Chris Streveler is a former NCAA QB who came straight to the CFL.  10/10 in his first preseason game.  OK.  What else?

Streveler attended Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Ill. and he led them to an 11-1 record and conference championships as both a junior and a senior. He was named conference Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012 and was a first-team all-state selection in 2012 and was recognized as Academic All-State in 2011 and 2012 and named team MVP.

High school highlights:

After high school, Streveler signed with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers program.  The Gophers play at the highest level of college football, Division I FBS, in the Big Ten conference.  He was a backup in his freshman year and went 4/11 with 1 TD and 1 INT.  In 2015 the team moved him to wide receiver.  Following 2015, he transferred to the University of South Dakota to get some playing time at QB.

The University of South Dakota Coyotes play in Division I FCS, the second highest level of college football, between Division I FBS and Division II.  Stefan Logan played there too... a long time ago.

In 10 games in 2016, he went 164/273 (60.1%) for 1947 yards, with 22 TDs and 9 INT.  He also ran 161 times for 823 yards and 9 touchdowns.  The team went 4-7 and missed the playoffs.

In 13 games in 2017, he went 316/481 (65.7%) for 4134 yards, with 32 TDs and 8 INT.  He also ran 168 times for 720 yards and 11 touchdowns.  Streveler was also the runner up for the Walter Payton award... awarded to the top player in Division I FCS.

The team went 8-5 and lost in the second round of the playoffs to Sam Houston State... Timothy Flanders' alma mater.  Streveler had perhaps the greatest game of his college career against Sam Houston State, going 33/54 for 520 yards and five touchdowns with two interceptions, to go along with 51 yards rushing with one touchdown in a losing effort.  

And now he is here, starting game one of the CFL season.  All eyes on Winnipeg, June 14.

Help us Chris Streveler.

You're our only hope.

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More Chris Streveler college highlights:

2017 vs. Indiana State, 4 passing TD, 1 rushing TD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzNqvotZ05U

2017 @ Bowling Green, 1 passing TD, 119 yards rushing with 3 TD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuDPyK69r4M

 

Condensed 2017 playoff game against Nicholls, Streveler plays only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsvE9QbAK2I

Some coaches and talking heads raving about Chris Streveler: https://youtu.be/OxGEc9cdJkQ?t=2m19s

Streveler spring football feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Ygl9mqTRI

Streveler shows us how to throw a football (class project?  Kinda funny) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po1AzA63MwM

 

 

Funny article about Streveler's start last night from what seems to be a bitter University of Minnesota fan.

https://www.thedailygopher.com/2018/6/15/17467752/minnesota-football-chris-streveler-drew-wolitarsky-touchdown-cfl-winnipeg

On 2018-06-14 at 8:51 AM, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Frankly I can't see them running Demski up the gut as he probably hasn't run that way in many years, so that option is probably not as flexible as it was with Flanders.

he looked great going up the middle last night. They do it to dressler despite injury concerns and have run adams too. They would run my great grandmother up the gut off motion if she was still alive. 

21 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Funny article about Streveler's start last night from what seems to be a bitter University of Minnesota fan.

https://www.thedailygopher.com/2018/6/15/17467752/minnesota-football-chris-streveler-drew-wolitarsky-touchdown-cfl-winnipeg

Who knew do or die was a golden gophers fan?? i love the article thanks for sharing. 

42 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Funny article about Streveler's start last night from what seems to be a bitter University of Minnesota fan.

https://www.thedailygopher.com/2018/6/15/17467752/minnesota-football-chris-streveler-drew-wolitarsky-touchdown-cfl-winnipeg

Seemed to me like he wasn't really being serious as much as trying to be a little funny, though perhaps he just wished Streve and Wolt would've done just a lil more when they were at UMinn.

6 minutes ago, USABomberfan said:

Seemed to me like he wasn't really being serious as much as trying to be a little funny, though perhaps he just wished Streve and Wolt would've done just a lil more when they were at UMinn.

Yes it was funny, as I said.

1 hour ago, Atomic said:

Funny article about Streveler's start last night from what seems to be a bitter University of Minnesota fan.

https://www.thedailygopher.com/2018/6/15/17467752/minnesota-football-chris-streveler-drew-wolitarsky-touchdown-cfl-winnipeg

That is a funny article. 

think the guy that did play qb for the Gophers at that time was not very good at all. So smart move by Streveller to leave.

And holding the all time record for receptions in California high school football, is a significant accomplishment

comments are funny too.

Thanks!

 

 

Edited June 16, 20187 yr by Mark F

On 2018-06-11 at 8:25 PM, 17to85 said:

I am not convinced that the esks OL is great, I think Reilly is the key there. He is a slippery bugger who is hard to sack and is a leading to escape and keep plays alive.

got that one right.

According to the comments his first start at Minnesota was also delayed by a thunderstorm. Crazy.

On 2018-06-14 at 8:51 AM, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Frankly I can't see them running Demski up the gut as he probably hasn't run that way in many years, so that option is probably not as flexible as it was with Flanders.

they did it multiple times last game. I'm seriously wondering if I am watching the same game everyone else is at this point.

24 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

they did it multiple times last game. I'm seriously wondering if I am watching the same game everyone else is at this point.

I made that prediction before the game, glad to see it didn't come true.

1 hour ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

According to the comments his first start at Minnesota was also delayed by a thunderstorm. Crazy.

is streveler german for thor or some thing? 

3 hours ago, Mark F said:

got that one right.

they are a bit of a question mark but at worst they will be middle of the pack and good enough. as long as reilly stays healthy any way. 

33 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I made that prediction before the game, glad to see it didn't come true.

sorry I just saw it on the last page.

13 hours ago, wbbfan said:

he looked great going up the middle last night. They do it to dressler despite injury concerns and have run adams too. They would run my great grandmother up the gut off motion if she was still alive. 

 

My definition of "up the gut" is between the tackles, I don't see Dressler, Adams or your Granny running in that territory.  I think they did it once or twice with Demski and he looked alright but I question his durability to do it often.  

2 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

My definition of "up the gut" is between the tackles, I don't see Dressler, Adams or your Granny running in that territory.  I think they did it once or twice with Demski and he looked alright but I question his durability to do it often.  

Theyve done it with all three. they ran dressler up the gut last year after he had come back from injury. 

Of course it cant be out side the tackle and up the gut. 😆

I'd rather take 5'8 and 200lbs Augustine or LaFrance running up the middle to complement Harris - leave Demski as SB, he's already fitting in really well

Demski is a tailback.  Moving to receiver is the conversion, he's fine to run the ball.

18 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I'd rather take 5'8 and 200lbs Augustine or LaFrance running up the middle to complement Harris - leave Demski as SB, he's already fitting in really well

Why not 6' and 220 lbs Nic Demski?

19 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I'd rather take 5'8 and 200lbs Augustine or LaFrance running up the middle to complement Harris - leave Demski as SB, he's already fitting in really well

Demski had 4 catches for 32 yards in his first game.

Projecting that forward it will be 576 yards for the season.

Not bad, but not really any different from JFG, who was alot easier on the cap space.

 

4 minutes ago, TheSource said:

Demski had 4 catches for 32 yards in his first game.

Projecting that forward it will be 576 yards for the season.

Not bad, but not really any different from JFG, who was alot easier on the cap space.

 

And Chris Streveler is going to throw 54 touchdown passes.  Mike Reilly is going to throw for 7200 yards but only 18 TD's, 36 TD's rushing.  Kevin Fogg is going to have 2000 missed FG return yards.  Charleston Hughes is going to have 54 sacks.  James Wilder is going to have 80 carries and Adarius Bowman is going to have 0 catches!

12 minutes ago, TheSource said:

Demski had 4 catches for 32 yards in his first game.

Projecting that forward it will be 576 yards for the season.

Not bad, but not really any different from JFG, who was alot easier on the cap space.

Yeah projecting a guy's stats based on a backup Quarterback's first pro game... ever

That makes sense.

16 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Why not 6' and 220 lbs Nic Demski?

Didn't realize he was 220lb... looks lean

Either way, I still like him at SB - he has nice speed, not sure why you'd want to be designing draw plays for him

4 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Didn't realize he was 220lb... looks lean

Either way, I still like him at SB - he has nice speed, not sure why you'd want to be designing draw plays for him

I'm pretty much down with getting the ball in his hands in any manner possible with a head of steam and some blocking, same with Harris, Dressler, or really anyone who is smart behind blocking, agile and elusive.  That's how you build an offense that is difficult to defend when you don't have a Mike Reilly at QB, and we don't have that even when Nichols is healthy.

Edited June 16, 20187 yr by JuranBoldenRules

20 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

I'm pretty much down with getting the ball in his hands in any manner possible with a head of steam and some blocking, same with Harris, Dressler, or really anyone who is smart behind blocking, agile and elusive.  That's how you build an offense that is difficult to defend when you don't have a Mike Reilly at QB, and we don't have that even when Nichols is healthy.

For sure...  I thought the conversation was about making him into a permanent RB/SB type rather than having a fullback - I totally agree that there should be a few gadget plays for Demski

First, Lapo has to get Harris and Streveler on the same page for passing/screens - I think it will happen

According to The Source, Andrew Harris will finish the season with only 108 receiving yards... super depressing... he was so good last year

3 minutes ago, Floyd said:

For sure...  I thought the conversation was about making him into a permanent RB/SB type rather than having a fullback - I totally agree that there should be a few gadget plays for Demski

First, Lapo has to get Harris and Streveler on the same page for passing/screens - I think it will happen

According to The Source, Andrew Harris will finish the season with only 108 receiving yards... super depressing... he was so good last year

Yeah but he wasn't a player that the bombers found and then developed so even if he had success this year, it wouldn't have counted.