By Matt Macmillan With nine games down in the 2017 Canadian Football League season, the Ottawa Redblacks have been less than spectacular, to put it nicely, sitting third in the East with a 2-6-1 record. Hopes were high for the Grey Cup champs coming into the season, with the return of stand-out running back William … Continue reading Enough leadership on Redblacks roster to defend Grey Cup?
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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
Redblacks Training Camp battles – It’s Trev’s offence now
By Cranky Frank Clair Hope you had a chance to read my defensive preview. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the Redblacks offence. Quarterback Hank is gone, but the team’s QB corps is solid thanks to GM Marcel Desjardins’ timely acquisitions of Trevor Harris prior to the 2016 season and Drew Tate this past winter. … Continue reading Redblacks Training Camp battles – It’s Trev’s offence now
Redblacks Training Camp battles – De-fence!
By Cranky Frank Clair I hope #RNation has enjoyed its post-championship glow, because life moves fast and the win-loss columns are all about to be set to zero. While some familiar Redblacks have left (or not been asked back), the team is looking strong. Starting with the defence, today is the first of two position-by-position … Continue reading Redblacks Training Camp battles – De-fence!
Redblacks 2017 #CFLDraft preview
With mini-camps wrapping up across the continent, the next big event in the 2017 CFL calendar is the Draft. On May 7th, (most of) the best and brightest Canadian football talent will be snapped up by the league's nine teams over eight rounds. As Grey Cup champions (woo hoo!!!), the Ottawa Redblacks are set to … Continue reading Redblacks 2017 #CFLDraft preview
Player safety greatest concern in Redblacks 2017 schedule
By Andrea Vandette When I heard the 2017 CFL schedule was coming out on Tuesday, I vowed not to be yet another fan griping about a schedule that is less than perfect. There is no perfect schedule (except maybe the one on your PVR). Yes, there will be mid-week games that make road trips difficult. … Continue reading Player safety greatest concern in Redblacks 2017 schedule
Free Agency looms for Grey Cup champs
By Cranky Frank Clair With roughly two weeks to go until CFL free agents can be signed by any club, the Redblacks situation is unsettled, to say the least. GM Marcel Desjardins and his football ops team could, of course, sign a key player or two anytime. This would chill the natural urge to panic. … Continue reading Free Agency looms for Grey Cup champs
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
The @20YardEndZone Podcast – #GreyCup Edition
The 20-Yard End Zone Podcast – Grey Cup Edition! The guys discuss the CFL's East and West Finals - two very different contests - and preview the 104th Grey Cup match-up between the Ottawa Redblacks and the Calgary Stampeders. Footloose shares some Grey Cup memories, looking back at the CFL's first Grey Cup festival in … Continue reading The @20YardEndZone Podcast – #GreyCup Edition
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