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| Canada’s beats America at the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas |
I am very proud of TEAM CANADA and my two cousins Jalen Philpot, and Tyson Philpot who are grandsons of my first cousin Vincent Purcell.
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| Tyson Philpot, and Jalen Philpot |
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| Grandad Vince Purcell with Grandsons Jalen Philpot, and Tyson Philpot It's just amazing that Canada with only 10% of the population of America was able to beat America at football, a game that they invented and are so prominent at. |
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| Tyson with our two sons Darius & Xander & I |
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| Jalen and Tyson with our two sons Darius & Xander |
| Center, Jalen, Most Valuable Player |
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| Dad Cory, Jalen and Tyson |
I am sure that their mother Colleen Purcell from Purcell's Cove Nova Scotia founded by the twins relatives and my Mother's family provided tireless efforts and financial support to turn these twins into the winners they are.
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| Cousin Colleen Purcell- Football Mom |
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| Right Cousin Colleen Purcell- Football Mom |
Jalen was voted Most Valuable player after scoring two touchdowns during the game.
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| Jalen, Most Valuable Player |
I assume both Jalen and Tyson will go on to be professional footballers that we will receive international success and acclaim in the future.
Oh Canada! Youth football teams find success versus U.S. opponents
TIM BAINES, POSTMEDIAPublished:January 18, 2018 Updated:January 20, 2018 2:29 PM PST
Wearing a red maple leaf instead of a raven on his shirt meant a lot to Steve Sumarah.
The head coach of Canada’s under-18 and under-19 football teams competing at the International Bowl in Arlington, Texas, Sumarah said there was plenty of pride involved in the dual matchups Wednesday — a 42-26 win over the U.S. for the U18s — and Friday, when the U19s lost 47-7.
Win some, lose some, eh?
“When this (series of games) first started, I really believe there was a whole big aura that there was no chance for Canada to beat the U.S,” said Sumarah, whose regular gig is as head coach of the Carleton University Ravens. “We were going to go have fun, but we couldn’t win.
“Now, these guys are going to not only compete, they’re going in to win. That’s a huge change in attitude and thinking, all for the positive.”
A Canadian team coached by Warren Craney won the 2016 world junior championship, beating the U.S. 24-6 in the final. Canada also won gold in 2012 and was runner-up in 2009 and 2014.
Sumarah took over as head coach after the 2016 worlds. Players from the U18 and U19 teams that competed this past week in Texas will be evaluated and a team will be put together for the next world championship this summer in Mexico.
“I wanted to be part of representing my country,” Sumarah said. “It’s a great experience for a players, but I also think it’s a great experience for us. You don’t get these opportunities, especially in football, to get these moments. It’s different in a very patriotic way. Guys on the U18 and U19 teams travel around the country, but what’s neat about this is they come together and form a bond playing for their country.”
Results aside, these games make clear that there’s plenty of football talent in Canada despite the obstacles posed by playing the contests under U.S. rules. Throw out the wider and longer field, pre-snap motion by multiple receivers and other things that make Canadian football unique.
“The biggest issue is the motion,” Sumarah said. “That’s been the hardest thing, guys just leaning. You don’t even think twice about that in Canada. Down here, you flinch or move a bit and you’re offside. Then you talk about something like a fair catch, when to touch the ball and when not to, when to let it bounce and when not to. It’s a big adjustment.”
On Wednesday, the U18 Canadians won for the fifth time in their last six meetings with the U.S.
After the U.S. went ahead 8-0, two field goals by Canada’s Antoine Couture and another for the U.S. gave the Americans an 11-6 lead with 1:17 left in the first half. After a Jacob Biggs interception, Lukas Boulanger passed to Tyson Rowe for a one-yard touchdown for Canada with three seconds left before halftime. Jalen Philpot, named Canada’s MVP, ran into the end zone from four yards out for another score in the third quarter. Then an interception by Riley Gabriel led to an Adre Simmonds touchdown. Another Philpot touchdown, this one from 46 yards, widened Canada’s lead and, after another Couture field goal, Nicolas Lessard scored on an interception return.
“The guys came to play,” Sumarah said. “They were so amped up for this game all week long. To be honest with you, I thought we out-physicalled them. For me, to be able to have this (maple leaf) on my chest, it’s a very proud moment. I have coached in a lot of football in the last 20 years, but there’s something to be said about winning, wearing your Canadian colours proudly.”
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