September 2, 2008
OUA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
HAMILTON, Ont. – The following athletes have been named OUA Football Players of the Week for the week ending September 1, 2008.
OFFENCE: Mike Giffin, Queen’s Gaels, Running Back
Mike Giffin (Kingston, Ont.) recorded two touchdowns along with 18 carries for 143 yards in a 35-11 victory against McMaster on Labour Day. Giffin, who was drafted 17th overall in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, had an average carry of 7.9 yards with his longest a 57-yard scamper. His two touchdowns were the difference in the game as McMaster tallied only 14 points and Giffin's touchdowns were both before the half.
DEFENCE: John Surla, Western Ontario Mustangs, Linebacker
With a key sack late in the fourth quarter, and a timely fumble recovery earlier in the game, consistent pressure on the quarterback and overall excellent pass rushing, two break-ups and 7.5 tackles, John Surla (Niagara Falls, Ont.) was a big reason behind Western's come-from-behind 35-31 win over Ottawa and overall defensive success. The second-year linebacker was second on the team in tackles along with his break-up, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack. He was also very good in limiting Ottawa’s running game.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Andrew Lomasney, Toronto Varsity Blues, Kicker
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues first-year kicker Andrew Lomasney (pictured) from Toronto, Ont. connected on biggest kick of his life, a 32-yard field goal with 26.2 seconds left in regulation to give the Blues an 18-17 lead over the visiting Waterloo Warriors. His field goal solidified an opening day victory for Toronto, the first since 1995, and snapped a 49-game losing streak.
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Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
Photo Credit: Lewko Hryhorijiw
OFFENCE: Mike Giffin, Queen’s Gaels, Running Back
Mike Giffin (Kingston, Ont.) recorded two touchdowns along with 18 carries for 143 yards in a 35-11 victory against McMaster on Labour Day. Giffin, who was drafted 17th overall in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, had an average carry of 7.9 yards with his longest a 57-yard scamper. His two touchdowns were the difference in the game as McMaster tallied only 14 points and Giffin's touchdowns were both before the half.
DEFENCE: John Surla, Western Ontario Mustangs, Linebacker
With a key sack late in the fourth quarter, and a timely fumble recovery earlier in the game, consistent pressure on the quarterback and overall excellent pass rushing, two break-ups and 7.5 tackles, John Surla (Niagara Falls, Ont.) was a big reason behind Western's come-from-behind 35-31 win over Ottawa and overall defensive success. The second-year linebacker was second on the team in tackles along with his break-up, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack. He was also very good in limiting Ottawa’s running game.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Andrew Lomasney, Toronto Varsity Blues, Kicker
The University of Toronto Varsity Blues first-year kicker Andrew Lomasney (pictured) from Toronto, Ont. connected on biggest kick of his life, a 32-yard field goal with 26.2 seconds left in regulation to give the Blues an 18-17 lead over the visiting Waterloo Warriors. His field goal solidified an opening day victory for Toronto, the first since 1995, and snapped a 49-game losing streak.
– OUA –
ABOUT ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and its 19 member institutions are developing Champions For Life. Giving 9,000 student-athletes the opportunity to excel academically and on the playing field, while preparing for life after university. For more information, visit OUA.ca.
Photo Credit: Lewko Hryhorijiw
