Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions was honored at the CFL awards, receiving the George Reed Trophy as the league’s outstanding player and being named top Canadian, joining a select group of legendary players. Trey Vaval of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers won both top rookie and special-teams player awards, while Mathieu Betts and Jermarcus Hardrick won defensive player and outstanding lineman, respectively. Despite his achievements, Rourke expressed disappointment over his team’s playoff exit, emphasizing his desire to compete in the Grey Cup. Saskatchewan will face the Montreal Alouettes in the championship game on Sunday.
