The Saskatoon Hilltops won their fourth Canadian Bowl in five years, defeating the Langley Rams 39-14 last weekend. How does this year’s numbers stack up with the Hilltops last three victories?
Let’s have a look Inside The Numbers of the 2014 Canadian Bowl:
925 – The most combined offensive yards the Hilltops and their opponents have gathered in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
458 – The most offensive yards the Hilltops have gained in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
386 – The most passing yards the Hilltops defence allowed in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
343 – The most passing yards the Hilltops have collected in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
138 – The difference between the total amount of yards the Regina Thunder recorded in 2013 (596) compared to the Hilltops in 2014 (458).
131 & 126 – First time in this run that the Hilltops had TWO receivers record over 100 yards in receptions in the Canadian Bowl. Evan Turkington (131) and Evan Kopchynski (126).
118 – The least amount of rushing yards the Hilltops have ran for in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
90 – The least amount of rushing yards the Hilltops defence have allowed in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl.
17 – The Hilltops have won 17 national championships.
7 – Defensive back Dylan Larson becomes the lowest jersey number to win the Canadian Bowl Defensive Player of the Game.
6 – The second most turnovers the Hilltops defence forced in their last four Canadian Bowl championships in the last five year. (1 interception, 1 fumble, 4 turnovers on downs)
4 - The most turnover on downs the Hilltops defence has forced in their last four Canadian Bowl appearances.
3 – The most passing touchdown strikes for a Hilltops quarterback in their last four appearances in the Canadian Bowl. Jared Andreychuck finished 17 of 27 for 343 yards and 3 TDs.
1 – Number of Hilltops who played in and have won four Canadian Bowls in the last five seasons – Linebacker Justin Filteau.