New Rams recruit wants to serve and protect

By Greg Urbanoski

Mike Principalli likes what he sees of the University of Regina Rams.

Principalli, 20, is a 6’4" 260 lb offensive tackle who was a starter for the last two years with the Calgary Colts of the Prairie Junior Football Conference. Principalli was in Regina Tuesday to meet with Rams Head Coach Frank McCrystal and tour the Rams facilities at the University of Regina campus.

"A friend of mine told me about the Rams and I got a call from Coach and here I am," said Principalli.

"I’m doing testing on height, weight, my time in the 40, and vertical leap today and looking around. I talked with some people about making the switch from Junior to University football and I thought I would like to see what was out there in terms of schools."

In addition to testing at the Rams facilities, Principalli also got a tour of the facilities and was definitely impressed.

"They have great facilities, beautiful facilities," said Principalli. I’ve been in the (Canadian Football League Calgary) Stampeders facilities and the Rams facilities are like a NFL teams facilities compared to what they have."

Principalli is looking to pursue a degree in Police Studies, even though there is pressure from the Calgary Colts to stay for another year of Junior Football.

"I’m not really looking at other schools," said Principalli. "Definitely the Rams story is a big thing in me looking at coming here.

"The support they get from their fans is fantastic, they’ve got a really good fan base compared to what you would find in other places."

If Principalli chooses the Rams, he is prepared in making the leap from Junior to University football.

"Hey, if I was starting, that would be great, but I’d like to compete to be one of the top seven spots for reserves on the O-Line."