In 2021, Shakespeare Louis, a haitian-born, Ottawa-raised football player stepped foot on the Robert Morris University campus for the first time. He stepped on the campus for the first time as a student athlete with big dreams on and off the football field. On the football field, Louis has top notch potential as a versatileContinue reading ““I’m all locked in.” Robert Morris defensive back Shakespeare Louis is focused on being great in 2022″
Category Archives: NCAA
“I know what I’m capable of” Katley Joseph is confident heading into next level despite uncommon journey
When you look at this year’s CFL Draft class some names that pop out to the average fan would include Western defensive end Deionte Knight, Waterloo quarterback Tre Ford, Calgary Dino receiver brothers Jalen and Tyson Philpot, Coastal Carolina defensive back Enock Makonzo, Queens defensive end Anthony Federico and former Syracuse linebacker Tyrell Richards. SureContinue reading ““I know what I’m capable of” Katley Joseph is confident heading into next level despite uncommon journey”
Patrice Rene is “blessed” to be in his current situation: preparing for next chapter in football
When people look at Patrice Rene, and his story, all of the ups and downs he has gone through, many could question why he didn’t just give up. There were so many opportunities over the span of his football career, and his early life for him to simply turn around and take another path inContinue reading “Patrice Rene is “blessed” to be in his current situation: preparing for next chapter in football”
CFL Free Agency slows down, what is next for the Ottawa REDBLACKS?
Around this time last month, it was almost as if the Ottawa REDBLACKS were making a signing every hour. On February 8th, when CFL Free Agency officially opened, the REDBLACKS signed a total of 17 free agents. They pretty well rebuilt their entire roster within a week, while still somehow keeping a very similar identityContinue reading “CFL Free Agency slows down, what is next for the Ottawa REDBLACKS?”
Ottawa’s Very Own Jesse Luketa of Penn State takes next step to the NFL, “Nothing is ever too far unattainable.”
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.””
“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”
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”
