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jerrym

11-18-2021, 01:57 AM

As teams list their nominees for CFL awards, who do you think will win the East and West nominees and league awards? Are there other players that you think should have won their team's nominations.

Here are Calgary's nominees:

Ka’Deem Carey (Most Outstanding Player): In his first full season as the Stampeders’ starting tailback, Carey leads the CFL with seven rushing touchdowns and is second both in rushing yards (869) and yards from scrimmage (1,063). Carey has started all 13 games so far this season and in addition to his 869 rushing yards on 164 carries (an average of 5.3 yards per attempt) he has 26 catches for 194 yards. The University of Arizona alum has a pair of 100-yard rushing games and he was named a CFL top performer in Week 10 after accumulating 178 yards from scrimmage in a win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Mike Rose (Most Outstanding Defensive Player): Rose has started all 13 games at defensive tackle and was a key figure in the Stamps’ second-half resurgence as Calgary overcame a 2-5 start to claim a playoff berth. Rose leads all CFL interior linemen with seven sacks and he has 24 tackles including three tackles for loss and three knockdowns. The North Carolina State product is part of a defensive unit that has allowed the second-fewest touchdowns in the CFL.

Sean McEwen (Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman): While injuries forced shuffling at other positions on the Calgary offensive line, McEwen has been a fixture at centre as he has started all 13 games. In addition to making all the line calls, McEwen serves as one of the Stamps’ team captains and is the linchpin of a line that has allowed the second-fewest sacks in the CFL and paved the way for league rushing-touchdown leader Ka’Deem Carey. This marks the fourth consecutive season McEwen has been his team’s nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman as he earned that honour in his final three seasons with Toronto before joining his hometown Stamps as a free agent.

Rene Paredes (Most Outstanding Special Teams Player): This is the fifth time Paredes is Calgary’s nominee for the league’s special teams award, having previously been named in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016. He was voted the CFL’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2013. This season, Paredes leads the league with 148 points, 42 field goals and a 91.3-per cent success rate on three-pointers. He twice has kicked six field goals in a game this season and his 44-yard kick with no time left on the clock in Week 10 gave Calgary a dramatic 22-19 victory in Saskatchewan. Paredes was the CFL’s top performer in Week 11 after kicking six field goals and accounting for 21 points in a win over BC.

Derek Wiggan (Most Outstanding Canadian): The durable six-year veteran from Toronto has been a force on the interior of the Stamps’ defensive line, forming a dynamic duo with fellow defensive tackle Mike Rose. The play of the team’s mainstays on the inside has set the foundation for a defensive line that featured new starters at the end positions and allowed the unit as a whole to improve dramatically in the second half of the season. Wiggan has started all 13 games for Calgary and recorded 31 tackles including three tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble.

Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund (Most Outstanding Rookie): The Dartm8outh, N.S., product has played every game this season and made seven starts at defensive end. He was part of the team’s defensive-line rotation early in the season before earning his first start in the Labour Day rematch in Edmonton. Calgary’s first-round selection in the 2020 draft has steadily improved throughout the season as he learned the nuances of the professional game. His emergence as a starter coincided with the defensive turnaround that helped Calgary earn a playoff berth with five wins in six games since Week 7. He has also seen action on Calgary’s special-teams units. Adeyemi-Berglund has accumulated 13 defensive tackles, three special-teams stops, one sack, one fumble recovery and two knockdowns.

https://www.stampeders.com/2021/11/1...ees-announced/ (https://www.stampeders.com/2021/11/17/stampeders-cfl-award-nominees-announced/)

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:04 AM

The Bombers nominees are:

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Zac Collaros Position: Quarterback His 2021 numbers: Collaros is second in the CFL in passing yardage, despite having missed last week’s game in Montreal, with 3,112 yards and a league-leading 20 TD passes. His QB-efficiency rating of 111.6 is best in the CFL, as is his 70.2 completion percentage. The Bombers are 11-1 in his starts this season and 15-1, including the 2019 playoff run, in games in which he takes the first snap from centre. ...

MOST OUTSTANDING CANADIAN PLAYER: Nic Demski* Position: Receiver His 2021 numbers: Demski has already posted career-best receiving yardage numbers, even in a condensed season and with him having missed one game this year due to injury. He has 44 receptions for 637 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns and has tied his best season with five TDs overall, including one along the ground. ...

MOST OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER: Adam Bighill Position: Linebacker His 2021 numbers: Bighill has suited up for all 13 games for the Bombers this season and has registered 66 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown. His tackle totals this season have also moved him into 9th spot on the CFL’s all-time list. ...
MOST OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: Stanley Bryant* Position: Left tackle His 2021 numbers: Bryant had his streak of 102 consecutive starts for the Bombers end last week in Montreal when he was listed as the club’s inactive player. He has been a mainstay on the left side of the offensive line and a key part of an offensive unit that leads the CFL in scoring, ranks second in rushing and has allowed a league-low 15 quarterback sacks. ...
MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE: DeAundre Alford* Position: Cornerback His 2021 numbers: Has authored a superb rookie campaign with the Blue Bombers. The Tusculum University product came straight to the CFL after college and has started all 13 games this season, lining up at both cornerback spots.Alford is currently tied for second in the CFL in interceptions with four, including one for a touchdown in a win over the Edmonton Elks. His 45 tackles ranks third on the club, behind only Bighill (66) and Deatrick Nichols (46). ...

MOST OUTSTANDING SPECIAL-TEAMS PLAYER: Mike Miller* Position: Fullback His 2021 numbers: Currently leads the CFL with 23 special-teams tackles and this season became the league leader in that department, moving past Nick Arakgi of the B.C. Lions into top spot. Miller now has 208 career special-teams tackles, and counting.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2021/11/17/2021-team-awards-announced/

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:11 AM

Here's BCs nominees:

Most Outstanding Player Lucky Whitehead- the free agent addition brought an immediate spark to the new look Lions’ offence with his speed and playmaking abilities. Entering this week, Whitehead has racked up 840 yards and four touchdowns on 54 catches while also leading the team with 1,041 combined yards. Whitehead’s 15.6 yards per catch is good for second in the CFL behind Winnipeg’s Kenny Lawler. His electrifying 138-yard missed field goal return touchdown helped the team take care of business against Ottawa in week six. ...

Most Outstanding Defensive Player and Most Outstanding Canadian Bo Lokombo- A double nomination for the veteran linebacker who has been a major force on both defence and special teams in 2021. The pride of Abbotsford has recorded 74 total tackles (63 defence, 11 special teams), a team-leading three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown, and four sacks which ties him for the lead amongst Lions with Obum Gwacham. ...
Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Kent Perkins- After being pressed into service in a starting role back in week two, Perkins has been a steady force at the right tackle position. The former Texas Longhorn has improved week in and week out while helping in both pass protection and allowing the running game to average more yards per carry on the ground in the last several weeks.
Most Outstanding RookieJordan Williams- A unanimous choice amongst voters, the number 1 overall pick from 2020 has certainly come as advertised in his delayed rookie campaign. Williams leads the squad with 87 defensive tackles and also broke the CFL record for most by a Canadian rookie, beating the record of 75 set by current Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea in 1993. Williams has also recorded one interception and a quarterback sack in his impressive rookie campaign....

Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Stefan Flintoft- the former UCLA Bruin took over full-time punting and kickoff duties in week three of the season and has made an immediate impact on the club’s special teams unit. Entering this week’s season finale, Flintoft’s 48.3-yards per punt is tops in the CFL while his net average of 37.3 yards is good for third amongst league qualifiers. Flintoft has also averaged 61.4 yards over 37 total kickoffs.https://www.bclions.com/2021/11/16/lions-announce-team-winners-outstanding-player-awards/

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:16 AM

Below are Edmonton's nominees:

Most Outstanding Player (unanimous) | RB – James Wilder Jr. In his first season with the Elks, Wilder Jr. excelled out of the backfield. Edmonton’s leading rusher this season with 770 yards in 11 games, Wilder Jr. enjoyed a renaissance season in his move from Toronto to Edmonton. Despite missing two games this season to injury (Week 14 and 15), he enters the final game of the season third in CFL rushing. He’s also added 226 receiving yards, for a total of 996 all-purpose yards.
Special Teams (unanimous) & Canadian | K – Sean Whyte The White Rock, B.C. product continues to get it done in the kicking game, earning a pair of awards for the Elks this season. The 12-year CFL veteran has gone 27-for-31 on field goals this season, and is 13th all-time on the CFL’s field goal list with 381. He’s also 14th on the CFL’s all-time scoring list with 1,567 career points.

Rookie (unanimous) | LB – Nyles MorganA product of the University of Notre Dame, Morgan made an impact as soon as he joined the Elks in training camp. The first-year pro started at the WLB position for the first 10 weeks of the season, and through his first 12 CFL games has accumulated 57 tackles, which is tops on the Green and Gold and ranks 13th in the CFL. ...

Defensive Player | LB – Derrick Moncrief A CFL all-star in 2019, Moncrief showed why he was a coveted free agent when he returned to the CFL this season after a stint with the LA Rams of the NFL. His four sacks is tied for third on the Elks. Through eight games in Green and Gold, Moncrief has 20 defensive tackles. ...

Offensive Lineman | OL – Matt O’Donnell A leader on the offensive line, Matt O’Donnell anchored the o-line all season as the only member of the unit to start every game at the same position this season. The 10-year CFL veteran helped guide the line, which featured a CFL rookie in the starting rotation every game but once this season.
https://www.goelks.com/2021/11/17/elks-announce-2021-team-awards/

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:19 AM

The Riders nominees are:

CODY FAJARDO MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER Cody Fajardo’s second season as the starting quarterback of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has culminated to his second team award nomination for Most Outstanding Player. Fajardo has led the team to a 9-4 season and became the fastest quarterback in Roughrider history to earn 20 wins. The 29-year-old pivot started all 13 games so far this season and thrown for 2,970 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s added 468 yards on 78 carries and four rushing touchdowns. Fajardo was named a CFL Top Performer in week 2, 3 and 8 and was the Top Performer of the Month in August.

LOUCHEIZ PURIFOY MOST OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER Loucheiz Purifoy has been a force on the Roughriders defence all season, playing in multiple positions and excelling in all of them. Purifoy started the season at defensive halfback before taking over at safety midway through the season. A leader on defence, Purifoy flies all over the field to make a play and is also routinely seen lined up at sam linebacker. Over 12 games played, the 28-year-old has amassed 39 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles and two interceptions. This is Purifoy’s first career team award nomination.

BRETT LAUTHER* MOST OUTSTANDING SPECIAL-TEAMS PLAYER Lauther connected on 39 of 46 field goal attempts (85%) including three greater than 50 yards. Lauther was perfect on field goal attempts in nine games this season, including four games where he went 4 for 4. His longest field goal – a 54 yarder – was scored against Winnipeg on September 5th. The 31-year-old is also 18 of 19 on one-point converts and has scored 137 total points for the team this season. In addition, Lauther has kicked off 46 times this season for 2,803 yards and an average of 62.3 yards. Lauther was the Roughriders nominee for Most Outstanding Special Teams Player and Most Outstanding Canadian in 2018.

MICAH TEITZ* MOST OUTSTANDING CANADIAN Starting in all 13 games this season, Micah Teitz has been a strong presence in the Roughriders linebacker corps and a solid contributor on special teams. Over his 13 games, the will linebacker is the team leader in defensive tackles with 64 and added seven special teams tackles and three sacks. Teitz has also been a strong part of the Roughriders run defence which has allowed the fewest rushing yards in the league and tallied four tackles for loss, the third best total on the team. This is Teitz’s first career team award nomination.

DAN CLARK MOST OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN A stalwart on the Roughrider offensive line, this is Dan Clark’s second consecutive season as the Roughrider nominee for Most Outstanding Lineman. A natural leader and Grey Cup champion with nine seasons under his belt, he has provided a veteran presence to a young offensive line. Clark has fought through injury and started all 13 games played this season.

KIAN SCHAFFER-BAKER MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE Kian Schaffer-Baker was selected by the Roughriders in the fourth round, 30th overall, of the 2020 CFL Draft and went on to wait an entire year to make his CFL Debut. He first drew into the line-up in Week 3 and hasn’t missed a game since, providing a reliable big body on offence. Over 11 games played, Schaffer-Baker has caught 45 receptions for 550 yards, including a 107 yard game against the Calgary Stampeders in week 9. He’s also added two touchdowns and holds a 13.6 yards per catch average.
*denotes unanimous selection
https://www.riderville.com/2021/11/17/roughriders-team-award-nominees-announced/

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:22 AM

From the Als, the nominees include:

Running back William Stanback was unanimously voted the Alouettes’ Most Outstanding Player. Canadian defensive lineman David Ménard received a double nomination from voters as the Alouettes Most Outstanding Canadian and Defensive Player, as did kicker David Côté who received the nod for Most Outstanding Rookie and Special Teams Player. Veteran Landon Rice was voted the team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman.

Without surprise William Stanback was a unanimous selection as the Alouettes Most Outstanding Player in 2021, as he sits atop the CFL with 1,131 rushing yards, more than 200 yards from his closest rival, although the Alouettes tailback played two less games. The 27-year-old also dominates the CFL in many other categories, including his 6.1 yards per carry average and 186 rushes, as well as his six games with more than 100-rushing yards. His 203-rushing yards game, as well as his 65 yard-run also represent 2021 CFL highs. No one seems to be able or willing to stop him, as Stanback has gained many of his rushing yards after the initial contact. The American running back scored three rushing touchdowns, on top of hauling in 15 passes for 105 yards. His 1,236 total offensive yards are also best in the CFL.

David Ménard continues to cumulate the honours this season, as he was named the CFL player of the week 11, as well as the player of the month in November. The Chicoutimi, QC native ranks third in the CFL with eight sacks, which is the highest total of any Canadian player in the League. Ménard also forced two fumbles and amassed 16 defensive tackles, including one for a loss. These all represent career-highs for the former Université de Montréal Carabin.

The pressure that comes with the job of kicker didn’t seem to affect David Côté one bit as the Université Laval alum won the starting kicker position during training camp. He then seemed unshakeable throughout the season making 30 of his 37 field goals (81,1%), sometimes in non-ideal autumn weather conditions. He was perfect for field goals of 40 yards or less (17/17), on top of making 32 of 33 converts. His 123 points rank him third in the CFL. The 24-year old dominates the CFL with 3,730 yards on kickoff, maintaining a 60.2-yard average.

As for Landon Rice, he earned a regular starting job for the first time in his eight-year professional career in 2021. His consistency allowed the Alouettes to sit atop the CFL with 1,894 rushing yards, which is more than 400 yards more than the team that ranks second, maintaining a 5.6-yard average per rush. The Alouettes also lead the CFL with 4,832 net offensive yards and 273 first downs in 2021. The Brandon, MB native has been an important cog in an offensive line that allowed William Stanback to lead the CFL with 1,131 rushing yards and that allowed only 32 sacks this season, while protecting three different starting quarterbacks, which all have different playing styles. The offensive line also had to adjust to multiple personnel and position changes du to injury.
https://en.montrealalouettes.com/2021/11/17/2021-outstanding-players/

jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:25 AM

Ottawa's choices for the awards are:

Receiver and returner DeVonte Dedmon is the team’s nominee for Most Outstanding Player, as well as unanimous nominee for the John Agro Special Teams Award, as the league’s most outstanding special teams player.
Linebacker Avery Williams has been nominated for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award.
Kicker Lewis Ward is the nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian.
Offensive lineman Mark Korte is the unanimous nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman.
Receiver Ryan Davis was nominated as the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie....

Dedmon, 25, has enjoyed a breakout 2021 campaign with the REDBLACKS. Through 10 games this season, he has racked up a combined 2685 return yards across punts and kicks, along with three touchdowns. With his latest return major, Dedmon became the fastest player in CFL history to reach five career return touchdowns, in just 15 games. He has also chipped in on offence, totalling 65 rushing yards and a touchdown, to go with 98 receiving yards. Dedmon signed a one-year extension with the REDBLACKS, this season.

A three-year veteran of the CFL, Williams is currently third in the league in defensive tackles, with 83. The Baltimore, Maryland native has been the anchor of the REDBLACKS defence this season, also racking up a forced fumble that he recovered, and his first career interception.

Ward has converted 29 field goals on 35 attempts in 2021, tying the second-longest of his career at 52 yards. The Kingston, Ontario product has totaled 408 points for the REDBLACKS this season, and inked a one-year extension for the 2022 season.

In his third season with the REDBLACKS, Korte has suited up in 12 games, proving an invaluable asset to an offensive line that has been dealt a slew of injuries. The 25 year-old has played every position on the line, and served as a pillar of consistency up front.

A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Davis’ rookie campaign with the REDBLACKS has seen him record 567 receiving yards on 52 receptions, along with two touchdowns. He has also posted 43 rushing yards on nine attempts, and posted a combined 481 return yards.
https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2021/11/17/ottawa-redblacks-announce-team-award-winners/
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Receiver and returner DeVonte Dedmon is the team’s nominee for Most Outstanding Player, as well as unanimous nominee for the John Agro Special Teams Award, as the league’s most outstanding special teams player.
Linebacker Avery Williams has been nominated for the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award.
Kicker Lewis Ward is the nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian.
Offensive lineman Mark Korte is the unanimous nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman.
Receiver Ryan Davis was nominated as the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie.
The REDBLACKS nominees will compete for East Division honours this month and finally, league-wide awards, which will be announced during Grey Cup Week.
Dedmon, 25, has enjoyed a breakout 2021 campaign with the REDBLACKS. Through 10 games this season, he has racked up a combined 2685 return yards across punts and kicks, along with three touchdowns. With his latest return major, Dedmon became the fastest player in CFL history to reach five career return touchdowns, in just 15 games. He has also chipped in on offence, totalling 65 rushing yards and a touchdown, to go with 98 receiving yards. Dedmon signed a one-year extension with the REDBLACKS, this season.
A three-year veteran of the CFL, Williams is currently third in the league in defensive tackles, with 83. The Baltimore, Maryland native has been the anchor of the REDBLACKS defence this season, also racking up a forced fumble that he recovered, and his first career interception.
Ward has converted 29 field goals on 35 attempts in 2021, tying the second-longest of his career at 52 yards. The Kingston, Ontario product has totaled 408 points for the REDBLACKS this season, and inked a one-year extension for the 2022 season.
In his third season with the REDBLACKS, Korte has suited up in 12 games, proving an invaluable asset to an offensive line that has been dealt a slew of injuries. The 25 year-old has played every position on the line, and served as a pillar of consistency up front.
A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Davis’ rookie campaign with the REDBLACKS has seen him record 567 receiving yards on 52 receptions, along with two touchdowns. He has also posted 43 rushing yards on nine attempts, and posted a combined 481 return yards.
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jerrym

11-18-2021, 02:28 AM