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Edmonton QB Mike Reilly named most valuable player of 103rd Grey Cup

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Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly hoists the Grey Cup after his teams win over the Ottawa Redblacks during the 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg, Man., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

WINNIPEG – Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly has been named the most valuable player of the 103rd Grey Cup.

Reilly completed 21-of-35 pass attempts for 269 years, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Edmonton’s 26-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks in Sunday’s CFL championship game.

He also connected with Akeem Shavers for a two-point convert on the game-winning touchdown.

Reilly also led the Eskimos in rushing with 66 yards.

The Eskimos won their 14th Grey Cup, but their first since 2005.

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