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Olafioye Takes Home Outstanding Lineman Award

November 22, 2012 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release

(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that right tackle Jovan Olafioye has been named the CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman for 2012.

This was Olafioye's second trip to the year-end awards and his first win in the category. Anchoring the Lions offensive line from his right tackle position, the Michigan native has not missed a game in three seasons for the Lions.

"I am very honoured to receive this award tonight and my sincere thanks goes out to my position coach Dan Dorazio as well as my teammates along the line," said Olafioye.

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