Final thoughts on Marcel Desjardins’ tenure as Redblacks general manager

With the Ottawa Redblacks firing of GM Marcel Desjardins on October 25th, some final thoughts on why it happened and where the franchise goes from here.

Trying to figure out Marcel Desjardins and 2019 Redblacks

These are some restless times in #RNation, with the Redblacks on a 4-game losing streak and fans wondering if all their doubts about the 2019 version of the team are already materializing. Redblacks fan @Lordele shares his thoughts on how we may have got here and why no one should be surprised. By Lordele Greenyer … Continue reading Trying to figure out Marcel Desjardins and 2019 Redblacks

Redblacks recipe a little off in first half of 2016

By Cranky Frank Clair Last night I was given some homemade guacamole. It looked great, I thanked the person profusely and then I tried it. There was nothing actually wrong with it, but it wasn’t guacamole. Some ingredients were missing, and there weren’t enough of others. With some tinkering, I later made it better, but … Continue reading Redblacks recipe a little off in first half of 2016

Redblacks 2016 training camp battles

By Cranky Frank Clair My view from the corner of TD Place Stadium isn’t the greatest. I don’t talk to coaches and can’t see the whiteboards downstairs. But I still have a view of the RedBlacks heading into camp. The Redblacks 2016 training camp storylines don't begin with the opening of camp. They begin with … Continue reading Redblacks 2016 training camp battles

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

Redblacks Recap: Ottawa Implodes as Ticats Claw Out Win

By: Santino Filoso On a cold, windy, Halloween night, the Ticats rolled into town for the Redblacks final home game of the season. As has come to be expected, R-Nation packed TD Place, selling it out for the 9th straight time and proving once and for all that Ottawa IS a football town. Though the home … Continue reading Redblacks Recap: Ottawa Implodes as Ticats Claw Out Win

A TD Place/Lansdowne review ahead of home game #2

Though it feels like it took forever to get here, on Saturday the Ottawa Redblacks will play Home Game #2 against Saskatchewan in front of a second-consecutive sold out crowd at TD Place. While there was so much to like about the inaugural game experience (winning certainly didn't hurt), there were also more than a … Continue reading A TD Place/Lansdowne review ahead of home game #2

Game #3; TD Place Comes to Life as the Redblacks Edge the Argos

By: Santino Filoso On Friday night, after 3177 days (but who's counting), CFL football returned to Ottawa with a roar. R-Nation unleashed nine years of pent up energy as the Redblacks survived a tight 18-17 defensive battle to get their 1st win of the season and 1st win at home in dramatic fashion. Pre-Game: - Ottawa was buzzing all … Continue reading Game #3; TD Place Comes to Life as the Redblacks Edge the Argos

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

Interview with “Redblacks Theme Song” creator Nevill Carney (@NevillCarney)

By: Santino Filoso Today I’m interviewing Nevill Carney, one of the guys behind the "Redblacks Theme Song", a fast paced anthem that’s been rocking R Nation. Though conceived and edited by Carney, the song itself was written and performed by Lucas Haneman, a close friend. Make sure you give both Lucas and Nevill a follow on … Continue reading Interview with “Redblacks Theme Song” creator Nevill Carney (@NevillCarney)