Taylor Renaud, Acadia University
Receiver Taylor Renaud returns to Acadia for his final year with the two-time defending AUS champion Acadia Axemen after spending time with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers this summer.
Football
Name: Taylor Renaud
University: Acadia University
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
High school / Cegep: St. Paul's High School
Position: Receiver
Academic program: Education
Year of eligibility: 5
Height: 6'2
Weight: 200
Key stats 2012: 7 games played, 51 receptions, 749 yards, 3 touchdowns
Awards & honours (since start of CIS career):
- 2011 AUS all-star
- 2012 AUS all-star
- 2012 second team CIS all-Canadian
PROFILE
Receiver Taylor Renaud returns to Acadia for his final year with the two-time defending AUS champion Acadia Axemen after spending time with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers this summer.
He returns for his Bachelor of Education following a hamstring
injury that sidelined him in Winnipeg. After impressing the Bombers
coaching staff, Renaud is a welcome addition to a solid Acadia
receiving corps.
Named as an AUS all-star in each of the past two seasons, Renaud has been an impact player since his returning from an injury in 2010 that saw him miss all but one game.
Honoured as a second team all-Canadian receiver last season, the gifted receiver was one of just five players in the country to average over 100 yards receiving per game in 2012. Taylor's 51 receptions in just seven regular season games were the third highest single season total in AUS history.
This past spring, Renaud was a guest receiver coach at the Axemen's spring camp and hopes his knowledge and confidence acquired with the Bombers and as a guest coach will add to his arsenal.
Acadia head coach Jeff Cummins on Taylor Renaud:
"Taylor has the ability to change the game and stretch the field unlike any other reciver in our conference."
"He has shown the ability to make big plays and will be
expected to continue that trend in 2013. We are very glad to have
Taylor back for this season."
Getting to know Taylor Renaud:
Nickname: The Ren Dog
What brought you to Acadia?
Terrific sense of community, small class size and
top-notch football program.
What has been your best moment in a Acadia uniform
so far?
Holding up the Jewett trophy with my teammates last
season.
One thing I cannot live without is...?
My family
If I could have super-hero powers I would...?
Have super human strength
My biggest pet peeve is...?
People who chew with their mouths open
My dream vacation destination is...?
Hawaii
My dream job is...?
Professional athlete
Tell us one thing that fans may not know about
you?
Having a nice jump shot in basketball.
FAVORITES:
1. Past-time/hobby: Working out
2. Food: Sushi
3. Website: www.lukesanford.ca
4. TV show: The Ellen Degeneres Show
5. Movie: Little Giants
6. Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell
7. Singer/Band: Will Smith
8. Sport (other than football): Basketball
9. Pro sports team: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
10. Pro sports athlete: Kobe Bryant
Follow Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayRenaud1
Video's of Taylor Renaud:
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXD1271R6Jw
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QtYWUoMGq8
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6-mYDQJ5Ao
Taylor's Career Stats Summary (through 2012 season):
RECEIVING GP No. Yds TD Long Avg/G Avg/C ------------------------------------------------- 2009 5 12 178 1 53 35.60 14.83 2010 1 2 20 0 15 20.00 10.00 2011 8 30 653 5 86 81.62 21.77 2012 7 51 749 3 39 107.00 14.69 ------------------------------------------------- Total 21 95 1600 9 86 76.19 16.84