Tachinski, Bannatyne, Solie Named Players of the Week

Football Offensive Player of the Week – QB Jackson Tachinski (Manitoba)

A commanding performance from the Bisons quarterback helped Manitoba take sole possession of the final Canada West playoff spot. He led all players with 110 rushing yards (his first time going over 100 as a Bison) on just 13 carries for an 8.5 yard average and two scores. Tachinski is now fourth in Canada West with 297 yards on the ground. He also threw for 171 yards and a score on 15-of-19 passing. Over the last two games since returning from injury, Tachinski has 683 all-purpose yards and six majors. 

Football Defensive Player of the Week – DB Mack Bannatyne (Alberta)

Bannatyne's big interception helped Alberta keep their early momentum rolling in a 46-27 win over Regina. The 69-yard interception return for a touchdown came with just under two minutes left in the half, extending the Golden Bears lead to 17-7. The third-year defensive back from Calgary also had six solo tackles in the win, which propelled move Alberta to 4-1 and a share of top spot in the CW standings.

 

Football Special Teams Player of the Week – K David Solie (Saskatchewan)

Solie's accuracy and distance was the difference in helping the Huskies win a thriller at Griffiths Stadium, as they took down the previously undefeated UBC Thunderbirds by a narrow 34-31 score. A fifth-year hometown Saskatoon product, Solie went 4-5 on his FG attempts, including hitting an impressive 50-yarder just as the first half expired. He also hit from 42, 23 and 16 yards out.