The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan Roughrider receiver Duke Williams one game and fined Toronto Argonauts defensive back Shaquille Richardson for pre-game incidents that took place at Touchdown Atlantic.
Richardson faces the league’s maximum fine, which is half of his a game cheque, for initiating a confrontation with Williams. The defender crossed into Saskatchewan’s territory during pre-game warm-ups and also later punched Williams during the game.
No penalties were called and both players who were allowed to participate in the game. Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie accused Williams of twice spitting in Richardson's face — during the pre-game incident as well as the second half. “Such pre-game hostilities are unacceptable and the use of a helmet as a weapon is especially dangerous,” said CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie. “Neither is to be tolerated.”
Argonauts defensive lineman Eli Mencer also faces a one-game suspension for derogatory language directed towards an official during the same game., and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Should you violate our submissions guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account. Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time.
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