CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Porter, Siskowic Named Players Of The Week

Published on October 7, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats would like to congratulate quarterback Quinton Porter and linebacker Cameron Siskowic for being named the Canadian Football League's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Porter, making just the second start of his career, completed 27 of 32 (84%) pass attempts for 429 yards and five touchdowns and no interceptions. The Boston College product also carried the ball six times for 42 rushing yards.

Porter's performance marked the first time a Ticats quarterback has thrown for over 400 yards since 2005 and the first time a Ticats quarterback has thrown for five touchdowns since 1999.

This season, Porter has completed 57 of 86 pass attempts for 817 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing 19 times for 127 yards.

In his first career start, Siskowic recorded six defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and made a crucial fumble recovery in the third quarter.

In three appearances with the Black and Gold this season, Siskowic has registered eight tackles, four special teams tackles, one quarterback sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

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