Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats would like to congratulate four Ticats who have been named 2007 East Division All-Stars by the Canadian Football League today.
Running back Jesse Lumsden, centre Marwan Hage, linebacker Zeke Moreno and kicker Nick Setta were selected by 56 voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC), the eight CFL head coaches and CFL fans from across the country. This marks the first time each player has been named a division all-star.
Lumsden carried the ball 98 times for 743 yards (7.6 yards-per-carry average) and three touchdowns while adding 26 receptions for 348 receiving yards and a touchdown in an injury-shortened 10-game season. The former McMaster star was twice named CFL Offensive and Canadian Player of the Week, earned a nod as CFL Canadian Player of the Month and was also the Ticats nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian.
Hage, the Ticats nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, has anchored of the Ticats young offensive line that has guided the Black and Gold to a league-high 6.2 yards-per-carry average.
Moreno established a new Ticats record with his CFL-high 107 defensive tackles this season. The former USC star has also recorded 12 special teams tackles, one quarterback sack and two interceptions this season. Moreno was the Ticats nominee for Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
Setta, the East Division Most Outstanding Rookie, leads the CFL in field goal percentage (85.1%) after connecting on 41 of 48 field goal attempts. His 52-yard field goal on July 27 is tied for the longest successful attempt this season. He has punted 123 times for 5,401 yards (43.9 avg) and kicked a team-record 97-yard punt in Week 17. Setta was the Ticats nominee for Most Outstanding Special Teams Player and Most Outstanding Rookie.
About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 138-year history, which includes 42 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
