Over the last few years (at least), fan bases have taken it upon themselves to ‘personalize’ the singing of the national anthem in their buildings. A couple of my favourites are the Winnipeg Jets (“True North!”) and the Dallas Stars (“Stars!”). Have a look/listen:
Winnipeg: http://youtu.be/zFvOzjq3QhY
Dallas: http://youtu.be/lQ_y3Xo-XYE
With these in mind, here’s an idea for how Ottawa Redblacks fans could put our own unique spin on the singing of the national anthem:
“O Canada!
R! home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep R! land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.”
What do you think, #RNation? Too much? 🙂
Defend the R 
I’ve always thought it was stupid to have the national anthem played. It’s two cities playing not countries.
True, but it’s a sports tradition that has been around much longer than us. And nothing wrong with a little patriotism.