Category Archives: Interview

Redblacks newly signed Jarvion Franklin is “Ready to wake people up”

On December 3rd 2019, the Ottawa Redblacks announced the signing of 13 different players. On that list was Jarvion Franklin, who; if you look at his background stands out from the others. Franklin grew up a football star in Tinley Park, Illinois and later went to school at the University of Western Michigan. At WesternContinue reading “Redblacks newly signed Jarvion Franklin is “Ready to wake people up””

Catching up with the CEBL’s Mike Morreale, talking past, present and future of the Ottawa Blackjacks, and thoughts on Paul LaPolice’s move to Ottawa

Just in the October of 2017, the CEBL came about in Canadian sports. Started up by former CFL star Mike Morreale, the league was found to be in good hands and this was not mistaken. After 2 years of planning, May 2nd 2019 was the official launch date of the newest Canadian Basketball league. TheContinue reading “Catching up with the CEBL’s Mike Morreale, talking past, present and future of the Ottawa Blackjacks, and thoughts on Paul LaPolice’s move to Ottawa”

Serderius Bryant’s path to success, unlike many others

Midway through the 2016 season, on August 3rd the Ottawa Redblacks signed both Serderius Bryant and Nicholas Taylor. The two defensive standouts had great careers in Ottawa, but what it took for Bryant to get to Ottawa was unreal. Serderius Bryant, the 5’8 210 lb linebacker spent his early days in Sanford, Florida. In Sanford,Continue reading “Serderius Bryant’s path to success, unlike many others”

Scott MacDonell looks back at his time in Ottawa, and what’s next for him

In the 2014 CFL draft, Scott MacDonell was selected to play for the Ottawa Redblacks. The Montreal native was hoping to repeat what he did at Queens, but the rookies goals came behind the team’s as they were looking to gain attention after the city’s disappearance from football. The 2014 season was Ottawa’s first timeContinue reading “Scott MacDonell looks back at his time in Ottawa, and what’s next for him”

Morris and Redblacks set for final away game of 2019 season

With just 2 games left in the 2019 season, Redblacks fans are left with close to nothing to cheer about, although it has been a good learning year! In the past few seasons, Ottawa has been spoiled with 3 Grey Cup appearances, and this season was much needed for the city. Although it may notContinue reading “Morris and Redblacks set for final away game of 2019 season”

Highlighting the month of September: “The Pals” re-unite in Ottawa… sort of

Interviews with both Danny O’Brien and Trevor Harris below In the month of September, the Redblacks played 4 games, and 3 of them were at TD Place. After coming off a 2-0 start to the season, the Redblacks have fallen to 3-11, losing 11 of the past 12 games. In those losses, it wasn’t easyContinue reading “Highlighting the month of September: “The Pals” re-unite in Ottawa… sort of”

Michael “Pinball” Clemons praises fellow William and Mary Alumn and now REDBLACKS wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon

Pinball Wizard Michael Clemons, the 54 year old Dunedin, Florida native is a Canadian Football Hall of Famer. Before he got his legendary status, Pinball was born into a young family which was built around 18 year old Anna Marie Bryant, his mother and his father Willie Clemons who was attending University during Michael’s earlyContinue reading “Michael “Pinball” Clemons praises fellow William and Mary Alumn and now REDBLACKS wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon”

George Uko puts impact on game early, Redblacks offense deflates as they hand Argos’ their 2nd win of the season

The Ottawa Redblacks faced off against the Toronto Argonauts this afternoon at TD Place. The Redblacks’ family day game only got 22,489 fans, and the non-sellout may be a reason for the flat offensive performance. With Jennings making his first start since the birth of his first child, the Redblacks were the favorites to winContinue reading “George Uko puts impact on game early, Redblacks offense deflates as they hand Argos’ their 2nd win of the season”

Jonathon Jennings to start Saturday vs Toronto

The Ottawa Redblacks are coming off a bye week, and playing at TD Place this Saturday, September 7th against the Toronto Argonauts. The Ottawa Redblacks who are 3-7 will face off against their East rival, 1-9 Argonauts. Two weeks ago, the Redblacks starting quarterback was Dominique Davis. After just one quarter of play against theContinue reading “Jonathon Jennings to start Saturday vs Toronto”