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
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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!!
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
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
#TBT: Looking back with Pat Woodcock
By: Santino Filoso Today we catch up with Pat Woodcock, one of the most successful CFL players to come out of Ottawa. After finishing his college career at Syracuse University and a short stint in the NFL with the New York Giants (and later the Washington Redskins), Woodcock began his CFL career in Montreal. 2002 was … Continue reading #TBT: Looking back with Pat Woodcock
#TBT: An Interview with Mike Vilimek
By: Santino Filoso Vancouver born and raised, today’s guest, Mike Vilimek, played RB and LB in high school before going on to set school records at Simon Fraser University. Drafted with the second of two 1st round picks the Renegades held in the 2002 CFL draft, Vilimek played for 3 years in Ottawa before signing with … Continue reading #TBT: An Interview with Mike Vilimek
#TBT: Reminiscing with Pat Fleming
By: Santino Filoso Today’s interview features Ottawa native and former Renegades punter Pat Fleming. With 19,838 career punting yards to his credit, Pat averaged 41.7 yards per kick over the course of his five years in the CFL. The Renegades' 2003 rookie of the year was selected by the Hamilton Ticats in the Renegades' dispersal draft … Continue reading #TBT: Reminiscing with Pat Fleming
#TBT: Looking back with Marc Parenteau
By: Santino Filoso In today’s Throwback Thursday Interview we sit down with offensive lineman Marc Parenteau. Drafted by the Renegades in 2003, Marc went on to play for Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Toronto during the course of his 9 year career, winning two Grey Cups (in 2007 and 2012) along the way. RR: After being drafted by … Continue reading #TBT: Looking back with Marc Parenteau
The 2002 Renegades vs the 2014 Redblacks (A statistical look)
By: Santino Filoso The middle of the CFL’s off-seaosn is the perfect time to see how the 2002 Renegades season stacks up against the 2014 Redblacks inaugural year. Though the Renegades eked out two more wins, there's an argument to be made that the Redblacks had the more entertaining first year. Game #1: Renegades lose at … Continue reading The 2002 Renegades vs the 2014 Redblacks (A statistical look)
#TBT: Looking back with Lonie
By: Santino Filoso I recently had an opportunity to catch up with Lonie Glieberman, one of the most notorious sports figures in Ottawa’s history. In 1991 Bernie Glieberman (Lonie’s father), bought the Rough Riders for $1 (assuming their $1,000,000 debt) and quickly installed Lonie as team president. Two years and several questionable moves later, the Gliebermans left town to … Continue reading #TBT: Looking back with Lonie
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