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 8
Jeff is joined by Harrison Brown, co-founder & CEO of HeadCheck Health, a mobile and web-based platform for concussion protocol, care and analysis. HeadCheck has recently become an official partner of the CFL, equipping team medical staffs with their concussion toolset. Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-08-01 -- Follow us on Twitter -> @DefendTheR (Photo credit: The Co-operators/The … Continue reading Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 8
Carleton Ravens Football Podcast – Episode 7
Recorded in July, Jeff speaks to Carleton Ravens grad and current Ottawa Redblacks receiver Nate Behar. Jeff also discusses the Ravens talented corps of transfer players heading into the 2019 season, highlights from the 1980 Ravens season, and much more. Listen here: https://m.soundcloud.com/carletonravensfootball/carleton-ravens-football-podcast-2019-07-15 -- Follow us on Twitter -> @DefendTheR
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
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
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?
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