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1 / 4 The Dru Brown story – Part 4: Tayson’s dad
Continued from part 3…
Though the game of football brought Ottawa REDBLACKS quarterback Dru Brown into the limelight, it is merely a single piece of his intricate life.
Those around him ...
History of the 3rd overall pick in the CFL Draft
Officially, the CFL Draft — or its various forms under different names – has been an annual tradition since 1953, with 72 drafts taking place in that time.
Formats have changed, and today, ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 3: a professional
… Continued from Part 2
It only took Dru Brown 45 minutes to sign a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after his pro day at Oklahoma State, making his professional football dreams come ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 2: the path less travelled
… Continued from Part 1
The College of San Mateo boasts an impressive list of alumni, including Ryan Boschetti, Bill Walsh, Julian Edelman and perhaps most famously, John Madden. Now, Dru Brown’s ...
Cranston bids farewell to football
For the past six seasons, Ty Cranston has been a fixture on special teams for both the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Montreal Alouettes, but on Friday, he chose to hang up the spikes, announcing that he’s ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 1: football dreams
Since before he can remember, Ottawa REDBLACKS quarterback Dru Brown always had a football in his hand.
His father, Dave, played linebacker for the Washington State Cougars, and passed his love ...
Middle man: Jovan Santos-Knox seeing the vision in Ottawa
Jovan Santos-Knox can’t hold back his excitement for the 2025 season with the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
All throughout the offseason, he monitored the moves General Manager Shawn Burke was making, hoping ...
5 REDBLACKS who impressed at the CFL National Combine
The 2025 CFL National Combine is set to kick off on Friday, with nearly 75 players poised to turn some heads and boost their draft stock with impressive performances. Over the years, a number of ...
Peter Godber bringing good football, big heart to Ottawa
It has been a long time since offensive lineman Peter Godber played so close to home.
Born in Toronto, he made frequent trips to Arnprior, just outside Ottawa, to see family. In 2013, he moved to ...
Ottawa’s Jo-Anne Polak an integral pillar for women in sport
In 1988, history was made in Ottawa: Jo-Anne Polak was named the General Manager of the Ottawa Rough Riders, becoming the first female executive in CFL history, and the first General Manager of a ...
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