CIS football player of the week honours go to Faulds, Hicks and Shaw

OTTAWA - Western Ontario quarterback Michael Faulds was named Canadian Interuniversity Sport offensive player of the week Wednesday.

The fifth-year kinesiology student from Eden Mills, Ont., threw for a whopping 550 yards and two touchdowns in a 47-0 rout of Toronto last week.

Mount Allison receiver Gary Ross, Concordia quarterback Rob Mackay and Calgary slotback Anthony Parker were also considered.

Saint Mary's defensive lineman Devon Hicks was named defensive player of the week. The first-year student from Dade City, Fla., returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in a 41-7 win over St. Francis-Xavier.

Laval linebacker Samael Lavaud, Wilfrid Laurier free safety Scott McCahill and UBC safety Alex Babalos were also nominated.

Saskatchewan kicker Grant Shaw took the nod on special teams. The second-year arts and sciences student from Edmonton booted six field goals in a 39-3 win over Alberta.

Saint Mary's kicker Justin Palardy, Bishop's running back Kyle Exume and Wilfrid Laurier kicker Chris Mamo were runners-up.