Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the football all-star teams for the 2007 season on Tuesday afternoon.

The Guelph Gryphons, who finished the regular season with a league 4-4 record and will play in the 100th Yates Cup this weekend, have a total of seven all-star selections. Cornerback Sean Riley (Burlington, ON) was the sole Gryphon selected as a first team all-star. Riley registered 14 total tackles and one interception this season.

The Gryphons lead the conference with four second-team offensive selections, lead by offensive duo, quarterback Justin Dunk (Guelph, ON) and running back Nick Fitzgibbon (Puslinch, ON). Dunk finished the season fifth in the OUA passing for 1784 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. While Fitzgibbon finished the season fourth in the province with 794 rushing yards, with five touchdowns, as well as eight receiving touchdowns and 376 receiving yards. Also recognized as offensive all-stars for Guelph were, guard Ian Keleher (Guelph, ON) and punter Rob Maver (Brampton, ON).

Defensive second team all-stars for the Gryphons included defensive tackle Chris Hladich (St. Catharines, ON) and linebacker Chris Decker (Guelph,ON). The Gryphons were led by their top tackler, Decker who totaled 60 tackles and one sack this season.

The 100th edition of the Yates Cup presented by Pioneer Petroleums is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. The Gryphons will face the Western Mustangs at Alumni Stadium in front of a nationally televised audience, LIVE on University Rush on The Score Television Network.   PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

2007 OUA FOOTBALL FIRST-TEAM ALL-STARS

OFFENSE
Position-Name-School
Centre – Kevin Kelly, Ottawa
Guard – Frank Spera, Ottawa
Guard – Tyler Felber, Laurier
Tackle – Scott Evans, Laurier
Tackle – Cody Kennedy, Queen's
Inside Receiver – Mike Bradwell, McMaster
Inside Receiver – Rob Bagg, Queen's
Wide Receiver – Rob Serviss, McMaster
Wide Receiver – Steve Hughes, York
Running Back – Mike Giffin, Queen's
Running Back – Ryan Lynch, Laurier
Quarterback – Josh Sacobie, Ottawa
Punter – Derek Schiavone, Western
Place Kicker – Ara Tchobanian, Ottawa

DEFENSE
Position-Name-School
Defensive Tackle – Chris Van Zeyl, McMaster
Defensive Tackle – Sebastien Tétreault, Ottawa
Defensive End – Daniel Kennedy, Ottawa
Defensive End – Osi Ukwuoma, Queen's
Linebacker – Anthony Maggiacomo, Laurier
Linebacker – Mike Sheridan, Ottawa
Linebacker – Thaine Carter, Queen's
Defensive Halfback – Dave Timmons, Ottawa
Defensive Halfback – Cory McNair, Western
Cornerback - Taurean Allen, Laurier
Cornerback – Sean Riley, Guelph
Free Safety – Matt Vickers, Queen's
Returner – Steve Turner, Laurier
Rush/Cover – Derek Batchelor, Toronto

2007 OUA FOOTBALL SECOND-TEAM ALL-STARS
OFFENSE
Position-Name-School
Centre – Dan Bederman, Queen's
Guard – Ian Keleher, Guelph
Guard – Vincenzo DeCivita, Queen's
Tackle – Matt Morencie, Windsor
Tackle – David Gauer, York
Inside Receiver – David Crane, Ottawa
Inside Receiver – Andy Baechler, Laurier
Wide Receiver – Dante Luciani, Laurier
Wide Receiver – Sean Cowie, Waterloo
Running Back – Randy McAuley, Western
Running Back – Nick Fitzgibbon, Guelph
Quarterback – Justin Dunk, Guelph
Punter – Rob Maver, Guelph
Place Kicker – Kevin Reider, Windsor

DEFENSE
Position-Name-School
Defensive Tackle – Chris Hladich, Guelph
Defensive Tackle – Tom Dolezel, Western
Defensive End – Adam Kania, Waterloo
Defensive End – Vaughn Martin, Western
Linebacker – Chris Decker, Guelph
Linebacker – Cheeler Lindor, Ottawa

Linebacker – Nick Kordic, Western
Defensive Halfback – Derek Batchelor, Toronto
Defensive Halfback – Jimmy Allin, Queen's
Cornerback – Jay Oduwole, Queen's
Cornerback – Jahmeeks Beckford, Laurier
Free Safety - George Polyzois, Toronto
Returner – Jimmy Allin, Queen's *
– Matt D'Souza, Toronto *
Rush/Cover – D.J. Mulholland, Queen's

* - denotes tie

_ photo credit - kyle Rodriquez