VANCOUVER - At six foot five and 325 pounds, Peter Dyakowski fits in
nicely when it comes to the supersized world of pro football.
Dave Casper Raiders Jersey .Caterpillar would have a hard time moving the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
offensive lineman.But the big man couldnt help but be envious of
pint-sized teammate Brandon Banks on the trip out to the Grey Cup.I like
being a big guy but we were flying out on the plane (Tuesday), we were
eating our dinner and all the O-lineman were like this, said Dyakowski,
mimicking eating in a scrunched-up position.And Brandons sitting back,
enjoying a nice relaxed dinner in this giant chair that he gets to sit
in, with all the space in the world. I guess sometimes hes got a leg up
on us.Banks is listed at five foot seven and 153 pounds. But pressed by
reporters, the kick returner/receiver known as Speedy or Speedy-B admits
to some poetic licence.Ive always been the smallest guy and I honestly
probably weigh 149 pounds, he said after practice Wednesday at B.C.
Place Stadium.While it is home to all body types, the Canadian Football
League is still a game of giants. Reporters scattered when a passing
play neared the sideline Wednesday. The Hamilton players, wearing
shoulder pads and helmets, were not going at full speed but still
managed to make like a thundering herd.Amidst the blunt instruments,
Banks cut through like a scalpel. An elegant runner, he can change gears
in an instant — like a car with a nitrous oxide system.I just feel any
time I touch the ball, I have the possibility of going the distance, he
said.He did that twice on electric punt returns last weekend — three
times if you count a 78-yard runback for a score that was called back
due to a penalty — in Hamiltons 40-24 Eastern final win over the
Montreal Alouettes.Banks had five punt returns for a playoff-record 226
yards. His two TD returns — which covered 93 and 88 yards — also tied a
playoff mark. The North Carolina native had three carries for 35 yards
and four catches for 33 yards to finish with 294 total yards.His second
TD return was a marvel as he left Als players twisting in the wind.It
was almost like Casper the Ghost because it looks like we were just
grasping for air and he wasnt there, said Montreal coach Tom
Higgins.Brandon Banks is absolutely a special player. He just has a
gift, said Ticats slotback Luke Tasker. Thats all there is to it.With
kickers penalized for punting the ball out of bounds other than within
the 20-yard line, it is hard to escape Banks.Is his size an advantage,
he was asked?It has its pros and cons, he said. Because when I get hit,
it dont feel good.But it does have a little bit of advantage. Ive got a
little bit of wiggle with me to get away from bigger guys.One opponent
he relishes seeing in his sights is the kicker — usually the last man to
beat, a pylon in opposition colours.Thats the best thing. Thats like
Christmas morning for me, he said with a laugh.Banks, 26, spent three
years as a returner for the Washington Redskins but came north last year
after the NFL team did not tender the restricted free agent an offer.I
dont think I got a fair shake, he said of his time in the NFL. I dont
think I got an opportunity to show my wide receiver skills.NFL rule
changes also reduced the role of a returner on kickoffs.But everything
happens for a reason, said Banks, who is due to become a free agent
after Sundays championship game. Im glad to be here.It has all added to
the size of the chip on Banks shoulder. He has been doubted at every
level of football.Hamilton coach Kent Austin says he continues to be
surprised by what Banks can do on the field.Hes really, really
competitive, and he plays with a lot of confidence, you know. But some
of the things that he does on the field, yeah, obviously you cant coach.
Were just lucky to have a guy with that kind of talent.Now, that being
said, I dont think hes going to surprise Calgary. I mean, theyre really
good on defensive special teams. They cover well. And weve got a big
challenge in front of us to continue to hold blocks and give Brandon a
chance.But hes just a really talented young man thats always had to
overcome the Im not big enough talk, and too small to play, not strong
enough, all of those things, yet he continues to break tackles, make
plays, and gets the ball in the end zone.Edmontons Tony Tompkins was the
last man to return a kickoff for a TD in the Grey Cup, rambling 96
yards in the Eskimos 38-35 win over Montreal in the 2005 championship
game in Vancouver. Torontos Jimmy (The Jet) Cunningham returned a punt
80 yards for a TD in the 1996 Grey Cup when the Argos defeated Edmonton
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