Goss named Defensive All-Star
Published on November 12, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is pleased to announce that DB Jason Goss has been named a CFL All-Star for the first time in his career. This year's All-Stars were selected by fans through the Future Shop All-Star Balloting Program, the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) and eight CFL head coaches. The offensive and special teams All-Stars will be announced Thursday.
Jason Goss - Defensive Back
2008 West Division All-Star and CFL All-Star selection
Earned CFL Defensive Player of the Week when he broke the Eskimo record for yards on interception returns on Sept. 13 vs. Hamilton. He also became second in CFL history for most interception return yards in a game. Goss had 144 yards on three interceptions and two touchdowns and tied Eskimo records for interception touchdowns in a game (2) and interceptions in a game (3)
Goss led the Esks in both fumble recoveries (three) and interceptions (five) this season. Over 18 games (18 starts) he had personal best 53 defensive tackles, six knockdowns, five interceptions for 182 yards and two touchdowns, three fumble returns for 55 yards, one quarterback sack and two tackles for a loss. He also has a punt return for five yards.
He is the 2008 Eskimo nominee for the CFL's Outstanding Defensive Player Award for the second year in a row.
The Eskimos travel to Montreal to take on the Alouettes in the East Final on Saturday, November 15. Kickoff is at 11:00am MTN. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club please visit our website at www.esks.com.
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