Saturday, November 22, 2008

The best in 2008: Benoît Groulx

Benoît Groulx was last night appointed player par excellence on the stage of Canadian university football in 2008. The wait lasted 39 years!

The brilliant quarter of the Rouge et Or at Laval University became the second player having evolved to a team from Quebec to get his hands on the prestigious trophy Hec Creighton.


Not since 1969 to trace the first winner, the holder of balloon Dave Fleiszer, McGill Redmen.


Looks like another, it makes a wick.


The evening was charged with emotions for the quarter launch. The high point: thanks to his father, Jean-Yves Groulx, and his mother, Lucie Lacoste, the present banqueting stars.


"In the past, I forgot to thank always said Groulx. They have always been present. I play football since the age of six and have not missed more than ten games. This evening (yesterday), I wanted to pay tribute. "


Groulx also warmly thanked his head coach. Last year, an injury to his ankle had ruined his season, but there was more. Before the start of the campaign, Glen Constantin has "stirred" a bit player his star. He wanted to be an example for all others by being more serious in training.


Stephen Légaré player Outstanding Lineman


Groulx became the fifth Quebecers to get their hands on this prestigious trophy. The former player of the Montreal Alouettes Eric Lapointe was awarded the best player twice in 1996 and 1998.


"You appreciate, but the ideal is the Cup Vanier, said Lapointe. Benedict has already won the Vanier Cup and now he inherits the Hec Creighton while having the chance to put the hand on another Vanier Cup. I'm happy for him. I see Benedict as a phenomenon of football. I've never seen a quarter as calm as safe within its means. "


Another player the Red and Gold has put his hand on an individual basis. Indeed, the tackle Stephen Légaré was selected player of the year line.

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