Backup quarterback Chris Streveler completed all 10 passes he attempted, including an 80-yard touchdown strike to receiver Myles White, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 33-13 on Friday in CFL exhibition action.
White, who has a visor on his helmet that reflects blue under the lights, caught a long pass from Streveler and ran the rest of the way to give Winnipeg a 29-13 lead at 10:39 of the third quarter.
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Streveler went 10 of 10 on passes and gained 140 yards, finishing with one TD, no interceptions and a fumble.
Veteran receiver Adarius Bowman also hung on to a 15-yard TD pass in the end zone from Winnipeg starting QB Matt Nichols in his second go-round with the team.
Bowman played his second and third years in the league (2009 and ’10) with Winnipeg before moving to Edmonton. He returned to the Bombers as a free-agent signing this off-season.
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Winnipeg rookie running back Johnny Augustine ran 18 yards for another touchdown.
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