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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Month 2010, August |
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 17:13 |
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Gibson’s Finest† CFL Players of the MonthTM 2010 Canadian Football LeagueTM August Toronto, ON – (September 1, 2010) – Cory Boyd, Chip Cox, Yonus Davis and Kevin Eiben were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Month for August, the Canadian Football League announced today. The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS. Gibson’s Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH RB – Cory Boyd – Toronto Argonauts Highlights / Key Stats: Cory Boyd was the driving force on offence and emerged as a breakthrough performer in August while leading the Toronto Argonauts to a solid 2-1 record. Boyd was spectacular on his 25th birthday in week six, amassing 164 yards on 25 rushing attempts and two touchdowns to go along with four receptions for 46 yards and one receiving TD. Over three games in August, the first-year Argo ran the ball 58 times for 308 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Boyd added eight receptions for 78 receiving yards and one TD, totaling 386 yards from scrimmage for an average of 128.7 yards per game during the month. Boyd currently leads the CFL in rushing yards (792) and yards from scrimmage (894). The Toronto running back has now rushed for 100 yards in four games this season, accomplishing the feat once during the month of August. Runner-Up: WR – Arland Bruce III – Hamilton Tiger-Cats Gibson’s Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH LB – Chip Cox – Montreal Alouettes Highlights / Key Stats: Chip Cox was superb in August, leading the Alouettes on defence and helping them regain sole position of first place in the East division. Three games in August saw Cox collect 20 tackles, two special teams’ tackles, two interceptions, two passes defended, one sack, one tackle-for-loss, and one fumble recovery for a 14-yard defensive touchdown. The Als linebacker currently leads the club with 40 tackles and is tied for the team lead with two interceptions through eight games in 2010. Cox was also named Gibson’s Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week for weeks six and eight as a unanimous selection. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE MONTH KR – Yonus Davis – BC Lions Highlights / Key Stats: Lions newcomer Yonus Davis has provided instant offence on special teams since joining the club. In August, the return specialist increased his production in each of the three games he played, compiling 111, 161, and 225 kick return yards respectively. Over three games in August, Davis tallied 497 kick return yards for an average of 165.7 yards per game. The explosive return man recorded 370 yards on kickoff returns, 118 on punts, and nine on missed field goals during that span. Davis is currently tied for 11th in the league with 764 all-purpose yards, despite having only played in half of BC’s eight games this season. That total includes 655 kick return yards, as well as, 109 yards from scrimmage. Runners-Up: KR – Tim Maypray – Montreal Alouettes LB – Karl McCartney – Calgary Stampeders Gibson’s Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE MONTH LB – Kevin Eiben – Toronto Argonauts Highlights / Key Stats: Kevin Eiben has played a major role in reversing the fortunes of the Toronto Argonauts this season. Despite not winning Gibson’s Finest CFL Canadian Player of the Week yet this season, Eiben’s consistent play week in and week out has earned him the monthly honour for August. The Toronto linebacker helped his team to 2-1 record while racking up 23 tackles, two special teams’ tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and one pass defended. Eiben currently leads the CFL with 53 tackles in 2010 and sits in second place on the Argos’ all-time list with 639 career tackles, trailing only Mike O’Shea (822). The Delta, British Columbia native is currently in his 10th CFL season, all as a member of the Argos. Runner-Up: RB – Jon Cornish – Calgary Stampeders About Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is your whisky, your way. Gibson’s Finest is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson’s Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old, a benchmark deluxe Canadian Whisky and Canada’s best selling 12 year old whisky; and, Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Year Old, gold medal winner and aged to perfection, a rare find indeed. Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whiskies are widely available across Canada. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It’s built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup®, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. And the 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. For additional information, visit CFL.ca. Contact Information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week 2010, Week #9 |
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:44 |
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Gibson’s Finest† CFL Players of the WeekTM 2010 Canadian Football LeagueTM Week #9 Toronto, ON – (August 31, 2010) – Ken-Yon Rambo, James Patrick, Noel Prefontaine and Jon Cornish were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week for week nine, the Canadian Football League announced today. The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS. Gibson’s Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK WR – Ken-Yon Rambo – Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders 48 @ BC Lions 35 Highlights / Key Stats: Calgary wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo continued his impressive play since returning from injury, tallying nine receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns in the Stamps 48-35 win over the BC Lions. Rambo has now scored four TDs in four games for the Stamps this season, who hold a league best 7-1 record. The receiver caught his two TDs from a pair of different quarterbacks. The first TD, a 20-yard pass from Henry Burris in the first half, and the second, a 19-yard diving grab courtesy of backup Drew Tate late in the fourth quarter. Rambo is currently in his sixth CFL season, all as a member of the Stampeders. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK S – James Patrick – Saskatchewan Roughriders Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 @ Edmonton Eskimos 17 Highlights / Key Stats: James Patrick did everything but add another notch in the win column for the Riders in week nine, who lost 17-14 in a tough battle to the Esks at Commonwealth Stadium. Patrick set a new career-high with three interceptions, tying a Saskatchewan team record and returning one interception for a touchdown. The Riders’ safety scored the game’s first points, intercepting Esks quarterback Ricky Ray and returning the ball 35 yards the other way for a touchdown. The third-year Rider added three tackles and also intercepted Eskimo backup QB Jared Zabransky twice, accumulating a total of 51 interception return yards in the game. Patrick currently leads the CFL with six interceptions, having returned one for a touchdown through eight games. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK K/P – Noel Prefontaine – Edmonton Eskimos Saskatchewan Roughriders 14 @ Edmonton Eskimos 17 Highlights / Key Stats: Edmonton kicker Noel Prefontaine scored 11 of the Eskimos 17 points in their come from behind victory over the visiting Roughriders. Prefontaine was a perfect three-for-three in field goals, connecting from 14, 52 and 37 yards respectively. Prefontaine connected on two of his field goals late in the fourth quarter. The Esks kicker tied the game at 14 with under four minutes to play, then booted the game-winning field goal with just 41 seconds remaining in regulation. Prefontaine also amassed 370 yards on eight punts for an average of 46.3 yards, notching a single point from 64 yards out. He also added one extra point convert. This marks the second time Prefontaine has been named Gibson’s Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week. Prefontaine was also a recipient of the award for his play in the Esks’ first matchup against the Riders in week three. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK RB – Jon Cornish – Calgary Stampeders Calgary Stampeders 48 @ BC Lions 35 Highlights / Key Stats: Running back Jon Cornish provided the finishing touches for the powerful Stamps offence as they defeated the Lions 48-35 at Empire Field this week. The New Westminster, BC native collected 70 yards on six rushing attempts and added 34 receiving yards on two receptions. The 104 yards from scrimmage were a career-high for the fourth-year Stampeder, who recorded 93 of those yards in the second half alone. Cornish joins Noel Prefontaine as a two-time winner of Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week honours in 2010. *Unanimous selection About Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is your whisky, your way. Gibson’s Finest is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson’s Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old, a benchmark deluxe Canadian Whisky and Canada’s best selling 12 year old whisky; and, Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Year Old, gold medal winner and aged to perfection, a rare find indeed. Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whiskies are widely available across Canada. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It’s built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup®, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. And the 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. For additional information, visit CFL.ca. Contact Information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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GERRY DATILLIO TAKES EARLY LEAD IN HERBAL MAGIC WEIGHT LOSS CUP |
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 15:48 |
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GERRY DATILLIO TAKES EARLY LEAD IN HERBAL MAGIC WEIGHT LOSS CUP Former Stampeder has lost more than 60 pounds; Combined contestants’ weight loss nearing 250lbs Toronto, ON – (August 18, 2010) – Former Calgary Stampeder and CFL Most Outstanding Canadian Gerry Datillio is winning once again, but this time by losing. Datillio has lost a staggering 63 pounds, the most amongst the eight CFL Alumni who are competing in the Herbal Magic Weight Loss Cup (www.weightlosscup.ca) to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle. He is currently sitting atop of the standings, but he knows it’s a long way to the finish line. “I think I’m starting to plateau and that’s not a good thing especially since I have all those big boys breathing down my neck,” commented Datillio. “Now that I know where I stand in the competition the pressure is on to stay in the lead. This contest is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The challenge kicked off at the start of the 2010 CFL season and will last 20 weeks. The player achieving the most points will be crowned the Weight Loss Cup Champion in November. All contestants began to change their lifestyle with Herbal Magic during the pre-season, which began in May, 2010. Players receive six points a week for achieving their goal – whether it be weight loss, or keeping weight off. If they don’t achieve their goal, they receive three points for their efforts. They can also receive a bonus point for achieving 10% of the weekly fan vote. Fans are encouraged to rally behind their favourite players by voting at www.weightlosscup.ca. They can also enter a contest and could win weekly prizes and a grand prize trip for two to this year’s sold out 98th Grey Cup in Edmonton. The current standings are as follows: | RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | POINTS | WEIGHT LOST (lbs) | | 1. | Gerry Datillio | Calgary | 81 | 63.4 | | 2. | Andrew Greene | Saskatchewan | 66 | 31.8 | | 2. | Ralph Scholz | Hamilton | 66 | 26.4 | | 4. | Gerald Roper | B.C. | 63 | 21 | | 5. | Chris Walby | Winnipeg | 61 | 39.4 | | 6. | Paul Markle | Toronto | 60 | 18.2 | | 7. | Eric Upton | Edmonton | 58 | 24.4 | | 8. | Doug Smith | Montreal | 55 | 24 | | | | | TOTAL WEIGHT: | 248.6 | Players are setting weekly goals and achieving them through the Herbal Magic weight loss program which consists of eating real food (no pre-packaged meals), using natural health products and getting advice from a personal health coach, who will support them and give some tough love when needed. For interview requests with any of the players in the Herbal Magic Weight Loss Cup competition, please see contact information below. -30- About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It's built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. The 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. | LCF.ca | GreyCup.CFL.ca | CoupeGrey.LCF.ca | Facebook.com/CFL | Twitter.com/CFL | YouTube.com/CFL About Herbal Magic Herbal Magic Inc. is Canada’s largest commercial weight loss and nutrition company, with approximately 300 centres nationally. Founded in 1996, the Company maintains a commitment to being the most trusted source for effective weight loss, improved health, and enhanced vitality. It promotes a common sense system for weight loss, with a unique combination of real food, personal health coaching, and natural products. With a focus on positive lifestyle change, clients receive the education, motivation, and tools to achieve and maintain a healthy goal weight and enhanced well-being. For more information, visit www.herbalmagic.com. Contact information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week 2010, Week #8 |
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 15:24 |
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Gibson’s Finest† CFL Players of the WeekTM 2010 Canadian Football LeagueTM Week #8 Toronto, ON – (August 24, 2010) – Brandon Whitaker, Chip Cox, Jovon Johnson and Andre Durie were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week for week eight, the Canadian Football League announced today. The four players were chosen by a panel of judges that includes former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS. Gibson’s Finest CFL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK RB – Brandon Whitaker – Montreal Alouettes Winnipeg Blue Bombers 17 @ Montreal Alouettes 39 Highlights / Key Stats: Montreal running back Brandon Whitaker made the most of his first start of the 2010 season, filling in admirably for an injured Avon Cobourne and leading his club to a 39-17 victory over the Bombers. After Winnipeg narrowed the Als’ lead to seven points, Whitaker scored two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Whitaker finished the contest with 11 carries for 74 yards rushing, including the two TD’s from 19 and 10 yards out respectively. The second-year Alouette added five receptions for 44 yards, totaling 118 yards from scrimmage in the winning effort. Runner Up: RB – Fred Reid – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Gibson’s Finest CFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK LB – Chip Cox – Montreal Alouettes Winnipeg Blue Bombers 17 @ Montreal Alouettes 39 Highlights / Key Stats: Chip Cox was a force to be reckoned with in week eight, leading Montreal’s defence to an emphatic 39-17 win over the Bombers at McGill Stadium. In the first quarter, the Als linebacker recovered a Steven Jyles fumble and returned it 14 yards for the game’s first touchdown. Cox added a team-high nine tackles, including one sack and one pass defended in the Als’ 13th straight regular season win at home. This marks the second time Cox has been named Gibson’s Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week. Cox also collected the award for his play in week six against the Riders. Cox currently leads the Als with 39 defensive tackles, and is tied for the team lead with two interceptions through eight games. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK KR – Jovon Johnson – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg Blue Bombers 17 @ Montreal Alouettes 39 Highlights / Key Stats: Bombers kick returner Jovon Johnson was a positive contributor for his team as they were defeated 39-17 by the Alouettes. Johnson brought Winnipeg within a touchdown of the Als on a spectacular 74-yard punt return touchdown late in the third quarter. Winnipeg’s premier playmaker returned six punts for 105 yards and one touchdown, joining Chip Cox as a two-time recipient of Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week honours in 2010. Johnson leads the CFL with 449 punt return yards and two punt return TD’s this season. *Unanimous selection Gibson’s Finest CFL CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK RB/SB – Andre Durie – Toronto Argonauts Hamilton Tiger-Cats 16 @ Toronto Argonauts 12 Highlights / Key Stats: Running back/slotback Andre Durie had a solid performance in defeat, as the Argos were edged out 16-12 by the Ticats at Rogers Centre. Durie racked up seven receptions for 69 yards, both career-highs, and added one carry for 15 yards in the losing cause. The 84 yards from scrimmage was also a career best for the former York Lion and Mississauga, Ontario native. Durie is currently in his fourth CFL season, all as a member of the Argos. Runner Up: LB – Kevin Eiben – Toronto Argonauts About Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is your whisky, your way. Gibson’s Finest is among the leading brands in the growing premium and deluxe Canadian whisky categories. The brand range consists of Gibson’s Sterling, a blend of award winning premium whiskies; Gibson’s Finest 12 Year Old, a benchmark deluxe Canadian Whisky and Canada’s best selling 12 year old whisky; and, Gibson’s Finest Rare 18 Year Old, gold medal winner and aged to perfection, a rare find indeed. Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whiskies are widely available across Canada. About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It’s built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup®, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. And the 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. For additional information, visit CFL.ca. Contact Information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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SCOTIABANK AND CFL TEAM UP THROUGH ONE HUNDREDTH GREY CUP |
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 15:44 |
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SCOTIABANK AND CFL TEAM UP THROUGH ONE HUNDREDTH GREY CUP Three-year partnership renewal to 2012 includes sponsorship of new marquee CFL properties Toronto, ON – (August 17, 2010) – Scotiabank and the Canadian Football League have signed a three-year partnership renewal that expands their partnership through new and unique fan engagement initiatives, including: · Scotiabank Labour Day Weekend: Scotiabank will be front and centre as title sponsor of this weekend as the CFL renews some of its most famous rivalries, including the Bombers and Riders, Tiger-Cats and Argos, and Eskimos and Stamps. · Scotiabank Kid Captain: A once-in-a-lifetime CFL experience for kids between the ages of 7 – 14, which gives young football fans the chance to participate in pre-game and on-field festivities including the coin toss, to help kickoff the game with their CFL home team throughout the season in six CFL cities. TSN will also feature Scotiabank Kid Captain participants during in-game coverage in select games throughout the season · Scotiabank Touchdown Atlantic: The first regular season CFL game in Atlantic Canada, featuring the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts on September 26 in Moncton, NB. “We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Scotiabank, through 2012 and the one hundredth Grey Cup game,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “The Bank’s commitment to some of the league’s most celebrated traditions such as the Scotiabank Labour Day Weekend, and new initiatives like Scotiabank Kid Captain and Scotiabank Touchdown Atlantic, will help enhance the experience for our fans and their customers.” As the Official Bank of the CFL, Scotiabank’s partnership with the league includes in-stadium signage, tickets and hospitality, digital exposure on the CFL network and benefits for Scotiabank customers. Scotiabank, who also has partnerships with six of eight CFL teams, including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Eskimos and BC Lions, continues to be one of the league’s most committed partners. “Scotiabank is proud of our ongoing partnership with the CFL – one of Canada’s oldest and most treasured professional sporting leagues and its teams across Canada,” said Rick White, Scotiabank Vice-President, Marketing. “CFL fans are passionate about this game and their teams. This football season, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate their favourite teams and players.” “The CFL is part of the fabric of this country, and an integral part of community life in the cities and provinces in which our teams play,” Cohon said. “Scotiabank’s renewed commitment to our league is part of its ongoing dedication to Canada and those things that make it unique and strong.” For more information, visit www.scotiabank.com or CFL.ca. -30- About the Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League is our league. It's built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. The 98th edition will be played on November 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. ABOUT SCOTIABANK Scotiabank is a proud supporter of the Canadian Football League and is the Official Bank of the CFL and the Grey Cup. Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2009 the Bank provided about $39 million in sponsorships and donations to a variety of projects and initiatives, primarily in the areas of healthcare, social services, sports and arts and culture. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com. Contact information: Jamie Dykstra Director, Communications Canadian Football League 416-865-2664
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