With Crapigna out, van Gylswyk gets start close to home
He’ll be kicking for the visiting team, but it will be kind of like a home game for Roughriders’ kicker Quinn van Gylswyk.
He’ll be getting the start at kicker for the second time since he was drafted by the green and white last year. The club’s usual kicker, Tyler Crapigna has been moved to the six-game injured list after pulling a muscle during last week’s game in Toronto.
“I’ve been ready since training camp,” van Gylswyk said. “Tyler’s been doing his thing (but) it’s a good opportunity for me.”
Van Gylswyk last took on kicking responsibilities in August of last year, but it was a less than stellar debut for him, going just one for three on field goals. However, he was strong in the 2017 preseason game against Winnipeg, making all four kicks he attempted including a 46-yarder.