BC Lions linebacker Micah Awe receives highest fine for two head attacks against Alouettes
In the Canadian Football League (CFL), Week 11 saw a significant incident involving B.C. Lions' linebacker Micah Awe. Awe was fined for two major infractions, amounting to half a game's salary, or $2,083, according to league sources.
Awe's first penalty came after a high hit on quarterback James Morgan, resulting in a roughing the passer call. In the same game, he was also penalized for delivering a spear to the head of fullback David Dallaire along the sideline. The spear left Dallaire with a head injury that kept him out of a subsequent game against Winnipeg.
After the game, Awe acknowledged the penalties but expressed concern about the potential consequences of a different approach. He stated that running full speed is necessary to avoid being run over by larger players like fullbacks, and if he had approached the second penalty differently, he might have been knocked unconscious.
The CFL's Department of Health, Safety and Integrity manages league discipline that does not require a suspension. However, details related to discipline for dress code violations, those involving teams or staff, and those involving players who have been released are not shared publicly.
Awe was not the only player fined during Week 11. Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts was fined for a blindside block on Edmonton offensive tackle Martez Ivey, while Jacob Brammer of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was fined for a chop block on Hamilton defensive tackle Mario Kendricks. The amount of fines for McManis and Brammer was not disclosed under league policy.
Fines in the CFL are determined by a panel consisting of Greg Dick, Darren Hackwood, Ryan Janzen, and Eric Noivo. Awe did not indicate any malicious intent in his play, suggesting that his longevity in the league is due to his effort and demonstration of it.
Despite the fines, Awe's performance on the field continues to be a topic of discussion. As the season progresses, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how Awe adapts to the league's rules and whether he can maintain his place as a key player for the B.C. Lions.
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