Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of Week 6: Calvillo, Elimimian, Taylor, Messam

Anthony Calvillo, Solomon Elimimian, Larry Taylor and Jerome Messam were named the Gibson’s Finest CFL Players of the Week for the sixth week of the 2011 season.

The four players were chosen by a panel of judges including: former Canadian Football League players Matt Dunigan and Duane Forde, now of TSN, and Pierre Vercheval of RDS.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week
Anthony Calvillo
QB – Montreal Alouettes

Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback Anthony Calvillo has been awarded Gibson’s Finest CFL Offensive Player of the Week after a record-breaking performance at Rogers Centre on Thursday night. In the first quarter of the Montreal/Toronto matchup, Calvillo threw his 5,159th completion, an 18-yarder, to Brandon London. Calvillo now holds the all-time CFL career pass completions record.

In the Als’ 36-23 win over the Argos, Calvillo completed 30 of 36 pass attempts, throwing for 349 yards and a touchdown. His first completion of the game, a 42-yarder to Brian Bratton, was also his longest. Calvillo’s 16-yard touchdown pass was caught by his favourite target of the night, S.J. Green. Calvillo also registered one five-yard carry.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week
Solomon Elimimian
LB – BC Lions

B.C. Lions’ linebacker Solomon Elimimian has been titled Gibson’s Finest CFL Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Lions’ defence with 12 tackles, one special teams tackle and his first sack of the season. Elimimian sacked Saskatchewan Roughriders’ quarterback Darian Durant in the first quarter for an 11-yard loss. Elimimian’s strong defensive contribution helped the Lions break their five-game losing streak with a 24-11 win over the Riders on Friday night.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week
Larry Taylor
WR/KR – Calgary Stampeders

Calgary Stampeders’ wide receiver and kick returner Larry Taylor has been named Gibson’s Finest CFL Special Teams Player of the Week. In the Stamps’ 32-20 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Taylor registered four punt returns for 63 yards, including a 42-yarder, and returned two kickoffs for 58 yards. His longest kickoff return was for 30 yards. Taylor also recorded four receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown against the Ticats on Saturday night.

Gibson’s Finest CFL Canadian Player of the Week
Jerome Messam
RB – Edmonton Eskimos

Edmonton Eskimos’ running back Jerome Messam has been awarded Gibson’s Finest CFL Canadian Player of the Week for the second time this season. In the Esks’ 28-16 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday evening, Messam registered 50 yards on eight carries and four receptions for 31 yards. Messam’s longest carry, a 17-yarder, came in the second quarter. Last week, Messam was also titled Canadian Player of the Month for July.