Laval University’s Rouge et Or has acquired Thomas Gosselin, one of the most sought-after players in the current recruiting class.
The 1.95 meter tall and 140 kilogram man is the premier defensive player in the Division 1 collegiate field and was courted by all RSQE teams. In the end, he chose between Laval and the University of Montreal Carabins.
Gosselin’s arrival comes at the right time as Rouge et Or loses the services of star tackle Jean-William Rouleau, who gave up his final year of eligibility to accept a Birch in Bas Saint-Laurent, where he began his engineering career will begin.
“Laval was very, very interested, but I was also interested,” he emphasized. It was very, very close to Montreal. It was a big recruiting year for Laval on defense. Tacklers are a rare commodity. It’s a plus that Jean-William Rouleau is leaving, but there will be competition. I can’t wait to see where I stand. It will be a challenge and I want to help the team.”
Warehouse in the United States
The Trois-Rivières native completed some camps in the United States this summer with teammate Steve Pierre Bolo Mboumoua, who will be at Alabama for an official visit this weekend, but he did not receive an offer from a Division 1 program. “I initially I was interested in the NCAA, but I quickly focused on the RSEQ.”
Defensive end Steve Pierre Bolo Mboumoua during the game against André-Grasset on September 17th. Smelled Lambert
In Laval, Gosselin will continue his journey with receiver Charles-Antoine Thiffeault, with whom he has played since his school days at the Vert et Or du Séminaire Saint-Joseph.
Mom’s food weighs on the scales
Gosselin’s teammate, star marauder Maxime Lavigne, will follow his friend to Laval. As a Sherbrooke native, he was targeted by the Vert & Or, but ultimately chose between the Rouge et Or and the University of Montreal Carabins.
Thomas Gosselin (95) and Maxime Lavigne (11). Smelled Lambert
The two friends confirmed their decision on Tuesday. “My mother lives in Quebec with my brothers and sisters and that was an important factor in my decision,” Lavigne explained. Mom’s food is always better and more varied. I always dreamed of playing for the Rouge et Or and the opportunity presented itself.”
“I want to go back to Sherbrooke, but not right away,” Lavigne continued. I will return there to work as a firefighter. Changes in the coaching staff had no influence on my decision. Kevin Régimbald coached me with the Quebec team and I had confidence in him.”
The presence of four other CNDF recruits was also crucial. “Me and Thomas have developed a great bond over the last three years and I wanted us to continue on the same team. The equipment and the great approach of the coaching team were also crucial for my decision. The five CNDF players recruited by Laval chose Rouge et Or.”
Defensive winger Meekaël Désir from Nomades de Montmorency also confirmed his arrival at Rouge et Or.