May 18, 2012
LIONS TO HOST FIRST EVER NIGHT GAME AT YORK STADIUM
The York University Lions football team will play its first ever home game under the lights at York Stadium when it welcomes the McMaster Marauders for a night game on Thursday, Oct. 4.
May 14, 2012
EAST WINS EAST WEST BOWL FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
Team East used a third quarter touchdown en route to a 24-16 victory in the 10th annual East West Bowl over Team West at TD Waterhouse Stadium at Western University in London, Ont. on Saturday (May 12).
May 2, 2012
FOOTBALL TEAM OFFICIALLY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2012
The York University Lions football program officially welcomed its class of 2012 at a special recruit event that was held prior to the squad’s Red & White Scrimmage to wrap up its spring camp.
May 1, 2012
YORK UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS CLUB TO HONOUR COSENTINO
The York University Champions Club (Football Alumni Association) will honour and celebrate former York football coach, Frank Cosentino on Friday, May 11, 2012 at The Carlu in downtown Toronto.
April 19, 2012
FOOTBALL LIONS RETURN TO THE FIELD FOR SPRING CAMP
The York University Lions football team has spent the off-season preparing for the upcoming season and the student-athletes will get their first taste of on-field action at its annual spring training camp, beginning this Saturday, April 21.
April 12, 2012
FOOTBALL TEAM HANDS OUT ANNUAL AWARDS
The York University Lions football team handed out its major team awards on Tuesday night (April 10) at the annual awards banquet, held at Fontana Gardens in Toronto.
April 5, 2012
AUSTIN NAMED TO WEST TEAM FOR 2012 EAST WEST BOWL
York University Lions football player William Austin has been named to the West roster for the 10th annual East West Bowl.
February 15, 2012
CRANEY TAKES OVER AS DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, LAFLAMME MOVES TO SPECIAL TEAMS
York University Lions head football coach Warren Craney has also assumed the role of defensive coordinator for the team, while Harry Laflamme will take over as special teams coordinator effective immediately.
February 14, 2012
CRANEY, FAULDS NAMED TO U20 JUNIOR TEAM STAFF
Football Canada is proud to announce its 2012 U20 Junior National Team coaching staff, which includes York Lions’ head coach Warren Craney and offensive coordinator, Michael Faulds. Team Canada will compete at the IFAF Junior World Championship.
February 2, 2012
CRANEY, GRANDISON PART OF HISTORIC TEAM WORLD WIN
York University Lions football head coach Warren Craney and rookie defensive back Marcus Grandison were part of Team World’s history 35-29 victory over the United States under-19 national team at the International Bowl on Wednesday night (Feb. 1).
January 26, 2012
INTERNATIONAL BOWL TO BE WEBCAST WORLDWIDE
York University football fans will be able to tune in live to watch the 2012 International Bowl as the IFAF World Team will take on America's Under-19 National Team on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at The Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas.
December 13, 2011
2012 OUA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The 2012 Ontario University Athletics (OUA) football season kicks off on Labour Day with all 10 teams in action across the province. The York University Lions will begin their season on the road in Kingston, Ont., against the Queen’s Gaels.
December 13, 2011
BENEVIDES NAMED HEAD COACH OF BC LIONS
Former York University student-athlete and football coach Mike Benevides was named the head coach of the BC Lions on Tuesday (Dec. 13).
December 6, 2011
FAULDS NAMED TOP OUA QUARTERBACK OF LAST 10 YEARS
York University Lions offensive coordinator Michael Faulds is named the OUA’s top quarterback of the last 10 years.
November 24, 2011
DURIE NAMED JAKE GAUDAUR VETERANS' AWARD RECIPIENT
At a special presentation on Wednesday (Nov. 23) at the George Derby Centre in Burnaby, B.C., Toronto Argonauts’ RB/SB Andre Durie was officially presented the trophy for the 2011 Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award.
November 23, 2011
GRANDISON NAMED TO IFAF WORLD TEAM
Marcus Grandison of the York University Lions football team was one of the first 12 players to be named to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Team roster on Wednesday (Nov. 23).
November 7, 2011
DURIE NAMED CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Former York University Lions star running back Andre Durie was named the CFL’s Canadian Player of the Week for his Week 19 performance against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Nov. 3.
October 24, 2011
MARKELL, HUMANA-PAREDES NAMED ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Football player Riser Markell and volleyball player Melissa Humana-Paredes were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Oct. 24.
October 24, 2011
FOUR SENIORS HONOURED IN FINAL FOOTBALL GAME
Four members of the York University Lions football team were honoured on Saturday (Oct. 22) prior to playing in their final game with the program.
October 22, 2011
LIONS DOWNED BY LANCERS IN SEASON FINALE
The York University Lions men’s football team closed out its 2011 season with a 40-15 loss to the Windsor Lancers on Saturday (Oct. 22) at York Stadium.
October 15, 2011
GUELPH DEFEATS YORK IN SATURDAY FOOTBALL
The York University Lions football team was defeated 51-2 by the Guelph Gryphons on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 15) in cold, wet conditions at Alumni Stadium.
October 8, 2011
GEE-GEES KNOCK OFF LIONS IN THANKSGIVING CONTEST
The York University Lions football team was defeated 65-12 by the host Ottawa Gee-Gees in their sixth game of the season at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 8).
October 1, 2011
NO. 2 MUSTANGS TOP LIONS 48-23
The York University Lions football team played a strong game against the No. 2 nationally-ranked Western Mustangs before falling by a 48-23 score on Saturday (Oct. 1) in front of 9,411 fans in London.
September 24, 2011
QUEEN'S KNOCKS OFF YORK IN HOMECOMING GAME
One week after winning its first game of the season, the York University Lions football team returned home Saturday (Sept. 24) for its homecoming game against the Queen’s Gaels, and was defeated by a score of 63-3.
September 21, 2011
HOMECOMING 2011 IS THIS SATURDAY
The York University Lions football team will play its annual Homecoming game this Saturday (Sept. 24) against the visiting Queen’s Gaels.
September 19, 2011
DERVISHI, SMITH NAMED YORK ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Football player Heneri Dervishi and tennis player Kelsi Smith were named York’s male and female athletes of the week, respectively, for the week of Sept. 19.
September 17, 2011
SECOND-HALF COMEBACK GIVES FOOTBALL LIONS FIRST WIN
Heneri Dervishi’s field goal in overtime gave the York University Lions football team a 20-18 victory over the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday (Sept. 17) at Warrior Field.
September 10, 2011
LIONS FALL TO BLUES IN 42nd ANNUAL RED & BLUE BOWL
The York University Lions football team suffered a heart-wrenching 10-8 loss to the Toronto Varsity Blues in the 42nd annual Red & Blue Bowl held on Saturday (Sep. 10) in front of 1,297 fans in attendance at York Stadium.
September 8, 2011
BATTLE OF TORONTO HEATS UP ON SATURDAY
The 42nd Annual Red & Blue Bowl will be contested on Saturday (Sept. 10) when the York University Lions football team faces off against the cross-town rival Toronto Varsity Blues at York Stadium.
September 5, 2011
LIONS DROP SEASON OPENER TO GOLDEN HAWKS
The York University Lions football team opened its season with a 46-7 loss to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks on Monday (Sep. 5) in front of 4,300 ecstatic fans at York Stadium.
August 30, 2011
2011 FOOTBALL SEASON PREVIEW
It’s often said that a strong offensive line is the best predictor of college football success, and the York University Lions football coaching staff followed that theory to the letter while recruiting its first class.
August 29, 2011
COUTU READY TO LEAD TEAM IN 2011
A new coaching staff has pumped life into the York University Lions football team, and no returning player on the squad will benefit as much from the changes as starting quarterback Nick Coutu.
August 27, 2011
BISHOP'S WINS 33-15 IN EXHIBITION CONTEST
Fans in attendance at York Stadium on Saturday (Aug. 27) got an early glimpse at the new-look York Lions as they took to the field against the Bishop’s Gaiters in a pre-season tilt. Despite coming up on the wrong end of a 33-15 score, there was plenty of reason for optimism.
August 24, 2011
CIS FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEW
Training camp for the York University Lions football team is well underway as the squad prepares for the upcoming 2011 season. Click here for an early look at the team and what lies ahead.
August 19, 2011
CRANEY NAMED WORLD TEAM COORDINATOR
The International Federation of American Football has identified three coordinators who will work alongside IFAF World Team head coach Greg Marshall when junior players from around the world take on Team USA in USA Football’s International Bowl in Texas.
July 26, 2011
LIONS TO FACE BISHOP'S IN EXHIBITION CONTEST
The York University Lions football team will get a taste of game action before the OUA season officially begins with the addition of an exhibition contest against the Bishop’s University Gaiters at the end of training camp.
July 22, 2011
TRAINING CAMP OPENS THIS MONTH ON AUGUST 22
Student-athletes on the York University Lions football team will descend on Keele campus one month from Friday to begin training camp for the 2011 season on Monday, Aug. 22.
July 18, 2011
FAULDS NAMED ALL-STAR AS CANADA WINS SILVER
Quarterback Michael Faulds was named a tournament second-team all-star for the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship of American Football, which wrapped up on Sunday with the United States defeating Canada in the championship game.
May 5, 2011
FAULDS NAMED TO SENIOR MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
York University Lions offensive co-ordinator Michael Faulds was among the first group of players named to the senior men’s national team competing at the 2011 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior Men’s World Championship.
April 15, 2011
LIONS CONTINUE RECRUITING WITH ANOTHER 14 COMMITTED
The York University Lions football coaching staff continued its strong recruiting season with the announcement on Friday (April 15) that another 14 players have signed their letters of intent to join the program for the 2011 season.
March 21, 2011
LATEST SIGNINGS HIGHLIGHTED BY MADDALENA, MARKELL
Standout prospects John Maddalena and Riser Markell highlight the newest group of eight recruits that have signed their letters of intent and will join the York University Lions football program for the 2011 season.
March 4, 2011
NKANSAH AND PHILIP COMMIT TO LIONS FOOTBALL PROGRAM
The York University Lions football team continued its torrid recruiting streak this off-season with the addition of blue chip recruits Nana Nkansah and Denzel Philip on Friday (March 4).
March 1, 2011
YOUNIS HIRED AS FOOTBALL RECRUITING CO-ORDINATOR
York University head football coach Warren Craney has added Dan Younis to his coaching staff for the 2011 season. Younis will be the recruiting co-ordinator and the running backs coach.
February 25, 2011
CRANEY GUIDES GREENWOOD ON PATH TO NFL
York University Lions head football coach Warren Craney was instrumental in developing the talents of Corey Greenwood, who this past year became just the second player to go directly from the CIS to the NFL and play a full season in his rookie year.
February 17, 2011
LIONS BEGIN 2011 FOOTBALL SEASON ON LABOUR DAY
The 2011 OUA football season begins on Labour Day with all 10 teams in action across the province. The York University Lions will kick off their season at home on Monday, Sept. 5 with an afternoon affair against the Laurier Golden Hawks at York Stadium.
January 28, 2011
LIONS WELCOME ANOTHER 15 PLAYERS TO FOOTBALL TEAM
The York University Lions football program announced on Friday (Jan. 28) another 15 men who have committed to join the University and the Lions for the 2011 season.
December 10, 2010
FOOTBALL TEAM ANNOUNCES FIRST GROUP OF RECRUITS
Head coach Warren Craney and the York University football program are pleased to announce the first 10 recruits who have signed their letters of intent to join the University and the Lions for the 2011 season.
