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.
Tag: Grey Cup
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!!
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
Your 2017 Ottawa Redblacks
With training camp in the books and the 2017 Canadian Football League season on the horizon, general manager Marcel Desjardins, head coach Rick Campbell and the Ottawa Redblacks had the difficult task of paring down the roster to the league-mandated maximum of 46 (not including injuries, plus 10 practise roster spots) over the weekend. Here's … Continue reading Your 2017 Ottawa Redblacks
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
Photo essay of a Grey Cup victory
It has been pure joy to read the many articles, blog entries, Facebook posts and Tweets capturing Ottawa's first Grey Cup victory in 40 years. Nearly two weeks have passed and it still feels a bit dream-like. For a city and fanbase not used to having nice things, it has definitely been an adjustment period. … Continue reading Photo essay of a Grey Cup victory
OSEG & Redblacks submit bid for 2017 Grey Cup; Ottawa’s GC history
Canada's 150th birthday celebration in the capital is a step closer to securing another major event. In fact, perhaps the biggest one of them all. What's long been rumoured / speculated / expected will soon be set in motion at Ottawa city council, and on Monday, the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) confirmed their bid for the … Continue reading OSEG & Redblacks submit bid for 2017 Grey Cup; Ottawa’s GC history
The Evolution of Renegade Nation
By: Santino Filoso Every fan base has them, those die-hards who stick with their team through thick and thin. But in most cities, those fans aren’t as well organized or as close as one group in Ottawa. Back before every single fan base in every single sport gave themselves the “Nation” moniker, there was Renegade Nation. … Continue reading The Evolution of Renegade Nation
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