Media Room
ROB COTE HITS BIG TIME!
Posted: Nov 22, 2007
The Victoria Rebels are proud to announce that Robin Cote, 2-time Rebels MVP, will be with the Calgary Stampeders for the upcoming 2007 CFL season. The Stamps offered the BCFC’s leading receiver a legitimate shot to play for the CFL club in 2007. Cote is currently training with the Stampeders with the hope of making an impact during Calgary’s main camp in May. Cote’s size, speed and exceptional hands make him a natural fit at the slotback position in the CFL. The Stampeders are expecting Cote to be a guy who can fill a variety of needs on their club and provide some depth at several positions.
REBELS MATECHUK EARNS BCFC & CJFL TOP DEFENSIVE POW AWARD
Posted: Oct 4, 2007
Victoria Rebels Linebacker Jordan Matechuk was named CJFL & BCFC Top Defensive Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season after a monster game against the South Surrey Big Kahuna Rams last Saturday. His strong defensive play inspired the shutdown of the Surrey offense, leading his team to a 19-6 victory and third place in the standings. The performance gave the first year Yorkton, Saskatchewan native 146.5 defensive points, finishing less than four behind league leader Marlon Azurdia of the Rams in the race for defensive points.
REBS, SUN BCFC SEMI FINAL LOOKS TO BE A GREAT MATCH UP.
Posted: Oct 4, 2007
The BCFC playoffs get under way this weekend in Kelowna and Nanaimo and if the resuts during the league play is any indication, this season could be the year any one of four teams still playing, could capture the Cullen Cup and represent the province on the road to the National Championship.
REBS TAKE 2 POW HONORS IN BIG WIN OVER SUN
Posted: Sep 19, 2007
It is officially back to business for the Victoria Rebels after their thrilling 20-19 last minute win on Sunday in Kelowna. The win moved the red and white into a first place tie with Okanagan, Nanaimo Raiders and South Surrey Rams with two weeks remaining in the BCFC season. After a record breaking afternoon, QB Nate Cote earned Top Offensive Player of the Week, while linebacker Jordan Matechuk was rewarded for his solid effort as the Top Defensive Player in week 10.
CONGRATULATIONS NATE ~ A NEW CJFL RECORD
Posted: Sep 17, 2007
In a game for the record books, Victoria Rebels QB Nate Cote scripted the best of story book endings. The 22 year old pivot from Cochrane Alberta led his football team on a 70 yard march, starting with 1:19 left on the clock and his club on the short end of a 19-13 score. Shortly after the drive began, Cote's big target, Blaine Kruger hauled in a 12 yard TD toss with only 22 seconds remaining to give the Rebels a come from behind, heart stopping 20-19 win and a share of first place in the BCFC.
