Concordia Stingers | |
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First season | 1974 |
Athletic director | D'Arcy Ryan |
Head coach | Brad Collinson 6th year, 17–31 (.354) |
Home stadium | Concordia Stadium |
Year built | 2003 |
Stadium capacity | 4000 |
Stadium surface | AstroPlay |
Location | Montreal, Quebec |
League | U Sports |
Conference | RSEQ (2001–present) |
Past associations | OQIFC (1974–2000) |
All-time record | – |
Postseason record | – |
Titles | |
Vanier Cups | 0 |
Atlantic Bowls | 1 1998 |
Dunsmore Cups | 3 1982, 1993, 1998 |
Hec Crighton winners | 0 |
Colours | Burgundy and Yellow[1] |
Mascot | Buzz |
Outfitter | Nike |
Rivals | Montreal Carabins McGill |
Website | stingers.ca |
The Concordia Stingers football team represents Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, in the sport of Canadian football in the RSEQ conference of U Sports. The Concordia Stingers football program was created in 1974 from the amalgamation of the Loyola Warriors and Sir George Williams Georgians.[2] The team has won three Dunsmore Cup conference championships, in 1982, 1993, and 1998.[3] In 1998, the Stingers also made their first and only appearance in the national championship which was a loss to the Saskatchewan Huskies in the 34th Vanier Cup game.[4]
The team is currently coached by Brad Collinson and plays home games at Concordia Stadium.[5]