Esks duo named CFL Players of Week
Published on September 23, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
Edmonton, AB - On the heels of Friday's 45-33 win over Ottawa, a pair of Edmonton Eskimos have been named CFL Players of the Week. Quarterback Ricky Ray is the Week #14 Offensive Player of the Week and defensive back Donny Brady is the Outstanding Defensive Player.
Ray completed his first 13 passes and finished the night 21-24 (87.5%)for 339 yards and 3 TDs in Edmonton's win. Ray's 87.5% single game completion percentage tied Joe Paopao for second on the CFL's all-time list. Former Eskimo great Tom Wilkinson tops the list with 90.5% August 19th, 1974 vs. Ottawa. In just his second CFL season, Ray is 282-402 for 6,643 and leads the league with 30 TDs and a 70.1% completion percentage.
Donny Brady was a force all night against Ottawa with a pair of INTs, 1 pass knockdown, 3 defensive tackles and 1 special teams tackle. The second year Eskimo is currently tied for second the CFL with 6 INTs.
The CFL West Division leading Eskimos are defending the turf at Commonwealth Stadium. The Edmonton Eskimos (10-4-0) take on the BC Lions (8-5-0) Friday, September 26th with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets online at www.esks.com or www.ticketmaster.ca. To order by phone, call Ticketmaster at 451-8000. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.
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