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The BCLionsDen.ca Pawdcast – Episode 26

May 4, 2014 By Brian Wawryshyn

In Episode 26 Brian and Mojo recap the latest news from the Lions Den. They talk with Kent Ridley of Ridley scouting about the upcoming draft and his draft guide and check in with Derek Meyers of Global TV in Regina for an update on the Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.
***Show Note*** We had some technical difficulties with the Ridley Scouting interview and didn’t get as much time as we wanted with Kent. We hope to have him back after the draft to give us his take on how teams did.

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Prep for the CFL Draft on May 3rd with Ridley Scouting’s 2012 Draft Guide

April 23, 2012 By Brian Wawryshyn

The next major event for the CFL comes in the form of the Canadian College draft. If you have an interest in some potential BC Lions and future CFL stars you would do well to get yourself a copy of Ridley Scouting’s CFL. Ridley Scouting is a multi-sport company that in addition to scouting services hosts clinics and camps to help players transition into professional careers.

Kent Ridley does a wonderful job with this draft guide and it’s a must for any hardcore CFL fan. Ridley breaks it all down for you position by position with grades for each player. There is a ton of useful information and football facts included as well, making it more than just a draft guide.

The guide is available at RidleyScouting.com for a small fee of $5.24, and in my opinion it’s worth every penny.

Head on over and download your copy today!

Kent Ridley Sits Down With WSU’s Joe Eppele

March 28, 2010 By Brian Wawryshyn

Kent Ridley of Ridley Scouting Services checks in with another guest post for BCLionsDen.ca. Kent recently attended the CFL E-Camp for the top prospects college football and had the chance to sit down with Washington State offensive lineman Joe Eppele. The 6′-7″ native of Vancouver is considered to be one of the top offensive line prospects for the upcoming Canadian Football League draft.

RS: When did you start playing football?

A: I started playing community ball in 5th grade for the Squamish Titans.

RS: How did you end up at Washington State?

A: I attended a summer camp at Eastern with the Vancouver College high school team the summer prior to my move down to the city for my senior year and while I was at the camp I was called up to Washington State because they had heard about me and were interested in seeing me in a practice. After two practices the coaches said they had seen enough and told me to pack my stuff up and following a meeting with George Yarno -their o-line coach at the time- I had an offer for a full ride scholarship at a Pac-10 school and I committed shortly thereafter.

RS: What do you prefer to play – OT or OG?

A: I enjoy both positions but feel the most comfortable with OT because it has been where I have worked for the majority of my collegiate career. I played my first games ever at guard this past season and picked up three starts at the position. I enjoyed the physicality and aggressiveness of the position as opposed to the more strategic controlled aggression that is required at OT because of the open space and need to protect the edge.

RS: Favourite NCAA highlight?

A: Being on the field in double overtime for the winning field goal in our victory over the Huskies in the 2008 Apple Cup and seeing the stands empty onto the field.

RS: Biggest achievement in football so far?

A: Continually earning the opportunity to compete at a higher and higher level in the sport while never letting myself be happy with where I am and maintaining a consistent need to improve my game.

RS: What do you expect to bring to a CFL team?

A: I believe as an athlete who had the opportunity to compete at the Pac-10 level I bring a level of experience and dedication to the sport that can only be achieved through living it firsthand. I am a 6’8 athletic lineman who brings a heightened level of aggressiveness and realizes my best years of football are still ahead of me. I am passionate and eager to excel in every aspect of the game and will stop at nothing to achieve greatness.

RS: Any advice for the 2011 Draft Class now that you’ve been through the E-Camp?

A: Come hungry, you only get one shot at the E-camp so don’t cut any corners and make sure you are prepared in every aspect and leave it all on the field. It’s a meat auction out there so make sure you are the Filet Mignon.

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Kent Ridley: 7 Questions With Laurier’s Taurean Allen & Chima Ihekwoaba

March 21, 2010 By Brian Wawryshyn

Kent Ridley recently attended E-Camp in Toronto and was kind enough to send us a couple of interviews from top prospects Taurean Allen and Chima Ihekwoaba of the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Kent is a guest writer here at BCLionsDen.ca and is owns and operates Ridley Scouting Services which is based in Alberta.

Taurean Allen – CFL.ca

Chima Ihekwoaba – CFL.ca

Taurean Allen

1. When did you start playing football?

A: I started out playing football in my Grade 10 year of high school. My school didn’t have a team my grade 9 year so I had to settle for playing volleyball that fall semester which was a blast I might add.

2. How did you end up at Laurier?

A: After an extensive recruiting process I chose Laurier because they had everything I desired in a University and football program. Those criteria’s were a small community, a winning tradition, and an excellent academic reputation within the job force. Also helped that #5 was available!

3. What do you prefer to play – CB or S?

A: I would have to say CB. I feel I possess all the required tools (speed/instincts/aggression) which has made me a dominant CB in college and ultimately with some fine tuning, pro coaching and continued hard work, the same results should be actualized at the CFL level.

4. Favorite CIS highlight?

A: My favorite highlight hands down would be my diving interception against McMaster in our ’08 campaign. They stayed away from me the entire game and when they finally threw my way it looked like it was going to be overthrown, but I turned on the jets, dove, and hung on for dear life. I got up and started to pump up our fans which made that moment that much better.

5. Biggest achievement in football so far?

A: My biggest achievement in football thus far would be everything that has led me to this point in my football career. All the individual recognition and awards that I have garnered along with the three football championship teams I have played on has allowed me to stay hungry and keep driving to be the best, which has led me to where I am at today.

6. What do you expect to bring to a CFL team?

A: If I do have the privilege of being drafted into the CFL, I expect to bring my versatility, child like passion and superior knowledge of the game to the table. My athletic ability and overall football skills is a product of nature (god given) and nurture (hard work), but it is my passion and knowledge of the game that I feel will help me the most in my transition from college ball to the pros.

7. Any advice for the 2011 Draft Class now that you’ve been through the E-Camp?

A: My advice to the guys who are privileged enough to go through this process next year would be to make the necessary sacrifices. Whatever sacrifices that may be to ensure that each individual is at the peak of their game and athleticism is within each man. A wise man once said, ‘In the game of football there are only 2 types of pain: That of hard work and the pain of regret.’ The choice is yours!

Chima Ihekwoaba

1. When did you start playing football?

A: I started playing football in the 10th Grade at Notre Dame Secondary School Burlington Ontario. Played Defensive end, Defensive Tackle, Line Backer and Fullback, through my high school years.

2. How did you end up at Laurier?

A: I committed after visiting the school a few times. I knew that Laurier’s defensive system would be a great fit for me. Laurier’s system relies on athletic defenders across the board. Also in my prior to my freshman year I knew that there would be many 3 veteran defensive ends in their final years, so I knew prior to coming to Laurier I could learn a lot from these guys and my coaching to develop me into the player I’ve become.

3. What do you prefer to play – DE or DT?

A: Defensive End.

4. Favorite CIS highlight?

A: My first sack in my freshman year in my first series of play in CIS football against University of Toronto.

5. Biggest achievement in football so far?

A: The honour of being invited to the CFL evaluation camp. It sums up all the hard work I’ve put in thus far and my dedication to the game.

6. What do you expect to bring to a CFL team?

A: A competitive hard worker, who is dedicated and loves the game of football. Also, a versatile and athletic football player who comes from a very intricate defensive system. I physically dominate offensive linemen with my strength and speed play after play. I take my pride in my “will to win” every down. Very good footwork and technique, again a versatile D-lineman who can rush from a four down line or up as a rush at the same time. Calm and collective off the field, but when the pads are on its all business.

7. Any advice for the 2011 Draft Class now that you’ve been through the E-Camp?

A: Start training now. The next year dictates your future in football, work to be the best every day. Keep in mind there’s someone out there trying to take your spot. The people that don’t believe in you is your motivation, prove them wrong. Eat or be eaten.