COTE WINS STAMPEDERS PRESIDENT RING

The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that Rob Cote is the recipient of the team’s Presidents’ Ring award for 2013. The veteran fullback and Cochrane native becomes the first born-and-raised Albertan to win the honour since Raymond’s Lloyd Fairbanks was presented the Presidents’ Ring in 1991.

 

“I am shocked and honoured to win what is such a huge award in Stamps history,” said Cote. “I was fortunate enough to play with some of the great players who previously won the Presidents’ Ring and many others I watched play growing up as a Stamps fan. This award means a lot to me and I thank my teammates for their support.”

The Presidents’ Ring has been presented annually since 1967 to the Stampeders player who best demonstrates excellence on and off the field as voted by the players. Candidates are judged on their in-game contributions, leadership, inspiration and motivational skills. Cote will formally receive his ring at Fanfest on May 24.

 

Cote, who has been with the Stampeders since 2007, made 16 starts at fullback for the Stamps in 2013 and his blocking work was an important component of running back Jon Cornish’s successful season, which included a second consecutive rushing title and the Most Outstanding Player award. Cote also contributed eight catches for 75 yards and one touchdown, three carries for five yards and nine special-teams tackles.