Alouettes dominate the East
Published on October 28, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, October 28, 2003 - For a second consecutive year, the Montreal Alouettes earned more than half of the Most Outstanding Player nominations in the East Division.
As expected, quarterback Anthony Calvillo was named Most Outstanding Player in the East, linebacker Kevin Johnson was selected top defensive player, receiver Ben Cahoon was named best Canadian and guard Scott Flory dominated the lineman selection.
Most Outstanding Player: ANTHONY CALVILLO
It is no surprise to find the most prolific passer in the CFL this season as the Alouettes' top offensive player. One of the league's only quarterbacks to call his own plays, Calvillo led the Alouettes to a fourth division championship in five seasons. This season, Calvillo also broke team records for most passing attempts (675), most completions (408), most passing yards (5891) and most touchdown passes (37). He also leads the CFL in all those categories, which makes him the favorite for the CFL Most Outstanding Player Award.
(West Division nominee: Dave Dickenson - B.C.)
Most Outstanding Defensive Player: KEVIN JOHNSON
The Alouettes' defence conceded the fewest first downs and the fewest total yards in the league in 2003. It is one of the best in the CFL and its success is directly related to the performances of linebacker Kevin Johnson. The Alouettes' leader with 75 tackles, Johnson excels against the run and against the pass. With four quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles, he is a playmaker who can make the difference in a game.
(West Division nominee: Joe Fleming - Cgy)
Most Outstanding Canadian Player: BEN CAHOON
The 2002 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian Player is the favorite to win it again in 2003. Cahoon has had the best season ever for a Canadian receiver in the CFL with 112 receptions. He dominated the league and became the first receiver in the history of the Alouettes to catch more than 100 passes in a season. Cahoon finished the season with a league-leading 112 receptions for gains of 1561 yards (3rd - CFL) and a CFL-best 15 touchdowns (tied with Milt Stegall and Mike Pringle).
(West Division nominee: Chris Szarka - Ssk)
Most Outstanding Lineman: SCOTT FLORY
Born in Saskatchewan, Scott Flory has quickly become one of the pillars on the most dominating offensive line of the league. A CFL and East Division All-Star in 2002, Flory is a young rising star in Canadian Football. He is becoming one of the leaders of the offensive line who allowed Anthony Calvillo to have such a dominating season.
(West Division nominee: Andrew Greene - Ssk)
November 14 in Regina
The winners of the 2003 CFL Most Outstanding Players will be unveiled on November 14, during the Rogers AT&T CFL Player Awards Ceremony in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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- Stamps announce 2004 slogan - Calgary Stampeders
- Canadian Music Icon Bryan Adams and Sam Roberts to Headline Centrum Performance Grey Cup Halftime Sh - CFL
- Tiger-Cat Fullback Named Outstanding Rookie in East Division - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Tucker baby born - Edmonton Elks
- Greene and Szarka Represent Western Division at Player Awards - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Player Award Finalists Revealed - CFL
- Bashir Levingston Gets the Nod - Toronto Argonauts
- Alouettes dominate the East - Montreal Alouettes
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