Anthony Calvillo Named CFL Most Outstanding Player
Published on November 20, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, Nov. 20, 2008 - The Canadian Football League announced today that quarterback Anthony Calvillo was named the CFL Most Outstanding Player and Scott Flory was named the CFL Most Outstanding Lineman.
Anthony Calvillo
The 2003 CFL Most Outstanding Player and 2002 and 2004 East Division Most Outstanding Player, Calvillo wins the award for a second time. He was among the best pivots in the CFL again this year, completing 472 of his 682 passes for 5,633 yards and 43 touchdowns against just 13 interceptions in 17 games. The 472 completions and the 43 touchdown passes are Alouettes' team records.
Scott Flory
The 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008 East Division Most Outstanding Lineman, Flory has long been the leader of Montreal's offensive line. Flory is already a six-time CFL All-Star (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) and has been named an East Division All-Star seven times, in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Alouettes' offensive line had its best season since the team re-joined the CFL in 1996, allowing just 22 sacks and helping set a franchise record with 610 points scored.
Although over 60,000 tickets have been sold for the Grey Cup, several good tickets are still available. Tickets are one sale at all Admission outlets at 514-790-1245 or 1-800-361-4595 or on the Alouettes' website at www.MontrealAlouettes.com.
Canadian Football League Stories from November 20, 2008
- Anthony Calvillo Named CFL Most Outstanding Player - Montreal Alouettes
- Weston Dressler Named CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Cam Wake Earns Second CFL Outstanding Defensive Player Award - B.C. Lions
- Jeremy O'Day receives Tom Pate Award - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Calvillo Earns Top Honours at Gibson's Finest CFL Players Awards - CFL
- Kamau Peterson Named CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian - Edmonton Elks
- What a day for Larry Tay - Montreal Alouettes
- Close To 200 Students From James Bay To Attend Alouettes Practice Tomorrow - Montreal Alouettes
- Over 60,000 Tickets Sold For The Grey Cup Game On Sunday - Montreal Alouettes
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