Ticats Ink Running Back Duo

Published on April 2, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that import running backs Paris Cotton and C.J. Gable are the newest additions to the roster.

Cotton, a 5-9, 190-pound native of Miami, Florida, carried the ball 281 times for 1,381 yards and nine touchdowns over four seasons at Central Michigan. He also caught 44 passes for 488 yards three scores.

Gable, a 6-1, 215-pound native of Slymar, California suited up with the NFL's New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos after finishing his collegiate career at USC. In 41 games with the Trojans, Gable ran for 1,549 yards and 13 touchdowns while registering 1,010 kickoff return yards - the sixth highest total in USC history.

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