CFL Players of theWeek
Published on September 7, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Offensive Player of the Week
Game #52 - Teams: WPG (26) vs SSK (45)
Winner (#): Kenton Keith #28
Position: Running Back
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Keith rushed for 170 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns, including a 75-yard dash, the longest rushing TD in the League this season. Kenton also snagged two passes for 21 yards.
Comments and Game Notes:
Keith displayed patience as a runner. His 75-yard touchdown romp was a showcase of his great vision and ability to accelerate through tight openings.
2nd Runner Up:
3rd Runner Up:
Name (#): Milt Stegall #85
Name: Danny McManus #14
Position: Wide Receiver
Position: Quarterback
Team: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Team: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Defensive Player of the Week
Game #53- Teams: EDM (25) @ CGY (23)
Winner (#): John Grace #7
Position: Linebacker
Team: Calgary Stampeders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Grace recorded two individual tackles, including one for a loss, one special teams tackle and three quarterback sacks.
Comments and Game Notes:
Grace spent most of the game as the designated rushing linebacker for Calgary and did an outstanding job.
Although he was outweighed, Grace used his speed and quickness to elude offensive lineman. His speed allowed him to constantly pressure the quarterback.
2nd Runner Up:
3rd Runner Up:
Name (#): Richard Karikari #1
Name: Kyries Hebert #23
Position: Safety
Position: Linebacker
Team: Montreal Alouettes
Team: Ottawa Renegades
Lineman of the Week
Game #54 - Teams: TOR (30) @ HAM (33)
Winner (#): James Cotton #99
Position: Defensive End
Team: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Highlights / Key Stats:
Cotton recorded three individual tackles and one interception which he returned 15 yards for the major.
Comments and Game Notes:
Cotton's big play came in the fourth quarter when the game was deadlocked at 23. He read the screen play to perfection, intercepted the pass and returned it for the a quick score. Cotton's touchdown gave the Tabbies a seven point lead in the final frame, leading to their second straight win of the campaign.
2nd Runner Up:
3rd Runner Up:
Name (#): Cedric Scott #96
Name: DeVonte Perterson #94
Position: Defensive Lineman
Position: Defensive Lineman
Team: Edmonton Eskimos
Team: Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Special Teams Player of the Week
Game #52 - Teams: WPG (26) vs SSK (45)
Winner (#): Corey Holmes #19
Position: Running Back
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Holmes returned one kickoff for 59 yards and four punts for 129 yards, including an 89-yard return for a touchdown.
Comments and Game Notes:
Holmes is having an outstanding season. This is his fourth selection as the Rogers Special Teams Player of the Week.
His great vision allows him to see the holes in the field, giving him the opportunity to utilize his explosive speed.
2nd Runner Up:
3rd Runner Up:
Name (#): Jason Armstead #88
Name (#): Tim Fleiszer #34
Position: Wide Receiver
Position: Defensive Lineman
Team: Ottawa Renegades
Team: Edmonton Eskimos
Canadian Football League Stories from September 7, 2005
- Ticats Sign Mark Moroz - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Bombers add depth at DB - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Jersey purchases Thursday to help hurricane relief efforts - Ottawa Renegades
- Cotton earns second CFL Lineman of the Week Award - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- CFL Players of theWeek - CFL
- Alouettes sign veteran receiver Thyron Anderson - Montreal Alouettes
- The Black Eyed Peas to phunk the house at the 93rd Grey Cup - CFL
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