Four Alouettes are All-Stars
Published on November 13, 2003 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, November 13, 2003 - The Canadian Football League unveiled today the CFL All-Star team and four Alouettes were named on the squad, including three of the five offensive linemen. The quarterback selection will be announced tomorrow evening in the Rogers AT&T CFL Player Awards, as the Most Outstanding Player will automatically earn the CFL All-Star quarterback position. Here are more details on the Alouettes All-Stars:
Slotback: JEREMAINE COPELAND (1st nomination)
Undoubtedly the most dangerous receiver in the CFL, Copeland dominated the league in 2003 with gains of 1757 receiving yards and set an Alouettes' team record with 14 touchdowns on receptions. While he is double-teamed on most plays, Copeland always gets open and makes the key plays. His successes have allowed teammate Ben Cahoon to get open more often and have a dream season.
Tackle: UZOOMA OKEKE (5th nomination - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002)
The CFL top lineman in 1998, Uzooma Okeke continues to dominate the battles on the line. One of the most discreet players on the Alouettes, he shuts down the toughest opponents game in and game out.
Guard: SCOTT FLORY (2nd nomination - 2002)
Born in Saskatchewan, Scott Flory has quickly become one of the pillars on the most dominating offensive line of the league. A CFL and East Division All-Star in 2002, Flory is a young rising star in Canadian Football. He is becoming one of the leaders of the offensive line who allowed Anthony Calvillo to have such a dominating season.
Center: BRYAN CHIU (4th nomination - 2000, 2001, 2002)
The 2002 CFL Most Outstanding Lineman is having the best moments of his career. He deserves a major part of the credit as for the successes that the Alouettes have had in the passing game in 2003 and for all the records that were broken by Calvillo and his receivers.
Quarterback: ANTHONY CALVILLO
The quarterback selection will be announced tomorrow. Anthony Calvillo, the most prolific passer in the CFL this season was named the East Division's top quarterback. One of the league's only quarterbacks to call his own plays, Calvillo led the Alouettes to a fourth division championship in five seasons. This season, Calvillo also broke team records for most passing attempts (675), most completions (408), most passing yards (5891) and most touchdown passes (37). He also leads the CFL in all those categories, which makes him the favorite for the CFL Most Outstanding Player Award.
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