CFL Fines Argos’ Arland Bruce III For Using Prop
05/09/2008 06:19
The Canadian Football League fined Toronto Argonauts slotback Arland Bruce III an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for using a prop in a touchdown celebration in yesterday's game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
With just over five minutes to play in the first half and trailing the Ticats by six points, Bruce caught an 11-yard touchdown pass before surprising the crowd by donning a Spider-Man mask.
"I was Spider-Man in Winnipeg and I had to bring it back," Bruce told The Canadian Press. "My son (Arland Bruce IV) is a big Spider-Man fan; we had a mask that we used for Halloween."
Bruce said he was simply trying to lighten up the moment after enduring a tumultuous week that saw quarterback Michael Bishop get traded and veteran safety Orlondo Steinauer get cut.
"Just having fun on Labour Day," said Bruce. "If you recall Labour Day before, I did the Tiger Woods with the pylon. It's just fun out there, I love Labour Day Classics."
Bruce had a game-high 10 catches for 149 yards and a TD in the Argonauts victory.
SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
I’ve always wondered why some players have to be “show boats.” Whatever happened to just playing the game and showing some class while you are at it?