Hugo Richard answers critics, leads Laval past Calgary to capture Vanier Cup
HAMILTON — Hugo Richard is used to answering his critics.
The Rouge et Or quarterback did it once again Saturday afternoon, running in the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter as Laval rallied past the Calgary Dinos 31-26 to capture their ninth Vanier Cup.
“I like showing to people that I’m capable of playing football,” Richard said after the Rouge et Or won their first Canadian university football championship since 2013, when they also beat the Dinos.
“There’s always going to be critics, but listen, I’m my biggest critic, it doesn’t bother me.”