The University of Calgary Dinos knew about Jacob Plamondon
two years ago. When the 2017 football team has their spring training camp they
will get know him better.
Regarded as one
of the elite players in Central Alberta, the
18-year old Plamondon has signed a U Sports Letter of Intent and will begin his
post-secondary football career with the defending Canada West (Hardy Cup) and
Mitchell Bowl Champions in 2017.
“We noticed him
(Jacob Plamondon) at our summer development camp two years ago,” stated Head
Coach Wayne Harris who followed Plamondon’s rapid development continually including
an all-star season in the Calgary Midget Football League where he was one of
the most dominant players playing for the Prairie Fire, based out of Red Deer. He
is the recipient of the Calgary Midget Football League Association scholarship.
“Jacob gets off
the ball very well. He has a very quick first step and great pass rusher,”
states Harris of the 6’3”, 220 lbs. “He is a great hustler on the field and has
excellent pursuit,” Harris stated.
Plamondon joins
the team after an outstanding career with the Notre Dame Cougars under Coach
Gino Castellan in the Central Region Central Alberta Schools Association playing
just four years of competitive football. He was a three-year starter on the
Cougars and in his senior season played on both sides of the football, being on
the defensive line and playing tight end and slot back on offense.
Jacob was
recruited by Simon Fraser University
as well as the Universities of Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada West but did not make
any official visits.
“I chose to
commit to Calgary
because they have a strong program and have built a strong culture. What was
most appealing was they were the first school to approach me, Plamondon stated.
“I believe their coaching staff is great and how far they go each season is
proof of that.”
Jacob will
enroll in psychology courses at the University
of Calgary. He is the son
of Colin Plamondon and Donna Millang.
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