The Midget Football League of Manitoba congratulates former St. Vital Mustangs Alex Vitt and Derek Dean on joining the University of Manitoba Bisons in 2012.

The two standout receivers were joined by five other Winnipeg Rifles offensive starters in the Bisons' recruiting class, which included quarterback Ryan Marsch, the 2012 Canadian Junior Football League Most Outstanding Offensive Player.

"Our top recruiting ground has long been the Winnipeg Rifles junior football program,” stated Bisons coach Brian Dobie.  “This recruitment class further strengthens our ties between the Bisons and Rifles.”

Dean, 21, played the last three seasons (2009-11) with the Winnipeg Rifles:
• Selected PFC All-Star at receiver position in 2011
• The 6’7”, 235 lbs receiver was second in PFC in receiving with 632 yards on 31 receptions for a 20.4 yard average along with six receiving TDs in 2011
• In 2010, he grabbed 13 catches for 269 yards (20.7 yards per catch) and one receiving TD
• Before Rifles, the Winnipeg native played quarterback with the St. Vital Mustangs

Vitt, 20, played the last three seasons (2009-11) with the Winnipeg Rifles:
• 2011 CJFL All-Canadian selection at Receiver
• Selected PFC All-Star – unanimous selection – at Receiver position in 2011
• Named PFC Outstanding Receiver for 2011
• The 6’2”, 205 lbs. receiver was first in PFC in receiving with 755 yards on 43 receptions along with six receiving TDs (eight total TDs) in 2011
• In 2010, he grabbed 20 catches for 315 yards (3 TDs)
• In 2009, he had 19 receptions for 337 yards
• Played for Team Manitoba in Football Canada Cup in 2009
• Before Rifles, the Winnipeg native played with St. Vital Mustangs and was a Midget Football League of Manitoba All-Star and Championship Game MVP in 2008, winning two MFLM provincial championships in 2007-08

Both players also served as Assistant Coaches at Midget Bowl IV.

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