QB Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers dominate CFL's annual awards banquet
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback Zach Collaros was named the CFL's outstanding player Friday night.
HAMILTON -- The significance isn't lost on Zach Collaros.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback was named the CFL's outstanding player Friday night. And the 33-year-old native of Steubenville, Ohio, understood he'd joined a very select group.
"The history that goes into the MOP of this league, it's not lost on me some of the guys who've won this," Collaros said. "Warren Moon, Doug Flutie, people I looked up to growing up and didn't even realize they were playing in the CFL.
"Ricky Ray, being a teammate of his (2012-13 with Toronto) and (somebody) I tried to emulate in my preparation and how he approached the game. And seeing Anthony Calvillo up there giving an award, another guy I really watched closely early on in my career."
But Collaros wasn't the only Bomber honoured. Also earning individual accolades were teammates Adam Bighill (defensive player), Stanley Bryant (lineman) and Mike O'Shea (top coach).
The four Bombers anchored a solid West Division showing as B.C. Lions linebackers Bo Lokombo (Canadian) and Jordan Williams (rookie) were also recognized. The lone East Division winner was kick-returner DeVonte Dedmon (special-teams) of the Ottawa Redblacks.
Winnipeg looks to cap a dominant season (CFL-best 11-3 record) with a second straight Grey Cup victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday at Tim Hortons field.
