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.””

“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”

“I’m where I want to be.” Episcopal football coach Kadeem Rodgers, “excited” for future of program

In 2021 Kadeem Rodgers earned the role as head football coach for Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. After spending time with the program previously as an assistant coach and serving as a head coach for Millbrook School in New York, Rodgers says he is, “where I want to be.” He told JZ Media’s JordanContinue reading ““I’m where I want to be.” Episcopal football coach Kadeem Rodgers, “excited” for future of program”

Canadian “playmaker” Dylan Djete, “going to make most of the opportunity” with Wofford Terriers at division one level

When it comes to the game of football, there has always been talent north of the USA-Canada border. As the only other country outside of the United States that has football in high school, college and the professional stage, the country of Canada has always produced good football players. But have they produced great, andContinue reading “Canadian “playmaker” Dylan Djete, “going to make most of the opportunity” with Wofford Terriers at division one level”

“I like it a lot!” Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Ezekiel Rose on exploring photography during 2021 CFL season

On September 5th 2021, in week 5 of the 2021 CFL season, during a game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Mosaic Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive tackle Ezekiel Rose tore his ACL. The game he was in would be the first of his professional career, having been signedContinue reading ““I like it a lot!” Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Ezekiel Rose on exploring photography during 2021 CFL season”

Sump Did It; West Virginia punter Tyler Sumpter is making a name for himself beyond the football field

In 2021, during his last year of NCAA eligibility Tyler Sumpter punted for West Virginia University 52 times, including one that went 72 yards, averaging 43.5 yards per punt. He was looked at to be one of the best punters in the Big 12, but punting isn’t all he was known for during the 2021Continue reading “Sump Did It; West Virginia punter Tyler Sumpter is making a name for himself beyond the football field”

“Its never been done before,” USports football player Stephane Tshishimbi goes into detail about being more than an athlete, “I want to change the narrative”

For the longest time, football, and all sports have been seen as a form of entertainment. People sit down with a snack and watch the games. Either on television or in person. There’s a reason why they watch it, and why it is looked at to be entertainment. It’s exciting. Football is a very fastContinue reading ““Its never been done before,” USports football player Stephane Tshishimbi goes into detail about being more than an athlete, “I want to change the narrative””

Eli Ankou, Neville Gallimore to represent the 613 in NFL Playoffs; is Ottawa becoming a football city?

NFL playoffs are here! On Saturday January 15th the 2022 Super Bowl playoffs will kickoff in Cincinnati with the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Bengals. The 4:30 eastern game on Saturday will be one of six over the course of the weekend. We will watch the New England Patriots at the Buffalo Bills, PhiladelphiaContinue reading “Eli Ankou, Neville Gallimore to represent the 613 in NFL Playoffs; is Ottawa becoming a football city?”

Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby signs with Ottawa Redblacks

When Ottawa Redblacks fans, or CFL fans in general think about this year’s off-season transactions, and moves they’d like to see made by their team, they likely think first about the players that are to become free agents on their own team. They would circle some names that they’d like to see back with them,Continue reading “Canadian offensive lineman Jacob Ruby signs with Ottawa Redblacks”

Newly hired General Manager Shawn Burke “excited to be a part of this community” with Ottawa Redblacks

Just before Christmas, the Ottawa Redblacks made a move that leaves a large impact on the entire CFL. Yes, they signed a couple of free agents including Canadians Will Corby and Shaiheem Charles-Brown, but the big move was hiring general manager Shawn Burke. Burke will be the second general manager in franchise history, after theContinue reading “Newly hired General Manager Shawn Burke “excited to be a part of this community” with Ottawa Redblacks”