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Brett Lauther could very well dominate the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ list of CFL award nominees.

The 27-year-old placekicker, a first-year Roughrider, has certainly put his best foot forward for multiple season-ending honours.

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His field-goal accuracy rate of 92.9 per cent is among the reasons why the Riders have an 8-5 record and are in sole possession of second place in the CFL’s West Division heading into Sunday’s game in Montreal against the Alouettes.

Lauther leads the Riders’ special teams and is the top-performing Canadian on the team, taking care of two nominations. He should also be included when talk turns to the Riders’ nominee for most outstanding player.

The latter award is traditionally presented to quarterbacks, running backs or receivers, with some exceptions made for a defensive player. But a kicker?

Since 1953, when the awards were first presented, no Riders placekicker has been nominated for most outstanding player. That could soon change if Lauther maintains his excellence.