Year built | 2013 |
| Stadium capacity | 33,234 |
| Stadium surface | Turf |
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| League | U Sports |
| Conference | CWUAA (1964 - present) |
| All-time record | 189–232–4 (.449) |
| Postseason record | – |
| Titles | |
| Vanier Cups | 3, (1969, 1970, 2007) |
| Mitchell Bowls | 1, (2007) |
| Churchill Bowls | 3, (1969, 1970, 2001) |
| Hardy Cups | 11, (1923, 1924, 1927, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1973, 2001, 2007, 2014) |
| Hec Crighton winners | 0 |
| Current uniform | |
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| Colours | Brown and Gold |
| Outfitter | Nike |
| Rivals | Saskatchewan Huskies |
| Website | gobisons.ca |
The Manitoba Bisons football team represents the University of Manitoba in the sport of Canadian football in U Sports. The program was the first of four U Sports football teams to have won back-to-back Vanier Cup championships, having won in 1969 and 1970. In total, the Bisons have won three Vanier Cup national championships and 11 Hardy Trophy conference championships. The Bisons are led by head coach, Brian Dobie, who has been the head coach since 1996.[1]
Recent Vanier Cup
In
punter Scott Dixon converted on all but one of his field goals and pinned the Saint Mary's Huskies deep several times. Dixon, in his rookie year, is tied for second all-time for most field goals in a game.[2]
Recent season results
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | T/OTL | PCT | PF | PA | Standing | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.813 | 279 | 138 | 1st in CW | Defeated UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 14-4 Lost to Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 25-22 |
| 2001 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0.875 | 302 | 91 | 1st in CW | Defeated Calgary Dinos in semi-final 31-10 Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 23-17 Defeated McMaster Marauders in Churchill Bowl 27-6 Lost to Saint Mary's Huskies in 37th Vanier Cup 42-16 |
2002 |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 271 | 119 | 1st in CW | Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-18 |
| 2003 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 172 | 249 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2004 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 | 191 | 237 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2005 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.563 | 228 | 172 | 3rd in CW | Lost to Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 33-24 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 363 | 143 | 1st in CW | Defeated Regina Rams in semi-final 44-29 Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup 32-15 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 0 | - | 1.000 | 206 | 110 | 1st in CW | Defeated Calgary Dinos in semi-final 27-5 Defeated Regina Rams in Hardy Cup 48-5 Defeated Western Ontario Mustangs in Mitchell Bowl 52-20 Defeated Saint Mary's Huskies in 43rd Vanier Cup 28-14 |
| 2008 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 126 | 160 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2009[A] | 7 | 2 | 5 | - | 0.286 | 164 | 203 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.250 | 160 | 295 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 214 | 218 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2012 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 0.500 | 282 | 306 | 4th in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 57-18 |
| 2013 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 335 | 274 | 2nd in CW | Defeated Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-36 Lost to Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 43-28 |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 0.500 | 290 | 247 | 3rd in CW | Defeated Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 47-39 Defeated Calgary Dinos in Hardy Cup 27-15 Lost to Montreal Carabins in Uteck Bowl 29-26 |
| 2015 | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | 0.625 | 284 | 253 | 3rd in CW | Lost to UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 52-10 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 276 | 323 | 5th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.250 | 180 | 289 | 6th in CW | Out of playoffs |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 195 | 225 | 4th in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 37-13 |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | 0.500 | 221 | 242 | 4th in CW | Lost to Calgary Dinos in semi-final 47-46 |
| 2020 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2 | – | 0.667 | 138 | 124 | 2nd in CW | Defeated Alberta Golden Bears in semi-final 43-17 Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup 45-17 |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | 4 | – | 0.500 | 232 | 217 | 4th in CW | Lost to Saskatchewan Huskies in semi-final 37-9 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 0.375 | 203 | 272 | 4th in CW | Lost to UBC Thunderbirds in semi-final 29-21 |
Simon Fraser also used an ineligible player in a Manitoba loss, so the game was declared "no contest".
National award winners
- J. P. Metras Trophy: Bart Evans (1974), Jason Rauhaus (1991), Israel Idonije (2002), David Onyemata (2015)
- Presidents' Trophy: Joey Mikawoz (2000), D. J. Lalama (2016)
- Peter Gorman Trophy: Domenic Zagari (1991)
- Russ Jackson Award: Thomas Hall (2009, 2010), Cameron Teschuk (2016), Mark Rauhaus (2023)
- Frank Tindall Trophy: Henry Janzen (1969), Brian Dobie (2001)
- Gino Fracas Award: Richard Urbanovich (2005), Vaughan Mitchell (2023)
Manitoba Bisons in professional football
As of the end of the 2023 CFL season, seven former Bisons players are on CFL teams' rosters:
- Gavin Cobb, Edmonton Elks
- Nic Demski, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Brock Gowanlock, Montreal Alouettes
- Geoff Gray, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Kienan Lafrance, BC Lions
- Landon Rice, Montreal Alouettes
- Zack Williams, Calgary Stampeders
In the
2016 NFL Draft, David Onyemata became the first Bison to be drafted into the National Football League, being selected in the 4th round, 120th overall by the New Orleans Saints. As of the start of the 2023 NFL season, he is on the active roster of the Atlanta Falcons.[5]
References
- ^ Brian Dobie Bisons profile
- ^ Manitoba Bisons win the Vanier Cup
- ^ "Sport awards". U Sports. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Players". Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ "David Onyemata". National Football League. Retrieved November 9, 2023.