Dave Stala hacky sack touchdown celebration

Dave Stala celebrates touchdown with a game of hacky sack

Dave Stala – Hacky sack touchdown celebration

July 31, 2010 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field. 5 minutes into the 2nd quarter, Tiger-Cats receiver Dave Stala catches an 11 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kevin Glenn to give the Tiger-Cats a 14-7 lead.

Following the touchdown grab, Dave Stala performs one of the most unique touchdown celebrations. Using the football as a hacky sack, Stala flips the ball off the ground, kicks it up three times, than boots it into the crowd of Rider fans.

Hacky Sack celebration by Dave Stala

Despite the Dave Stala touchdown catch, and a breakout game for teammate Arland Bruce, who had CFL record tying 16 receptions for 272 yards and two touchdowns. The Tiger-Cats lost to the Roughriders 37-24.

The touchdown celebration also gained international attention, appearing on ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption (PTI). Dave Stala’s clip was shown during PTI’s report card segment.