With the Capital Gaming Expo taking place in Ottawa this weekend, our friend and board game guru Stephen Conway was fortunate to get a private tour of TD Place earlier today. Conway, host of the popular board game podcast The Spiel and a special guest of this weekend's Expo, is a lifelong Colts fan and a … Continue reading Guest Post: A tour of TD Place
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The latest Redblacks jersey concepts
With the announcement that adidas will be taking over as rights holder for CFL uniforms starting in 2016, the first question every fan asked was 'will the jerseys be different?' The move to adidas from Reebok is a bit of a unique scenario, as adidas is actually the parent company of Reebok. So, the thinking … Continue reading The latest Redblacks jersey concepts
Redblacks roster shake-up continues on day two of free agency
After an action-packed first day of CFL free agency on Tuesday, day two did not disappoint. A number of big names found themselves new homes on Wednesday, perhaps letting the opening day dust settle and getting a clearer picture of the marketplace. In Redblacksland, the day was notable for a couple of free agent losses … Continue reading Redblacks roster shake-up continues on day two of free agency
Redblacks sign QB Harris, FB Gillanders on first day of free agency
If there's one thing you can say for certain about Ottawa Redblacks GM Marcel Desjardins it's that he doesn't mess around. When a need is identified, he fills it. In 2015, it was the signing of four high-profile receivers (and trading for a fifth) along with the best left tackle available in SirVincent Rogers. When … Continue reading Redblacks sign QB Harris, FB Gillanders on first day of free agency
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
Redblacks continue to make waves
By: Santino Filoso Seems like the Ottawa Redblacks aren’t quite done making off-season moves. Early Tuesday morning the team leaked news via their twitter account that they had a major announcement to make and members of #RNation began speculating immediately as to what it could be. In a very neat move, the team first broke the news of … Continue reading Redblacks continue to make waves
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
#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
Nevill’s Take: Redblacks home helmets need more red!
Our man @NevillCarney - he of several Ottawa Redblacks-related exploits - has an idea for the Redblacks home (black) helmets heading into the 2015 season. Have a read and vote below to let us know what you think! With all the free agent signings last week, it really looks like the RedBlacks will see a … Continue reading Nevill’s Take: Redblacks home helmets need more red!
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
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