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SFU Football Alumni Society says U SPORTS is preferred path — if program returns

SFU Football Alumni Society says U SPORTS is preferred path — if program returns

"We have received positive feedback and encouragement from football stakeholders across Canada to make U SPORTS and Canada West the home of SFU Football."
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Coquitlam council lends support to SFU football fight

Coquitlam council lends support to SFU football fight

The sudden cancellation of the SFU football program is an “embarrassing decision,” the football coach at Coquitlam’s Centennial Secondary told council today (May 8).
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SFU student organizations call on school to reinstate varsity football

SFU student organizations call on school to reinstate varsity football

It's been a month since the Burnaby post-secondary announced the immediate termination its football program.
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The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables proposal to university

The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society tables proposal to university

BURNABY, B.C. — The Simon Fraser Football Alumni Society outlined details Friday of a proposal it sent to the school regarding the future of its football program.
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SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed programs rebirth

SFU football players, alumni in court asking for axed programs rebirth

"There's so much support not only from the existing team that wants to play next year but support from the community and across the country for the continuation of the program," the players' lawyer told a court hearing Monday.
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Burnaby mayor urges SFU to reverse cancellation of football program

Burnaby mayor urges SFU to reverse cancellation of football program

SFU president Joy Johnson announced April 4 that the Burnaby post-secondary school had decided to end its football program, effective immediately.
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SFU Sports Hall of Fame football inductees 'demand' removal

SFU Sports Hall of Fame football inductees 'demand' removal

Request by 11 SFU alumni a sign of solidarity over program cancellation.
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Burnaby athlete vows to continue quest to break world record

Burnaby athlete vows to continue quest to break world record

"I'm getting this record," says Kim Carlton, after falling short in bid to break the most baseball bats with a single shin kick.
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Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

Special advisor to review 'potential sustainable opportunities' for SFU football

The Burnaby post-secondary institution scrapped the program on April 4.
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Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Players file injunction against SFU to reinstate football program

Notice of civil claim alleges SFU breached its contract with players.
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