FB | Peterson, Kennedy, Giustini named Players of the Week
Two Golden Bears and a Thunderbird have been recognized.
Sept. 19, 2023 - Week 3 CW football action saw a trio of teams collect big wins, including an upset from the Alberta Golden Bears who prevailed 26-22 over #3 ranked Saskatchewan. UBC kept rolling with a lopsided victory over Manitoba, while Regina got into the win colunn with a second half comeback against the Dinos.
Here's your Week 3 Players of the Week across CW Football.
Football Offensive Player of the Week – RB Matthew Peterson (ALB)
Peterson's record-breaking night powered undefeated Alberta to an upset 26-22 win over the nationally #3 ranked Saskatchewan Huskies.
The fourth year back from Brooks, Alta. set a program record with his 104-yard rush in the third quarter, which was also the second longest rush in U SPORTS history. His speed and power gave the Huskies trouble all night, as he picked up 295 all-purpose yards, including a career high 191 rushing yards.
Football Defensive Player of the Week – DB Max Kennedy (UBC)
While the high-powered UBC offence has deservedly garnered many headlines during their dominant 3-0 start, Kennedy and the T-Birds defence have also performed at an elite level so far this season. UBC's defence was on a tear again in Saturday's 56-10 win over Manitoba, delivering three total interceptions – including two by Kennedy. His fourth quarter pick-off in the end zone not only denied the Bisons of points, but also led to a UBC touchdown drive.
It's the second consecutive week a UBC defender has been honoured as a Canada West Defensive Player of the Week, after Ryan Baker earned the nod in Week 2.
Football Special Teams Player of the Week – K Jonathan Giustini (ALB)
Coming off a CW Special Team Player of the Week nod last week, Giustini once again played a key part in leading the Golden Bears to victory in Week 3. Facing #3 ranked Saskatchewan, he finished with four field goals while helping lift the Bears to a 26-22 victory. Two of his field goals came in a defensive second half, including an important 47-yard strike near the end of the third quarter.
