For a second-consecutive season, defensive lineman Ettore Lattanzio takes home the J.P Metras Award for OUA Lineman of the Year.
Following a 2013 season in which he tied for the CIS lead in sacks, Lattanzio was once again a one-man wrecking crew, leading OUA with eight sacks and a career-high 14 tackles for a loss. The eight sacks ranked third in CIS, while the 14 tackles for a loss ranked first.
It is the third consecutive season Lattanzio has gotten at least eight sacks, and he now has 31 in his four-year career. His 26 tackles this season were a career high and he once again finds himself named an OUA First-Team All-Star. He recorded at least one sack in six of Ottawa's eight regular season games.
In addition, three other Gee-Gees were honoured by the OUA as All-Stars, recognizing their outstanding individual performances which helped Ottawa reach the league semifinals. The complete list of league all-stars is available on the OUA website.
The strong performance of defensive back Jackson Bennett led him to be selected to the 2014 OUA all-rookie team. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Ottawa native rookie was able to be effective on both sides of the field finishing with 23.5 tackles and returning 301 yards including an 101 yards kickoff return touchdown.
Linebacker Nick Lecour had his best season in garnet and grey, earning him a spot on the OUA Second-Team Defence list. He led the Gee-Gees and ranked fifth in the OUA with 49.5 total tackles in the season.
Offensive tackle Adam Valchuk was also an important part of Ottawa's successful season and was selected in the Second Team Offence. It was the first all-star selection for the 6-foot-4 native of Stoney Creek, Ont.
