Saskatchewan defence leads Riders to 27-19 win over Argonauts
REGINA — Never one to shy away from talking both on and off the field, Charleston Hughes made an impactful statement in his first game with his new team.
The 11-year veteran, in his first season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, had three sacks in his new uniform and led a spirited defensive effort in a 27-19 victory over the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL regular-season opener for both teams.
“I think I made a statement,” Hughes said. “I think I set the tone for the rest of the season for what kind of game it’s going to be and what I’m going to bring to every game.”
Hughes and the Riders defensive unit disrupted Argos quarterback Ricky Ray, pressure him and limited Toronto’s offensive push for much of the first half. The Argos managed just a field goal in the first two quarters and trailed 14-4 at halftime.