Marc-Olivier Brouillette

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Marc-Olivier Brouillette
No. 19     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Born: (1986-02-14) February 14, 1986 (age 32)
Montreal, Quebec
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) LB/S
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 230 lb (100 kg)
University Montreal
CFL draft 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23
Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2010–2016 Montreal Alouettes
2017–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
CFL East All-Star 2016
Career stats

Marc-Olivier Brouillette (born February 14, 1986) is a Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 23rd overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2010 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Montreal Carabins as the team's starting quarterback.

Canadian football Canadian sport in which opposing teams of twelve players attempt to score by advancing a ball by running, passing and kicking

Canadian football is a sport played in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play 110 yards (101 m) long and 65 yards (59 m) wide attempting to advance a pointed oval-shaped ball into the opposing team's scoring area.

Linebacker defensive position in American football

A linebacker is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line". Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance".

Saskatchewan Roughriders professional Canadian football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a professional Canadian football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Roughriders play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

After being drafted by the Alouettes, it was announced that Brouillette had signed a contract with the Montreal Alouettes on May 17, 2010. [1] In seven seasons with the Alouettes, Brouillette played in 103 games registering 195 tackles, 31 special teams tackles, 8 sacks, 6 forced fumbles and 5 interceptions. He was named a CFL East All-Star for his performance during the 2016 season.

Montreal Alouettes Canadian Football team

The Montreal Alouettes are a professional Canadian football team based in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1946, the team has folded and been revived twice. The Alouettes compete in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and last won the Grey Cup championship in 2010. Their home field is Percival Molson Memorial Stadium for the regular season and as of 2014 also home of their playoff games.

The 2016 CFL season was the 63rd season of modern Canadian professional football. Officially, it was the 59th season of the league. Toronto hosted the 104th Grey Cup on November 27. The regular season began on June 23 and ended on November 5.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 15, 2017, Brouillette signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Brouillette planned to wear the number 4 jersey, which was his number in university, however he retired on May 27, 2017 just prior to the team's training camp. [2] [3] He re-joined the team on September 20, 2017. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.cfl.ca/article/alouettes-sign-five-canadians-to-roster Alouettes sign five Canadians to roster
  2. ↑ A New #4 In Riderville?
  3. ↑ Dunk, Justin (2017-05-27). "On the eve of training camp, Riders safety Marc-Olivier Brouillette retires". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  4. ↑ Riders officially sign Bouka; bring back Brouillette
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