Honours for Syvert and Donovan
Stingers quarterback Scott Syvret has been named the outstanding player in the Quebec University Football League (QUFL). He will be among four finalists for the Hec Crighton Trophy.
Middle linebacker Patrick Donovan has been named the outstanding defensive player in the Quebec University Football League (QUFL). He will be among four finalists for the President’s Trophy presented annually to the outstanding university football player in Canada.
Both trophies will be presented during Vanier Cup festivities in Hamilton in December.
Syvret, a third-year Marketing major, led Concordia to a 6-2 win-loss record in conference play and the No. 7 ranking in the nation. He completed 122 of 184 passes for 1,488 yards in six games. He averaged 248 yards a game and posted an impressive efficiency rating of 142.4. He threw 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
It’s a minor miracle that Syvret was able to compete at all this season. Last Oct. 24 versus the Montreal Carabins, he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. At first glance, the doctors thought he would never throw again.
Syvret persevered through surgery and months of rehabilitation. He missed winter workouts with Concordia but was ready to go when training camp opened in August. He was in fine form by the time the Stingers opened at McGill on Sept. 1. That night, he completed 71 per cent of his passes and threw for more than 300 yards.
In seven games, Patrick Donovan, a fourth-year Leisure Sciences student, collected 58 total tackles to lead the QUFL in tackling. His 48 solos tackles and 20 assists rank him third in the CIS. He also collected three sacks and an interception.
The native of Laconia, N.H., is one of hardest-working athletes ever to wear the burgundy and gold, and becomes the eighth Stinger nominated for President’s Trophy in 26 years of conference play.
The elite linebackers include his older brother, Mickey, who was nominated in 2003 and 2004, and last year became the first Concordia player to win the prestigious award.