BOMBERS-TICATS TRADE
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired non-import defensive back Matt Bucknor today, in exchange for the rights to non-import wide receiver Giovanni Aprile.
Bucknor spent two seasons with Hamilton after signing there as a free agent in 2012. He started 14 games in 2012, played in all 18, and finished the season ranked fifth on the team in defensive tackles with 43, while also tallying four special teams tackles.
He played in nine games in 2013, recording two tackles, five special teams tackles and one forced fumble. He also played in the 101st Grey Cup.
Bucknor played five seasons (2006-10) at Windsor, finishing his career there with a total of 121 defensive tackles, 12 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and two forced fumbles.
Go Tiger Cats, 2014 Grey Cup Champions.
2013…the toothless tabbies extremely lucky to even make grey cup..get their asses handed to them by the mighty Roughriders showing that they are nowhere near the same skill level 2014..the pussy cats show their true colours by missing the playoffs once again..mighty roughriders led by all star qb darian durant repeat as grey cup champs!