This year’s luncheon features a question-and-answer period with Ottawa Redblacks new Head Coach and General Manager Ryan Dinwiddie and Director of Football Operations Shawn Burke hosted by Jeff Avery.  Coach Dinwiddie will discuss his staff and personnel heading into the 2026 season.  Shawn and Ryan will discuss the latest player acquisitions with the CFL Draft just around the...Read More

The CFL Ottawa Alumni Association is gearing up for one of the most meaningful reunions in our city’s football history. This summer, alumni from every era of Ottawa’s CFL teams are invited to gather for the Ottawa Redblacks’ Legacy Game on July 31, 2026, when the Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes at TD Place. The...Read More

Birthdays-Today October 7 1969   (56 years ago) Joe Sardo, Ottawa Rough Riders’ linebacker in 1992 and 1993, was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Birthdays-October 13 1937   (88 years ago) Moe Racine, Ottawa Rough Riders offensive tackle and place kicker from born at Cornwall, Ontario.  He passed away at Ottawa on March 4, 2018, at age 80....Read More

BIRTHDAYS (TODAY) – SEPTEMBER 2 1936   (89 years ago) Dave Thelen, Ottawa Rough Riders fullback, born at East Canton, Ohio. At the Huddle there was a birthday celebration with Canadian Football Hall of Fame Dave, wife Bonnie, and daughter Lana and son-in-law Scott. There was a candle in the hamburger bun and the birthday song!...Read More

1957   (68 years today) Ottawa Rough Riders re-signed Lou Bruce.  The club was also casting around for a pair of shoulder pads big enough to fit 6-4”, 265 lb. lineman Tom Jones. 1965   (60 years today) Red 38 Whites 15 in the Ottawa Rough Riders intra-squad game.  Head Coach Frank Clair was not a fan...Read More