CFL Calgary Stampeders

McNeil Awarded President's Ring Once Again

November 8, 2006 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


(Calgary) - Today, the Calgary Stampeder Football Club announced that Offensive Lineman Jay McNeil has been selected as the teams President Award Winner. This is the second time Jay has received this award and the fifth Offensive Lineman, since it's inception 39 years ago. He is only one of three players to be recognized as back to back winners. The first was Quarterback Danny Barrett (1989-90) and was second Linebacker Alondra Johnson (2001-02). Bob Poley was the first Offensive Lineman to receive the award back in 1986.

"Being recognized last season for the first time was a tremendous experience," said Offensive Lineman Jay McNeil. "This year it is an even more overwhelming feeling as it's the second year in a row. I believe it to be the most satisfying individual award as it's voted upon by your teammates. These are the guys you have the outmost respect for both on and off the field and those that you build life long friendships with."

In, 2006 Jay played in all 18 regular season games including the Western Semi-Final. He was named a Western All-Star for the fifth time in his career (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006) and CFL All-Star for the third time (2001, 2002 and 2006). He was also named the Stampeder Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman for the fifth time in his career (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006).

McNeil has played in 218 career regular season games, 12 playoff and four Grey Cup Championships. Since entering the league Jay has only worn Red and White. He was drafted by the Stampeders in the fourth round (34th overall) of the 1994 CFL College Draft.

The Stampeder Football Club will hold its annual President's Ring Award Dinner in May of 2006 to recognize Jay for his accomplishments.

PRESIDENTS' RING AWARD

This honour is presented annually at the conclusion of each football season to a player who is voted by his team mates as having exceptional motivational and leadership skills on and off the field.

The award was established in 1967 by then team President George McMahon and Stampeder General Manager Rogers Lehew. Stampeder Linebacker Wayne Harris was the first ever recipient. Here's a look back at the past winners:

1967 Wayne Harris 1982 Ed McAlaney 1997 Rocco Romano

1968 Herm Harrison 1983 Danny Bass 1998 Mark McLoughlin

1969 Jerry Keeling 1984 Lyall Woznesensky 1999 Allen Pitts

1970 Wayne Harris 1985 Bernie Morrison 2000 Dave Dickenson

1971 Jerry Keeling 1986 Bob Poley 2001 Alondra Johnson

1972 Larry Robinson 1987 Bernie Morrison 2002 Alondra Johnson

1973 Rudy Linterman 1988 Stu Laird 2003 Joe Fleming

1974 John Linterman 1989 Danny Barrett 2004 Jamie Crysdale

1975 John Helton 1990 Danny Barrett 2005 Jay McNeil

1976 Willie Burden 1991 Loyd Fairbanks 2006 Jay McNeil

1977 Tom Forzani 1992 Stu Laird

1978 Willie Burden 1993 Andy McVey

1979 James Sykes 1994 Allen Pitts

1980 Ed McAlaney 1995 Stu Laird

1981 James Sykes 1996 Danny Barrett

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