When thinking of football hotbeds, the country of Canada probably does not come to mind. For generations, America’s neighbor to the north has been known for its love of hockey, traditionally producing some of the world’s best and most talented players.
The apparent disinterest in the game of football and the seemingly unfamiliar high school system has made it difficult for Canadian football players to be recruited to American college football programs.
Despite the absence of a rich football history, Michigan State starting cornerback and Windsor, Ontario, Canada native Arjen Colquhoun believes the culture is changing in Canada, and football is emerging as a competitor to the sport of hockey.