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Hilltops Running Back Coach

By Ryan Watters (@ryan2tswatters), 01/16/21, 10:00AM PST

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Andre Lalonde talks about running backs

Andre Lalonde knows all about good running backs.  In his final CJFL season with the Saskatoon Hilltops in 2013 he was named an All-Canadian and the CJFL Offensive Player of the Year.

During that regular season he rushed for 1367 yards on 182 carries and tallied seven touchdowns.  At that time his total was the fifth highest in Prairie Conference history.

After his playing career came to a close Lalonde came back to the Hilltops and joined their coaching staff as the running backs coach.  The upcoming 2021 season will be his sixth on the sidelines.

He’s had some outstanding running backs under his tutelage including Ben Abrook in 2019 who led the CJFL with 1215 yards on 199 carries.  He helped the Hilltops win the Canadian Bowl and was named the Offensive Player of the Game.

As CJFL Running Backs Week continues, Lalonde discusses with Ryan Watters on what makes a good running back.