CFL Montreal Alouettes

Cox Earns Player of the Week Honors

Published on October 18, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release


Montreal, October 18, 2011 - Linebacker Chip Cox has been named the CFL's Defensive Player of the Week following his key role in Sunday's thrilling 27-25 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Percival Molson Stadium.

Cox broke up a critical two-point conversion in the final seconds of the fourth quarter to help the Alouettes take over sole possession of first place in the East and clinch a home playoff game. The 28-year-old also picked off a Kevin Glenn pass, returning it 43 yards in the fourth quarter and led the way with a team-high seven tackles, including one sack.

This marks the third time Cox has earned the league's nod as Defensive Player of the Week this season.

Next game The Alouettes will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Canad Inns Stadium, next Saturday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. EST (TSNHD, RDSHD, CJAD, 98,5 fm and Sirius 157).

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