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Marauders\u2019 field boss judged best in Canada<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n
Source: Canadian Interuniversity Sport\u00a0\u2013\u00a0November 22, 2012 [Hamilton Scores<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>]<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>\n

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Toronto \u2013 McMaster\u2019s Stefan Ptaszek was named coach of the year in Canadian Interuniversity Sport football on Wednesday (Nov. 21) while Zach Androschuk from the University of Guelph received the Russ Jackson Award recognizing excellence in football, academics and citizenship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ptaszek and Androschuk were honoured in front of a sold-out crowd of over 400 guests during the AMJ Campbell All-Canadian Awards Banquet at Ontario Place.<\/span><\/p>\n

More CIS hardware will be handed out on Thursday night during the Gibson\u2019s Finest CFL Player Awards at Koerner Hall, including the Hec Crighton Trophy (outstanding player of the year), Presidents\u2019 Trophy (defensive MVP), J.P. Metras Trophy (outstanding down lineman) and Peter Gorman Trophy (rookie of the year).<\/span><\/p>\n

The 48th Vanier Cup final between the Laval Rouge et Or and McMaster Marauders is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Rogers Centre, live on TSN and RDS. Pre-game coverage on TSN starts at 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Stefan<\/p>\n

Ptaszek joins Greg Marshall (2000) and Bernie Custis (1982) as the only McMaster head coaches to merit the Frank Tindall Trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his seventh campaign at the helm, the 41-year-old guided his troops to the program\u2019s first 8-0 regular season since 2003. A year after claiming their first-ever national title, the Marauders resumed their domination in conference play as they led Ontario University Athletics in six of eight major statistical categories, including points scored (45.6 per game), total yards (582.5), passing offence (370.0), fewest points against (15.6), fewest total yards allowed (340.2) and best rush defence (104.6).<\/span><\/p>\n

Going into Friday\u2019s Vanier Cup final, the Hamilton powerhouse has won a CIS-record 21 consecutive league and playoff games dating back to Week 3 of the 2011 schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ptaszek has led the Marauders to the post-season in each of his seven years as bench boss, including back-to-back Yates Cup banners and the 2011 Vanier Cup triumph. He heads into Friday\u2019s contest with a 51-19 (.729) overall record since taking over the program, including a 42-14 (.750) mark in league play and 9-5 (.643) in the playoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

A native of Burlington, Ptaszek began his CIS journey as a star receiver at Wilfrid Laurier University (1990-94), where he was a three-time all-Canadian and earned his first of three Vanier Cup rings in 1991. Following a four-year CFL career with BC, Hamilton and Toronto, he embarked on his coaching career at the high school level and then returned to CIS as UBC\u2019s special teams coordinator. He returned to his alma mater and helped guide the Golden Hawks to the 2005 Vanier Cup title in his third and final season as offensive coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no doubt that the heart and soul of McMaster Marauder football is Stefan Ptaszek,\u201d said Jeff Giles, director of athletics and recreation at McMaster. \u201cHis energy, passion, and most importantly his commitment to the success of each and every student-athlete have securely positioned this program among the elite in this country. For Stefan to be recognized as the CIS coach of the year is a tremendous accomplishment and a true honour that everyone at McMaster is very proud of.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Other nominees for the award were Jeff Cummins, Acadia, Glen Constantin, Laval, and Blake Nill, Calgary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Androschuk is the first member of the Gryphons to receive the Russ Jackson Award since the inception of the trophy in 1986.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the field, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound defensive back is a two-year captain of the special teams unit and a four-year starter who won the team\u2019s Kyle Walters Trophy in 2011 for being the best-prepared player on the Guelph roster. This fall, in his fifth and final CIS season, he ranked sixth on the team with 30.5 tackles in eight league games and also had one interception and a fumble recovery as the Gryphons took second place in OUA with a program-best 7-1 record.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the classroom, the Sarnia, Ont., native has been named to the Dean\u2019s Honour Roll and has achieved Academic All-Canadian status each of his first four years on the Guelph campus. In 2011, he held an 84.6 per cent academic average while majoring in biomedical sciences and won the University\u2019s President\u2019s Award for excellence in the classroom and on the field. He graduated with distinction in April of 2012 and is currently completing a minor in neuroscience. He has already been accepted to Western University\u2019s medical school.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Androschuk plays an important role in many community circles. His life was forever changed six years ago when one of his closest friends was severely hurt when wrestling with him and unfortunately became a quadriplegic. They have remained very close while working together on an organization called It Happens. They have managed to take an unfortunate event and turn it into a positive contribution to touch the lives of others. Androschuk has also been instrumental in organizing the first \u201cGuelph Wheels in Action\u201d, a spinal cord injury fundraiser held at the University of Guelph. He has volunteered as a Brain Day Director, a nationwide outreach initiative where university students present to Grades 4-6 on brain and spinal cord anatomy. His other efforts include volunteering in the St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital spinal rehabilitation unit, participating in the \u201cBig Brothers Bowl for Kids\u2019 Sake\u201d fundraiser, and serving as a \u201cBelieve to Achieve\u201d motivational speaker to high school students.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cZach has a commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom that embodies the spirit and dedication of a student-athlete destined for great things,\u201d said Guelph head coach Stu Lang. \u201cHe has shown tremendous leadership skills as well as an incredible maturity and self-awareness in recognizing the impact he can have not only as an athlete and teammate but also as an ambassador and champion within the community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Other nominees for the award were Matt Albright, Saint Mary\u2019s (offensive tackle \/ science); David Haddrall, Bishop\u2019s (receiver \/ natural sciences); and Brett Jones, Regina (guard \/ engineering & applied science)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Stefan<\/p>\n

ALL-TIME FRANK TINDALL TROPHY WINNERS (coach of the year)<\/span><\/p>\n

2012 Stefan Ptaszek, McMaster<\/span>
\n2011 Jeff Cummins, Acadia<\/span>
\n2010 Glen Constantin, Laval<\/span>
\n2009 Steve Sumarah, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n2008 Pat Sheahan, Queen\u2019s<\/span>
\n2007 Frank McCrystal, Regina<\/span>
\n2006 Denis Pich\u00e9, Ottawa<\/span>
\n2005 Glen Constantin, Laval<\/span>
\n2004 Jerry Friesen, Alberta<\/span>
\n2003 Gary Jeffries, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n2002 Chuck McMann, McGill<\/span>
\n2001 Brian Dobie, Manitoba<\/span>
\n2000 Greg Marshall, McMaster<\/span>
\n1999 Blake Nill, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1998 Larry Haylor, Western<\/span>
\n1997 John Stevens, StFX<\/span>
\n1996 Dan McNally, Guelph<\/span>
\n1995 Rick Zmich, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n1994 Brian Towriss, Saskatchewan<\/span>
\n1993 Larry Uteck, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1992 Ian Breck, Bishop\u2019s<\/span>
\n1991 Rich Newbrough, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n1990 Larry Haylor, Western<\/span>
\n1989 Dave Knight, Waterloo<\/span>
\n1988 Larry Uteck, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1987 Frank Smith, UBC<\/span>
\n1986 Bruce Coulter, Bishop\u2019s<\/span>
\n1985 Peter Connellan, Calgary<\/span>
\n1984 Steve Bruno, Mount Allison<\/span>
\n1983 Doug Hargreaves, Queen\u2019s<\/span>
\n1982 Bernie Custis, McMaster<\/span>
\n1981 John Huard, Acadia<\/span>
\n1980 Cam Innes, Ottawa<\/span>
\n1979 Dave \u201cTuffy\u201d Knight, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n1978 Frank Smith, UBC<\/span>
\n1977 Peter Connellan, Calgary<\/span>
\n1976 Darwin Semotiuk, Western<\/span>
\n1975 Don Gilbert, Ottawa<\/span>
\n1974 Ron Murphy, Toronto<\/span>
\n1973 Ed Hilton, UPEI<\/span>
\n1972 Dave \u201cTuffy\u201d Knight, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n1971 Jim Donlevy, Alberta<\/span>
\n1970 Frank Cosentino, Western<\/span>
\n1969 Henry Janzen, Manitoba<\/span><\/p>\n

ALL-TIME RUSS JACKSON AWARD WINNERS (outstanding student-athlete & citizenship)<\/span><\/p>\n

2012 Zach Androschuk, Guelph<\/span>
\n2011 Dillon Heap, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n2010 Thomas Hall, Manitoba<\/span>
\n2009 Thomas Hall, Manitoba<\/span>
\n2008 David Hamilton, Toronto<\/span>
\n2007 Clovis Langlois-Boucher, Sherbrooke<\/span>
\n2006 Naim El-Far, Ottawa<\/span>
\n2005 Dan Parker, Mount Allison<\/span>
\n2004 Nathan Beveridge, UBC<\/span>
\n2003 Curt McLellan, Queen\u2019s<\/span>
\n2002 Lincoln Blumell, Calgary<\/span>
\n2001 Josh Alexander, Wilfrid Laurier<\/span>
\n2000 Carlo Panaro, Alberta<\/span>
\n1999 Carlo Panaro, Alberta<\/span>
\n1998 Jean-Philippe Darche, McGill<\/span>
\n1997 Sam Stetsko, Alberta<\/span>
\n1996 Sean O\u2019Neill, Carleton<\/span>
\n1995 Ted MacLean, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1994 Steve Papp, McGill<\/span>
\n1993 David Sykes, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1992 David Sykes, Saint Mary\u2019s<\/span>
\n1991 J.P. Veri, McGill<\/span>
\n1990 J.P. Veri, McGill<\/span>
\n1989 Jock Climie, Queen\u2019s<\/span>
\n1988 Andrew Allison, Mount Allison<\/span>
\n1987 Elio Geremia, Calgary<\/span>
\n1986 Charlie Galunic, Queen\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

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