July 15, 2008

Lumsden Named Top Canadian For Second Straight Week

LUMSDEN EARNS SECOND STRAIGHT CANADIAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats would like to congratulate running back Jesse Lumsden for being named the Canadian Football League’s Canadian Player of the Week for the second consecutive week.

Lumsden carried the ball 19 times for 136 yards and two touchdowns while adding one reception for 15 yards during the Ticats loss to Saskatchewan last Saturday.

The McMaster product currently leads the CFL with 362 rushing yards and has also scored four touchdowns.

Ticats receiver Chris Bauman was a runner-up for Canadian Player of the Week after posting eight receptions for 90 yards against the Roughriders.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 139-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
 
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