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Rogers CFL Players of the Week

Published on September 13, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release


Offensive Player of the Week

Winner (#): Ryan Thelwell

Position: Wide Receiver

Team: BC Lions

Highlights / Key Stats:

Thelwell hauled in seven passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns.

Comments and Game Notes:

Ryan was superb after catching the ball. His running style and strength helped him gain extra yardage. Thelwell has outstanding quickness matched by a strong 6'1 frame. The BC receiver scored a 61-yard touchdown, his longest of the campaign. Ryan has caught 45 passes for 662 yards and four touchdowns through 10 games this season.

2nd Runner Up:

3rd Runner Up:

Name (#): Josh Ranek #30 Name: Dave Dickenson #12

Position: Running Back

Position: Quarterback

Team: Ottawa Renegades

Team: BC Lions

Defensive Player of the Week

Game #55 - Teams: BC (61) vs OTT (27)

Winner (#): Barron Miles

Position: Defensive Back

Team: BC Lions

Highlights / Key Stats:

Miles recorded three tackles, a pass knock down, a fumble return for a touchdown and two interceptions.

Comments and Game Notes:

Miles was simply outstanding. The defensive back posted 6 points and caused two turnovers. His concentration was obvious as he was always covering the right portion of the field, which lead to a pass knock down and his first two picks of the season. The BC defence has been outstanding all year long. Miles has contributed with 22 tackles and three knock downs, plus his two interceptions.

2nd Runner Up:

3rd Runner Up:

Name (#): Kenny Wheaton #30

Name: Nate Terry #6

Position: Defensive Back

Position: Defensive Back

Team: Toronto Argonauts

Team: Calgary Stampeders

Lineman of the Week

Game #57 - Teams: HAM (0) @ TOR (48)

Winner (#): Jonathon Brown #97

Position: Defensive End

Team: Toronto Argonauts

Highlights / Key Stats:

Brown helped contain the Tiger-Cats by recording three sacks for 14 yards.

Comments and Game Notes:

He set the tone with an early first quarter sack and never let up. His strong middle pressure was the main reason Danny McManus was unable to get into any kind of offensive rhythm.

2nd Runner Up:

3rd Runner Up:

Name (#): Tyrone Williams #96

Name: Scott Schultz #96

Position: Defensive Lineman

Position: Defensive Lineman

Team: BC Lions

Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders

Special Teams Player of the Week

Game #55 - Teams: BC (61) vs OTT (27)

Winner (#): Aaron Lockett #84

Position: Wide Receiver

Team: BC Lions

Highlights / Key Stats:

Lockett returned six punts for 170 yards and a 90-yard touchdown. He also returned three kickoff returns for 102 yards, bringing his total return yardage to 272.

Aaron gave his team outstanding field position all game. He used his speed and blockers very effectively.

Lockett returned a second kick for a TD, but it was called back for holding. On the season, Lockett has returned 30 punts for 501 yards and two TDs. He has also returned 34 kickoffs for 766 yards.

2nd Runner Up:

3rd Runner Up:

Name (#): Duncan O'Mahony

Name (#): Walter Spencer #42

Position: Kicker Position: Defensive Back

Team: BC Lions Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders




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