University of Saskatchewan Huskies running back Adam Machart is the Canada West Football Player of the Year.

The former Hilltop who smashed the Huskies rushing record with 1,330 yards and scored eight touchdowns is the conference nominee for the Hec Creighton trophy as Canada’s top university football player.

Meanwhile Huskies defensive lineman Evan Machibroda is up for Outstanding Lineman, defensive back Nelson Lokombo for Outstanding Defensive Player and Scott Flory for Coach of the Year.

The Huskies are in Calgary this Saturday looking to repeat as Hardy Cup champions. Game time is 2 p.m. with Countdown to Kickoff on CJWW signing on at 1 o’clock.