Bomber add two to PR

[bearpants]

Didn't see a thread started for this...

 

WINNIPEG, MB., August 5, 2015 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has added International linebacker Carlton Littlejohn, and International running back Tyler Thomas to the practice roster.

Littlejohn (6-1, 219, North Dakota State, August 6, 1992, in Minneapolis, Minnesota) played 59 games over four seasons with the North Dakota State University, including 43 starts. He finished his college career fourth all-time on the NDSU tackle list with 345. He also notched 11 sacks, and finished two forced fumbles shy of the school record, with eight. In 2014, Littlejohn was named to the All-MVFC First Team, and was named a College Sporting News National All-Star.

Thomas (5-9, 205, Bacone, September 28, 1990, in Jackson, Mississippi) most recently spent time with the Eskimos in 2014 where he ran the ball 50 times for 295 yards and one score. He also added 79 yards and one major off of 14 receptions. During his senior season at Bacone College in 2012, Thomas ran the ball 133 times for 822 yards and eight scores. That year he was named the team’s offensive MVP. 

 The club has also transferred International linebacker Tony Burnett to the six-game injured list.

 

via bluebombers.com

[Dr. Blue]

[BomberBall]

[James]

LittleJohn looks intriguing to me

[GCn20]

I really want to know how the heck his family got that name. Did his ancestors hail from Sherwood Forest?

[Jacquie]

Better portrayals of Little John:

 

[Logan007]

[mbrg]

Thank goodness for MBB - I've learned so much about these two new players on our roster.  Easily the most knowledgeable fan site in sports.

[voodoochylde]

Just cleaned up some of the posts (moved the toon related discussion to General).  Please keep it going there if you'd like.