By: Santino Filoso On Friday night the Redblacks welcomed the BC Lions and former Redblacks QB Kevin Glenn to TD Place. Following a painful trend, the Redblacks lost another defensive struggle late in the 4th quarter to move their record to 1-9 on the year. Pre-game: - OSEG continues to do the little things right, honouring … Continue reading When it rains it pours; Lions Edge the Redblacks
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Redblacks Lose Battle of the 417
By: Santino Filoso On Friday night the Redblacks headed to Montreal to avoid becoming the worst team in the CFL in a battle of two 1-7 clubs. Unfortunately, despite it once again being a one score game in the 4th quarter, the Redblacks comedy of errors caught up to them and cost them a win, dropping … Continue reading Redblacks Lose Battle of the 417
REDPLAIDS vs Stamps; Different Jersey, Same Result
By: Santino Filoso On a beautiful Sunday afternoon and wearing two thirds of their new CFL Signature Look uniforms, the Redblacks welcomed the Calgary Stampeders to TD Place for their only matinée game of the season. Despite battling hard all game the Redblacks ultimately lost, dropping their record to 1-7 on the year. Pre-Game: - Continuing to prove that Ottawa … Continue reading REDPLAIDS vs Stamps; Different Jersey, Same Result
Redblacks Drop Win
By: Santino Filoso Friday was a cold, rainy night, but that didn't stop the Redblacks from putting on a show for yet another sold out crowd at TD Place. The final result wasn't what R-Nation wanted as the visiting Esks eked out a win with a last minute field goal, but fans were treated to an entertaining … Continue reading Redblacks Drop Win
Stampeders School Redblacks
By: Santino Filoso On the heels of last week's embarrassing loss, the Redblacks rolled into Calgary for what was a semi sort of “homecoming” for a number of players and coaches, including Jon Gott (#63), J’Michael Deane (#64), Eric Fraser (#7), Justin Phillips (#44), Chris McCoy (#96), Henry Burris (#1), Don Yanowsky (STC), Mike Gibson (OC) and … Continue reading Stampeders School Redblacks
Game #5; GREENWHITES > REDBLACKS (for one night only)
By: Santino Filoso First they took our name, then they took our watermelons, and on Saturday night they took the air out of our stadium. The GREENWHITES came to town for the second CFL game in TD Place history and quickly moved the game out of reach, dropping the Redblacks to second place in the East … Continue reading Game #5; GREENWHITES > REDBLACKS (for one night only)
Game #4; LeFevour Reams Redblacks
By: Santino Filoso On Saturday night, in front of a small but rambunctious crowd at McMaster's Ron Joyce Stadium, and playing a winless Ticats team without their starting QB, the Redblacks wasted a golden opportunity to even their record at .500. Pre-Game: - It was Henry Burris' 190th CFL start and his first against the Ticats … Continue reading Game #4; LeFevour Reams Redblacks
Game #3; TD Place Comes to Life as the Redblacks Edge the Argos
By: Santino Filoso On Friday night, after 3177 days (but who's counting), CFL football returned to Ottawa with a roar. R-Nation unleashed nine years of pent up energy as the Redblacks survived a tight 18-17 defensive battle to get their 1st win of the season and 1st win at home in dramatic fashion. Pre-Game: - Ottawa was buzzing all … Continue reading Game #3; TD Place Comes to Life as the Redblacks Edge the Argos
Game #2: Green & Gold leave Redblacks seeing red
By: Santino Filoso On Friday night, the Ottawa Redblacks attempted to be the first Ottawa team to get a win at Commonwealth Stadium since August 26th, 1983 and to end a streak of 18 straight losses (spanning the Rough Riders and Renegades) in Edmonton. Pre-Game: - No TSN pre-game show to speak of, due to a sloppy, … Continue reading Game #2: Green & Gold leave Redblacks seeing red
Game #1; Redblacks come up just short
By: Santino Filoso After an eight year, eight month hiatus, Ottawa returned to the CFL on Thursday night in Winnipeg. Despite it being an away game, the buzz surrounding the team was incredible, with large groups of Redblacks fans meeting up at various local restaurants and bars such as Hometown Sports, The Senate and Real Sports Bar to … Continue reading Game #1; Redblacks come up just short
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