Bombers’ running back Augustine puts in memorable performance in first CFL start
Link:
By Ted Wyman, Winnipeg Sun
REGINA — Johnny Augustine was as disappointed as anyone else that his team lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday but he’ll still look back on the game with some fond memories.
The running back made his first CFL start at Mosaic Stadium and had a big game for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He ran for 98 yards and caught three passes for 17 yards while filling in for the suspended Andrew Harris.
The Bombers managed minus-10 yards of offence in the first quarter and didn’t get going at all until Augustine ripped off a 55-yard run in the second quarter. Quarterback Chris Streveler hit receiver Kenny Lawler for a nine-yard touchdown on the next play and the Bombers were in business.
“It’s nice to knock off that rust, knock out those jitterbugs and then you start rolling into it,” Augustine said. “It was nice to do that and just show the league that I can play in this game, I can do this at a fulltime running back and help my team try and win.
“Obviously, it’s bittersweet but you always remember your first time. I’m privileged to have my first career start under my belt, get it over with, and now we go on to the next.”
The Bombers entire offence came to life after that. Streveler started completing some passes and the Bombers wound up rushing for 186 yards.
Gryphons Football Blog 