Robert Springer called his shot before the game. The defensive back from Little Rock Arkansas made it known he was aiming for a big game with three interceptions. "My brother Dilly asked me how many I'm going to get. I told him I was gonna get three interceptions man."
After he pulled off the feat, which earned his OUA Defensive Player of the Week, Springer was seen celebrating with "Dilly" on the Lancers sideline to the joy of everyone around.
Springer made life miserable for Queen's quarterback Alex Vreeken as the Windsor Lancers opened the season with a 25-21 win over the Golden Gaels. The defensive back picked off the 4th year pivot three times, each one as the visitors threatened to score.
"We've always been confident in our defence," Quarterback Danny Skelton told Powerplay Sports. "He (Robert) is one of the hardest workers on the team. He's always in the film room trying to perfect his craft. He's really earned the opportunity."
On his second interception, Springer jumped a route at the Lancers' 10-yard line, returned the ball 15 yards before stepping out of bounds. The second-year DB then proceeded to bring the ball to his mom who was in town visiting and sitting field level.
"My mom and dad, I picked them up Thursday night from the airport, man and I told them I was gonna give them something to remember." Springer told Powerplay Sports.
It was a cool moment and a great outing that helped the Lancers open the season with a win helping the team earn a spot in the USport Top-10 at number six.
Windsor is at Carleton Saturday afternoon at 4pm before heading into a bye week.
Check out Springer's three interceptions and post game interview below brought to you by Unifor Local 444.
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