Five former Wilfrid Laurier University football players are celebrating a big win.
On Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23 to win the 109th Grey Cup.
Among the victorious Argos players are wide receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr., defensive linemen Robbie Smith and Sam Acheampong, linebacker Brandon Calver, and offensive lineman Braydon Noll, all of whom previously played for the Golden Hawks.
The Waterloo university tweeted out a congratulations to the five on Tuesday.
A big congrats to @LaurierFootball alumni @KurleighG @RobSSmith_ @samkoa_ @BrandonCalver40 & @BraydonNoll, winners of the 2022 Grey Cup ��, taking home a �� with the @TorontoArgos #GreyCup #GoldenMoments #SoarAbove@WLUAthletics @Laurier pic.twitter.com/IUvpgRM0fX
— Laurier Alumni (@LaurierAlumni) November 22, 2022
Late in the fourth quarter, Smith was able to tip a field goal attempt by the Blue Bombers to preserve the Argos’ lead.
ROBBIE SMITH YOU MAD MAN! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/RITaOXafWO
— CFL (@CFL) November 21, 2022
The Argos landed back in Toronto Monday evening ahead of their championship rally at Maple Leaf Square on Thursday.
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