CFL awards: Three Pirates among those recognized, nominated

by | Oct 24, 2024

Three former members of the ECU football program have been recognized by their respective teams and are in the running for the CFL overall awards.

Receiver Justin Hardy (Most Outstanding Player, Ottawa RedBlacks), defensive back DaShaun Amos (Most Outstanding Defensive Player, Toronto Argonauts) and offensive lineman Stanley Bryant (Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, Winnipeg Blue Bombers)

“CFL Awards is an incredible evening of celebration, but it’s also more,” said Tyler Keenan, the CFL’s Chief Revenue Officer, in a media release from the league. “The awards are proof of what people can achieve through hard work and passion. We’re thrilled to honor our players and we couldn’t be prouder to have Securian Canada by our side, as we also look to inspire the next generation of CFL stars from coast to coast to coast.”

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