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”
Category Archives: NFL
Veteran CFL offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers retires with Ottawa Redblacks
In 2009, the NFL’s Miami Dolphins launched the professional football career of offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers. Rogers went played for the University of Houston Cougars prior to that point, and went on to play for 8 different teams during his professional career. His professional football career ended on Friday with a one day contract withContinue reading “Veteran CFL offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers retires with Ottawa Redblacks”
Ottawa Redblacks kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon DeVonte Dedmon signs with NFL’s Miami Dolphins
On Wednesday, the NFL’s Miami Dolphins worked out DeVonte Dedmon, a kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon from the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks. The workout was one of 6 he had in the NFL over the last couple of months, including those with the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los AngelesContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon DeVonte Dedmon signs with NFL’s Miami Dolphins”
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?”
NCAA bowl season coming to an end, looking at Canadians that shined in their games
On Friday December 17th the 2021-2022 NCAA bowl season kicked off with Coastal Carolina and Northern Illinois in the Tailgreeter Cure Bowl in Orlando, Florida at Exploria Stadium. The game was just one of forty four scheduled through the National Championship on Monday January 10th. Each of the bowl games signify excellence and reward theContinue reading “NCAA bowl season coming to an end, looking at Canadians that shined in their games”
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”
CEO Bruce Thompson and his brand Dreamathon are changing the game as we know it
This NFL season has been very different from those we’ve seen in the past. Of course they’ve added a game to the schedule to make it a 17 game regular season, but the game has changed off of the field as well. Over the span of the 2021 NFL season there has been a lotContinue reading “CEO Bruce Thompson and his brand Dreamathon are changing the game as we know it”
CFL, Ottawa Redblacks reveal 10 names on negotiation list
On Tuesday, the CFL revealed 10 names on each of the 9 teams negotiation lists, a list that could go up to 45 names long of players that the team would have rights to. Some are current free agents, and some are student athletes waiting on their opportunity to enter the professional level. One player,Continue reading “CFL, Ottawa Redblacks reveal 10 names on negotiation list”
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