The Laval Rouge et Or football team represents Laval University in Quebec City. They compete in the U Sports Division of Canadian collegiate football. The team started its first regular season in 1996 and has become one of the most successful programs in Canadian collegiate football. Here are some things to know about the team:
Arnaud Desjardins
Arnaud Desjardins, the Laval Rouge et Or football quarterback, has been named the U Sports offensive player of the week. In his latest game, he led his team to a 22-3 win over the Montreal Carabins. The victory helped Laval move the rankings to the top of the RSEQ conference standings. Desjardins finished the game with a passing total of 334 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to that, the quarterback had one carry for 11 yards. This was his fourth 300-yard game of the season. He has thrown 17 touchdowns and totaled 2,105 yards this season.
The first half ended in a resounding reversal of the teams’ fortunes, as the Rouge et Or took a 24-10 lead. The second half ended with a score of 56-6 for Laval, and the team was able to pull away to take control of the game. Arnaud Desjardins completed 25 of his 29 passes for 364 yards. Meanwhile, Kevin Mital rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns for the team.
The Laval Rouge et. They are in a prime position to finish the regular season with a victory. A win in their next game against Concordia would secure a home-field advantage in the playoffs. The rivalry between Laval and Concordia has produced some high-scoring games. The game’s first big play was an impressive catch by Edouard Arsenault. He spun in the pay zone after receiving a pass from Arnaud Desjardins.
The offensive coordinator of the Laval Rouge et Or is David Dallaire. He can serve as the center arriere, a passer, or even a quart-arriere. Both players started playing in the same uniform at Laval University.
Arnaud Desjardins is an exceptional quarterback. He completed 71,6 percent of his passes last year while gaining 803 yards on seven touches. He also played in four of eight games for his team last year. He has been named a CFC Player of the Year for 2019.
The team has been training for the last year for the spring camp. Since then, he has not played a game against another team and has focused on work. The team is one of two quart-carriers in Canada, meaning they are second-year universities. The team’s coach, Glen Constantin, has been named the most successful head coach in Canadian university football history.
Glen Constantin
Laval’s football team has a $1 million budget, a legion of loyal fans, and a head coach with a will to win. The Laval Rouge et . Have won four out of their last eight Canadian interuniversity sports titles and are looking to go one better this year. In addition to a successful season, Constantin’s Laval team has won four Vanier Cups in four years.
Coach Glen Constantin is a legend in the world of collegiate football. His Laval Rouge et. They are undefeated in their last eight games and have been ranked first in the RSEQ for the last two years. They are in excellent shape heading into their last regular season game against Concordia on Sunday. A win would give them the top ranking in the RSEQ and a big advantage in the playoffs.
Coach Glen Constantin has won 197 games in his career. This is the most victories of any Canadian university football head coach. He surpassed former Saskatchewan Huskies head coach Brian Towriss’ 196-118-1 record. Towriss won 196 games in 33 seasons with the Huskies in Saskatoon, whereas Constantin won 197 games in 21 seasons at Laval.
The Red Wings coach is a Quebec native and a Laval University graduate. His teams have won nine Cup Vanier championships in his career. He has also won the title of coordinator defensive under Jacques Chapdelaine. Glen Constantin’s Laval Rouge et Or has only lost one Cup Vanier final. His team has recovered well from losses.
Glen Constantin is a natural in front of the media. His personality is pleasant and charismatic. While he is a fierce competitor, his human side shines through. He has a passion for the game and is an excellent strategy. So much so that he has become a household name in Canadian university football.
Constantin has been around for nearly two decades. His approach to coaching makes Laval players appreciate his guidance. He also spends time working to improve his team. In his spare time, he makes trips to grocery stores at closing time to collect food donated by customers.
Operating budget
The Laval Rouge et Or football team is one of the best in the country. The program has a $2 million operating budget and a strong fan base. The team averaged 14,257 fans per game in 2012. This support has allowed the program to invest in new equipment, hire coaches, and improve recruiting techniques. The program is so successful that athletic directors at other universities are beginning to recognize Laval’s superiority over their teams.
The team has raised more than $5 million over the past five years from the Old Crows foundation and is expected to make it through the next five to six seasons. The budget is almost triple that of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, which has a $300,000 operating budget.
Although Laval’s athletic program is one of the richest in Canada, the team cannot operate without the support of the local community. Most of the team’s funding comes from fundraising and community outreach efforts. As such, Laval fans aren’t expected to feel invincible just because they’re supporters of the Laval Rouge et Or.
Laval has long been a leader in Canadian inter-university sports. Since 1996, the Laval football team has gone undefeated in eight Vanier Cups. The team has also won 11 consecutive conference titles. In 2004, Laval won the national championship, defeating St. Mary’s 14-10 in Toronto. With this long-term record, the Laval football program has far exceeded its rivals. Despite their young age, the program has won eight Vanier Cups, seven Vanier Cups, and a record-breaking 11 Vanier Cups.
Laval hosts an all-star game for high school players in Quebec in the summer. This is the equivalent of a weeklong campus visit for some of the best players in the province. It also hosts a preseason exhibition game against a Western Canadian university, usually a team from the Vanier Cup. This year, the opponent was the University of Calgary, ranked second in the country.
In 2016, the Laval Rouge et . Finished second in the RSEQ. However, they lost the head-to-head tiebreaker against the Carabins. In the 52nd Vanier Cup, the team won its 10th Vanier Cup game, defeating the Calgary Dinos by seven points. In 2017, the team reached the 53rd Vanier Cup but was blown out by the Western Mustangs.
Loss to Queen’s Golden Gaels
Despite the loss, the Laval Rouge et Or football team still has an opportunity to make a deep run in the OUA playoffs. With two games remaining, they are likely to hold second place, giving them home-field advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs. But they have to win to do that, and they need to get their team’s fans to come out and support them.
In a game between two storied rivals, the Laval Rouge et Or lost to Queen’s Golden Gaels 31-24. It’s the first time since the team’s first appearance in the QUFL that the Gaels have lost to the Rouge et Or. Although Queen’s has won the last two games, Laval still has a chance to win the Vanier Cup for the third time in 127 years.
The Queen’s Gaels’ defensive players were the difference in this game. They were able to stop the McMaster quarterback, Alex Vreeken, twice. In the second half, Keegan Vane’s interception set up Queen’s go-ahead touchdown. Defensively, the Queen defense picked off McMaster’s QB twice, including two interceptions.
The Queen’s Gaels, the Laval Rouge et Or, and the University of Montreal Carabins are all fighting for the top spot in the OUA. All five teams can knock off one another and win the Vanier Cup.
The Queen’s Gaels are riding a wave of momentum as they head into the 2022 regular season. They have won four of their five games and are currently in second place in the OUA’s football standings. In their last game, the Gaels defeated the University of Guelph Gryphons 62-11.
The two teams remained tied at halftime in a game that featured both former CIS players. At one point, the Golden Gaels had a 33-13 lead and almost ran the Laval Rouge et . Out of the stadium. At one point in the second half, chants of “overrated” resounded from the student section of Richardson Stadium. Despite the loss, the Laval football team has proven to be a top CIS program and has won five Vanier Cups in a row.
Queen’s Golden Gaels quarterback, Danny Brannagan, outplayed Laval quarterback Danny Groulx, who was sacked seven times. However, Laval’s fourth-quarter effort was commendable.