2013 regular season record: 4-4
2013 regular season standings: 2nd AUS
2013 playoff record: 2-1
2013 playoff finish: Defeated Acadia 19-10 in AUS semifinal, defeated Saint Mary's 20-17 in AUS final, lost in Uteck Bowl to Laval 48-21
General Write-Up:
The 2013 Mount Allison Mounties overcame a slow start by finishing the regular season with three straight wins to claim second place in the AUS standings.
The Mounties continued their hot streak by winning back-to-back playoff games and capturing their first AUS football banner since the 1997 season and the right to host the CIS Uteck Bowl in Sackville, N.B. for the first time in school history.
Last season also marked the third time in the past four years the Mounties have earned an AUS playoff berth. Mount Allison's road win over the Saint Mary's Huskies in the was the first time a host team has lost the conference final at home since the AUS moved to a three-team playoff format.
In 2014 the Mounties look to capitalize on a large group of returning starters to go with key additions on both sides of the ball.
The Mounties lose AUS most outstanding player and Hec Crighton Trophy nominee Jordan Botel but feature a veteran heavy roster in Botel's absence.
All 12 defensive starters return to go along with 10 of 12 starters on offense. With a veteran presence, the Mounties will look to start fast in 2014 in defense of its AUS title.
Quote from head coach Kelly Jeffrey:
"We are fortunate to have a large group of starters back. We lose an excellent back in Botel but we have a lot of experience coming back to offset the loss."
"Our focus is to improve on playing better early in the season. We have all of the tools to play well early in the season with a veteran defense, strong kicking game and returning QB."
Head Coach:
- Number of seasons as head coach with team (including 2014): 7
- Number of seasons as head coach in CIS (including 2014):7
- Career regular season record with team: 13-35
- Career regular season record in CIS: 13-35
- Career overall record with team (reg. season & playoffs only): 15-39
- Career overall record in CIS (reg. season & playoffs only): 15-39
OFFENSE
Number of returning starters: 10
Key returning players:
- QB - Brandon Leyh, 3rd season. 2013 AUS All-Star. 2013: 1190 yards passing (1st AUS) with 5 TD's in the regular season. In three playoff games Leyh completed 57% of his passes for 594 yards and four touchdowns.
- REC - Troy Trentham, 5th season. 2013 AUS All-Star. 2013: 26 Receptions for 279 yards, 1 TD. Two blocked punts, one passing TD.
- OL - Jon Graves, 4th season. Three year starter at Guard. Anchored OL that had the leading rusher in the AUS in consecutive years.
- REC - Rod Joseph, 2nd season. 2013: 34 Receptions for 344 yards, 2 TD in seven games. 4.9 Rec/Game (2nd AUS).
Key recruits or transfers:
- REC - Idahosa Yorke – Oshawa, Ont.
- RB - Kiel Ambursley – Toronto, Ont.
- OL - Liam Hickey – Bedford, N.S.
Key losses:
- RB - Jordan Botel
- OL - Alex Healy
DEFENSE
Number of returning starters: 12
Key returning players:
- DT - Jacob Leblanc, 4th season. 2013 32 Total Tackles, 3 Sacks, 5 TFL, 1 FF, 1 Blocked FG. Team Canada 2012, Team World 2013, AUS Rookie of the Year 2011, three-time AUS All-Star ('11, '12, '13), 2012 Second Team CIS All-Canadian.
- CB - Donovan Saunders, 3rd season. 2013 19.5 Total Tackles, 3 INT for 116 yards, 5 Pass Breakups, 1 FF. 2013 AUS All-Star. 2012 AUS All-Star Return Specialist.
- LB - Te Nguyen, 4th season. 2013 49 Total Tackles, 2 Sacks, 4.5 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR, 4 INT (T-1st AUS), 4 Pass Breakups. 2013 AUS All-Star.
- FS - Kwame Adjei, 4th season. 2013 1st Team All-Canadian. 2013 45 Total Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 TFL, 1 INT, 4 Pass Breakups.
- DB - Michael Bohan, 3rd season. 2013 37.5 Total Tackles, 1 Sack, 1.5 TFL, 1 INT, 5 Pass Breakups.
Key recruits or transfers:
- DE - Shaun Robinson – Halifax, N.S.
- LB - Damian Halstead – Brampton, Ont.
- DB - Nate Rostek – Halifax, N.S.
Key losses:
- N/A
SPECIAL TEAMS
Key returning players:
- P - Kyle McLean, 4th season. 2013: Punting 33.7 Avg., 9 Punts Inside 20 Yard Line. 2013 Kicking – 3 of 4 FG's. Playoffs 5 of 5 FG's.
- PR - Michael Bohan, 3rd season. 2013 AUS All-Star Return Specialist. 2013: Punt Returns – 52 Returns for 552 yards, 10.6 PR Average, 78 Long, 1 TD. 2013 Kick Returns – 6 Returns for 141 yards, 23.5 Average, 53 Long.
Key recruits or transfers:
- K- Ryan Lambert – Grimsby, Ont.
Key losses:
- N/A