CFL Names Players of Week
Published on July 23, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Offensive Player of the Week
QB â Dave Dickenson #12
BC Lions
Stats
Game #30 â BC 48 @ Ottawa 14
22 att., 29 comp., 509 yds, 78.9%, 6 TD Passes, 42 yards rushing.
He was Unconscious
"What can you say about Dave's outstanding game? He made excellent use of everyone's talents with pun point accuracy and expert play calling. I liked his leadership and his competitiveness. On some calls he put the ball out there and challenged defenders to knock it down. Of course his stats speak for themselves â over 500 yards passing and 6 TD's. "
1st Runner-Up: Michael Pringle #34, Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner-Up: Darnell McDonald #80, Calgary Stampeders
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Defensive Player of the Week
DB â Adrion Smith #12
Toronto Argonauts
Stats Game #28 â Winnipeg 14 @ Toronto 24
6 DT, 2 INT (71 yds.), 2 PKD
Alert & Aggressive in the Secondary
"Adrion played an opportunistic, very active game and he played much bigger than his frame. He read keys quickly and put himself in position to shadow receivers and make plays. He appeared to have been on a mission to make a difference. "
1st Runner-Up: Orlando Steinauer #21, Toronto Argonauts
2nd Runner-Up: Clifford Ivory #13, Toronto Argonauts
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Lineman of the Week
OT â Bruce Beaton
Edmonton Eskimos #62
Stats
Game #29 â Hamilton 15 @ Edmonton 52
- Outstanding offensive line play.
He Shut them Down
"The entire Eskimo offensive line played well. They were in control all evening long. Beaton was a stand-out because he shut down two of the most dominant Defensive Ends in the CFL (Tim Cheatwood & Joe Montford). Beaton was so effective and deserved this honour."
1st Runner-Up: Chris Morris #60, Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner-Up: Wayne Weathers #89, Toronto Argonauts
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Special Teams Player of the Week
WR â Keith Stokes #6
Montreal Alouettes
Stats
Game #31 â Calgary 25 @ Montreal 36
3 Punt Ret. (42 yds), 2 Kickoff Ret. (59 yds.), 1 MFG Ret (115 yds)*
* - 7th Longest MFG Return in League History
He's Back Baby!
"Keith showed the rare ability to change the momentum of a game with a single play. I'm sure we'll see replays of his missed field goal return for years to come. It was electrifying and changed the course of the game. For me, the most impressive part of that play was the patience he showed and the excellent use of some good blocks."
1st Runner-Up: Matt Kellett #11, BC Lions
2nd Runner-Up: Frank Cutolo #86, BC Lions
Judge: Ellison Kelly
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