Meet York’s new football recruits

Victoria Alarcon
Sports & Health Editor

After a disappointing football season that left the York Lions fruitless, head coach Warren Craney and his staff are adding ten new recruits to the roster in hopes of making a much-needed change.
“We knew our first priority was to turn this program around, and size is something we didn’t have last year,” said Craney. “We were a very small football team and I think we’ve ad- dressed the size right away.”
Seven of the ten recruits who come straight from the Greater Toronto area, and have finished their high school careers with impressive football titles.

: (Brendan Rowe)

Alen Mujanovic
Defensive Lineman

“I think it should be fun. In football, you definitely need strength: you got to be strong to block; you got to be strong to hit. It’s about strength and speed.”

: (Brendan Rowe)

George Tabar
Defensive Lineman

“I got a lot of family history here in North York: I’ve had family come here, and I’ve had a lot of friends come here. I think we’re going to have a pretty good season this year.”

: (Brendan Rowe)

Alex Media
Offensive Lineman

“I’ve looked at other universities, but all the time I’ve been at a game, York has always been there. They’ve always talked to me. It’s around the corner, and it’s a good school.”

: (Brendan Rowe)

Marko Vukusic
Defensive Lineman

“Stopping the run – that’s what I’m best at. York could use bigger guys, and they could use some muscles.”

: (Brendan Rowe)

Michael Livingston
Defensive Lineman

“Coming from Concordia with Coach Craney, I like the guy; I like his system. It was also about being close to home, being close to friends and family that helped me make my decision.”

: (Brendan Rowe)

Brandon Santos
Offensive Lineman

“A lot of my family lives in Toronto. The goal is to help make this program better, in particular the line aspect where they’re hurting and they need new people.”