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Keith, Parker, Alston and Prefontaine earn CFL honors
Aug 23, 2006, 17:00 GMT
Toronto, ON - Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Kenton Keith, Toronto Argonauts defensive back Byron Parker, Edmonton defensive lineman Charles Alston and Toronto kicker Noel Prefontaine were honored as the CFL's top players for the 10th week of the season.
Keith was a unanimous choice for the offensive award after totalling 249 yards from scrimmage with a pair of touchdowns in Saskatchewan's 46-15 rout of Hamilton. He ran for 148 yards on 13 carries and added a pair of receptions for 101 yards, including one that went for an 80-yard score.
Parker garnered the top defensive nod with seven tackles and two interceptions in Toronto's 31-6 triumph over Montreal. He returned one of the picks 79 yards for a touchdown.
Alston was selected as the lineman of the week after registering a pair of tackles and three sacks in Edmonton's 30-28 setback to British Columbia.
Prefontaine earned the special teams honor thanks to a pair of field goals and three PATs, while also averaging 51.5 yards on eight punts and 63.2 yards on five kickoffs.
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