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
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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?
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?
Player safety greatest concern in Redblacks 2017 schedule
By Andrea Vandette When I heard the 2017 CFL schedule was coming out on Tuesday, I vowed not to be yet another fan griping about a schedule that is less than perfect. There is no perfect schedule (except maybe the one on your PVR). Yes, there will be mid-week games that make road trips difficult. … Continue reading Player safety greatest concern in Redblacks 2017 schedule
Offseason of change begins for Grey Cup champs
By Cranky Frank Clair I really don’t have anything to offer that hasn’t already been said about the Redblacks Grey Cup win. So instead of rehashing/celebrating what happened, I’m going to look ahead a bit. The Redblacks have a pile of pending free agents as do most other teams in the CFL. There are quarterback … Continue reading Offseason of change begins for Grey Cup champs
Redblacks recipe a little off in first half of 2016
By Cranky Frank Clair Last night I was given some homemade guacamole. It looked great, I thanked the person profusely and then I tried it. There was nothing actually wrong with it, but it wasn’t guacamole. Some ingredients were missing, and there weren’t enough of others. With some tinkering, I later made it better, but … Continue reading Redblacks recipe a little off in first half of 2016
Delays, Controversy and a Winner
Courtesy of Sportsology.com and The 20-Yard End Zone By Footloose It was an interesting week in the CFL. Things started Thursday night in Winnipeg on Milt Stegall Night. After a lightning delay of more than two hours, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stormed out of the gate and took a 34-0 halftime lead on the Hamilton … Continue reading Delays, Controversy and a Winner
Redblacks at the 6-game mark
by Cranky Frank Clair The CFL's East division race has become a tight one following a 4-game stretch that has seen the Redblacks pick up just one win, and now sit with a record of 3-2-1. This makes it time for reflection and a quick review of our personnel, but first, let’s get right to … Continue reading Redblacks at the 6-game mark
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