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
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#TBT: Catching up with Mike Maurer
By: Santino Filoso Our guest today is former Ottawa Renegade FB Mike Maurer. Maurer, a Saskatoon native, was selected from BC by the Renegades in their 2002 expansion draft, and went on to start 44 games during his time in Ottawa. Known for being a bruising back with a penchant for laying devastating blocks, the two time winning Grey … Continue reading #TBT: Catching up with Mike Maurer
Redblacks Waste No Time In Improving
By: Santino Filoso Just over 24 hours into free agency and the Redblacks off-season can already be declared a smashing success. Ottawa had some major roster holes to fill following a disappointing 2-16 season and four key signings by GM Marcel Desjardins should go a long way to reassure R-Nation that 2015 will indeed be a … Continue reading Redblacks Waste No Time In Improving
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
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