CIS Football Player Profile: Donnie Marshall, Western Ontario Mustangs (11 of 26)

Source: Darryl Wheeler, Western Sports Info

Name:  Donnie Marshall
University: The University of Western Ontario
Hometown: London, Ontario
High school: Mother Theresa Secondary School
Position: Quarterback
Academic program: Kinesiology
Year of eligibility: 4
Height: 5’9
Weight: 187lbs

Key stats 2010: 7-1 as a starter; led team to Yates Cup Championship; 91/167 passing for 1470 and 10 touchdowns.
Rushing: 72 attempts for 602 yards, averaging 8.4 yards per carry and ran for three touchdowns.

Awards & honours (since start of CIS career): 2010 co-winner of the most improved player for the Western Mustangs

PROFILE

This homegrown quarterback enters the 2011 campaign with a full year of experience as a starting quarterback under his belt. In his fourth season as a Mustang, he looks to lead Western back to the Yates Cup and beyond.

A natural leader who is just as dangerous with his legs as he is with his arm, has a knack for coming up big when the game is on the line. In his first season as a starter he led the offense through a so-called transition year seamlessly. He combined his throwing ability with his timely running to win games; he engineered the last-minute drive to set up the game-winning field goal in the Yates Cup, as well as a last minute drive in the Uteck Bowl to get close to scoring range.

He will be entering his draft year and with his speed, many CFL teams are eyeing him as a potential slot back. The expectations are high but this individual thrives under pressure.

Watch for him to continue his strong play and leadership throughout the 2011 season.

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