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EDMONTON – Kyries Hebert might not be the most valuable player on Sunday but, a couple of us decided, he was easily the MVP of Grey Cup Week’s Day 1.

The Redblacks linebacker was the Most Valuable Podium interview.

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Pure gold.

It’s incredible how Hebert has been able to keep on playing such a physical position as a 38-year old. It’s not like he’s a quarterback who on a good day is only touched by teammates patting his butt. Linebackers either hit or get hit every play.

They also run around a lot more than anybody else on the field, too.

“I should probably get an endorsement going with McDonald’s,” said Hebert. “That’s the only thing that’s been consistent with my diet.”

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Hebert went on to add he’s been “blessed with good genes” and he supplements that with a lot of hard work. He’s also had the same trainer for six years, but he’s never done the same workout twice. Along with the continuous “change in strain”, Hebert has never accepted the adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.