Twyner Breaks Clavicle, Out For The Season
Published on April 30, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, April 30, 2003 â The Montreal Alouettes selected seven offensive players from their nine draft picks in today's Canadian College Draft, including first-round selection Andrew Noel, a big wide receiver with big expectations.
"We're very happy with each of our selections in today's draft and believe that each of our players have great potential to succeed in our league," said General Manager Jim Popp.
The Alouettes also drafted a quarterback, Laval's Mathieu Bertrand, in the fifth round.
Here's a glimpse at the Alouettes' 2003 draft.
Round (total) Names Pos. Age Height Weight University
1 (9) Andrew Noel WR 24 6'4'' 185 Acadia
2 (14) Richard Karikari CB 23 5'10'' 198 St-Francis Xavier
2 (18) Kerry Carter RB 22 6'2'' 235 Stanford
3 (27) Matt Brandt SB 23 6'5" 250 Miami (Ohio)
4 (36) Paul Archer G 24 6'4" 280 St-Mary's
5 (45) Mathieu Bertrand QB 25 6'3'' 235 Laval
6 (51) Dave Stala WR/K-P 23 6'2'' 200 St-Mary's
6 (52) Michael Botterill LB 22 6'2'' 228 McMaster
6 (54) Ed Becker K-P 24 6'1'' 195 Wilfrid Laurier
The Alouettes will begin training camp on May 22 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu when the rookies arrive and veterans will step on the field for the first time on May 25. The Alouettes play their first pre-season game on May 30 in Ottawa and play the second pre-season game on June 7 in Quebec City, which will mark the first time a CFL game is played in the city since 1959 and the second time ever. Tickets are available now at the Peps ticket office at (418) 656-3668.
For more details, visit our website at www.alouettes.net.
Canadian Football League Stories from April 30, 2003
- Seven of Nine Als Selections on Offence - Montreal Alouettes
- First Round Player Profiles - CFL
- Renegades Pick Six Players During 2003 CFL Canadian College Draft - Ottawa Renegades
- Lions Make Four Selections - B.C. Lions
- Roughriders Bolster Offense with Final Picks - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Esks trade #1 pick to Calgary for promising Canadian fullback - Edmonton Elks
- Twyner Breaks Clavicle, Out For The Season - Montreal Alouettes
- Riders Tackle Linebacker with Third Round Pick - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Canadians, Former Lynx Highlight Upcoming Homestand - Ottawa Renegades
- Renegades Make Trade with Edmonton to Acquire 17th Pick - Ottawa Renegades
- Riders Involved in Blockbuster Deal - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Morley Taken First in CFL Draft - CFL
- Draft Day by Numbers - CFL
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