By: Santino Filoso On Tuesday night the Redblacks threw the media and their fans a curveball half an hour before the draft when they traded their first ever 1st overall pick and the rights to recently retired OL Marwan Hage to the Calgary Stampeders for 28-year-old divisional all star OL Jon Gott. Last season, Gott played … Continue reading Recap of the Ottawa Redblacks 2014 Draft
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#TBT: Rough Riding Renegade; An Interview with Darren Joseph
By: Santino Filoso Today we sit down with Ottawa native and former Rough Rider and Renegade RB Darren Joseph. Joseph’s distinguished career spanned six teams and thirteen seasons (1992-2004) and he still holds the CFL record for most special teams tackles in a game (7). RR: During your career you had two stints in Ottawa, one … Continue reading #TBT: Rough Riding Renegade; An Interview with Darren Joseph
READER’S TAKE: Why I don’t like the new Redblacks jerseys
While the large majority are giving the Ottawa Redblacks two enthusiastic thumbs up for their new uniforms, even some of the most loyal Ottawa CFL fans have their gripes. The following comes from Nevill Carney, he of some great Redblacks jerseys concepts and one of the dudes behind the Redblacks Theme Song. Nevill left the … Continue reading READER’S TAKE: Why I don’t like the new Redblacks jerseys
A closer look at the new Ottawa Redblacks jerseys
For an expansion franchise, the uniform unveiling is pretty much the last major milestone before the games begin. And the Ottawa Redblacks did their unveiling in style, in front of 1,200 season ticket holders at the Ottawa Conference And Event Centre on Tuesday night. We weren't able to be there in person, but #RNation did … Continue reading A closer look at the new Ottawa Redblacks jerseys
Redblacks jerseys coming May 6th + a few more concepts
5/5 UPDATE: The Redblacks posted the following teasers on Sunday and Monday prior to the unveiling. Didn't give up much, but here's what we got: Appears to be the R in the Redblacks wordmark, which most teams place below the CFL crest on the front of the jersey. Also, seems likely that this is the … Continue reading Redblacks jerseys coming May 6th + a few more concepts
TD Place scoreboard will be a sight to see
By: Santino Filoso It’s often said that the only stupid question is the one you don’t ask. A while back I started wondering why we hadn’t heard anything yet about the new scoreboard for TD Place stadium at Lansdowne, so I tweeted at the Redblacks asking for some information. The Redblacks social media team has been … Continue reading TD Place scoreboard will be a sight to see
CFL Mascots 101: What they didn’t tell you in the media guide
By: Santino Filoso Welcome to Defend the R’s first annual (and completely unbiased) CFL Mascot Power Rankings. We’ve got the inside scoop on all the things left off the mascot scouting report. If you thought you knew everything about these cuddly mascots, prepare to be surprised! THE EAST: 4) Jason (Toronto) Jason brings up the rear … Continue reading CFL Mascots 101: What they didn’t tell you in the media guide
Redblacks unveil jersey… numbers ;)
As if the excitement of their first official team activity wasn't enough, the Ottawa Redblacks also gave fans a peek at what to expect from the team's uniforms at their inaugural mini-camp this past week in Richmond, VA. Here are a couple of photos that provide a good look (courtesy of the Ottawa Redblacks and … Continue reading Redblacks unveil jersey… numbers 😉
Things we learned at Redblacks mini-camp
By: Santino Filoso The Redblacks took an important step in their development this week as the team came together for mini-camp in Richmond, VA. The historic gathering gave coaches and management their first look at their players on the field (albeit without any equipment, due to league rules) and allowed the team to begin developing some … Continue reading Things we learned at Redblacks mini-camp
Hunt hints at possible Redblacks 3rd jersey in year one
A small piece of Redblacks news that may have slipped past most of us, what with the excitement around the sale of home opener ticket packs to the public and the "controversy" around the naming of the Redblacks mascot Big Joe Mufferaw, was OSEG President Jeff Hunt dropping a hint (or pretty much confirming?) a … Continue reading Hunt hints at possible Redblacks 3rd jersey in year one
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