September 29, 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 29, 2008.
OFFENCE: Sam Malian, Windsor Lancers, Quarterback
In the Windsor Lancers 40-38 upset victory over the No. 5-ranked Ottawa Gee Gees, rookie quarterback Sam Malian completed 15 of 23 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. In the second quarter alone he hit his two favourite receivers Jordan Brescacin and Glenn MacKay for back-to-back touchdowns to give Windsor a 30-3 lead. Sam is a first year Lancer from LaSalle, Ont. studying in the faculty of Human Kinetics.
DEFENCE: Alex Daprato, Queen’s Gaels, Free Safety
Queen’s Gaels free safety Alex Daprato (Toronto, Ont.) intercepted a Michael Faulds pass on the goal line and returned the ball 94-yards in a game-changing play. The play came in the second quarter with Queen’s up 9-1 and Western charging. That set up a Mike Giffin touchdown and turned the momentum on Queen’s side. Daprato also recorded a key knock down in the end zone later in the game helping lead the Gaels to a 43-16 victory. The Gaels now hold sole possession of first place and are the only remaining undefeated team in the OUA at 5-0.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Rob Maver, Guelph Gryphons, Kicker
Rob Maver is the top special teams player in OUA for the second time in three weeks. The third-year kicker from Brampton, Ont. was a perfect 3-for-3 in field goal opportunities, including a 35-yard attempt as the Guelph Gryphons picked up a key 30-0 victory over the Toronto Varsity Blues. Maver also punted eight times for 357 yards, including a 60-yard boot. Maver also had four kickoffs for 204 yards.
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OFFENCE: Sam Malian, Windsor Lancers, Quarterback
In the Windsor Lancers 40-38 upset victory over the No. 5-ranked Ottawa Gee Gees, rookie quarterback Sam Malian completed 15 of 23 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. In the second quarter alone he hit his two favourite receivers Jordan Brescacin and Glenn MacKay for back-to-back touchdowns to give Windsor a 30-3 lead. Sam is a first year Lancer from LaSalle, Ont. studying in the faculty of Human Kinetics.
DEFENCE: Alex Daprato, Queen’s Gaels, Free Safety
Queen’s Gaels free safety Alex Daprato (Toronto, Ont.) intercepted a Michael Faulds pass on the goal line and returned the ball 94-yards in a game-changing play. The play came in the second quarter with Queen’s up 9-1 and Western charging. That set up a Mike Giffin touchdown and turned the momentum on Queen’s side. Daprato also recorded a key knock down in the end zone later in the game helping lead the Gaels to a 43-16 victory. The Gaels now hold sole possession of first place and are the only remaining undefeated team in the OUA at 5-0.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Rob Maver, Guelph Gryphons, Kicker
Rob Maver is the top special teams player in OUA for the second time in three weeks. The third-year kicker from Brampton, Ont. was a perfect 3-for-3 in field goal opportunities, including a 35-yard attempt as the Guelph Gryphons picked up a key 30-0 victory over the Toronto Varsity Blues. Maver also punted eight times for 357 yards, including a 60-yard boot. Maver also had four kickoffs for 204 yards.
– 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.
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