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The Saskatchewan Roughriders along with other Canadian Football League [CFL] clubs have announced their player nominations for the 2024 league awards.
On Wednesday, four Roughriders received nods and at the top of the list was defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. who saw his name next to three categories.
“I’m not sure I’ve seen that before [three nominations], but again he’s earned everything. So happy for him and proud of him,” exclaimed head coach, Corey Mace.
“It’s an honour just being recognized for putting in work all year, all season. I think it just validates how I feel about myself. Everybody has that personal thought about who they are as a player, and other people thinking the same thing just lets me know I’ve been doing what I’m supposed to do,” said Milligan Jr.
Milligan is nominated for:
- Most Outstanding Player
- Most Outstanding Defensive Player
- Most Outstanding Special Teams Player
Only three other Roughriders have ever been nominated in three categories. Milligan …
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