Category Archives: Player Profiles

The rise of the Dedmon: The life behind the jersey of DeVonte Dedmon

The article you have selected to read is a small documentary based on Ottawa Redblacks receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon. The video is found on the YouTube link below, and a short article on Dedmon is just under where you can find the video! Enjoy, and remember to watch out for #17 when youContinue reading “The rise of the Dedmon: The life behind the jersey of DeVonte Dedmon”

“Coach is on the edge of his seat with excitement” Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Michael Wakefield talks about new coaches and whats to come in 2020

On Sunday, Michael Wakefield and his wife Kelaysha opened their home to me to have an interview. Wakefield is coming back to Ottawa on a one-year contract for his 4th season with the Ottawa Redblacks and is more excited than ever. He’s excited, but from what he’s been hearing his defensive coordinator Mike Benevides isContinue reading ““Coach is on the edge of his seat with excitement” Ottawa Redblacks defensive lineman Michael Wakefield talks about new coaches and whats to come in 2020″

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”

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”

Former Redblacks in 2019 are killing it!

This off-season, the Redblacks lost a few big pieces to their roster which includes the 2018 starting quarterback, Trevor Harris. After making it to the grey cup, it seemed as if we’d see a similar roster in 2019, but it was the opposite. On February 12th, 2019 CFL free agency officially opened, and the OttawaContinue reading “Former Redblacks in 2019 are killing it!”

Redblacks welcome Araujo Lopes with starting job

On July 11th, Rafael Araujo-Lopes was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks. Nearly a full month ago he was signed, and now he will play. Due to injuries of Caleb Holley and R.J Harris, the receivers group needed an addition, and the team brought up Rafael to be that addition. After spending a month with theContinue reading “Redblacks welcome Araujo Lopes with starting job”

Mossis Madu, and his journey from NFL to CFL

Mossis Madu, entering his 4th season with Ottawa has found himself with an advanced role with the team. This off-season, the REDBLACKS had lost many free agents on the offensive side of the ball including, running back William Powell. William Powell who had 2 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons, and Madu had large holes to fill.Continue reading “Mossis Madu, and his journey from NFL to CFL”

Brad Sinopoli’s path to success

Brad Sinopoli, your 2016 Grey Cup most outstanding Canadian and long time CFL veteran. Sinopoli who has spent the last 4 seasons with Ottawa, is looking at being Ottawa’s number one target going into the 2019 season, but he has a backstory to getting to this point of his career! Brad Sinopoli played all hisContinue reading “Brad Sinopoli’s path to success”