October 5, 2009

OUA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

HAMILTON, Ont. - The following athletes have been named OUA Football Players of the Week for the period ending October 4, 2009.

OFFENCE: Kyle Quinlan, McMaster Marauders, Quarterback

Quinlan of South Woodslee, Ont. contributed to all six McMaster touchdowns as the Marauders upset the No. 2 nationally-ranked Western Mustangs by a score of 42-35 before a crowd of 9,217 on Oct. 3 in London, Ont. The two-time defending Yates Cup champion Mustangs had not lost a homecoming game since 2002, when Western head coach Greg Marshall was the head coach at McMaster. The second year quarterback completed 17-of-22 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Quinlan is also the Pioneer Petroleums Male Athlete of the Week.

DEFENCE: David Rooney, Queen’s Gaels, Defensive Back

Rooney of Kingston, Ont., had an outstanding afternoon for the No. 4 Queen’s Gaels as they prevented their opposition from scoring an offensive touchdown for the fourth straight contest. In Queen’s 42-13 victory over the Windsor Lancers on Oct. 3, Rooney led the team with seven solo tackles and also had an interception which he returned for 32 yards. He currently sits second on the team in solo tackles with 18 and first in interceptions with two.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Jimmy Allin, Queen’s Gaels, Returner

Allin of Belleville, Ont., provided the spark that led to the No. 4 Queen’s Gaels to a 42-13 win against the Windsor Lancers on Oct. 3. Allin returned a punt 50 yards for a touchdown to secure the victory for Queen’s. It was Allin’s third punt return for a touchdown and fourth special teams touchdown of the season.

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December 22, 2009