Rogers CFL players of the week
August 30, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Danny McManus #14 - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Player Position: Quarterback
Game: WPG (39) vs HAM (41)
Highlights:
Completed 20 of 29 passes for 440 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Game Notes:
McManus appeared healthy and found a groove. His decision making and his ability to go downfield were very impressive. He showed exceptional ability to drop passes over coverage into areas where only his receivers could make plays. The whole team appeared to feed off his strong inner drive, leading them towards their first victory of the season.
1st Runner Up: Ricky Ray #15 - Edmonton Eskimos
2nd Runner Up: Jason Tucker #83 - Edmonton Eskimos
Judge: Ellison Kelly
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Thomas Stancil #13 - Saskatchewan Roughriders
Player Position: Defensive Back
Game: BC (19) @ SSK (15)
Highlights:
Stancil recorded seven tackles, one quarterback sack, one interception and a pass knockdown.
Game Notes:
Stancil was a playmaker with excellent quickness and a non-stop motor. He was a critical factor in holding the Lions' high-octane offence to just 19 points. He showed great ability in avoiding blocks and making plays in the open field.
1st Runner Up: Duane Butler #25 - Montreal Alouettes
2nd Runner Up: Malcolm Frank #10 - Edmonton Eskimos
Judge: Ellison Kelly
LINEMAN OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Tyrone Williams #96 - BC Lions
Player Position: Defensive Lineman
Game: BC (19) vs SSK (15)
Highlights:
Williams record three tackles and one quarterback sack in the Lions' ninth straight victory of the season.
Game Notes:
On a night when both defensive units were dominant Williams was outstanding. His constant efforts disrupted the backfield of the âRiders. The defence was pivotal, holding the Lions in the game long enough for the BC offence to score in the fourth quarter and pull out with a victory.
1st Runner Up: Fred Perry #41 - Saskatchewan Roughriders
2nd Runner Up: Steve Charbonneau #98 - Edmonton Eskimos
Judge: Ellison Kelly
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Player Name: Bashir Levingston #23 - Toronto Argonauts
Player Position: Kick Returner
Game: CGY (16) vs TOR (25)
Highlights:
Levingston returned five punts for 151 yards, including a 109-yard return for a touchdown. He also returned two missed field goals for 142 yards, including a 111-yard return for the major, helping the Argos defeat the Stampeders. He also returned two kickoffs for 52 yards, giving him a grand total of 345 return yards and two scores.
Canadian Football League Stories from August 30, 2005
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- Levingston earns tenth Player of the Week award - Toronto Argonauts
- Joseph threws for charity - Ottawa Renegades
- McManus named CFL offensive player of the week - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Rogers CFL players of the week - CFL
- Ottawa practice today at Frank Clair Stadium - Ottawa Renegades
- Alouettes practice today at Olympic Stadium - Montreal Alouettes
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