Armed with a new two-year deal with Ottawa, Ilnicki will have both momentum and familiarity on his side this time around with the Redblacks. But Ilnicki used that disappointment as motivation, returning to the University of Alberta and capturing the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canadian university football’s top player. Despite having another year of university eligibility, Ilnicki reported to Ottawa last year intent on cracking the roster. When he was released, the Redblacks’ brass told Ilnicki he’d benefit from returning to Alberta. but knowing is huge.”“It’s much different now just knowing the things I’m going to be facing a little bit more,” Ilnicki said.

Source: thestar March 28, 2018 21:45 UTC