Gibson's Players of the Week: Week Eight

Ricky Ray once again was featured on CFL highlight packages after week eight came to an end, the Argos QB found much success against his old squad on Sunday evening.

And when it came to handing out the Gibson's awards for week eight, it would be a case of the last images holding the attention of the panel, as Ray's efforts against the Esks, placed him atop the Gibson's listings for the week.

The panel did explore other match ups from the weekend, finding much to like from Saskatchewan's Tyron Brackenridge, the Lions Tim Brown and Montreal's Marc-Olivier Brouillette, all of them named to the Gibson's roster for week number eight.

A review of the the Gibson's panel selections can be found below.

Offensive Player of the Week
Ricky Ray, QB, Toronto Argonauts

Defensive Player of the Week
Tyron Brackenbridge, LB, Saskatchewan Roughriders

Special Teams Player of the Week
Tim Brown, KR, British Columbia Lions

Canadian Player of the Week
Marc-Olivier Brouillette, LB, Montreal Alouettes

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Gibson's Players of the Week (Week Ten) September 5, 2012

This is a recording, Week Ten once again brought Chris Williams to the top of the pack, the Tiger Cats kick returner is quickly becoming the sensation of the season and is clearly on a path to re-writing a few of the CFL's records in this 2012 campaign.

His work over over Labour Day against Toronto once again earns him a place on the Gibson's honour rolls.

And at the risk of repeating ourselves, It was also another good week for the Stampeders Jon Cornish, who ran his way back onto the Gibson's listings with his performance of last week.

Chad Owens and Ahmad Caroll were others who gave the Gibson's panel cause to celebrate, rounding out the week's viewings from Labour Day with the awards for week ten.

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Offensive Player of the Week and Top Canadian

Chad Owens, Toronto Argonauts, SB

With a showcase event on the Labour Day schedule, Chad Owens rose to the occasion a big play guy in a big play game, Owens assembled 402 combined yards in the Argos Labour Day contest with the Cats, a history making performance that added to the always entertaining Labour Day memories. Owens work on Monday enthralled more than CFL fans, the Gibson's panel gave it their nod with the Offensive Player of the Week award.


Defensive Player of the Month

Ahmad Carroll,   Toronto Argonauts, DB

While at times Labour Day threatened to be a very long day for Ahmand Carroll, a timely interception of  Henry Burris pass propelled Carroll down field to score a momentum shifting TD, a defensive play that more than atoned for some of his struggles of early on in the Labour Day Classic.  The importance of that play, capped by an Argos victory was all the Gibson's panel needed to give Carroll the Gibson's award on defense for the week.

Special Teams

Chris Williams, Hamilton Tiger Cats, KR

Another week another award for Chris Williams, the Cats kick returner  is quickly becoming the most reliable highlight reel machine that the CFL has ever seen. Once again Williams provided some spark and magic on Labour Day, his return work in the Labour Day Classic provided to a wider audience this weekend as the NBC Sports Network was showcasing the game this weekend past. Already a topic of conversation above the 49th, we imagine Williams has now gained a bit of notice below it.

Top Canadian

Jon Cornish, Calgary Stampeders, RB

Clearly leading by example, Cornish who a few weeks back challenged his Stampeder team mates to get into the game, the Stamps running back once again had a strong performance in the Labour Day tilt with the Eskimos.

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Gibson's Players of the Week (Week Nine) August 28, 2012

Week Nine once again brought Chris Williams to the top of the pack, the Tiger Cats kick returner is quickly becoming the sensation of the season and is clearly on a path to re-writing a few of the CFL's records in this 2012 campaign.

His work over the last weekend was once again good enough to earn him a place on the Gibson's honour rolls.

It was also another good week for the Stampeders Jon Cornish, who ran his way back onto the Gibson's listings with his performance of last week.

S. J Green of the Als and Charleston Hughes of the Stampeders were others who gave the Gibson's panel cause to celebrate, rounding out the week's awards for week nine.

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Offensive Player of the Week and Top Canadian

S. J. Green, Montreal Alouettes, Slot Back

The much maligned Alouettes offence found its groove this weekend past, as SJ Green reeled in 10 of Anthony Calvillo's passes for a total of 168 yards and one touchdown, helping the Als edge the Ti Cats. Green's workload on the night, proved more than enough to grab the Gibson's honours for the week.


Defensive Player of the Month

Charleston Hughes,   Montreal Alouettes, DL

The Stampeders were dominant on the day last Saturday, and none were more dominant than the Stamps lineman Charleston Hughes, with a pair of sacks, a pair of forced fumbles, one interception and one tackle, Hughes was the key in the Stamps defensive game.

Special Teams

Chris Williams, Hamilton Tiger Cats, KR

This is a recording, Chris Williams is having a banner year. Williams tied Henry "Gizmo" Williams, Bashir Levingston and Keith Stokes for most kick returns for a touchdown, now sitting at five and counting.  We suspect, we'll be honouring Williams again for his work shortly... adding to the total of three he currently holds.

Top Canadian

Jon Cornish, Calgary Stampeders, RB

159 yards on the ground on 24 carries once again propelled Jon Cornish to the Gibson's podium, earning his third Gibson's of the year thus far.

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Gibson's Players of the Week (Week 8) August 21

Week Eight added a few new names to the honour rolls and one rather familiar one as the CFL recognized outstanding achievement for the week.

Leading the pack a pair of Blue Bombers, a team not found often in the win column or the Gibson's so far this year, Joey Elliot's debut this year as Bomber's QB proved to be worth watching, a performance that picked him up a Gibson's.

One of the rising stars and most exciting players in the CFL this year makes a return appearance, as Chris Williams once again is singled out for excellence.

And the folks at St. F X, raise a glass of Gibson's in honour of alumnus Cauchy Muamba who had a spectacular week for the BC Lions, earning him Top Canadian honours.

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Offensive Player of the Week and Top Canadian

Joey Elliot, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, QB

Taking the reins of the Bombers offence offered Joey Elliot a chance to shine and he grabbed the opportunity with an impressive debut in 2012, in his first start since 2010, Elliot guided the bombers to a 32-25 victory, a stat line of 22 for 43 in passes for a total of 406 yards, proved more than enough to move him to the top of the list for week eight.


Defensive Player of the Month

Alex Hall,  Winnipeg Blue Bombers,  DE

Defensively, the Bombers got a bit of that much discussed swagger of last year back, led by Alex Hall who forced two fumbles and registered one tackle and one sack on the way to the Bombers victory.


Special Teams

Chris Williams, Hamilton Tiger Cats, KR

Chris Williams is making a case to rename the Special Teams award the Chris Williams trophy, making his second appearance on the Special Teams recognition list this season.  Williams returned five punts for 146 yards and one touchdown in his marquee moment of week eight.

Top Canadian

Cauchy Muamba, British Columbia Lions, Safety

With one tackle and two picks, Cauch Muamba made the BC Lions defensive coaches happy, a performance that ranked him at the top of the list for Canadians in week eight.


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Gibson's Players of the Week (Week Seven) August 14,2012

Week Seven was another light work load for the CFL, with only two games scheduled as the CFL entered the final bye week of August.  Once again, It made for less film to watch for the CFL's Gibson's Awards panel, but there was still much to work with in all categories.

Jon Cornish hogs two of the four awards for the week, the Stampeder's running back had an outstanding game Thursday in Hamilton, dominating the run game and the scoreboard a performance that earned him a pair of Gibson awards.

The Stamps grabbed the third of the four awards as well, with Larry Taylor earning the bragging rights as Special Teams player of the week.

The Eskimos J. C. Sherritt also continued to dominate the awards listings, another stellar game on Friday for the Esks guaranteed him yet another spot on the Gibson listings.

The work load will double with this weekend as the CFL returns all eight teams to action.

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Offensive Player of the Week and Top Canadian

Jon Cornish, Calgary RB

A little over a week ago Jon Cornish was rather angry with his Stampeder team mates, their less than full concentration to the task at hand adding to his ire, a display of which was captured by TSN in full sideline fury. With the bye week providing a chance for the Stamps to clear the air and get on the same page, Cornish came out of the hiatus to show that when it comes to clearing a path and leading the way, no one is better than the Stamps Running back. His showcase night in Hamilton earned him two awards on the week, his first as offensive player of the year, his second as Top Canadian.


Defensive Player of the Month

J. C. Sherritt, Edmonton Eskimos, LB

If J. C. Sherritt keeps having this kind of a year, the Gibson's folks may have to retire their defensive honours to the Eskimo linebacker. In a year that many had perhaps written off the Eskimos, Sherritt has done his part to make this season a positive work of art on the field. Once again, he was all domination in a backfield making Darian Durant's night a miserable one, collecting tackles and turnovers to spur the Eskimos on to further success and adding yet another Gibson's to his list for 2012, the third for those counting and we recommend you hold space for further additions.


Special Teams

Larry Taylor,  Calgary Stampeders KR

Calgary's success in Hamilton on Thursday was a multi faceted affair, beyond Jon Cornish's control of the play, the kick return game also was high on the highlight reels (or nightmare reel if your in the TiCat film room right now) Larry Taylor making yet another special appearance as they guy perhaps you shouldn't kick to.  His work on the night earned his second Special Teams player of the week award.



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