CALGARY – Quarterback Eric Dzwilewski and receiver/returner Nathan Coehoorn are the Canada West offensive and special teams players of the week, respectively, the conference office announced Monday.
Both players were honoured following the Dinos’ 24-21 win over Regina last Friday night at McMahon Stadium.
A pure freshman, Dzwilewski was poised in the pocket Friday night.
The rookie out of Boise, Idaho, starting in place of Hec Crighton Trophy winner Erik Glavic, completed 13 of 20 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns, both beauties to Richard Snyder. He secured the ball and didn’t throw a single interception, and he made the Rams respect his running ability as well. He racked up 62 yards on seven carries, including one 23-yard scamper. Not bad for an 18-year-old in his first-ever CIS football game – and his first-ever start in Canadian rules football.
Meanwhile, with five All-Canadians sidelined for the Dinos Friday night, one of the three that remained stepped it up big time.
Fourth-year receiver Coehoorn, a first team All-Canadian wide receiver last season, was pressed into service on special teams to return punts and kicks. And he put up big numbers.
Coehoorn returned 10 punts a total of 182 yards, including a monster 76-yard punt return TD that gave the Dinos some badly-needed insurance just two minutes after they scored the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter.
The Dinos (1-1) head to Edmonton this Saturday to face the first-place, 2-0 Alberta Golden Bears.
Canadian Interuniversity Sport will announce the national players of the week Wednesday.
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