October 26, 2009
OUA FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
HAMILTON, Ont. - The following athletes have been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Football Players of the Week for the period ending October 26, 2009.
OFFENCE: Michael Faulds, Western Mustangs, Quarterback
Faulds (Eden Mills, Ont.) set two national records in a 47-0 win over the Toronto Varsity Blues in the regular season finale on Oct. 24. He set an all-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) record of 10,811 career passing yards as well as a single-season record of 3,033 passing yards. Faulds was 39-of-52 passing for 550 yards and two touchdowns, scoring once on the ground. Faulds is also the Pioneer Petroleums OUA male athlete of the week.
DEFENCE: Scott McCahill, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Free Safety
The second-year free safety from Kingston, Ont. had a strong game in a must win contest for the Golden Hawks. McCahill, a business major, picked off Queen's Gaels quarterback Danny Brannagan and returned the interception 110 yards for a touchdown as a significant turning point in a 25-13 victory on Oct. 24 over the No. 2-ranked team in the country. McCahill also added 2.5 tackles and a knockdown in the contest.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Chris Mamo, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Kicker/Punter
Mamo (London, Ont.) had an impressive performance against the Queen's Gaels on Oct. 24 as he set a new Wilfrid Laurier record for career scoring with 270 points in a 25-13 upset of the No. 2-ranked team in the country. Mamo had 13 points on the day including three field goals (including a 45-yarder - his longest in his career), two converts and had another single. In addition Mamo added seven punts for 217 yards.
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.
OFFENCE: Michael Faulds, Western Mustangs, Quarterback
Faulds (Eden Mills, Ont.) set two national records in a 47-0 win over the Toronto Varsity Blues in the regular season finale on Oct. 24. He set an all-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) record of 10,811 career passing yards as well as a single-season record of 3,033 passing yards. Faulds was 39-of-52 passing for 550 yards and two touchdowns, scoring once on the ground. Faulds is also the Pioneer Petroleums OUA male athlete of the week.
DEFENCE: Scott McCahill, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Free Safety
The second-year free safety from Kingston, Ont. had a strong game in a must win contest for the Golden Hawks. McCahill, a business major, picked off Queen's Gaels quarterback Danny Brannagan and returned the interception 110 yards for a touchdown as a significant turning point in a 25-13 victory on Oct. 24 over the No. 2-ranked team in the country. McCahill also added 2.5 tackles and a knockdown in the contest.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Chris Mamo, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Kicker/Punter
Mamo (London, Ont.) had an impressive performance against the Queen's Gaels on Oct. 24 as he set a new Wilfrid Laurier record for career scoring with 270 points in a 25-13 upset of the No. 2-ranked team in the country. Mamo had 13 points on the day including three field goals (including a 45-yarder - his longest in his career), two converts and had another single. In addition Mamo added seven punts for 217 yards.
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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.
