Cory Philpot

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Cory Philpot is a former running back for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at The University of Mississippi. He was known as a two-time winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. [1] He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup team in 1994.[2]

In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most touchdowns in a season with 22, a record that has since been broken by Milt Stegall in 2003.[3]

[edit] Today

Philpot currently serves as head coach for the Vancouver Trojans of the Canadian Junior Football League.[4]

[edit] Trivia

  • Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore.

[edit] References

  1. ^ History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site. Retrieved on October 20, 2006.
  2. ^ Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site. Retrieved on October 20, 2006.
  3. ^ TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records. Retrieved on October 20, 2006.
  4. ^ Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans". Retrieved on December 15, 2006.
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