CFL names players of the week
Published on July 20, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Offensive Player of the Week
QB - Anthony Calvillo #13
Montreal Alouettes
Highlights
Outstanding Quarterback play that saw him throw 30/41 complete passes for 344 passing yards and 3 touchdowns with no big mistakes.
Game Notes:
I liked his competitiveness, his accuracy and his quick reads of the defense. Anthony's effectiveness was remarkable. He got the ball into the places it needed to be to make the plays. Perhaps what he did better than most was deliver a soft catchable ball. His touch on the ball was exceptional.
1st Runner Up: Troy Davis #32, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2nd Runner Up: Robert Baker #88, Toronto Argonauts
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Defensive Player of the Week
DB - Almondo Curry #22
Montreal Alouettes
Highlights
Outstanding defensive back play that included two interceptions, three tackles and two knock-downs.
Game Notes:
Curry played the Alouettes âhigh-risk, high reward" defence almost flawlessly. After being a step late on the Stampeders' first score, he was right on time thereafter and made plays all over the field. He was a devastating hitter and played smart, instinctive football. His game long effort was also impressive. He was hitting just as hard in the games dying moments as he was at the start.
1st Runner Up: Malcolm Frank #10, Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner Up: Michael O'Shea #50, Toronto Argonauts
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Lineman of the Week
DL - Noah Cantor #92
Toronto Argonauts
Highlights
Physically dominating defensive line play with two sacks for a loss of 13 yards, four tackles (one for a loss of 2 yards) and one knock-down.
Game Notes:
Cantor played a physically dominating type of game and was responsible for at least two holding penalties. This came against a very good offensive line. He used speed and power to get the job done. I was most impressed with the powerful push he used at the point of attack.
1st Runner Up: Nate Davis #98, Saskatchewan Roughriders
2nd Runner Up: Uzooma Okeke #53, Montreal Alouettes
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Special Teams Player of the Week
WR - Winston October #9
Edmonton Eskimos
Highlights
Outstanding kick returns (six). October returned one missed field goal for 104 yards and a touchdown, and a kick-off return for 43 yards.
Game Notes:
If you were to read the stat sheet for this game, it would appear to be an even contest with an edge to the Tiger-Cats. In reality, it was not even close. The difference here was October's kick returns that gave his team a short field. His ability to avoid tacklers in the open field was outstanding. He was the prototype of what a kick returner in the CFL should be.
1st Runner Up: Keith Stokes #3, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2nd Runner Up: Matt Kellett #11, Montreal Alouettes
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Canadian Football League Stories from July 20, 2004
- Calvillo and Curry players of the week - Montreal Alouettes
- Blue Bombers secure quarterbacking future - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Winston October earns Player of the Week honours - Edmonton Elks
- CFL names players of the week - CFL
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