Over the course of his career at Penn State, Ottawa-raised linebacker Jesse Luketa has always been turning heads. His 61 tackles, sack and pick six as a senior in 2021 added to his totals of 151 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, 6 pass deflections and a pick six. The numbers alone say a lotContinue reading “Ottawa’s Very Own Jesse Luketa of Penn State takes next step to the NFL, “Nothing is ever too far unattainable.””
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“I’m excited.” Ottawa’s Christian Veilleux talks about his journey and future at Penn State
Over recent years, there has been a large growth of talent in the city of Ottawa, and all of Canada within the game of football. There are so many reasons as to why there has been a growth of talent, and many would argue it is because of the coaching, facilities and investments people haveContinue reading ““I’m excited.” Ottawa’s Christian Veilleux talks about his journey and future at Penn State”
“I’m working towards a lot of different things” Redblacks’ quarterback Caleb Evans talks off-season, his story and more
On September 28th 2021 a lot of people, for the first time hear the name Caleb Evans. Ottawa Redblacks fans, people in Ottawa, CFL fans and people tuned into TSN or ESPN got their first looks at 23 year old quarterback Caleb Evans from Mansfield, Texas. The first look was a great look. In factContinue reading ““I’m working towards a lot of different things” Redblacks’ quarterback Caleb Evans talks off-season, his story and more”
DeVonte Dedmon to bring his incomparable mentality and talent to NFL’s Miami Dolphins
In 2021 DeVonte Dedmon won the CFL’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player of the Year award. After gaining a total 2,063 return yards over 11 games with the Redblacks and scoring 3 return touchdowns, he was recognized as one of the best players across the entire Canadian Football League. On January 26th, 2022 that recognitionContinue reading “DeVonte Dedmon to bring his incomparable mentality and talent to NFL’s Miami Dolphins”
Brandin Dandridge’s story comes full circle signing with NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, “it’s home”
This spring, 25 year old defensive back Brandin Dandridge will be fighting for a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. After spending a part of his childhood and early life in the Kansas City, Missouri region, his life has come full circle with this new opportunity, but the journey to get here,Continue reading “Brandin Dandridge’s story comes full circle signing with NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, “it’s home””
Boston College’s Canadian linebacker Edwin Tara-Kolenge wants “to show people who I am past football.”
Edwin Tara-Kolenge is a true freshman linebacker from Montreal, Quebec, Canada playing at Boston College. At 6-foot-3, 217 pound, Tara-Kolenge has the frame of an outside linebacker, with room to grow and play anywhere else, on the edge, or in the middle as a middle linebacker. “I’m a real versatile player.” he said to JZContinue reading “Boston College’s Canadian linebacker Edwin Tara-Kolenge wants “to show people who I am past football.””
J.P Cimankinda, Khadeem Pierre among Ottawa football players invited to CFL combines
Over the years we have seen a large growth of football talent in the nation’s capital. There has simply been a lot more football players make it out of Ottawa recently, than ever before. A couple of names coming out of Ottawa and making it into the pros in football this year that can backContinue reading “J.P Cimankinda, Khadeem Pierre among Ottawa football players invited to CFL combines”
Analyzing a busy week in the nation’s capital; which of the Ottawa Redblacks’ moves will have the biggest impact?
The talk around the CFL as of lately has been surrounding the Ottawa Redblacks. Since general manager Shawn Burke was hired in December its as if everyone wants to come play in the nation’s capital. They have been signing players left, right and centre for the past week now, clearly showing improvements from the 2021Continue reading “Analyzing a busy week in the nation’s capital; which of the Ottawa Redblacks’ moves will have the biggest impact?”
“We spoke this into existence.” Ottawa’s Very Own Jesse Luketa dominates at Reese’s Senior Bowl
Every year, over 100 of the top NFL Draft prospects gather in Mobile, Alabama for the annual Reese’s Senior Bowl. The game, and the entire week is an opportunity for NFL Draft prospects to showcase their talents one last time before the Draft, and being in it’s 72nd year in 2022 it is proven toContinue reading ““We spoke this into existence.” Ottawa’s Very Own Jesse Luketa dominates at Reese’s Senior Bowl”
The king is back: Abdul Kanneh and Randall Evans sign extensions with Ottawa Redblacks, what are the Redblacks going to do in free agency?
The 2022 CFL free agency period will open at noon eastern on February 8th. One week from today the Ottawa Redblacks will have a lot of major decisions to make, and they already have been preparing to make those decisions with the CFL’s negotiations window open as of January 30th. Of course, first of allContinue reading “The king is back: Abdul Kanneh and Randall Evans sign extensions with Ottawa Redblacks, what are the Redblacks going to do in free agency?”
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