Bryant Turner Named CFL All-Star
December 3, 2012 - Canadian Football League (CFL) - Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Canadian Football League unveiled the 2012 CFL All-Stars today and the Blue Bombers are represented by defensive tackle Bryant Turner who takes home his first CFL All-Star selection.
Turner shot out of the gate in his second CFL season, recording three sacks in his first game and following that up with a two-sack performance in week two. He finished the regular season with 20 defensive tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 14 starts, including one at defensive end.
The All-Stars were selected by fans, Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) and CFL head coaches.
In total, the voting panel consisted of 57 voters, plus hundreds of thousands of fans from across the country.
Fans were given the opportunity to have their voice heard through the CFL All-Star Balloting Program presented by The Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Leader-Post, Winnipeg Free Press, National Post, Ottawa Citizen and the Montreal Gazette.
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