James Franklin is not a big fan of running the football, yet the Toronto Argonauts quarterback is chasing two notable rushing records. Franklin has scored a team record-tying 12 rushing touchdowns this season, which is two short of the CFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback Doug Flutie set in 1991 with the B.C. Both marks will certainly be within striking distance Saturday when Franklin and the Argos (3-12) host the Montreal Alouettes (3-12) at BMO Field. Toronto Argonauts quarterback James Franklin has 12 rushing touchdowns this season, tying him for the franchise record. It’s been a roller-coaster first CFL season for the former Heisman Trophy winner, who made headlines across North American on May 19 when he signed a two-year deal with Hamilton.

Source: thestar October 19, 2018 22:30 UTC