Getzlaf, Freeman Named Players of the Week

Congratulations to Roughrider players Jerrell Freeman and Chris Getzlaf who were named the Gibson's Finest Players of the Week for the Division Finals of the CFL playoffs. Freeman got the nod as defensive player and was all over the field on Sunday. The Waco, Texas native was easily recognizable because of his lack of sleeves! He may be from Texas, but he has the heart of a good prairie lad. He posted 9 tackles, including a bone-jarring hit on Calgary running back Jon Cornish and added a sack. His biggest contribution however came on special teams when he hustled all the way back on a punt to recover a fumble in the Rider end zone saving the lead in the game, and likely the team's season. Regina native Chris Getzlaf was named top Canadian. Getzlaf compiled 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown and completely dominated Calgary halfback Keon Raymond. Calgary likes to matchup their corners in man-to-man but guess what? Their halfbacks cannot matchup in man-to-man because our receiving corps is too deep. The Rider gameplan took advantage of the mismatches all day and Getzlaf was the main beneficiary. In a fitting metaphor for the game, Getzlaf ran over Raymond in the second half and knocked him out of the game with an injury.