Riders' Miles Brown gets max fine for hit on Chris Streveler during Banjo Bowl

Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker fined $12,500 for hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback

Brown's hit on Streveler was deemed to be a dangerous and unnecessary play

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have been fined $12,500 for a hit by linebacker Miles Brown on Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler during the Banjo Bowl on Saturday. The hit occurred in the fourth quarter of the game, with the Blue Bombers leading 20-18. Brown hit Streveler late and high as he was sliding, and the quarterback was slow to get up. The CFL deemed the hit to be a dangerous and unnecessary play, and Brown was fined the maximum amount allowed under the league's collective bargaining agreement. The Riders have accepted the fine, and Brown has apologized for his actions. "I want to apologize to Chris Streveler and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for my actions during the Banjo Bowl," Brown said in a statement. "I made a mistake and I take full responsibility for my actions. I am committed to playing within the rules of the game and I will learn from this experience." The hit on Streveler was just one of a number of questionable hits that occurred during the Banjo Bowl. The game was also marred by several penalties and a number of fights. The CFL has said that it will be reviewing the officiating in the game and will take appropriate action if necessary. The Riders are scheduled to play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday in their next game.