TORONTO - Eight members of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have been fined
an undisclosed amount by the CFL for an excessive touchdown celebration
in Sunday's 39-17 trouncing of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Winnipeg quarterback Michael Bishop was intercepted by Ticats
linebacker Markeith Knowlton, who ran 35 yards for the TD at 8:28 of
the fourth quarter to make the score 29-16.
After
the touchdown, Knowlton, Tyler Smith, Geoff Tisdale, Chris Thompson,
Jamall Johnson, Jykine Bradley and Otis Floyd piled into a boat near
the end zone. One player pretended he was fishing, while another
mimicked being in a pedal boat.
The loss eliminated Winnipeg from playoff contention.
Hamilton plays host to the B.C. Lions in the East semifinal Sunday afternoon.