Six Pack: Notable performances from the Ticats road win in Regina

CJ Gable makes a big difference in return to lineup
The Tiger-Cats got their feature back in the lineup for the first time of 2015, and Gable did not disappoint. Gable made an immediate impact in the first half, carrying the ball seven times for 89 yards, adding a reception out of the backfield as well. The veteran back added another dimension to the Ticats offence, which had previously averaged just 62 yards rushing per game in the season. Gable totalled 135 rushing yards in the game, averaging nearly seven yards per carry, and made some key receptions on top of that, adding 29 yards on passing plays.
Rico Murray a welcome sight for defence

Rico Murray also had an instant impact in his first game action of 2015, changing the course of the game with an interception at the end of the third quarter. The veteran defensive back picked off Kevin Glenn deep in Riders territory; and while the Ticats missed out on a touchdown on the ensuing drive, the interception seemed to swing the momentum in Hamilton’s direction. Murray led the team in tackles (5) on the night and was a contributor all over the field, his addition to the lineup was certainly a welcome sight.
Jasper Collins Jr. makes splash in debut
Jasper Collins Jr. made a splash in his first career CFL game, taking his first career catch 42 yards for a Ticats touchdown in the first quarter. Collins made two more catches in the game, including a big chain-moving catch on second down and 15 in the third quarter. The rookie receiver led the team in receiving yards with 73, capitalizing on his first CFL opportunity and proving that he deserved the shot.
Collaros remains calm under pressure

The Ticats starting quarterback was solid again on Sunday night, throwing for 284 yards and one touchdown on the night. Collaros connected on 68% of his passes on the night, while showing poise in the pocket and an ability to move the chains when it mattered. Hamilton’s pivot got out of the pocket on a number of occasions, avoiding pressure and moving the ball with his legs.
Ticats defence locks down Roughriders backs
The Ticats walked into Mosaic Stadium as the number one rushing defence in the league, facing the top rushing team on the other side of the field. When the dust settled, Hamilton’s defence came out on top, holding their opponents to just 84 yards rushing in the game. The Riders had averaged 162.5 rushing yards per game in the previous four games, but the Ticats were able to shut them down early with a disciplined approach and execution on defence.
Quarterback pressure a key to shutting down Riders offence
Kevin Glenn left the game in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game, after taking hit after hit from the Ticats defence. The veteran quarterback faced pressure from every direction in the game, and the level of pressure only became more apparent when the savvy quarterback was replaced by the youngster Brett Smith. The Ticats cleaned up the Riders quarterbacks for three sacks on the night, with Taylor Reed, Erik Harris and Emanuel Davis each tallying one; however, the sacks alone don’t tell the full story. Glenn and Smith were constantly under duress, forced to make plays on the fly. Any quarterback would have a tough time dealing with the amount of pressure that the Ticats managed to generate on Sunday night, and tonight it paid off.