ESKIMOS SIGN DEMARCO

(Edmonton) – The Edmonton Eskimos have signed quarterback Thomas DeMarco.


The native of Palm Desert, California entered the league in 2012 with the BC Lions where he played with Eskimos QB Mike Reilly.


In two seasons with the Lions, DeMarco recorded 1,416 passing yards with 10 touchdowns in 17 games. He also rushed for 126 yards on 39 carries with three touchdowns.


DeMarco spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa RedBlacks after his selection in the first round of the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft. As the backup to Henry Burris, he recorded 143 passing yards in 13 games with one TD and 34 rushing yards on five carries.


Prior to the CFL, DeMarco played three seasons at Old Dominion University. He recorded 5,732 yards on 471 completions with 51 touchdowns in 35 games (27 starts). He also rushed for 1,456 yards on 346 carries with 30 touchdowns. As a junior, he ranked seventh nationally in total offence with 289 yards per game. DeMarco completed his collegiate career with school single game records for most passing yards (407), most rushing yards (245) and most touchdowns (four).
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Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

And idiot Moes fans will begin declaring this move clinches the 2016 Grey in 5….4….3…2….1

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Be nice to the Moes fans, they're unemployed,economy is circling the bowl and they have an NDP government. They need to grasp whatever fantasy they can.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Their football team is just like the state of their economy. Years ago the proud EE use to bring in QB's to the league. Now the have to trade or sign other teams QB's because they cant find their own.
! Grey Cup in the last 10 years and their fans think they are all that. Yet 2013 they were a 4 win team. It's the CFL were any team can bounce back from a horrible season and get to the Grey Cup. Hell Ottawa did last year too.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Not a bad move, in my opinion. He knows Maas and Reilly too. An experienced backup aka Kevin Glenn could be insurance.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Reeks of desperation from the Schmos. Much like there provincial and personal finances.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Wait till Bad Wall delivers his way over-due budget. Nobody goung to be happy in Saskatchewan and this coming from a p© member.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

I'll take Wall over Nothead any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Sask deficit won't even be close to what they have in Alberta. And Wall will have a plan. Nothead,not so much…

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

And the Riders still have Smith as their backup.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

To the last Anon comments about the budget… You are absolutely wrong. It's already been leaked to the media of what the budget contains. There are no cut backs and no added taxes. So SK is just fine and dandy. Alberta, gotta love that NDP

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

You know how small this guy is?

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Did the Riders sign MARQUEZ CLARK? Not on the Roster ?

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

Typical sliders fans to run their mouths over a nothing signing by the Grey Cup Champion Eskimos ,this guy will be number 4 on our depth chart and is just signed as an extra arm for training camp .The sliders fans are so jealous of the champs and only wish they could be half as good as the true flagship franchise the Edmonton Eskimos as we have 14 cups to the lowly riders 4 in over 100 years .Sliders fans only support a winner are should be ashamed to have the worst fans and worst team in all of major… Read more »

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

I guess the IKEA/McDonald's job fair in Edmonton over the weekend wasn't a great success for everyone.

This sad little needle d1ck seems kinda angry.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago
Reply to  Anonymous

Everyone knows that 16% of all statistics and facts are made up by people who are desperately trying to back up their own stupid opinions.

Anonymous
Anonymous
8 years ago

How bout those Oilers though ?