Author: DefendTheR

Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 2

In the second episode of the Carleton Ravens Football Podcast, Jeff welcomes another former Raven in FB Stefano Napolitano (2013-17). Stefano shares a few memories from his time at Carleton, including being part of the rebirth of the Ravens football program in 2013 and the remarkable Panda Game victory in 2014. We also hear about … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 2

Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 1

Carleton Ravens alumnus and Ottawa media mogul Jeff Morris records the pilot episode of the Carleton Ravens Football Podcast - literally while on the road! Jeff sets up the format for the show; Memories from his CFL draft evaluation (precursor to the combine) experience in Vancouver in 1984; Talks about the Junior Ravens football program; … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 1

Tarps Apparel bring CFL legends back in focus

Tarps Apparel Co. is a Hamilton-based apparel company whose line of premium t-shirts celebrate several of the Canadian Football League's legendary athletes, characters and moments. Co-owner Chris Hyk was nice enough to join us for a chat and give us a little of the back story behind this really cool venture. @DefendTheR: Let's start with … Continue reading Tarps Apparel bring CFL legends back in focus

Saturday & Sunday at the Grey Cup

By Nelson Hackewich Editor's note: Our friend, fellow CFL fan (Saskatchewan, but try not to hold it against him) and favourite uniform concept designer Nelson Hackewich was kind enough to share some of his thoughts and experiences at this year's Grey Cup Festival in Edmonton. This is the second of two recaps on all the … Continue reading Saturday & Sunday at the Grey Cup

Thursday & Friday at the Grey Cup

By Nelson Hackewich Editor's note: Our friend, fellow CFL fan (Saskatchewan, but try not to hold it against him) and favourite uniform concept designer Nelson Hackewich was kind enough to share some of his thoughts and experiences at this year's Grey Cup Festival in Edmonton. This is the first of a couple recaps on all … Continue reading Thursday & Friday at the Grey Cup

Randy Ambrosie the CFL’s first feminist commissioner?

By Andrea Vandette On Monday, July 30, Canadian Football League fans across the country were shocked to hear of the release of Saskatchewan running back and 2016 Most Outstanding Canadian Jerome Messam. The release of the star Canadian came as a result of voyeurism charges related to a 2016 incident that occurred while Messam was … Continue reading Randy Ambrosie the CFL’s first feminist commissioner?

The Social: Chatting with the man behind @Redblacks, Tyler Rabb

As has become pretty much an annual affair, we sat down with the man behind @Redblacks recently for a chat. Tyler Rabb is OSEG’s “Growth Hacker” (his official title), taking over from Mat Smith, who moved on following last year’s Grey Cup. Tyler shared a bit about himself, his road to a communications/social media career … Continue reading The Social: Chatting with the man behind @Redblacks, Tyler Rabb

The Social: Checking in with Mat Smith

Over the first three years of the Ottawa Redblacks existence, the man behind Redblacks social media - Mat Smith - was always generous with his time for us (2014 interview here, 2016 here) and the #RNation fanbase. Mat moved on from OSEG following the 2016 season to start Harbourfront Media. We caught up to reminisce and … Continue reading The Social: Checking in with Mat Smith

Enough leadership on Redblacks roster to defend Grey Cup?

By Matt Macmillan With nine games down in the 2017 Canadian Football League season, the Ottawa Redblacks have been less than spectacular, to put it nicely, sitting third in the East with a 2-6-1 record. Hopes were high for the Grey Cup champs coming into the season, with the return of stand-out running back William … Continue reading Enough leadership on Redblacks roster to defend Grey Cup?