CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Pair Of Riders Win Weekly Awards

Published on November 10, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


Saskatchewan Roughrider defensive end John Chick has been named Gibson's Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week, while teammate Andy Fantuz has been named Gibson's Finest CFL Canadian Player of the Week.

Chick was a dominant force on the defensive line Saturday as the Riders clinched first place for the first time since 1976. The Riders nominee for top defensive player had six defensive tackles and a quarterback sack. Chick finished the regular season with 32 defensive tackles, 11 quarterback sacks, four tackles for a loss and two fumble recoveries.

Fantuz recorded his 5th 100-yard receiving game as a Rider on Saturday when he caught 12 passes for 123 yards. This marks the third Gibson's Finest Canadian Player of the Week award for Fantuz who tallied 67 catches for 882 yards and four touchdowns this season.

Chick and Fantuz join teammates Stevie Baggs, Jason Armstead, Mike McCullough, Luca Congi, and Chris Getzlaf as Rider weekly award winners this season.

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