mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 I am a huge sports fan and for me, THE sport is football. The CFL preseason has started and the first league game is being held on June 26th. As always I am excited about the kick-off to the season but more so this year because of the return of Ottawa to the league. A couple of years ago I spent a few days in Ottawa and while biking around the Rideau Canal I quite unexpectedly came upon Lansdowne Park. The mere sight brought back so many memories - Russ Jackson, Ronnie Stewart, Whit Tucker and all of those incredible games against Ron Lancaster and his Roughriders. In three of the last four seasons Moncton has hosted a CFL game, sold them all out and I was at them all. There is renewed talk of an Atlantic team to be based out of Halifax or Moncton and if and when they do put that together then I will be in line to be the first season ticket holder. This morning I looked at the Ottawa home schedule, thinking of a multi purpose visit of course, and when I selected the buy ticket option I was terribly impressed with the number of tickets that are already sold for this seasons games. My reaction is easy. "Good for you Ottawa." Many of us on the East coast are very jealous that your team is able to return while we still wait. There are so many Cerb members from Ottawa and surrounding vicinity that I write this hoping that all of you will support the Redblacks and the CFL overall. It is an iconic Canadian tradition. You have a chance now to build your own memories. Congratulations on having your team back this year. I am quite confident that I shall see you at a game this season and if I book two tickets I would love to have someone accompany me. :) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Hopefully the memories are lasting, decent owner in place now and just need the fans to keep it sustained... I like to think Ottawa is better than a one team town. I like to get out to a few games if I can, opening day would be fantastic! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted June 14, 2014 I've got my season ticket, and with it you get a great discount on the Fury FC as well. Tickets sales have gone well, only a thousand left for the Ottawa home opener. Looks like the new stadium will be ready on time, they're having an open house for season ticket holders July 9th. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest P*rry Report post Posted June 14, 2014 Mrnice2: Thank you for the nostalgic post. I grew up in Montreal and have many fond memories of games at Molson Stadium. I drive by Lansdowne Stadium almost each day. Work is proceeding at a feverish pace. The place looks like it will be a great venue for football. I can hardly wait for the first game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 Ah, if those names brought up nostalgic memories then you are also a long time fan. :) I had not realized that there was such major work being done on the stadium and in the park, so it appears as if you are going to have a great venue. However for me it's still, "Go Als.) Mrnice2: Thank you for the nostalgic post. I grew up in Montreal and have many fond memories of games at Molson Stadium. I drive by Lansdowne Stadium almost each day. Work is proceeding at a feverish pace. The place looks like it will be a great venue for football. I can hardly wait for the first game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 I will be going to a couple of games this year for sure! Used to love going to Rough Riders games back in the 70's and 80's when I was a kid coming over here to visit my Dad's family. The Redblacks have a decent team put together, have good ownership this time and a lot of people I speak to are very excited for the new stadium. I think the team is in very good shape for years to come. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zorobaby 4121 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 I'm going to the game on the 15th of August. I'm looking at going to a Montreal game as well. Should be a good season 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *l**e Report post Posted June 15, 2014 I don't really enjoy CFL football, but I will go to some games this year, for sure!! Gotta support the new team! Can't wait for the season opener Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Geez, brings back memories. I'm not a fan of football...can't stand the game actually but met a few of the players. Stand-up guys. I remember attending a Grey Cup parade in downtown Ottawa in the mid-60s. Russ Jackson was on a float along with a bunch of other guys. They won the cup that year. Met Tony Gabriel a couple of times in the course of business. Now there was a true gentleman. A fellow who understood PR. Even though I didn't understand or appreciate the game, I wished him luck on a game he was playing that evening & he was very gracious and receptive to well wishes. Met Ian Mofford - Running Back/Wide Receiver. He used to fly out of the flight school I used to work for. Decent fella. Had some nice conversations - not about football. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Got my tickets for opening day, looking forward to it... But still over a month to go for the game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jafo105 39057 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Keep in mind that there is no longer any parking at the stadium. You will either have to bus it or walk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted June 18, 2014 Keep in mind that there is no longer any parking at the stadium. You will either have to bus it or walk. this is true, no parking at the grounds but it really should be to big a problem. you always have the option to park in the glebe or near by, but getting parking will be a pain in the ass... the bus it will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted July 3, 2014 First league game for the Redblacks tonight in Winnipeg. Go Ottawa. :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yabut 1460 Report post Posted July 3, 2014 Hearing Jock Climie talk about the old Riders sure bring back memories, buying ticket to the end zone and then a bunch of us kids swarming the fence and getting into the South stands Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 Hearing Jock Climie talk about the old Riders sure bring back memories, buying ticket to the end zone and then a bunch of us kids swarming the fence and getting into the South stands It's all about being a Southsider!!! Who would ever want to sit in the North Stands...BLECH!!! North side sucks!!!! LOL 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted July 4, 2014 My tickets are in the new South side stand... Now north side stands will really suck lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Congratulations to the folks in Ottawa for the support that you gave to your new football team. Apparently all homegames were sold out and even if their record is not what one may have hoped for, it is also very misleading to a degree. They were in some very close ballgames. I have a Redblack shirt that I was given by a friend from Ottawa and have donned it to watch several games. Now let's get an Eastcoast team! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Congratulations to the folks in Ottawa for the support that you gave to your new football team. Apparently all homegames were sold out and even if their record is not what one may have hoped for, it is also very misleading to a degree. They were in some very close ballgames. I have a Redblack shirt that I was given by a friend from Ottawa and have donned it to watch several games. Now let's get an Eastcoast team! :) This you MN2 ? Oh oops....sorry you said shirt not skirt !! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cunningham49 100 Report post Posted November 1, 2014 The new stadium is nice. Even if the team is terrible, going to the game is a fun night out in a city where there's not much else going on. I'll be getting season tickets again next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr33yay0 1172 Report post Posted November 2, 2014 It was a great year!!!! I went to almost every game.... WEEEHHH the fans were great! :) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conquistador 18487 Report post Posted November 2, 2014 Went to a few games, OK football... Could be better but this is our first year, see what happens next... Great atmosphere at TD place. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 As the Ottawa REDBLACKS get set to play their last regular season game I thought that I would revive this thread from a year ago. My Al's are out of the playoffs so my sentimental favorite now has to be Ottawa. I do actually hate their new name and I think of the Roughriders and Russ Jackson and Ronnie Stewart and Landsdowne Park, but this team is making its own history now. I especially love that the city is supporting the team and selling out for the second season in a row. I'm still waiting for a Maritime team to get into this league. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabdog 3049 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Redblacks up by 10 early. My dad has seasons tickets when I was a kid. I even visited Russ Jackson's home and met several players but have yet to go to a Redblacks game. Not optimistic team will sel out if team has a few seasons of losing football 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ****emb******n Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Congrats to the Red Blacks for clinching first place in the East. With my team eliminate I will be cheering for Ottawa. Do you guys have a preference who they play in the semifinals? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted November 9, 2015 OSEG's other team the Fury had a tough game, but came through and are headed to New York to face the Cosmos next week for the NASL championships, and they had 9300 fans in the stands. How's that for a second year franchise. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
