Last year, despite going 3-15 the Ottawa Redblacks had a lot of bright spots. The offense found a new running back in John Crockett, RJ Harris’ talent wasn’t fluke in 2018 and they discovered a list of young defensive stars for the team’s future. As of now its unsure if the team has a 2020Continue reading ““I want to end up living in Ottawa” Redblacks’ defensive back Brandin Dandridge looks back to the past and into the future”
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Ottawa Redblacks’ Brandin Dandridge works out with NFL draft pick Isaiah Simmons, NFL and CFL players over the off-season
Featured image of Dandridge vs Toronto @ BMO Field taken by Jason Egbuna In this 2020 CFL off-season, players haven’t always been able to access a gym to workout in due to the coronavirus pandemic but Redblacks’ defensive back Brandin Dandridge has been able to keep his grind going in this extended off-season. “Its aContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks’ Brandin Dandridge works out with NFL draft pick Isaiah Simmons, NFL and CFL players over the off-season”
Ottawa Redblacks’ Nate Hamlin talks racism in Canada and protests in Ottawa; “The revolution is now.”
Over the past two weeks athletes around the world have used their platforms to help build the on going “Black Lives Matter” movement. The movement has gone on for years as in both Canada and the United States, African Americans/Canadians are given a tough time just because of the color of their skin but itContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks’ Nate Hamlin talks racism in Canada and protests in Ottawa; “The revolution is now.””
“I’ve got passion.” Ottawa Redblacks draft pick Dan Basambombo is more than excited to play for his hometown team
This CFL off-season has been overly busy for the Redblacks and after coming off of a 3-15 season a year ago they wanted to improve. Starting with free agency and then moving forward with the draft they were able to get a number of Canadian stars. Among their off-season additions is Ottawa native Dan Basambombo.Continue reading ““I’ve got passion.” Ottawa Redblacks draft pick Dan Basambombo is more than excited to play for his hometown team”
CFL quarterback turned NFL scout Joey Elliott has high hopes for LaPolice and Arbuckle duo in Ottawa
As we get closer to the month of June, things are starting to feel different. Redblacks training camp was supposed to open just last week but due to the coronavirus, our first look at the new roster has been delayed. With all of the changes made this off-season, the Ottawa Redblacks have a whole newContinue reading “CFL quarterback turned NFL scout Joey Elliott has high hopes for LaPolice and Arbuckle duo in Ottawa”
“It was a blessing” says Joey Elliott as he looks back at his journey from Redblacks’ QB to NFL scout
Every year the Ottawa Redblacks bring in a number of players to play a variety of roles for the team. In 2014 they brought in quarterback Joey Elliott. He was signed mid-way through the season to replace injured quarterback Thomas Demarco but he ended up doing more than filling the hole on the depth chart.Continue reading ““It was a blessing” says Joey Elliott as he looks back at his journey from Redblacks’ QB to NFL scout”
“He has the skill to play at the NFL level” NFL receiver Rashard Davis reflects on rivalry matchups against current CFL players and tells his NFL stories
Through the past few NFL seasons there have been some magnificent story-lines. Whether it’s the pre-season or the playoffs, everyone loves a good football story and current Tennessee Titans’ receiver Rashard Davis has been in a number of NFL stories in his career. In just his 3 year career, the 24 year old receiver andContinue reading ““He has the skill to play at the NFL level” NFL receiver Rashard Davis reflects on rivalry matchups against current CFL players and tells his NFL stories”
Ottawa Redblacks’ receivers coach Alex Suber reflects on his playing career and touches on the new role in the CFL
This off-season has been full of moves for the Ottawa Redblacks. Coming off of a 3-15 season the team knew they’d have to make a change to be able to get back in the running and it all started with the coaching staff. After bringing in Paul LaPolice as the team’s head coach they startedContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks’ receivers coach Alex Suber reflects on his playing career and touches on the new role in the CFL”
CFL coming close to having no 2020 season; how can they get financial aid to keep the league alive?
As people world-wide remain in quarantine due to the coronavirus outbreak that we’ve seen early in 2020 the CFL has found themselves in the same position as many other businesses, in need of financial aid. In all consideration and with time ticking the CFL is edging in on having no 2020 season and no seasonContinue reading “CFL coming close to having no 2020 season; how can they get financial aid to keep the league alive?”
Ottawa Redblacks’ draft pick, Adam Auclair follows big brother’s footsteps to professional football
In last week’s CFL draft the Ottawa Redblacks improved heavily on the defensive side of the ball and one of their biggest pickups came from the first round where they drafted a stud linebacker in Adam Auclair. There is a lot of uncertainty of where Auclair will play on Ottawa’s defense because of just howContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks’ draft pick, Adam Auclair follows big brother’s footsteps to professional football”
