SIDELINES 

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YARDLINES

The CFL Amateur Scouting Bureau published its second ranking of the top 15 amateur football players who are eligible for the 2010 Canadian Draft and Eddie Steele, a defensive tackle for the U of M Bisons, is listed at number 12.

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Winnipeg Rifles 2009 Awards

Eric Vincent (linebacker): Team MVP; Defensive MVP; Outstanding Leadership Award.

Mike Hauptkorn (linebacker): Rookie of the Year.

Tyler Langlais (defensive lineman): Most Improved Player.

John Szilagyi (punter/kicker): Special Teams MVP.

Jordan Balzar (defensive lineman): D-Line MVP.

Scott Parker (offensive lineman): O-Line MVP.

Marsh Burnett-Joseph (receiver): Offensive MVP.

Chris Laubenstein (linebacker): Outstanding Graduating Player.

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U of M Bisons linebacker Thomas Hall has been honoured by the CIS as the 2009 Russ Jackson Outstanding Student-Athlete. The award is presented to a player who exemplifies the attributes of football skill, academic achievement and citizenship.

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