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
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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: 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: 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
#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: An Interview with Stephen Jones
By: Santino Filoso Today we catch up with Stephen Jones, one of the best WRs to ever suit up for an Ottawa CFL team. During the course of his stellar 10 year career, Jones played for Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Ottawa, was a two-time CFL All-Star, three time CFL East All-Star and won a Grey Cup with … Continue reading #TBT: An Interview with Stephen Jones
#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
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!
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