September 8, 2008
OUA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
HAMILTON, Ont. – The following athletes have been named OUA Football Players of the Week for the period ending September 8, 2008.
OFFENCE: Josh Sacobie, Ottawa Gee-Gees, Quarterback
Josh Sacobie, 24, became the OUA all-time passing touchdowns leader with his second TD pass six minutes into a 71-3 home opening victory over York on Saturday at Frank Clair Stadium. The fifth-year quarterback from the St. Mary’s First Nation near Fredericton was 13 of 16 for 336 yards and three scores without an interception in just over two quarters of play. Sacobie’s 67 career touchdown passes extends his all-time Gee-Gees record and surpassed the 14-season Ontario conference record of 65, set by Laurier’s Bill Kubas from 1990 to 1994.
DEFENCE: Matt Carapella, Western Mustangs, Safety
With 8.5 tackles (seven solo) and one timely interception, Matt Carapella (London, ON) was a defensive force for Western in their 31-20 win over Wilfrid Laurier on Sept. 6. Carapella's interception gave him the all-time Mustangs career record at 19. A hit taken on the interception, which stopped a late Wilfrid Laurier comeback bid, forced Carapella out of the game with a knee injury. He passed Pat Gallo who held the previous mark of 18 (1988-1992). His punishing hits kept Laurier at bay and made their receivers wary, leading Western to an impressive 2-0 start with wins over two nationally ranked teams.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Darryl Wheeler, Western Mustangs, Kicker/Punter
In just his second CIS game, Utah State transfer Darryl Wheeler (Hamilton, ON) booted 14 punts for 576 yards (average 41.1 yards) pinning Wilfrid Laurier inside their own 20-yard line four times. He added five points on four converts and a single and had excellent results on kickoffs (5 for 292 yards - averaging 59 yards per kick) to force Wilfrid Laurier into poor starting field position on offence. Wheeler also had 1.5 tackles on special teams to aid his team in victory.
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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: Joël Côté-Cright
OFFENCE: Josh Sacobie, Ottawa Gee-Gees, Quarterback
Josh Sacobie, 24, became the OUA all-time passing touchdowns leader with his second TD pass six minutes into a 71-3 home opening victory over York on Saturday at Frank Clair Stadium. The fifth-year quarterback from the St. Mary’s First Nation near Fredericton was 13 of 16 for 336 yards and three scores without an interception in just over two quarters of play. Sacobie’s 67 career touchdown passes extends his all-time Gee-Gees record and surpassed the 14-season Ontario conference record of 65, set by Laurier’s Bill Kubas from 1990 to 1994.
DEFENCE: Matt Carapella, Western Mustangs, Safety
With 8.5 tackles (seven solo) and one timely interception, Matt Carapella (London, ON) was a defensive force for Western in their 31-20 win over Wilfrid Laurier on Sept. 6. Carapella's interception gave him the all-time Mustangs career record at 19. A hit taken on the interception, which stopped a late Wilfrid Laurier comeback bid, forced Carapella out of the game with a knee injury. He passed Pat Gallo who held the previous mark of 18 (1988-1992). His punishing hits kept Laurier at bay and made their receivers wary, leading Western to an impressive 2-0 start with wins over two nationally ranked teams.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Darryl Wheeler, Western Mustangs, Kicker/Punter
In just his second CIS game, Utah State transfer Darryl Wheeler (Hamilton, ON) booted 14 punts for 576 yards (average 41.1 yards) pinning Wilfrid Laurier inside their own 20-yard line four times. He added five points on four converts and a single and had excellent results on kickoffs (5 for 292 yards - averaging 59 yards per kick) to force Wilfrid Laurier into poor starting field position on offence. Wheeler also had 1.5 tackles on special teams to aid his team in victory.
– 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: Joël Côté-Cright
