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‘A Lot of Responsibility’: QB Dolegala Takes the Reins as Ticats Visit Roughriders
Dolegala has a 2-9 career CFL record and will start as Bo Levi Mitchell recovers from a broken left ankle.
- On Sunday, Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich named Jake Dolegala the starting quarterback against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, replacing the injured Levi Mitchell.
- Mitchell suffered a broken left ankle during a 14-13 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 5; he underwent surgery on July 6 and faces an uncertain return this season.
- Milanovich selected Dolegala over Tre Ford because " just has more experience with what we're doing right now," emphasizing the need for familiarity during the transition.
- Conversely, the Riders will welcome back running back Ouellette after he missed two games with an ankle injury, with Ouellette stating, "It's great to know that I'll be out there."
- Dolegala plans to stay within his game, noting Mitchell advised him: "Mentally, I've just got to go out there and stay within myself, don't try to be a hero and do my thing.
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‘A lot of responsibility’: QB Dolegala takes the reins as Ticats visit Roughriders – 105.9 The Region
REGINA — Jake Dolegala isn’t shying away from stepping into the starting quarterback role for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Dolegala, who has a 2-9 career record as a CFL starter, will take over for the injured Bo Levi Mitchell when the Tiger-Cats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. The 29-year-old Dolegala, who is in his second season with Hamilton, understands the expectations of replacing Mitchell, a future Hall of Fame quarterback. “Pre…
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