Young Storozuk Full of Potential 

   Around this time last year a young a naive Joseph Storozuk walked into the Waterloo football training camp with no idea what the future held. Originally Waterloo was not his first choice of potential post secondary schools; rather it was his brother Mike who was interested in playing football there. Joes first choice was the University of Windsor, but on a recruiting trip with his older brother, Joe was so impressed with the program and presentation he decided Waterloo was the right fit for him.

   It is no secret the jump from high school to college or university is very difficult, but to the young group of rookies in training camp you learn it first hand and quick. “You're used to a locker room with 25 guys, then you go there and there is over a hundred”, he chuckles “ it’s a new experience”. “We had to learn a CFL sized playbook in 3 days”, under former Ottawa Renegades head coach Joe Paopao, is no easy task to say the least. Understanding his chances of getting a jersey was slim to none, perseverance paid off as mid way through the season he saw his first playing time. His hard work in practice caught the attention of coaching staff and Joe was placed on Kick-off and Punt in a game versus Western University. On the opening Kick-off Storozuk raced down the field and made the first tackle of the game. A fine achievement for a rookie slotback in his first game. 

      Today, Joe Storozuk is more motivated than ever. This off-season he started training with some veterans like WR Josh Svec who attended the CFL combine as well as starting and backup quarterbacks. He was practicing nearly 2 hours a day while working on all aspects of the position. Again his hard work and attitude is serving him well. “You don’t get respect, until you earn their respect”, he said. Teammates noticed Joe going above and beyond with his training and word quickly got around to head coach Joe Paopao. He called Joe into his office and sat him down. He told him how he was impressed by his work ethic, then turned around and wrote on the blackboard under the slotback position “JOE STOROZUK” as first on the depth chart. In early camp he saw full reps with the offence and is only looking to get better. Come time August 25 when training camp starts again, Joe will be more than ready for a promising season. Pursuing a career in the criminal justice field, Joe is taking Sociology with the deviance option. One thing is for sure, the future looks very bright for this young standout athlete.