REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have stressed the importance of making the right play at the right time this season.
On Sunday, Tevaughn Campbell did just that.
When the Winnipeg Blue Bombers set up for a two-point conversion that could have tied the game in the final minute, Campbell leapt up and picked off the pass. The defensive back then dashed 112 yards up the field to give the Riders two points — and a 34-30 win.
"I just knew I had to jump it," Campbell said. "Then it was 'Catch it, catch it, catch it.' I think I stumbled a bit, but I just had to get into the end zone."
Saskatchewan head coach Corey Mace said it would have been fine if Campbell had simply batted the pass down.
“(Campbell) is one of the fastest guys on the team, so if he catches the ball with a couple yards