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.
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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
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
T-shirts! Get yer Ottawa football fan t-shirts here!!
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!!
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
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
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?
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