Quarterback Mitchell, receiver Jackson named outstanding player finalists
TORONTO — Once again Bo Levi Mitchell is a finalist for the CFL’s outstanding player award.
On Thursday, the Calgary Stampeders quarterback got the West Division nod for the second straight year. Mitchell was the runner-up last season to Henry Burris, who led the CFL in passing and guided the upstart Ottawa Redblacks to top spot in the East Division.
Mitchell faces another Ottawa player for this year’s honour as receiver Ernest Jackson will represent the East Division. But Mitchell, 26, will be the overwhelming award favourite after leading Calgary to a CFL-best 15-2-1 record.
“So far, it doesn’t mean anything . . . I haven’t won anything yet,” Mitchell said following Calgary’s practice Thursday. “It will be pretty special if it does happen.