TUESDAY CFL ROUND-UP
TORONTO – Edmonton running back John White was named CFL offensive player of the week Tuesday after scoring two touchdowns in the Eskimos’ 24-0 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders last week.
White also rushed for 192 yards on 17 carries and added two receptions for seven yards. It was his first game appearance since suffering a hand injury in Week 7.
The defensive player of the week honour went to Montreal linebacker Bear Woods, who had nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in the Alouettes’ 15-7 win over the Ottawa Redblacks.
Calgary kick returner Jock Sanders was named special teams player of the week after finishing with 156 return yards in the Stampeders’ 14-7 win over the B.C. Lions. He returned six punts for 101 yards and added 55 return yards on three kickoffs.
The Canadian player of the week honour went to Stampeders running back Jon Cornish. The native of New Westminster, B.C., ran for 156 yards on 20 carries and added three receptions for 20 yards.
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VANCOUVER – B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay has elected to forgo surgery and will continue to rehabilitate his right throwing shoulder as he aims for a late-season return to the lineup.
Lulay suffered a shoulder dislocation in a Sept. 5 game against Ottawa and was later placed on the club’s six-game injured list.
“I have considered all options with our team doctors, physiotherapists and training staff and at this point, I am very encouraged with my rehabilitation to date,” Lulay said Tuesday in a release.
“Having been in this position last year, I am cautiously optimistic that I can return to action before the end of the regular season.”
Lulay dislocated the same shoulder a year ago but returned to action in the final week of the regular season. He was the Lions’ starting quarterback in the Western semifinal.
Following the 2013 season, Lulay elected to have surgery to increase the stability of the shoulder. The latest dislocation put him on a similar rehabilitation timetable as the original injury last year.
“We believe Travis will be able to return to action in coming weeks,” said general manager Wally Buono. “At this time, he is set to come off the six-game injured list with two regular-season games remaining on our schedule, with a bye week in mid-October also providing some additional recovery time.”
Also Tuesday, the Lions signed wide receiver Lavasier Tuinei, defensive back Brandon Jones, running back Bradley Randle and wide receiver Derek Yachison to their practice roster. B.C. also released defensive tackle Brandon Jordan, who was later signed by the Calgary Stampeders
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WINNIPEG – Winnipeg quarterback Drew Willy took a day off to rest Tuesday but will be in the lineup this week when the Blue Bombers face the Ottawa Redblacks. Willy has been taking a pounding of late as the Bombers continue to struggle in the second half of the CFL season.
He leads the league in passing yards but the Winnipeg offence is having trouble turning those yards into points. Willy says it’s a matter of execution and coach Mike O’Shea says they have to pay more attention to the details.
O’Shea adds the team is evolving, getting better and adding what they can to their playbook to be successful. Winnipeg will take a 6-7 record into Friday’s game against Ottawa.
(Canadian Press)
