Tate Forcier's newest CFL competitor in Hamilton? That'd be ex-CMU QB Dan LeFevour
Tate Forcier's attempt at furthering his football career just got a bit more interesting.
The former Michigan football quarterback will now have to fight for a professional roster spot with a somewhat familiar face: Former Central Michigan signal caller Dan LeFevour.
Forcier ended his collegiate career last month by opting to sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, a team that already had two established quarterback in starter Henry Burris and backup Quinton Porter.
Tate Forcier will now compete with ex-CMU quarterback Dan LeFevour for a CFL third-string job.
After eligibility issues cost him a chance to play in the Gator Bowl at the end of the 2010 campaign, Michigan announced in January of 2011 that Forcier was no longer a member of the program.
From there, he went through failed transfer attempts at Miami and San Jose State before eventually opting on a shot at professional football north of the border.
Forcier, who ironically wears the same No. 16 as current Michigan starter Denard Robinson, and the Tiger-Cats will have their CFL preseason opener against Toronto on June 13.
Nick Baumgardner covers Michigan sports for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at 734-623-2514, by email at nickbaumgardner@annarbor.com and followed on Twitter @nickbaumgardner.
Comments
michboy40
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 : 7:48 p.m.
Tate gave us an amazing thrill when he helped beat ND as a true Freshman. Not much good came after that, but I will take it!
RWBill
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 : 5:18 p.m.
Lefevour is smarter than Forcier, but good luck to both.
treetowncartel
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 : 9:04 p.m.
It seems like the BC Lions and their proximity to Van Couver might be a better fit for Tate's lifestyle.
redwingshero
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 : 5:23 p.m.
Man, that dude cannot catch a break. LaFevour had a great college career. Especially in that motor city bowl against Purdue. That was a great game to watch. Ought to make things interesting to make a backup spot.
Commoncents
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 : 3:46 p.m.
Best of luck to Tate. I'd really like to know LaFevour's story as well. I didn't watch him much, but seemed like everyone was sure he'd be in the NFL..... what happened ?
Scott Laux
Wed, Jun 6, 2012 : 3:06 a.m.
He was cut by his fourth team (Jacksonville). he never made it past 3rd string. There is a lot of talent in the NFL