Patrick Donovan, the 2005 and 2006 outstanding defensive player in the CIS, was named the Concordia Stingers football team most valuable player as the team gathered to celebrate its season with a year-end banquet held Saturday night at Molson Breweries in Montreal.
In six games Donovan, a fifth-year Leisure Sciences student, collected 36 total tackles, but more importantly he forced other teams in the QUFL to scheme and plan attacks around him.
"He's a tremendous athlete," says Concordia head coach Gerry McGrath. "He has a great aptitude for the position. Physically and mentally he's a born middle linebacker."
Donovan was also Concordia’s MVP on defence.Running back Andrew Hamilton was the Stingers’ outstanding offensive player. With Hamilton is a tough, hard runner who is very explosive through the hole. He breaks tackles and has breakaway speed. His rushing totals were 694 yards and five touchdowns in seven games.
In all 10 awards were presented. Complete list below:
Russ Blackwood Trophy – Most Dedicated Player - Sean Guevremont
Ed Meagher Trophy – Outstanding Student - Tom Kuchiran
Pat Davis Trophies – Outstanding Rookies - Offence – Corey Greenaway - Defence – Cory Greenwood
Hal McCarney Trophies – Outstanding Linemen - Offence – Keith Dauper - Defence – Mark Kang
Peter Regimbald Trophy – Outstanding Special Team Player - Mike Renaud
George Dixon Trophy – Outstanding Offensive Player - Andrew Hamilton
Team of 1962 Trophy – Outstanding Defensive Player - Patrick Donovan
Warrior Trophy – Outstanding Player - Patrick Donovan
Five graduating athletes delivered farewell speeches. They were: Donovan, quarterback Scott Syvret, long snapper Ryan Webster, punter Mike Renaud and defensive lineman Mark Kang.
