The fourth-year Mustangs defensive backs coach played for the York Yeomen from 1990-94 and was part of the Tom Arnott-led program that suffered 47 straight losses from 1988-1995. Western's 44-1 victory over Toronto yesterday at TD Waterhouse Stadium means the Blues stand alone above those Yeomen with 48 consecutive defeats, and counting, heading into next week's season finale against Queen's. "Well, records are made to be broken," said Edgeworth, a three-year captain at York.
"You feel for those guys over there -- the ones who are going to meetings and practise every day just like we do. The relief doesn't come from seeing something like this. It's just another game.
" "I was there when it happened," Edgeworth said. "I was in teacher's college in Buffalo at the time but I had played with a lot of the younger guys who were still with the team. That was a great day for them and the program.
" York, now nicknamed the Lions, won its only game this year against Toronto, 21-20. It might have been the Blues' best chance to break the streak since it started six years ago. For Edgeworth, the experience of going through his university football career without winning didn't sour him on the game.
He's coached the junior London Beefeaters, worked with the Forest City Thunderbirds and helped build a strong high school program at South. "It is difficult when, going in, you know it's going to be tough to get a win," he said. "Football's a team sport and a lot of different things go into winning games.
It's a week-to-week thing. You plan for the game ahead and do your best and hope it works out. That's all you can do.
" Edgeworth figures the Varsity Blues won't have to worry about the streak much longer. Toronto head coach Steve Howlett talked about breaking down the tape of the game and moving on to the next one -- the exact approach Edgeworth and Co. tried to take at York.
"All you can do in that situation is go day-to-day and try to get better," he said. "These guys (Toronto) are close. They're going to win soon.
" When it happens, it will be a relief for Toronto's players, coaches and alumni. Of course, that occasion will again warrant national attention.
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