T-Birds down to former third-stringer

Yesterday's Vancouver Province noted that UBC Thunderbirds quarterback Doug Goldsby might miss the rest of the season with a severely separated throwing shoulder.

The T-Birds are going to have to rely on 18-year-old true freshman Marc McVeigh, who came into camp No. 3 on the depth chart. Between McVeigh's raw talent, the first-year starters on the offensive line and remaining road trips to Calgary and Manitoba over the final four games, the T-Birds (2-2) are up against it for a playoff spot in Canada West. If Calgary beats Alberta today, the race is on.