CFL names players of the week
July 20, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Player Name: Josh Ranek #30 - Ottawa Renegades
Player Position: Running Back
Highlights:
An outstanding all-round game that included 20 carries for 164 yards and five receptions for 48 yards.
Game Notes:
Ranek displayed impressive versatility and the ability to read and feel the running lanes. He ran hard every carry, stayed on his feet and broke several tackles. It often took a second or a third defender to bring down the Renegades' running back. Ranek averaged 8.2 yards per touch, including a 66 yard dash.
1st Runner Up: Nealon Greene #15 - Saskatchewan Roughriders
2nd Runner Up: Yo Murphy #80 - Ottawa Renegades
Judge: Ellison Kelly
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Player Name: William Fields #2 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Player Position: Defensive Back
Highlights:
Solid defensive game intercepting two passes, recording three tackles and one pass knockdown.
Game Notes:
Fields made made big plays and was around the ball all game. His play recognition and anticipation were very impressive. His two interceptions were a direct product of his anticipation.
1st Runner Up: Wes Lysack #31 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2nd Runner Up: George White #38 - Calgary Stampeders
Judge: Ellison Kelley
LINEMAN OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Gavin Walls #98 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Player Position: Defensive End
Highlights:
Great defensive line play that included three quarterback sacks, two tackles and hurried the quarterback several times.
Game Notes:
On a night that both defensive units were dominating, Walls was outstanding. His quickness and speed was dangerously matched with great power. His energy carried him through the game, displaying the same amount effort for the whole match.
1st Runner Up: Brent Johnson #97 - B.C. Lions
2nd Runner Up: Rahim Abdullah #53 - Calgary Stampeders
Judge: Ellison Kelly
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Tony Tompkins #14 - Edmonton Eskimos
Player Position: Kick Returner
Highlights:
Tompkins returned eight punts for 142 yards, including a 80-yarder. He also had two kickoff returns for 67 yards.
Game Notes:
Tompkins showed explosive speed and acceleration, helping his team gain great field position. His ability to break into the open lanes will lead opponents to take notice and attempt to punt around him.
1st Runner Up: Jon Ryan #14 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2nd Runner Up: Neil McKinlay #42 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Canadian Football League Stories from July 20, 2005
- CFL to Offer Groundbreaking Wireless Sports Service for U.S. Fans via Mobile Telephones - CFL
- Bombers defenders honored - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Tony Tompkins earns CFL Special Teams Player of the Week honours - Edmonton Elks
- Josh Ranek named Rogers-CFL offensive player of the week - Ottawa Renegades
- CFL names players of the week - CFL
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