VANCOUVER - At six foot five and 325 pounds, Peter Dyakowski fits in nicely when it comes to the supersized world of pro football.
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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 43-37 in Hamilton.---Follow
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