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Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray named CFL offensive player of week
By Canadian Press
Jul 8, 2008 - 6:00:22 PM

TORONTO - Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray was named CFL offensive player of the week on Tuesday.

He had three touchdown passes in a 34-31 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. Ray completed 27 of 41 passes for 448 yards. Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo was runner-up.

B.C. Lions defensive end Cameron Wake took defensive player of the week honours. He had eight tackles and three sacks in the Lions’ 26-16 loss to Saskatchewan. Roughriders linebacker Maurice Lloyd was also considered.

Toronto returner Dominique Dorsey took the special teams nod for his effort in the Argos’ 32-13 loss to Hamilton. He returned three kicks for 82 yards, four punts for 68 yards and a missed field goal for 63 yards. Dorsey also added three carries for 29 yards. Edmonton’s Tristan Jackson was runner-up.

Hamilton running back Jesse Lumsden was a unanimous pick for Canadian player of the week. He had 189 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. He also had one reception for five yards.



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