CFL names players of the week
September 20, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Offensive Player of the week
Game# - Teams: MTL (26) @ BC (27)
Winner (#): Dave Dickenson #12
Position: Quarterback
Team: B.C. Lions
Highlights / Key Stats:
Dickenson rushed twice for 15 yards and completed 27 of 36 attempts for 314 yards, maintaining his 75% completion average for the season. He also threw for three touchdowns.
Comments and Game Notes:
Dickenson has the ability to utilize his whole team - seven different receivers this game. He is agile and relatively durable. His best asset is his intelligence. Dickenson currently has a passer rating of 124.1, well ahead of the CFL record, which was set by teammate Casey Printers last season at 115.0.
Will the Lions go undefeated? With Dickenson leading, they definitely have a chance.
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name#: Anthony Calvillo #13 Name (#): Josh Ranek #30
Position: Quarterback Position: Running Back
Team: Montreal Alouettes Team: Ottawa Renegades
Judge: Bob Krouse
Defensive Player of the week
Game# - Teams: EDM (36) @ SSK (37)
Winner (#): Omarr Morgan #3
Position: Defensive Back
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Morgan had three individual tackles, one interception, which he returned 46 yards for a touchdown and one blocked field goal.
Comments and Game Notes:
Big time players step up at critical times to make big plays.
In the fourth quarter the Roughriders needed to stop the Eskimos march. Morgan burst in front of a receiver, took the ball from his hands and sprinted 46 yards for a touchdown and the lead.
On the last play of the game, the outcome depended upon an attempted field goal by the Eskimos. Morgan assured the Saskatchewan victory by racing in and blocking the kick.
Morgan is a big time player!!
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): John Grace Name (#): Jykine Bradley
Position: Linebacker Position: Defensive Back
Team: Calgary Stampeders Team: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Lineman of the week
Game# - Teams: WPG (37) @ OTT (21)
Winner (#): Gavin Walls #98
Position: Defensive End
Team: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Highlights / Key Stats:
Walls had two individual tackles, one pass-knocked down, one interception that was returned 10 yards for a touchdown and a fumble recovery which he returned 79 yards for a touchdown.
Comments and Game Notes:
Gavin Walls proved that good things happen to players who hustle and are persistent - his determination and effort led to two touchdowns. The first came as he knocked down a pass into his own hands and scampered 10 yards into the end zone. The second touchdown resulted from being on the scene as the quarterback was stripped of the ball which Walls picked up and ran 79 yards for the touchdown.
To date Walls has six sacks, 30 individual tackles, four passes knocked down, an interception, a fumble recovery and two touchdowns. These stats make a good case for Gavin Walls as a contender for âRookie of the Year".
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Joe Montford #53 Name (#) Ed Philion #75
Position: Defensive End Position: Defensive Tackle
Team: Edmonton Eskimos Team: Montreal Alouettes
Judge: Bob Krouse
Special Teams Player of the week
Game# - Teams: CAL (39) @ HAM (17)
Winner (#): Terrence Wilkins #81
Position: Wide Receiver
Team: Calgary Stampeders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Wilkins returned eight punts for 80 yards (longest 29) and two kickoffs for 62 yards - total return yardage of 142.
Comments and Game Notes:
It is always a complement when you are compared to another great player and Calgary's newest acquisition on special teams is in the likeness of the leagues best; Landry, Levingston, Stokes, Holmes, Lockett, Tompkins and Armstead.
Wilkins showed unusual lateral quickness and speed.
He came very close to breaking away on his punt returns - it is only a matter of time.
It is an understatement to say that Wilkins was exciting to watch!
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Paul McCallum #4 Name (#) Ezra Landry
Position: Kicker Position: Returner
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders Team: Montreal Alouettes
Judge: Bob Krouse
Canadian Football League Stories from September 20, 2005
- CFL names players of the week - CFL
- Walls solid as a brick,earns player of the week - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Renegades unveil special ticket offer for college students - Ottawa Renegades
- Bombers seek memories - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Renegades raise over $15,000 for Katrina relief effort - Ottawa Renegades
- Argos add speedy receiver to roster - Toronto Argonauts
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