(Ar)Buckle up, Redblacks acquire Nick Arbuckle from Stampeders, the next starting QB?

Just under a month into his new job here in Ottawa, Paul LaPolice has found himself being quite busy. Him and Marcel Desjardins have both been very active in setting up the roster heading into 2020 and today they made a big jump. Desjardins found an agreement with the Calgary Stampeders which would leave theContinue reading “(Ar)Buckle up, Redblacks acquire Nick Arbuckle from Stampeders, the next starting QB?”

Redblacks sign Timothy Flanders, L.P Bourassa, bring in Eger and announce negotiations list

Just weeks ago, the Redblacks were unaware of who would step on the sidelines for the franchise, now as we go into 2020 Ottawa knows almost everything they need to know heading into the Free Agency and Draft. After the announcement of LaPolice coming to Ottawa, the Redblacks were signing players and coaches to bringContinue reading “Redblacks sign Timothy Flanders, L.P Bourassa, bring in Eger and announce negotiations list”

New Redblacks receiver James Tyrrell a “competitor” going into new opportunity

On December 3rd, the Ottawa Redblacks who did not have a head coach at the time brought in 13 players to play in Ottawa for 2020. One of the 13 players was James Tyrrell, a Canadian wide receiver from Concordia University. James Tyrrell, the Dorval, Quebec native stayed close to home for University at ConcordiaContinue reading “New Redblacks receiver James Tyrrell a “competitor” going into new opportunity”

Redblacks assign Alex Suber as next wide receivers coach

Just days before Christmas, Paul LaPolice and Marcel Desjardins both agreed to bring in a new receivers coach to the capital. After Paul LaPolice mentioned that he would revamp the coaching staff, many people hadn’t believed him, and then he took action. Just one week into the job, he brought in Bob Dyce and BobContinue reading “Redblacks assign Alex Suber as next wide receivers coach”

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”

2020 CFL schedule release, Redblacks re-sign MacMillan and bring in Benevides as DC

Yesterday, December 16th 2019 the CFL had released their official 2020 schedule. The Ottawa Redblacks will start off the 2020 campaign at home against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday June 12th for Friday Night Football. MacMillan back for 2 years Nolan MacMillan, who was the Ottawa Redblacks first ever CFL draft pick is coming backContinue reading “2020 CFL schedule release, Redblacks re-sign MacMillan and bring in Benevides as DC”

Kevin Glenn to join Redblacks sideline?

Over a month ago, the Redblacks future took a massive turn. For a team that has seen just one coach in the past 6 seasons and have had a great amount of success, the team’s future looked great with Rick Campbell in charge. Although just days following the team’s final game of the 2019 season,Continue reading “Kevin Glenn to join Redblacks sideline?”

Paul LaPolice and Ottawa Redblacks roll the “Dyce” early into the offseason

Just this Monday the Ottawa Redblacks officially signed Paul LaPolice as the head coach, but with the moves he’s been developing are making it look like he’s been here for much longer. To go back to his comments on Ottawa’s coaching staff, today he made two moves which would backup his opinions. Today, the RedblacksContinue reading “Paul LaPolice and Ottawa Redblacks roll the “Dyce” early into the offseason”

Just one day following Paul LaPolice’s signing in Ottawa, the team makes a move on former NFL and AAF running back Akeem Hunt

Yesterday, the Ottawa Redblacks and Paul LaPolice were full of smiles after announcing a three year deal they had agreed on. They might have had a celebration at yesterdays press conference, but it didn’t stop them from getting to work toay. Following yesterday’s announcement, Marcel Desjardins and the Redblacks front office agreed to sign AkeemContinue reading “Just one day following Paul LaPolice’s signing in Ottawa, the team makes a move on former NFL and AAF running back Akeem Hunt”