CFL Toronto Argonauts

Robinson, Belli Earn CFL Weekly Awards

Published on July 7, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club would like to congratulate RB Jamal Robertson, who was named CFL Offensive Player of the Week, and DT Adriano Belli, who was named CFL Canadian Player of the Week for their efforts during the Argos' 30-17 Canada Day win in Hamilton.

Robertson had an outstanding season debut at Ivor Wynne Stadium. He amassed a single-game career-high 200 combined yards (134 rushing yards, 53 receiving yards, 13 kickoff return yards) and 1 touchdown while racing to his second career 100+ yard CFL game. His power on the ground helped Toronto's offence explode to a 23-10 lead by the end of the first half. This is Robertson's first-ever CFL Player of the Week award.

In his 37th career start with the Argos, Belli also had an impressive performance recording his first two sacks of 2009, which matched his season total from 2008, and three defensive tackles. The Toronto native was like a raging bull while fighting his way through Hamilton's o-line and putting direct pressure on Quinton Porter or drawing attention away from his line-mates long enough to set them loose in the Ticats' backfield. His high energy game was contagious during CFL Week 1 and it has earned him the first CFL Player of the Week honour of his career.

Fans can watch Robertson and Belli take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Argonauts' 2009 Home Opener this Saturday, July 11 at Rogers Centre; kickoff is 1:00 p.m. ET.

The Toronto Argonauts also announced today that LB Richard Seigler has been released.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 136th anniversary in 2009. As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. The Toronto Argonauts are privately-owned by two Toronto-based businessmen. For 2009 season ticket and group sales packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit argonauts.ca.

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