After thinking about it for a couple years, spending a few months putting concepts together and a little bit of teasing on social media, I’m happy to announce the launch of Defend the R gear on Teespring! Put together a little FAQ to capture how I got here. What gave you this idea? I’ve always … Continue reading T-shirts! Get yer Ottawa football fan t-shirts here!!
Final thoughts on Marcel Desjardins’ tenure as Redblacks general manager
With the Ottawa Redblacks firing of GM Marcel Desjardins on October 25th, some final thoughts on why it happened and where the franchise goes from here.
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 9
Jeff discusses the start of the 2019 USports football season and the outlook for the Carleton Ravens. He also talks brotherly love in Ottawa's CFL history. Fittingly, this week's guest is former Raven and current Ottawa Redblacks DL Kene Onyeka, whose brother Godfrey is a DB in Edmonton and cousin Nakas a LB for Toronto. … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 9
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 8
Jeff is joined by Harrison Brown, co-founder & CEO of HeadCheck Health, a mobile and web-based platform for concussion protocol, care and analysis. HeadCheck has recently become an official partner of the CFL, equipping team medical staffs with their concussion toolset. Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-08-01 -- Follow us on Twitter -> @DefendTheR (Photo credit: The Co-operators/The … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 8
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 7
Recorded in July, Jeff speaks to Carleton Ravens grad and current Ottawa Redblacks receiver Nate Behar. Jeff also discusses the Ravens talented corps of transfer players heading into the 2019 season, highlights from the 1980 Ravens season, and much more. Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-07-15 -- Follow us on Twitter -> @DefendTheR
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 6
Recorded in June, Jeff talks to Carleton Ravens assistant coach and Junior Ravens program coordinator Ryan Kublek. This episode's Mount Rushmore looks at the best players from Carleton's 1982 recruiting class (and no, Jeff didn't put himself on the list). Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-06-17 -- Follow us on Twitter at @DefendTheR
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 5
Recorded in May, Jeff talks the 2019 CFL draft from a Carleton Ravens perspective, and is joined by Phil Iloki, star Ravens receiver selected in the 7th round by the Toronto Argonauts. Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-05-03 -- Follow us on Twitter at @DefendTheR. (Photo credit: Valerie Wutti, goravens.ca)
Trying to figure out Marcel Desjardins and 2019 Redblacks
These are some restless times in #RNation, with the Redblacks on a 4-game losing streak and fans wondering if all their doubts about the 2019 version of the team are already materializing. Redblacks fan @Lordele shares his thoughts on how we may have got here and why no one should be surprised. By Lordele Greenyer … Continue reading Trying to figure out Marcel Desjardins and 2019 Redblacks
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 4
With the Canadian Football League draft around the corner, host Jeff Morris is joined by Carleton Ravens football head coach Steve Sumarah to discuss, among other things, the great success his program has had in producing CFL draft picks - a total 11 since 2013. Jeff provides us with a little bit (read: a lot) … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 4
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 3
In the third episode of the Carleton Ravens Football Podcast, we hear from CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, who was the keynote speaker at this year's Carleton Ravens Football Dinner on April 5th, 2019. In a visionary (and pretty darn inspiring) address, Ambrosie not only speaks about growing the league internationally and creating new opportunities for … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 3
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