Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week Announced
Published on July 13, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Toronto, ON - (July 13, 2010) - Buck Pierce, Brent Hawkins, Chad Owens and Etienne Boulay were named the Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week for week two, the Canadian Football League announced today.
The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.
Gibson's Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
QB - Buck Pierce - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Toronto Argonauts 36 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34
Highlights / Key Stats:
Buck Pierce did everything but increase Winnipeg's win total, earning Gibson's Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week as a consolation prize. The Blue Bombers quarterback completed 25 of 35 passes for 366 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in a losing effort against the visiting Argos 36-34. Pierce also proved to be a dual threat, rushing for 103 yards on seven carries, punctuated by a 43-yard touchdown run at the end of the first half.
*Unanimous Selection
Gibson's Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
DE - Brent Hawkins - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders 37 @ BC Lions 18
Highlights / Key Stats:
Brent Hawkins was a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball for the Roughriders this week, collecting two quarterback sacks and one forced fumble, which he returned 47 yards for a touchdown. The Saskatchewan defensive end was relentless on attack throughout the Riders 37-18 victory, spoiling the Lions regular season debut at Empire Field in the process.
*Unanimous Selection
Gibson's Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
KR - Chad Owens - Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts 36 @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34
Highlights / Key Stats:
Toronto kick returner Chad Owens continued his fast start to the 2010 season against Winnipeg and was named Gibson's Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Owens was phenomenal on the feet, returning a missed field goal 117 yards for the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Argos never relinquished their lead and held on to defeat the Bombers 36-34 on the road.
The talented first-year Argo accounted for 272 total return yards with four kickoffs for 103 yards, five punts for 52 yards, as well as, the one missed field goal return for 117 yards and one touchdown.
Runner Up KR - Marcus Thigpen - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Gibson's Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK
S - Etienne Boulay - Montreal Alouettes
Montreal Alouettes 33 @ Edmonton Eskimos 23
Highlights / Key Stats:
Safety Etienne Boulay was excellent in the Alouettes secondary, leading his club with a career-high eight tackles in their 33-23 come-from-behind victory over the Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium. Boulay added an interception in the fourth quarter to help preserve the win for the Als and even their record at 1-1. The Montreal native is currently in his fifth CFL season, all as a member of his hometown Alouettes.
Runner Up WR - Arjei Franklin - Calgary Stampeders
Canadian Football League Stories from July 13, 2010
- Esks Bring Back Rector - Edmonton Elks
- Esks Release Efrem Hill - Edmonton Elks
- Tiger-Cats Sign Shannon James - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Pierce Named Offensive Player of the Week - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Argonauts' Chad Owens Named CFL Player of the Week - Toronto Argonauts
- Boulay Named Canadian Player of the Week - Montreal Alouettes
- Hawkins Named Defensive Player of the Week - Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Gibson's Finest CFL Players of the Week Announced - CFL
- World Record Night at Ivor Wynne Stadium This Friday - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Blue Bombers Team Up With Safeway For Blue And Gold Voucher Program - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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