In a game which ended up meaning little for the losers and even less for the victors, the Queen’s Golden Gaels sleepwalked over the U of T Varsity Blues 72-0 in action at the new Varsity Field Saturday afternoon. Toronto had little chance to win in this contest, despite Queen’s appearing to slumber through the game. The obvious talent gap between the nationally ranked Gaels and the rebuilding Blues was put on display throughout the afternoon. Queen’s quarterbacks Tommy Denison and Ryan Sheahan threw for three touchdowns, and the Queen’s ground attack added three more majors. While never really having a chance, the young Blues fought admirably at times, although their frustration was palpable in their sometimes chippy play. Toronto receiver Ian Watson had the lone big play for Toronto, a 31-yard reception late in the third quarter. “I wasn’t especially unhappy with the game,” summed up Blues coach Steve Howlett, “the most important part is to get the players on the same page, and the results will follow.” All in all, despite the loss, the general atmosphere around the Varsity team is becoming exactly what Howlett is striving for – an eye to the future, with a hand in the present.
