CFL Awards Odds: Kind of Like NFL Awards But More Inclusive
And Like the NFL Awards, CFL Awards Has Its Own Show
This is football, whether Canadian or American, folks bust their tails to win and/or serve their community. Other than the Grey Cup, the CFL’s holy grail, there are several awards handed out to commemorate these good people. In fact, some of these CFL Awards odds are available for betting online. And while some are like the NFL’s, the CFL has awards that recognize more contributors – even referees!
What are the CFL Awards?
The CFL Awards as of 2022
The Grey Cup is the CFL’s championship trophy and is awarded to the team that wins the title game, like the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the NFL. And the two division champions are also presented with trophies.
As of this year, there are also a dozen individual CFL Awards with nine dedicated to the players and coaches. These are:
- Most Outstanding Player
- Most Outstanding Canadian
- Most Outstanding Defensive Player
- Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman
- Most Outstanding Special Teams Player
- Most Outstanding Rookie
- Annis Stukus Trophy (Coach of the Year)
- Tom Pate Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship)
- Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award (Canadian only, in honor of Canada’s veterans)
- Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award
- Jane Mawby Tribute Award (Employee)
- CFL Commissioner’s Award (To anyone who contributes to the CFL)
The most popular of these, and the one frequently available on the CFL Awards odds, is the “Most Outstanding Player” (MOP) award. This is like the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and typically goes to the most prolific player on a team with a winning record in the CFL standings.
Other prominent awards that are similarly awarded in the NFL include the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, the Most Outstanding Rookie, and the Annis Stukus Trophy for Coach of the Year. The rookie award makes no distinction between offense and defense so it may be a tougher award to win.
Some awards here that are unique to the CFL include the Most Outstanding Canadian, Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, and the Most Outstanding Special Teams Player. They could also be tough to call on the CFL predictions.
Who Won the Latest CFL Awards?
The Toronto Argonauts won the 2022 Grey Cup by beating the two-time defending champions, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As for the individual CFL Awards, they were won by the following:
- Most Outstanding Player: Zach Collaros, QB, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Most Outstanding Canadian: Nathan Rourke, QB, BC Lions
- Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Lorenzo Mauldin IV, DL, Ottawa Redblacks
- Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman: Stanley Bryant, OT, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Most Outstanding Special Teams Player: Mario Alford, KR, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Most Outstanding Rookie: Dalton Schoen, WR, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Annis Stukus Trophy: Mike O’Shea, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Tom Pate Memorial Trophy: Emmanuel Arceneaux, WR, Edmonton Elks
- Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award: Dan Clark, OL, Saskatchewan Roughriders
- Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award: Rick LeLacheur, BC Lions president and CEO
- Jane Mawby Tribute Award: Gail Mund, Saskatchewan Roughriders director of ticket operations
- CFL Commissioner’s Award: Jeff Harbin, long-time CFL official
When are the CFL Awards?
The CFL Awards typically take place just before the Grey Cup on the CFL schedule. Betting the CFL Awards odds is also possible and usually features the MOP.
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