Rogers CFL announces weekly awards
Published on June 28, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Rogers CFL Players of the Week
Canadian Football League Week # 1
Offensive Player of the Week
QB - Dave Dickenson #12
B.C. Lions
Highlights
Dickenson completed 22 of 28 passes thrown (78.6%) for a total of 260 yards and one touchdown. He also ran seven times for 55 yards.
Game Notes:
Dickenson showed his maturity and experience as he matched wits against last years' leagues' best defence.
The B.C. pivot had a solid game, keeping the Argos defence off balance with the combination of his rushing and passing plays. Dickenson had no turnovers for the game.
In the last three minutes, down by a point, his poise and patience led the Lions to a game winning drive. An 80 yard drive, capped off with a two point conversion put the Lions up by 7 for good.
Dickenson withstood all the pressures of the day and persevered.
1st Runner Up: Nealon Greene #15, Saskatchewan Roughriders
2nd Runner Up: Ricky Ray #15, Edmonton Eskimos
Judge: Bob Krouse
Defensive Player of the Week
DB - LaDouphyous McCalla #1
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Highlights
McCalla had one interception, two tackles, and knocked down two passes.
Game Notes:
McCalla was the catalyst that sparked the play of the Saskatchewan defensive secondary.
Whenever the ball was thrown to his side of the playing field, McCalla was able to defend. The Saskatchewan defensive back broke up two passes and intercepted another.
McCalla is definitely a player who leads by example - giving everything he has on each play, never quitting until the whistle blows.
1st Runner Up: Steven Marsh #13, Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner Up: Kevin Eiben #35, Toronto Argonauts
Judge: Bob Krouse
Lineman of the Week
DE - Rashad Jeanty #97
Edmonton Eskimos
Highlights
Jeanty had one special teams tackle, one fumble recovery and three quarterback sacks.
Game Notes:
The Edmonton defence pursued Renegades' quarterback Kerry Joseph all night. The team managed to sack Joseph seven times, with Jeanty leading the way with three.
Rashad Jeanty's youth, strength and determination will only get better with experience. The Edmonton Eskimos can only improve with Jeanty's maturity.
1st Runner Up: Cedric Scott #91, Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner Up: Kai Ellis #93, Ottawa Renegades
Judge: Bob Krouse
Special Teams Player of the Week
RB - Corey Holmes #19
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Highlights
Corey Holmes returned two punts for a total of 71 yards and three kickoffs for 148 yards, including an 81 yard touchdown. He also had 67 yards rushing and 22 yards receiving, for 308 combined yards.
Game Notes:
The importance of special teams' play became apparent with the outstanding performance of Saskatchewan running back Cory Holmes. He returned the initial kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown. Holmes took the first punt return 63 yards to put his team in scoring position. The Roughriders were up 14-0 in the first three minutes of the game.
Holmes finished the evening with 219 special team yards. He also had 67 yards rushing and 22 yards pass receiving for 308 combined yards.
Holmes gave an outstanding individual performance, helping his team secure a win in their season opener at Taylor Field.
1st Runner Up: Keith Stokes #3, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2nd Runner Up: Jason Armstead, Ottawa Renegades
Judge: Bob Krouse
Canadian Football League Stories from June 28, 2005
- OUA awarded 2007 and 2008 Vanier Cup - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Renegades to honor Frank Clair - Ottawa Renegades
- Rashad Jeanty earns CFL Lineman of the Week honours - Edmonton Elks
- Rogers CFL announces weekly awards - CFL
- 'Renegades Vibe' television show set to launch July 4 - Ottawa Renegades
- Bombers, Rogers invite fans to choose player of the game - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
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