Tony Groden

1998–99

Joined the Hurricanes at linebacker as one of the 1998 free-agent signings, as the team set out to defend its national title.^[12][7]

1998–99 · 29 November 1998

In the 21–6 win at Loughborough Aces, blocked a punt to set up the first touchdown and returned a goal-line interception more than 90 yards to set up the second; named the game’s defensive MVP.^[13][14][7]

1998–99

Named to the All-College First Team at linebacker and voted BCAFL Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Played through a shoulder injury as the Hurricanes beat Loughborough Aces 7–3 in College Bowl XIII.^[1][2][15]

1999–2000

Played both ways for most of the season and was voted Hurricanes Most Valuable Player and BCAFL Defensive Player of the Year. He was named to the All-College First Team at linebacker and selected for the Southern Conference Wildcats and the GB Bulldogs.^{[8][2][1][7][9]}

1999–2000 · 19 March 2000

Named MVP of College Bowl XIV after 19 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble, leaving the field for only a couple of plays on offence and defence, as the Hurricanes beat Leicester Lemmings 20–6 for a third consecutive national title.^[5][6]

2001–02

Returned after a year out and started on offence and defence all season as the Hurricanes reached the Southern Conference Final. Voted BCAFL League MVP and Hurricanes Offensive Player of the Year, named to the All-College First Team at linebacker and Second Team at guard, and selected for the Southern Conference Wildcats.^{[7][1][2][16][17]}

2002–03 · 2002

Inducted into the Hurricanes Hall of Fame as part of the founding class and named at inside linebacker on the club’s All-Time Team; Head Coach Jim Messenger retired his #49 shirt at the Rookies and Legends evening.^{[10][7][18][3]}