Queen's Football Head Coach
Steve Snyder has been named the David 'Tuffy' Knight Award winner as OUA Coach of the Year for the 2021 season.
The OUA announced their major award winners for the 2021 season Thursday, with Snyder being named Coach of the Year after leading the Gaels to a 6-0 regular season.
Queen's will host the Western Mustangs in the 113
th Yates Cup Saturday at 1 p.m. at Richardson Stadium.
"I'd like to start off by saying how honoured and humbled I am to receive this award, to be recognized in this regard by the OUA football coaches," said Snyder. "This truly is a special honour and something I will cherish for years to come.
"I've worked with some great assistant coaches in my time as a coach at this level, some really special ones, including our current staff. I'd like to thank you guys all for everything you do because the 2021 coaching staff of the year award goes to Queen's Football. A group that takes pride in the process of football, working together and enjoying every moment. What a special group.
"To our Athletic Director
Leslie Dal Cin, thank you for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. When we met, I knew right away that you believed in me and that this was going to be a great fit. I learn everyday from your incredible work ethic.
"Our players, the true award winners here. Just a tremendous group of young men from across the country. Truly high-character individuals who care deeply about the tradition of our program and are working hard to cement their own legacy. It's an honour to serve in a leadership role here at Queen's Football for you guys."
Snyder is in his third year and second season with Queen's Football after the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Gaels won the OUA East with an undefeated record and finished the regular season ranked No. 3 in the U SPORTS Top 10.
Queen's finished the regular season with the second-ranked scoring offence, averaging 28.7 points per game, and the top-ranked scoring defence, averaging 7.3 points against per game.
Tickets for the 113
th Yates Cup are on sale now and can be purchased
here.
